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Lycée des Mascareignes

Mauritius, Mauritius

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The school at a glance
Instructs in French, English
Fees MUR 500 - 358,325
Ages 15 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 752
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 2000
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum French Curriculum, Cambridge A Levels, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE
Taught languages English, Spanish, German, Mandarin
Typical class size 23
Strengths Sport, Languages, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies
Stages Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

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.

The Essentials

Lycée des Mascareignes has 752 pupils, typical class sizes of 23, instruction in French, English.

Location
The Lycée des Mascareignes is located in Helvetia, Saint-Pierre, Mauritius. It moved to its current campus in 2001. It is AEFE-conventionné, offering a French program with international openness. The school teaches languages including English, Spanish, German and Mandarin, and hosts a British International Section and a European Section.

Stages
Three levels: Seconde (Year 11), Premie8re (Year 12), and Terminale (Year 13).

Type
Private secondary school with a French program, conventionne9 with AEFE.

Pupil Nationality Mix
Pupils include Mauritian students, French expatriates, and nationals from other countries. The school enrolls over 750 students.

Additional learning support
The school provides a school health service with a nurse, a doctor and a school psychologist. It supports the integration of students with disabilities and health concerns and develops personalized and individualized accommodation plans for students with special educational needs.

Country affiliation
France (French national education system abroad; AEFE-conventionne9).

Bus service
Transport scolaire is organized with a list of contracted transport providers for the 2024/2025 school year. Routes cover multiple areas, including Cap Malheureux, Bain Boeuf, Pereybbber, Mont Choisy, Trou aux Biches, Grand Baie and surrounding towns; contact details for each carrier are provided on the page.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
The Base Vie is a boarding facility open to all Lycée des Mascareignes students. It provides 14 beds in double or triple rooms, separated by gender, with a shared lounge, a study room, and secure adult supervision from 5:00 PM to 7:15 AM. It operates from Monday morning to Friday evening, and is not open on weekends or during holidays. Meals are provided as demi-pension: breakfast on site and dinner in the communal dining area; lunches remain the responsibility of the family. Tariffs are 4,500 Rs per week (4 nights) or 18,000 Rs per month for demi-pension; 5,300 Rs per week (4 nights) or 21,200 Rs per month for full pension, which is available on request. Bed linen and towels are provided.

Food Options
Meals are provided as demi-pension: breakfast on site and dinner served in the common room; lunches are the responsibility of the family. Full-board options are available on request.

Governance and Ownership
The Lycée des Mascareignes is a private French-program secondary school and is conventioned with AEFE, placing it within the AEFE network.
Fees

Annual tuition at Lycée des Mascareignes ranges from MUR 500 to MUR 358,325 for 2026/27.

Application / first‑registration fee
- Les droits de première inscription (DPI) : MUR 60,000 par élève pour toute nouvelle inscription. Certaines exemptions et réductions s'appliquent (réseau partenaire, enfants de personnel, conditions pour familles non‑résidentes).

Tuition fees by programme and nationality (annual amounts)
- Normale — Parents de nationalité française ou mauricienne : MUR 215,050 par an.
- Normale — Autres nationalités : MUR 263,175 par an.
- Internationale (SI / BFI) — Parents de nationalité française ou mauricienne : MUR 255,530 par an.
- Internationale (SI / BFI) — Autres nationalités : MUR 358,325 par an.
- Sport‑Études (toutes nationalités indiquées) : MUR 306,317 par an.

Per‑term and per‑month figures (operational note and computed amounts)
- Facturation officielle : la facturation est annuelle et unique ; l'établissement ne publie pas de grille officielle "par trimestre". Les familles peuvent toutefois régler annuellement ou mensuellement (voir Modalités de paiement ci‑dessous).
- Montants mensuels (paiement par prélèvement mensuel d'août à juin — 11 mensualités) :
- Normale (Française/Mauricienne) : MUR 19,550 par mois (MUR 215,050 ÷ 11).
- Normale (Autres nationalités) : MUR 23,925 par mois (MUR 263,175 ÷ 11).
- Internationale (Française/Mauricienne) : MUR 23,230 par mois (MUR 255,530 ÷ 11).
- Internationale (Autres nationalités) : MUR 32,575 par mois (MUR 358,325 ÷ 11).
- Sport‑Études : MUR 27,847 par mois (MUR 306,317 ÷ 11).
- Montants par trimestre : l'établissement ne communique pas de facturation officielle par trimestre ; à titre indicatif arithmétique seulement, la division annuelle par 3 donne : Normale (Fr/ MUR 215,050) ≈ MUR 71,683 par trimestre. (La facturation et les modalités effectives restent celles indiquées en annexe et dans les options de paiement.)

