Compare 6 IB Curriculum international schools in Mauritius. Filter by curriculum, fees (average MUR 306,755), location, and more to find the right international school now.
International schools in Mauritius offering the International Baccalaureate (IB) tend to be smaller in number than the island’s British- and French-curriculum schools, and you will commonly find IB Diploma (DP) and Middle Years (MYP) provision - with a few schools offering the IB continuum from primary through to diploma level. English is widely used as the medium of instruction in international schools, while French is commonly taught and many schools operate a bilingual or strong French-language option alongside English; Mauritian Creole remains the everyday lingua franca outside school. Annual tuition for international schools varies by age and provider, but typical published figures centre in the low hundreds of thousands of Mauritian rupees per year, with schools and year groups both significantly affecting the final cost. Admissions are generally annual with September (or the local start of the academic year) the main intake, though many schools will consider mid-year entry where places allow; expect a registration or place-holding fee, different fee bands for resident and expatriate families at some schools, and the need to submit recent school reports and passport documentation as part of the offer process.
Which IB programmes are most commonly available in Mauritius and at what ages?
The IB Diploma Programme (DP) for roughly ages 16 - 19 and the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for roughly 11 - 16 are the most commonly offered IB courses on the island, while a smaller number of schools also provide primary-level IB (PYP) or an IB continuum from early years to diploma. Check each school’s listing for which IB authorisations they hold, because not every school offers the full PYP→MYP→DP sequence.
How much should we budget for IB international school fees in Mauritius?
Published tuition figures for international schools in Mauritius vary by school and by stage, but typical annual tuition figures reported for international provision sit in the low hundreds of thousands of Mauritian rupees, with many schools publishing mid-range figures and some senior-year programmes charging materially more. Always request the current fee schedule from the school (ask whether the published amount excludes extras such as meals, transport, exam fees and one-off registration charges).
What is the usual language of instruction and language support in IB schools here?
Most IB international schools in Mauritius use English as the main language of instruction while offering strong French teaching and, in some cases, bilingual pathways; schools also commonly provide additional language lessons and English-as-an-additional-language support where needed. Because Mauritius is multilingual, check how a school supports mother-tongue and second-language development if maintaining home language or preparing for francophone study routes is important.
When should we apply and what does the admissions process normally require?
Apply as early as possible for the September intake and contact schools several months ahead of your move; many schools will accept mid-year entrants if places are available, but popular year groups can have waiting lists. Expect to submit recent school reports, proof of identity/passport, immunisation records and to pay a non-refundable registration or enrolment fee to secure a place, with conditional offers common until documentation and fees are received.
What practical checks should relocating parents make when choosing an IB school in Mauritius?
Visit the school if you can, review published IB authorisations and recent exam or programme evaluation information, and ask about class sizes, pastoral support, language provision and university guidance for DP students. Also clarify the full cost package (tuition plus extras), whether the school differentiates fees for Mauritian residents and expatriates, and how flexible the school is about start dates and mid-year assessment.
