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Mauritius offers a range of international schools for expat families, with options spanning British, IB, American, and other curricula. Families relocating here will find schools at various price points, from affordable to premium institutions with world-class facilities.
Compare 18 international schools in Mauritius. Filter by curriculum, fees (average MUR 213,526), location, and more to find the right international school now.
Westcoast International Secondary School (WISS) is Mauritius' west coast English‑medium private secondary school and part of Uniciti Education Hub. It offers Cambridge Lower Secondary (CLS) for Forms 1–3 with Cambridge Checkpoint at the end of Form 3, followed by Cambridge IGCSE in Forms 4–5. The school is an IB World School authorised to implement the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP); the first DP cohort graduated in 2021. English is the language of learning, with French taught as a second language. WISS serves students aged 11 to 18 in small classes of up to 25, emphasising individual attention. Facilities include outdoor basketball, football, volleyball and table tennis courts, plus a 50‑metre pool, tennis and gym facilities through a partnership with Unicity Sports Centre. A forthcoming multipurpose hall will support dramatics, music, debates and assemblies. The curriculum promotes understanding, with CAS and Duke of Edinburgh's International Award supporting service, leadership and wellbeing.
Lycée La Bourdonnais is Mauritius' long‑standing French‑programme school, AEFE‑conventioned and accredited by the French Ministry of Education. It serves ages 5 to 18 with a continuous path from kindergarten to terminale and a 100% baccalaureate pass rate. French is the main language of instruction, with English playing a central role from primary school onward. From CP, the British Section strengthens English language learning. The school offers a plurilingual curriculum with French and English as core languages and additional offerings in Spanish, German, Mandarin and Russian. English is taught through two tracks: the International British Section and the European Section. The International British Section combines the French Baccalaureate with two English A Levels and leads to the OIB, while also enabling Cambridge examinations and a French Ministry diploma. The European Section focuses on English, History and Geography. The Avançons Ensemble program supports inclusive education. The campus at Forest-Side hosts a Centre de Documentation et d'Information (CDI), and the school has trained about 8,630 graduates with around 82 secondary teachers.
Situated in Calebasse, Mauritius, Lighthouse Primary and Secondary School is a private day school with a Christian worldview that emphasises experiential learning. The primary program follows the British National Curriculum integrated with the International Primary Curriculum (IPC). English is the first language; French is taught as an additional language. IPC thematic units guide Science, Geography, History, Art, Music and Physical Education. The secondary program uses Cambridge Lower Secondary before transitioning to Cambridge IGCSE, AS and A Levels. The school offers a pathway with 11 subjects in grades 7–9, eight examinable subjects in grades 10–11, narrowing to four subjects in grades 12–13. Biblical Studies and Physical Education are compulsory. The campus sits on a learning site adjacent to a forest and river, opened in 2017 as a single learning neighbourhood for pre-primary through secondary learners. The school is registered with the Mauritian Ministry of Education and affiliated with IPC, ACSI, and Cambridge Examinations centre.
Lycée des Mascareignes (LDM) is a private secondary school in Helvetia, Saint-Pierre, Mauritius, affiliated with AEFE and operating under the French national education system abroad. It offers a bilingual French-English pathway within its French program for students aged 15–18. The curriculum combines the Baccalauréat Français International (BFI) with Cambridge A Levels and Pearson Edexcel IGCSE. In Seconde, students sit IGCSE English Language; in Première and Terminale they pursue the bilingual BFI, developed with the French Ministry of Education and Cambridge, which comprises 12 final exams and replaces the OIB from 2022 (first session in 2024). Class sizes are typically 15–22, with 7–9 hours per week taught in English and the remainder in French. The campus includes a CDI, science laboratories, classrooms and a cafeteria. A distinctive feature is Sport Etudes—the AEFE network's first multisport pathway—linked with Rugby Union Mauritius and the Academy of Sport. LDM also runs mobility programs (ADN-AEFE immersion) and offers English, Spanish and Mandarin.
