Lycée La Bourdonnais - Primary vs Morning Star School

	L Lycée La Bourdonnais - Primary Mauritius, Mauritius	M Morning Star School Mauritius, Mauritius
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year MUR 149,000	Fees / year MUR 143,200 - 201,100
Age range	Age range 5 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum French Curriculum, British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary)	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge (Secondary)
Pupils	Pupils 1,385	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size 18
Instruction language	Instruction language French, English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1953	Opened 2003
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location —	Location Trianon, Mauritius. The campus serves pre-primary to secondary students.
Stages	Stages —	Stages Pre-primary, Primary, Secondary
School type	School type —	School type Private school
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support Individualised attention in Learning Centres (up to 18 students per centre) with a supervisor and an assistant; teacher:learner ratio of 1:9.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation Mauritius
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation Christian
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details No bus service; parents are responsible for transportation.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details —	Fee details Application / Admission / Membership fees - Family membership (Inception): Rs. 25,000 per family. - Registration: Rs. 20,000 per child. Entry assessments and mandatory one‑off charges for new students - PACE materials (annual): Primary Rs. 12,600 per child; Secondary Rs. 13,800 per child. - Diagnostic test (one‑off): Rs. 300 per child. - Student insurance (annual): Rs. 100 per child. Tuition and recurring fees (monthly billing structure) - School tuition (collected monthly over 12 months): Primary Rs. 10,750 per month; Secondary Rs. 11,700 per month. - PACE fee (collected monthly over 12 months): Primary Rs. 1,050 per month; Secondary Rs. 1,150 per month. - IT fee (collected monthly over 12 months): Rs. 100 per month for both Primary and Secondary. - Yearbook fee (charged per family, shown on a 12‑month basis): Rs. 25. - Total (combined monthly amount shown over 12 months): Primary Rs. 11,925 per month; Secondary Rs. 12,975 per month. Discounts and sibling concessions - Two children: 10% discount on school fees. - Three children: 15% discount on school fees. - Four children: 20% discount on school fees. Billing schedule and payment terms - Standard billing is structured as monthly payments spread over 12 months for tuition, PACE and IT charges (figures are presented on a 12‑month basis). Deposits to reserve a place are accepted only after a formal offer of a seat has been confirmed. Boarding - No boarding provision is listed for Morning Star School; the school operates pre‑primary, primary and secondary day programmes. Other costs parents should expect - Stationery, school uniforms and transport are the responsibility of parents and are not included in the monthly tuition/PACE/IT figures. - There is no school canteen; parents must provide meals for their children. Refunds and withdrawal - No publicly posted detailed refund policy or formal refund schedule is provided in the published fee material. Deposits to reserve a place are accepted only after a formal offer; specific terms for refunds on deposits or prepaid fees are not stated in the published fee schedule or FAQ. Fee payment options (available information) - The published fee schedule and FAQ show the billing frequency and items charged but do not list specific accepted payment channels (credit card, bank transfer, online payment provider) in the public fee documents. Parents should note that the school requires a formal offer before accepting deposits. Notes on effective schedule - The fee schedule figures provided above are taken from the school's published fee statement dated January 2025 and from the school FAQ that documents membership and registration requirements; the fee figures are presented on a monthly (12‑month) basis in that schedule.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement Uniforms are the responsibility of the parents.
Food options	Food options —	Food options There is no canteen; parents are required to provide meals for their children.
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership —	Governance and ownership Private, independent school affiliated with the Accelerated Christian Education (ACE) network. It is licensed by the Mauritian Ministry of Education and the Private Secondary Education Authority (PSEA) to operate primary and secondary, and by the Early Childhood Care & Education Authority (ECCEA) to run a pre-primary class. ACE is the international ACE network; certificates are awarded by the International Certificate of Christian Education (ICCE) in the UK.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details —	Curriculum details ACE (Accelerated Christian Education) curriculum is used, and students are registered with the International Certificate of Christian Education (ICCE). Core subjects are English, Maths, Literature, Science (Biology, Physical Science), Social Studies (History, Geography), Word Building and Etymology, Information Technology (IT), Biblical Survey, and French. General, General Business, or College Math, Accounting, Economics, Health, Nutrition Science, Physics, Speech, Advanced Art, Music, Auto Mechanics are among elective subjects for General, Intermediate, or Advanced High School Certificates. Morning Star School provides individually paced learning with learning centres of up to 18 students and a teacher–learner ratio of 1:9. The ACE system prepares students for Cambridge O-Level examinations; since 2014 the school has achieved a 100% pass rate in the annual SC exams.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio Teacher to learner ratio 1:9; learning centres up to 18 students each.
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results 100% pass rate in the annual SC exams since 2014.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression Many graduates progress to tertiary study in Mauritius and abroad; universities and institutes include the University of Mauritius, the National Institute of Podiatry (Paris), the University of London, and Charles Telfair Institute (ACCA pathway).
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning Pastoral guidance provides individual attention and sensitivity to each student's needs, supporting personal development and academic progress. This approach helps students grow in confidence and maturity.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing Pastoral guidance fosters a loving, respectful environment where students feel accepted and encouraged to grow in confidence and maturity, supporting mental wellbeing.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding The school is licensed by the Mauritian Ministry of Education and the Private Secondary Education Authority (PSEA) to run a primary and a secondary section; ECCEA licenses the school to run a pre-primary class.