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Facturation : la facturation est annuelle et elle intervient avant la fin de l'année scolaire précédente.
- Options de paiement acceptées pour la scolarité :
- Règlement annuel par virement bancaire (paiement annuel anticipé possible). Un règlement annuel effectué avant le 5 août donne droit à une remise de 3% sur les frais de scolarité.
- Règlements mensuels par prélèvement bancaire automatique (standing order) : la scolarité doit être réglée d'avance mensuellement d'août à juin (11 mensualités).
- Moyens de paiement acceptés : paiements électroniques uniquement — virements bancaires et prélèvements automatiques (les modalités de paiement par carte de crédit ne sont pas indiquées comme acceptées). Les comptes bancaires bénéficiaires et IBAN sont précisés pour les virements.
- Tout mois commencé est dû ; en cas de retard le lycée se réserve le droit d'appliquer des pénalités (taux « repo rate » en vigueur) et de refuser l'accès aux cours en cas d'impayés persistants.

Boarding (internat)
- Aucune mention de service d'internat ou de frais de pension n'apparaît dans le règlement financier : il n'y a donc pas de frais de pension/boarding applicables listés pour l'année scolaire concernée.

Other costs and annual ancillary fees
- Fonds de dépôt : MUR 7,000 par élève, payable en juillet ; remboursable sur demande écrite au départ de l'élève (sans intérêt), sous réserve de déduction des sommes éventuellement dues à l'établissement.
- Assurance et achat de matériel (forfait obligatoire) : MUR 2,600 par élève, payable en juillet (couvre assurance accident 24h/24, carte de transport/examen, etc.).
- Cotisation APEL (optionnelle) : MUR 500 par famille, payable en juillet pour l'année scolaire 2025‑2026.
- Droits d'inscription aux examens (Baccalauréat, épreuves anticipées) : payables chaque année en février pour les classes concernées ; le montant est communiqué annuellement. Manuels numériques, sorties pédagogiques et voyages scolaires peuvent entraîner des facturations complémentaires selon les besoins et participations.

Discounts and special reductions
- Réductions pour fratries : 10% de réduction pour 3 enfants scolarisés dans le réseau (EDC/EDN/LDM), 15% pour 4 enfants ou plus.
- Réduction pour enfants de personnel : 50% sur les frais de scolarité pour enfant(s) de personnel local à temps plein (prorata pour temps partiel). Ces abattements ne sont pas cumulables.
- Exonération des DPI pour élèves des établissements partenaires sous conditions.

Refund information
- Fonds de dépôt : remboursable sur demande écrite au moment du départ de l'élève, sans intérêt. L'établissement peut retenir des sommes dues sur le fonds de dépôt au moment du remboursement. Le délai pour demander la restitution est d'un an à compter du départ ; passé ce délai, la somme est versée au fonds de solidarité.
- Droits et frais annexes (manuels, sorties, voyages) sont facturés selon l'activité ; les modalités de remboursement éventuel sont traitées au cas par cas et les montants d'examens sont communiqués annuellement.

Practical payment details
- Les virements et prélèvements doivent être effectués sur les comptes bancaires indiqués (RIB / IBAN fournis dans les annexes du règlement financier). Les paiements par voie électronique (virements, transferts électroniques et prélèvements automatiques) sont les procédures d'encaissement en vigueur.

Sanctions en cas de non‑paiement
- En cas de défaut de paiement, l'établissement peut exiger le règlement d'avance de la scolarité annuelle, appliquer des pénalités, refuser l'accès aux cours, et, après relances, refuser la réinscription tant que les impayés ne sont pas régularisés.
Academics

Lycée des Mascareignes teaches French Curriculum, Cambridge A Levels, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE for students aged 15 to 18.