Clavis International Primary School is a non-profit, English-medium international primary in Mauritius serving ages 3 to 12. It offers the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) at two campuses, Moka and Beau Champ. The school began offering the PYP in 1998 and achieved full IB authorisation in 2002, becoming the first in the region to offer the programme. The PYP is inquiry-based and transdisciplinary, with a written, taught, and assessed curriculum that follows the Making the PYP Happen framework. Class sizes are small: Pre-Reception around 15, Reception around 18, Year 1 around 22, with homeroom teachers supported by teaching assistants. The school emphasises inclusion, with an inclusion team member from Moka guiding support at Beau Champ and ongoing resource expansion. Facilities include a library corner and a music room at Beau Champ, plus an outdoor playground shared across campuses. After-school activities include Rhythmic Adventure, Science Club, Trash to Treasure at Beau Champ, and art, drama, music, science, and engineering at Moka.
Savannah International School in Mauritius serves children aged 3 to 11. The Early Years component follows the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) with a play-based, hands-on approach, Learning Centers, and units that begin with Entry Points and finish with Exit Points. Jolly Phonics builds early literacy and Numicon supports early mathematical thinking. Primary Years (1–6) follow the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) through thematically organized Mileposts across Science, Geography, History, ICT & Computing, Music, Art, Physical Education, Society/Community and Design Technology. English is the language of learning; French literacy is taught from Year 1, with a curriculum inspired by the French National Curriculum for an international setting. The school, located at B79 Gros Bois Road, Mare d'Albert, Mauritius, emphasises assessment and trips linked to units. PE and a four-house system foster team identity; ECAs run 14:30–15:30; Class Dojo and weekly learning menus keep families connected. There is no on-site canteen.
École Paul et Virginie is a private, nonprofit French-language preschool and primary school located in Tamarin on Mauritius' southwest coast, within the Smart et Happy Village Cap Tamarin. It serves children from Petite Section (nursery) through CM2 (Grade 5), welcoming ages roughly 3 to 11. The school follows the French curriculum and is homologated by the French Ministry of Education and Youth as a French overseas teaching establishment, and it is part of the AEFE network. It operates as a nonprofit funded by tuition fees and donations, guided by a volunteer management committee. Language learning is a central focus, with reinforced foreign-language study from the start of primary and opportunities to practice English in clubs. The environment uses differentiated pedagogy to support each learner's progress and to foster a love of learning. Extracurricular activities, holiday centres and daycare complement academics and contribute to a caring, community-oriented school experience.
École du Centre - Collège Pierre Poivre is a private school in Helvetia, Saint Pierre, Mauritius, offering a French curriculum for ages 3 to 15. Founded in 1991, the school sits on a single campus near a sports complex, within a Mauritian setting. It is accredited by AEFE as a French-program establishment, and teaching follows the standards of the French Ministry of National Education. An AEFE agreement provides teacher secondments, inspection and advisory support, reinforcing educational excellence. The school combines a bilingual environment, with English taught by native speakers from early years, and celebrates Mauritian history and culture through uniforms, religious classes for those who wish, and local context. The International Section, opened in 2017, means most primary students receive English-language immersion. Notable features include a library, a science laboratory, a multipurpose hall, and integrated arts and culture projects with local and international artists, enriching both academic and creative development.
Morning Star School is a private school in Mauritius for ages 3 to 18, offering a bespoke curriculum within Cambridge (Secondary) framework. The ACE (Accelerated Christian Education) curriculum is used, with students registered with the International Certificate of Christian Education (ICCE). Core subjects include English, Maths, Literature, Science (Biology, Physical Science), Social Studies, Word Building and Etymology, IT, Biblical Survey and French; electives cover General, Intermediate or Advanced High School Certificates such as Business, Economics, Health, Physics, Art, Music and Auto Mechanics. Students learn at an individual pace in learning centres of up to 18, with a teacher–learner ratio of 1:9. Morning Star has primary and secondary divisions on a single campus, including Jungle Gym, field, covered outdoor spaces and landscaped courtyards. Since 2014 school reports a 100% pass rate in SC exams, and leavers pursue tertiary studies in Mauritius or abroad. Extracurriculars include arts, crafts, music, drama, and sports opportunities.
