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Premium International Schools in Mauritius

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About international schools in Mauritius

Premium international schools in Mauritius typically offer three main pathways: British (Cambridge IGCSE and A-Levels), International Baccalaureate (PYP/MYP/DP) and the French national curriculum leading to the baccalauréat, and several schools operate bilingual English - French programmes alongside these routes. Instruction is usually English in British and many IB schools and French in French-system schools, with Mauritian Creole and additional modern languages commonly taught as subjects. Annual tuition at premium private international schools commonly sits in a broad band (frequently around MUR 200,000 - 500,000 per year, depending on age and extras), though exact charges, levies and transport costs vary by school. Many international schools follow an August/September academic cycle and keep waiting lists, while the national (public) calendar runs on a January cycle, so relocating families should plan applications early and be ready with school reports, immunisation records and proof of residence when they apply.

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At a glance 16 schools · avg fee MUR 222,609
Schools listed
16
Curricula
20
Average annual fee
MUR 222,609
Fee range
MUR 44,000 – 608,300
Most common curriculum
French Curriculum (5 schools)
Average school size
853 pupils
Largest by enrolment
École Du Nord
Oldest
Lycée La Bourdonnais - Primary (1953)
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FAQs for Mauritius

Which curricula will my child be able to follow in Mauritius’ premium international schools?
You will commonly find three curricula: the British pathway (Cambridge IGCSE and A-Levels), the International Baccalaureate (PYP, MYP and Diploma) and the French national curriculum to the baccalauréat. Some schools offer hybrid or bilingual programmes combining French and British or IB elements to support transfers between systems. Choose by matching the curriculum to your child’s previous studies and to the higher-education destinations you have in mind.
What language(s) are lessons taught in?
British and most IB schools teach principally in English, while French-system schools teach mainly in French; several international schools run bilingual English - French programmes. Mauritian Creole is widely spoken on the island and is often taught or used informally, and many schools also offer additional modern languages as part of the timetable. Check the school’s language policy for the year group you need, since language of instruction can change between early years and upper school.
How much should I budget for fees at a premium international school?
Tuition for premium international schools in Mauritius typically falls in a broad band rather than a single figure; recent guides and fee schedules commonly show annual tuition roughly between MUR 200,000 and MUR 500,000, with younger years usually cheaper and sixth-form or international-programme years at the higher end. In addition to tuition, families should budget for registration and capital levies, books, uniforms, school transport and extra-curricular activity costs, which can materially increase the total annual cost. Always request the full fee schedule from schools and ask whether the published figure includes exam fees, transport and insurance.
When do schools admit new pupils and what is the admissions rhythm?
Many international and IB schools on the island operate an August/September to June/July academic year and therefore handle most intake in those months, while the national public calendar follows a January-based cycle. Because premium international schools often have waiting lists, families relocating to Mauritius should contact schools several months ahead, be flexible about mid-year entry and confirm whether an entry assessment or interview is required. If you are moving mid-term, ask about bridging or English-support provision to ease the transition.
What documents and checks do schools usually ask for at enrolment?
Schools commonly request recent school reports, proof of identity and residency, up-to-date immunisation records, and copies of passports for non-Mauritian families; many also require an application fee, a deposit on offer and a recent photograph. For older children, schools often use entrance assessments or interviews to place pupils at the correct level and to identify language support needs, so have recent academic records and examples of work ready. Contact the admissions office early to get the exact checklist for the year group you need.