Curriculum
The British International Section provides an English-language curriculum within the bilingual French schooling system for students aged 15019. Class sizes range from about 15 to 22 students, with 79 hours per week taught in English and the rest in French; Seconde includes IGCSE examinations in English Language, and in Premire and Terminale students pursue the BFI (Baccalaureat Français International), a bilingual qualification developed with the French Ministry of Education and Cambridge; The BFI replaces the OIB from 2022, with the first session in 2024, and comprises 12 final exams.

Student Teacher Ratio
The British Section class sizes range from around 15 to 22 students.

Exam Results
Session 2025: total pass rate 78.7%. Session 2024: total pass rate 76%. Session 2023: total pass rate 78%. In 2020, the OIB section achieved 100% pass rate with 100% mentions.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates pursue higher education in France and around the world, including the grandescoles and leading universities.
Parent Experience

History
The Lyce9e des Mascareignes (LDM) is a private secondary school with a French program. It was founded in 2000 when Ecole du Nord and Ecole du Centre joined forces to create a high-performing lycée. The school is located in Helvetia, Saint-Pierre, Mauritius. It welcomed its first students on its current campus in 2001 and will celebrate its 25th anniversary in 2026.

Community
Community life at Lyce9e des Mascareignes focuses on student life and well-being, including a Conseil de la Vie Lyce9enne (CVL) based in Mauritius, clubs, sports activities, and school trips. An on-campus health service and an active alumni network support students beyond the classroom. The school is AEFE-affiliated and maintains partnerships with French institutions in Mauritius.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Comité APEL is the Parents7 Association that connects families with the school7s educational teams. For 202502626, a new APEL committee has been formed to strengthen ties between LDM and families, with Sakil Mamodeally elected as president. The committee works to involve parents concretely in the life of the establishment and to support student well-being and development. Contact email: apel@lyceedesmascareignes.org.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The campus features an entrance hall and interior views of the school. The cafeteria serves meals during the midday break. The CDI, a place for learning, culture and leisure reading, is on site. The science laboratories support practical science work. Classrooms are available for teaching.

Sports Facilities
Sport Etudes is the first sport Etudes program in the AEFE network at the Lycée des Mascareignes. It is a multisports pathway for talented students aged 15 to 19 and runs over three years. The program is developed in collaboration with Rugby Union Mauritius and includes the Academy of Sport, a Generation 2024 label dedicated to high-level youth sport in Mauritius. The EPS program covers a range of sports including badminton, table tennis, volleyball, football, basketball, rugby, relay, handball and crossfit.

Academic Facilities
The CDI (Centre de Documentation et d'Information) is a space for learning, culture and leisure reading. The science laboratories are available for scientific experiments. Classrooms are available for teaching. Languages taught include English, Spanish and Mandarin.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The Lycée des Mascareignes offers a broad range of extracurricular activities including sports, music, dance, eloquence competitions, a literary prize and artistic activities. Many clubs are active and foster student engagement. Students participate in cultural and educational trips as part of their extracurricular programme. Mobility programs are also part of the school life, including the ADN-AEFE immersion program.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The Model United Nations Club is led by Mr. Vencatapillay, an English teacher, and trains students in diplomacy and public speaking. Students take roles as ambassadors to address current issues and regularly debate in English to develop global citizenship. The Science Club brings together students to discuss scientific advances and undertake innovative projects, including participation in Science Quest. The Robotics Club introduces robotics and programming, with Python integrated into Mathematics or NSI, and runs workshops to encourage NSI as a first‑choice specialty.

Arts & Creative
Music Club, Arts Libres, Mode et Beaux Arts, Danse, and Théâtre offer opportunities to perform, create, and express. The Music Club provides a space for beginners in music, singing, and dance, with performances at events such as American Week and Valentine's Day. The Arts Libres Club highlights diverse art forms and supports students' artistic practice. The Mode et Beaux Arts Club covers fashion, painting, drawing, and photography, while Danse and Théâtre develop performance skills.

Cultural & Language
Culture Manga offers fans of manga, anime, and Japanese pop culture a space to explore and share. The Tik Tok Club creates content for the lycée's TikTok account, providing a platform for student media expression. The Plumes Club promotes reading and fosters appreciation of literature and the world around.