Lycée La Bourdonnais is Mauritius' long‑standing French‑programme school, AEFE‑conventioned and accredited by the French Ministry of Education. It serves ages 5 to 18 with a continuous path from kindergarten to terminale and a 100% baccalaureate pass rate. French is the main language of instruction, with English playing a central role from primary school onward. From CP, the British Section strengthens English language learning. The school offers a plurilingual curriculum with French and English as core languages and additional offerings in Spanish, German, Mandarin and Russian. English is taught through two tracks: the International British Section and the European Section. The International British Section combines the French Baccalaureate with two English A Levels and leads to the OIB, while also enabling Cambridge examinations and a French Ministry diploma. The European Section focuses on English, History and Geography. The Avançons Ensemble program supports inclusive education. The campus at Forest-Side hosts a Centre de Documentation et d'Information (CDI), and the school has trained about 8,630 graduates with around 82 secondary teachers.
École du Nord is a private international school in Mauritius, located in Village Labourdonnais–Mapou. It is accredited by the French Ministry of National Education and is part of the AEFE network, delivering a French curriculum with bilingual teaching in English and French for nursery through primary grades and diverse options in middle school. The school serves ages 3 to 15, welcoming students from 20 nationalities, with about 1,485 pupils taught by 100 teachers. The campus covers 50,000 square metres, with 75 classrooms, two libraries, a recording studio, science laboratories and digital technology rooms. Students dine on site in a kitchen and two canteens, and nap rooms support the youngest learners. Sports facilities include a gym, a football pitch, two basketball courts and a handball court, plus outdoor play areas. Distinctive features include English-language instruction, middle-school pathways (Classic, European English, and Latin), Spanish options, and involvement in Olympic/Paralympic programs.
Greencoast International School is a private pre-primary and primary international school in Mauritius for children aged 3 to 11. The school offers an Advanced Placement (AP) curriculum, supporting early exposure to college-level work within an international setting. The academic program is complemented by the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) for its academic and intellectual activities, providing a structured, inquiry-based framework aligned with IPC standards. Greencoast is actively pursuing IPC recognition through the International Curriculum Association, underscoring its commitment to internationally recognized learning benchmarks. In addition, leadership and professional clubs participate in ICA recognition, reflecting opportunities for student leadership development and professional learning experiences. Located in Mauritius, the school serves families seeking an international pre-primary and primary pathway with a clear progression toward IPC accreditation. The combination of AP and IPC-based activities supports literacy, numeracy, collaboration, and global awareness within a supportive learning environment. This arrangement helps families integrate smoothly into Mauritius.
Clavis International Primary School is a non-profit, English-medium international primary in Mauritius serving ages 3 to 12. It offers the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) at two campuses, Moka and Beau Champ. The school began offering the PYP in 1998 and achieved full IB authorisation in 2002, becoming the first in the region to offer the programme. The PYP is inquiry-based and transdisciplinary, with a written, taught, and assessed curriculum that follows the Making the PYP Happen framework. Class sizes are small: Pre-Reception around 15, Reception around 18, Year 1 around 22, with homeroom teachers supported by teaching assistants. The school emphasises inclusion, with an inclusion team member from Moka guiding support at Beau Champ and ongoing resource expansion. Facilities include a library corner and a music room at Beau Champ, plus an outdoor playground shared across campuses. After-school activities include Rhythmic Adventure, Science Club, Trash to Treasure at Beau Champ, and art, drama, music, science, and engineering at Moka.