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview The school operates Primary and Secondary divisions on a single campus. The primary and secondary spaces are complemented by a Jungle Gym playground for outdoor activity. The campus features a large field used for outdoor sports and group activities. Covered outdoor spaces and shaded courtyards provide weather-friendly spaces for breaks and lessons. The buildings are modern and low-rise with large windows and landscaped courtyards, including planters and trees.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities The campus includes a large playing field for outdoor sports and physical education. A Jungle Gym playground area provides outdoor play space for younger students. Covered outdoor spaces and shaded courtyards create weather-friendly spaces for PE and breaks. A courtyard with planters and trees surrounds the buildings.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities The ACE curriculum is used at Morning Star School. Students are registered with the International Certificate of Christian Education (ICCE), the UK-based board serving ACE schools. Core subjects include English, Maths, Literature, Science (Biology and Physical Science), Social Studies, Word Building and Etymology, Information Technology, Biblical Survey and French. General, Intermediate or Advanced High School Certificates include electives such as General Business, Business Math, Accounting, Economics, Health, Nutrition Science, Physics, Speech, Advanced Art, Music and Auto Mechanics. The ACE curriculum is regularly revised by ICCE and other governing bodies around the world, and Morning Star uses ICCE certifications. Since 2014 the school has achieved a 100% pass rate in the annual SC exams. School leavers have gone on to various tertiary institutions in Mauritius and abroad to pursue their personal career choices.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities Arts, crafts, music and drama are part of the school's daily activities. Arts, crafts, music and drama enable students to explore and express their potential. Events such as class outings, sponsored walks, fun days, and annual concerts are a regular part of school life. Sport at school includes Athletics, Swimming, Football, Touch Rugby, Handball, Ballet, Taekwondo and Badminton.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History Morning Star School was established in 2003 with a vision to offer an education with an international standard of English to Mauritian and expatriate students. The objective is to provide a nurturing and stimulating environment in which students can excel academically and fulfil their personal potential. The school seeks to impart enduring Christian values in an atmosphere of discipline and mutual respect. Pastoral guidance promotes individual attention and sensitivity to each student's needs and supports personal development and academic progress.
Community	Community —	Community Arts, crafts, music and drama are part of the school's daily activities, with emphasis on exploring and expressing students' potential. Events such as class outings, sponsored walks, fun days and annual concerts are regular parts of school life. Sport is offered including Athletics, Swimming, Football, Touch Rugby, Handball, Ballet, Taekwondo and Badminton.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative The school includes arts, crafts, music and drama as part of daily activities. These activities enable students to explore and express their true potential. Activities such as class outings, sponsored walks, fun days, and annual concerts are regular features of school life.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing Sport at school includes Athletics, Swimming, Football, Touch Rugby, Handball, Ballet, Taekwondo and Badminton. These activities form part of the school's extracurricular life and support physical fitness and coordination. Students have opportunities to participate in organized practice and events.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision English and French are taught as core subjects. The core subjects include English, Maths, Literature, Science, Social Studies, Word Building and Etymology, IT, Biblical Survey, and French. Morning Star uses the Accelerated Christian Education (ACE) curriculum and students are registered with the International Certificate of Christian Education (ICCE). The ACE curriculum is used to prepare students for Cambridge O-Level examinations.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions —	Admissions Step 1: Initiate contact and request the online Inquiry Form. Phone Morning Star School to request the online Inquiry Form. The admissions team handles inquiries by telephone at +230 4600702/3. After the request is made, they guide applicants to the online form and next steps. Step 2: Submit the inquiry and await a response. You will normally hear back from the school within 4 to 6 weeks of submitting your inquiry. The school appreciates your interest and strives to respond to all inquiries in a timely manner. You will be advised about the next steps in the process. Step 3: Admissions prioritization. There is a structured priority system. The priorities are: 1. children of staff members; 2) siblings of currently enrolled students; 3) applicants based on the date of application submission. This prioritization affects when an applicant moves to the next stage. The system helps ensure transparency in the admissions sequence. Step 4: School visit after prioritization. After an application has been received and prioritized, you will be contacted to arrange a school visit. Visits are organized in scheduled group sessions for prospective parents. The visit provides information about the school and its programs. Step 5: Offers and deposits. Deposits can only be accepted after a formal offer of a seat has been confirmed. When an offer is made, a deposit may be required to reserve the place. The deposit policy is part of the admissions process and helps hold the seat for the applicant. Step 6: Membership and registration fees. A family membership of Rs25,000 is required to join the school. A registration fee of Rs20,000 per child thereafter is charged. These fees are subject to change. Step 7: Monthly fees information. Monthly school fees vary by grade level. Details are available in the school's admissions information. Fees may change over time. Step 8: What monthly fees include. Tuition, PACE and IT are included in the monthly fees. Stationery, school uniforms and transport are the responsibility of parents. Step 9: Canteen, transport and after-school arrangements. There is no canteen; parents must provide meals. The school does not provide a bus service; parents arrange transportation. The school does not offer after-school services, but associated sports clubs are available Monday to Friday.
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Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist —
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