Social & Hobbies
The Volleyball Club provides opportunities to learn volleyball and participate in friendly matches, inter-class and inter-lycée tournaments, including the Volleyball Festival. The Jeux de Société et Échecs Club invites all students to play board games and chess, with chances to learn, improve, and compete in friendly tournaments. The Tik Tok Club and DJ by LDM offer platforms for student content creation and performance at lycée events. The Yoga et association sportive Club supports wellbeing through mindful movement and physical activity.

Community & Service
The Solidarité Club continues its collaboration with Etoile du Berger, organizing food and essential-item drives for residents of the NGO. The EFE3D – Environnement Club promotes eco-friendly actions and trains eco-delegates to raise environmental awareness and promote recycling and waste reduction. The Tutorat Club provides voluntary tutoring from terminal-year students to younger students, fostering solidarity and academic success. The Animal Action Club defends animal welfare through active involvement.

Leadership & Professional
The school promotes student leadership through the CVL Ile Maurice and through student-run clubs. The Model United Nations Club and other clubs develop leadership, communication, and project-management skills. Students gain experience planning events and coordinating teams as part of club activities.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The Yoga and association sportive Club offers a space for mindful movement and well-being, building community and mutual aid. The Savate Boxe Française Club introduces students to a traditional French martial art emphasizing discipline and self-control. The Dance Club provides a space to express personal style and strengthen community ties.
Languages

Language Provision
English, German, Spanish, and Mandarin are taught. The German program offers Goethe Institute certificates (A1–B2); registration is online between late March and early April. The Spanish program has been a DELE examination center since 2017, with exam sessions in November and May for A2 and B1, and since 2018 for A1–B2. The European Section supports English language development and offers an IGCSE in English as part of the curriculum.

Bilingual Teaching
The school has a Section Européenne that enhances English proficiency and European openness. It provides four hours of English per week in addition to regular classes, with two one-hour DNL sessions: one in History-Geography and one in a science subject (Math or Physics-Chemistry). Students can earn a 'Section Européenne' mention on their Baccalaureate diploma if their grade is above 12. The program deepens language study and is designed to be compatible with optional subjects.

Immersion Programs
English, German, Spanish, and Mandarin are taught. The Section Européenne provides English-language immersion with four hours of English per week, in lieu of a standard three hours, including two DNL sessions (one in History-Geography and one in a science subject). The Spanish program operates as a DELE examination center since 2017, with DELE exams for levels A2 and B1 in November and May, and since 2018 for A1, A2, B1, and B2. The German program offers Goethe Institute certificates (A1–B2), with online registration from late March to early April.
Admissions

Admissions
1. The Lycée des Mascareignes offers an online registration form for admissions. 2. 3. 4. For families without Mauritian nationality, the student must comply with Mauritian immigration procedures; the child must appear on a residence permit of a parent (proof required). A tourist visa entry cannot be used to enroll. 5. Contact details: Helvetia, Saint Pierre, Ile Maurice; Tel +230 433 8992; Fax +230 433 5526.

Scholarships
Campaign for 2026/2027 scholarships is open from 3 November 2025 to 19 December 2025 for families of French nationality. The application form and required documents depend on family situation (categories include self-employed and independent workers, a parent who is a student, unemployed, retired, or salaried). The application must be submitted by 19 December 2025, with the dossier either submitted at the French embassy by appointment or, if needed, at the school which forwards it to the embassy. An incomplete dossier is rejected; the social service may schedule an embassy interview or home visit, which are mandatory. Scholarships are awarded under resources and patrimoine conditions for French children enrolled in AEFE-affiliated establishments. Eligibility requirements include French nationality, residence in the consular district of the school, registration in the AEFE registry of French residents abroad, and being at least three years old; students should have regular attendance and not accumulate excessive academic delays. Scholarships can cover tuition, first registration fees, transport, half-board, and maintenance. The second campaign applies to specific cases such as newly established eligibility or revised financial situations; renewal is annual and misstatements can lead to exclusion; changes in schooling costs can alter aid. Contact: Helvetia, Saint Pierre, Ile Maurice; Tel +230 433 8992.
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