Judy Montessori Primary School is a primary school in Mare d'Albert, Mauritius. It serves students aged 3 to 11 and follows an integrated curriculum that blends the Mauritian national curriculum with Montessori principles. Across all grades, MIE textbooks are used and Montessori materials support concrete understanding of abstract ideas, especially in Grades 1 to 3. From Grades 4 to 6 there is increased academic focus and preparation for the national PSAC exams. The language program is bilingual, with English and French taught as core subjects. Facilities include a science laboratory, a lecture theatre, an ICT laboratory, a library, and art spaces, with drama and music woven into the timetable. The school runs 8:30 am–2:30 pm (January to November), with parent/teacher conferences. Weekend swimming coaching is offered at Blue Bay, and the canteen provides balanced meals shared with families. Judy Montessori opened in January 2023, emphasizing collaboration between educators and families.
Alexandra House School is a private English primary day school in Mauritius serving pupils aged 4 to 11. It follows the British curriculum, with core subjects English, Mathematics, and Science taught closely, and other subjects with an international bias. The program combines enquiry-based learning with a contents-based structure to build knowledge, enquiry, research, and creative and critical thinking. English is the language of instruction; teaching staff include native English speakers and Mauritian staff who speak English fluently, with strong emphasis on reading, phonics, and language development. French is taught from early levels. The curriculum also includes Integrated Studies, ICT, Drama, Music, Art & Craft, PSHE, Mindfulness, Brain Gym, and Assembly/Religion, with small classes averaging about 15. The school sits on over two acres of terraced gardens in Floréal, Mauritius, offering a spacious outdoor playground. Alexandra House is a COBIS member, reinforcing its international-friendly British-style education. Parent involvement remains highly valued.
Saint Exupéry International School is a bilingual, learner-centred primary program in Mauritius for ages 3 to 11. The curriculum blends French and British approaches, delivering a tailor-made bilingual syllabus for pre-primary and primary learners. Classes are small, with groups of 12–15, allowing personalised attention as children explore arts, sciences and languages. The school operates from a modern, fully air-conditioned colonial-style building in Grand Bay (Chemin Vingt Pieds), set in shaded terraces and gardens that support discovery of nature and sustainability. A distinctive feature is the Music Academy, offered to pupils aged 6 and above in collaboration with Ecole du Nord, providing formal musical instruction as part of the extracurricular program. Environmental protection is embedded in the school's identity through sustainability-focused activities and curriculum. After-school offerings run September to June, including crafts, gardening, cooking, and ballet. The program emphasises a secure environment and language development through small-group learning and personalized itineraries.
Le Bocage International School in Mauritius offers an English-medium international education for learners aged 11 to 18. LBIS delivers an IB continuum, with the IB Middle Years Programme for Forms 1–5, the IB Diploma Programme for Forms 6–7, and the IB Career-related Programme, complemented by the Pearson BTEC curriculum. In Forms 4 and 5, students may also undertake the Cambridge IGCSE. The school, opened in 1990 and operated by PROGOS, serves over 800 students with a 9:1 student‑teacher ratio and an average class size around 20. LBIS is accredited by the Council of International Schools, the Middle States Association, and the Mauritian Ministry of Education. The campus on Mount Ory features more than forty teaching rooms, four science laboratories, computer rooms, art studios, Design & Technology facilities, a home economics lab, and a large library. A 2015 Performing Arts and Language Lab Block supports music, theatre, language learning, and recording.
Northfields International School Mauritius delivers an international education for ages 1–18. The curriculum blends IB (PYP, MYP, DP) with Cambridge IGCSE, the British Curriculum and a Montessori-inspired Early Years framework. From Pre-Nursery through Year 4, learners experience a Montessori-inspired EY environment; Years 5–6 use IB PYP in combination with the English National Curriculum; Years 7–9 follow IB MYP with the Cambridge Curriculum; Years 10–11 offer Cambridge IGCSE; and Years 12–13 provide either the IB Diploma Programme or A-Levels. The youngest learners are taught in a bilingual English–French setting, exposing students to both languages from an early age. Northfields is part of the Inspired Education Group, which offers global opportunities and a holistic framework across academics, sports and the arts. Founded in 2001 by eight parents, the school is located at Labourdonnais Village, Mapou, Mauritius, with primary and high school campuses, extensive science and technology facilities, a library, and sports amenities. Extracurriculars include Model United Nations, Duke of Edinburgh and Service as Action initiatives.
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