British Curriculum International Schools in Mauritius
Compare 17 British Curriculum international schools in Mauritius. Filter by curriculum, fees (average MUR 244,446), location, and more to find the right international school now.
British-curriculum international schools in Mauritius typically teach an adapted version of the UK National Curriculum that leads into Cambridge or Pearson International GCSEs and A-levels (with some schools offering IB alternatives), so students follow familiar UK exam routes while schools often tailor programmes for an international cohort. English is the primary medium of instruction in most British-style schools, with French commonly taught as a second language and Mauritian Creole used informally or as a classroom support where needed. Annual tuition levels vary widely by school and age; a recent sector survey places typical international-school tuition around MUR 210,000 a year with most schools clustered between about MUR 174,000 and MUR 277,000, though advertised fees often exclude registration charges, exam entries, transport and extras. Admissions usually require an application pack, recent school reports, identity documents and an age-appropriate assessment or interview, and popular year groups may have waiting lists so families commonly begin enquiries six to twelve months before the intended start date.
How does the British curriculum in Mauritius map to exams and qualifications my child will take?
Most British-curriculum schools prepare pupils for International GCSE (IGCSE) exams around age 14 - 16 and then for A-levels (or, in some schools, the International Baccalaureate Diploma) at 16 - 18. These are internationally recognised qualifications used for university entry in the UK and many other countries, and schools will publish which examination boards (for example Cambridge or Pearson/Edexcel) they use.
What ages and school stages do British international schools cover?
British-style international schools commonly offer provision from early years through to Year 13, meaning you can find nurseries and primary through to secondary and sixth form pathways inside the same school or across linked campuses. Check a school’s published year groups carefully, because transfer into the IGCSE/A-level exam years can be more difficult mid-way through secondary than between primary years.
What languages are used and will my child be able to continue or learn French?
English is normally the language of instruction in British-curriculum schools, and most schools offer French as a compulsory or strongly encouraged additional language from early years onwards. Mauritian Creole is commonly used informally and sometimes as a teaching support in lower years, but formal instruction and examinations are delivered in English and, where offered, in French.
How much should I budget beyond headline tuition fees?
In addition to annual tuition, most schools charge a one-off registration or enrolment fee and may require a refundable deposit; there are also separate charges for exam registration, school transport, uniforms, meals and some extracurricular activities. Published headline fees give a starting point, but families should request a full fee schedule and example bills for the age group in question to get an accurate first-year budget.
When should we start the admissions process and what documents will schools ask for?
Begin enquiries as early as six to twelve months before your child’s intended start date for popular entry years, especially Reception and early secondary, because places and waiting lists move quickly. Schools typically ask for a completed application form, passport or birth certificate, recent school reports, vaccination/health records and may require an age-appropriate assessment or family interview as part of the decision process.
