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Saint Exupéry International School

Mauritius, Mauritius

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The school at a glance
Instructs in French, English
Fees MUR 210,000
Ages 3 - 11 years
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum French Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages French, English
Typical class size 12
Strengths Performing Arts, Languages, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Early Years, Primary School
Introduction

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.

The Essentials

Saint Exupéry International School has typical class sizes of 12, instruction in French, English.

Location
Located in Grand Bay, Mauritius, Saint Exupéry International School is housed in a modern, fully air-conditioned colonial-style building on Chemin Vingt Pieds. The house is surrounded by large shaded terraces and lush green gardens. It is a learner-centred bilingual school.

Stages
Pre-Primary and Primary

Type
bilingual learner-centred school

Country affiliation
Mauritius

School day structure
School doors open at 07:45. Classes run 08:00 to 14:45 on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; 08:00 to 11:45 on Wednesday. Extra-curricular activities after school run 15:00 to 16:00 on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday; 13:00 to 14:30 on Wednesday.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
No uniform required; dress code is flexible; clothing should be comfortable and weather-appropriate.

Food Options
Vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals (mostly organic) are offered by the school caterer; lunchboxes may be kept in the school fridge and brought for lunch; meals cost MUR 215 per meal.

Governance and Ownership
ZUKA Partners Ltd operates Saint Exupéry International School; the school has a Director (Mélanie Kamlet) and an Administrative Director (Felix Zuckschwerdt) who oversee the school's operations.
Fees

Annual tuition at Saint Exupéry International School ranges from MUR 210,000 for 2026/27.

Initial registration (application) fee
- Initial registration fee (non‑refundable): MUR 40,000.

Annual tuition — 2026/27
- Annual tuition (all year groups): MUR 222,000 per pupil.
- Monthly instalment option: payable as 12 monthly payments of MUR 18,500 (payable from September 2026 to August 2027).
- Per‑term equivalent (annual divided into three equal terms): MUR 74,000 per term (this is the straightforward division of the annual amount).

Refundable deposit
- Refundable deposit required at registration: MUR 37,000 (equivalent to two months' tuition). This deposit is returned when the pupil leaves the school; a written request to the school is required at least 2 months before departure.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Billing schedule: annual tuition may be paid in 12 monthly instalments from September 2026 to August 2027 (MUR 18,500 per month).
- Discounts:
- 5% discount for one‑time payment made by 31 August 2026.
- 10% sibling discount for families with three or more children enrolled.
- Registrations are processed and confirmed after receipt of the required payments (deposit and initial registration fee).

Boarding
- Boarding is not offered; no boarding fees apply (day‑school hours and routine are published).

Other costs and optional charges
- School meals: MUR 215 per meal (school caterer menu).
- After‑school extracurricular activities: typical monthly price MUR 900 per activity (prices quoted monthly, September–June).
- Insurance and school materials (including books) are included in the annual tuition.
- Uniform: the school does not impose a uniform; therefore there is no uniform fee.

Refund information (applicable items)
- Initial registration fee: non‑refundable.
- Refundable deposit: MUR 37,000 returned when the pupil leaves the school; a written request is required at least 2 months before departure.

Fee payment options and instructions
- Accepted payment methods: bank transfer or cash.
- Multi‑currency bank arrangements are available; payments are directed to ZUKA Partners Limited (legal owner of the school) with bank account details provided for MUR, EUR, USD, GBP and other currencies, and arrangements to accept transfers via Wise.

(End of fee overview.)
Academics

Saint Exupéry International School teaches French Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 3 to 11.

Curriculum
The school is based on French and British curricula, paying special attention to the arts and sciences. It offers bilingual pre-primary and primary education, with pupils working in small groups of 12-15.

Student Teacher Ratio
Pupils work in small groups of 12-15.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school uses a learner-centred approach with a tailor-made progression plan for each child. In primary, each teacher cares for 12 children and there are four groups: one French-speaking class, two English-speaking classes and one bilingual class. Group work fosters mutual help and cooperation. The layout of indoor and outdoor spaces allows a variety of teaching methods aligned with children's interests and needs.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school follows the French National Education syllabus, with a partial English component; this supports progression into both English and French secondary schools. There are four groups: one French-speaking class, two English-speaking classes and one bilingual class.
Parent Experience

Community
After-school extracurricular activities are offered. Programs run Monday to Thursday after school, with activities such as handicraft, gardening, cooking, and art. Prices are charged monthly and sessions run from 15:00 to 16:00 on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, and 13:00 to 14:30 on Wednesdays. There is no after-school program on Fridays.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school is located in a modern fully air-conditioned colonial-style building in Grand Bay at Chemin Vingt Pieds, surrounded by large shaded terraces and lush green gardens. Our learner-centred bilingual school has been created to allow your children to flourish in a perfectly secure environment, while discovering nature, science and languages. It offers a tailor-made bilingual syllabus and small-group learning. A Music Academy provides full musical education for children aged 6 and above, in collaboration with Ecole du Nord. The school places emphasis on environmental protection as part of its identity.

Academic Facilities
The school occupies a modern fully air-conditioned building in Grand Bay; learning is learner-centred with small groups and a tailor-made bilingual syllabus. A Music Academy offers formal musical instruction for students aged 6 and above in collaboration with Ecole du Nord. A brochure is available detailing the syllabus. The environment-focused program encourages sustainability and awareness as part of the curriculum.

Extra Curricular Facilities
After-school activities run September through June with monthly pricing. Activities take place Monday through Thursday; times are 15:00-16:00 on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, and 13:00-14:30 on Wednesday. Monday offers handicraft and gardening (MUR 900). Tuesday offers cooking for 4-7 years with Saroja or flourish through playing for 8+ years (MUR 900). Wednesday offers cooking for 6+ with Christelle (MUR 900). Thursday offers cooking for 4-6 with Saroja or games and leisure (MUR 900). Friday has no program.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Arts & Creative
Music Academy is offered in collaboration with the Ecole du Nord. All children from age 6 have access to comprehensive music training as part of the Music Academy. Music is essential, as it enables free and personal expression of feelings. The Music Academy is part of the school's extracurricular offerings.

Cultural & Language
Saint Exupéry International School offers a customized bilingual curriculum. The program supports language development in small groups. An English version of the information is available on the site.

Social & Hobbies
Prices are 900 Rs per month, for 10 months (September to June). On Mondays, DIY/construction/garden activities run from 15:00 to 16:00. On Tuesdays, cooking for 4-6 years with Saroja or activities for 8+ run from 15:00 to 16:00. On Wednesdays, cooking for 6+ runs from 13:00 to 14:30 and ballet runs from 13:00 to 14:00; On Thursdays, cooking for 4-6 with Saroja or games and leisure run from 15:00 to 16:00.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
After-school activities include hands-on crafts and cooking. The schedule runs after school on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 15:00 to 16:00; Wednesday from 13:00 to 14:30 for cooking and 13:00 to 14:00 for ballet. Prices are 900 Rs per month for 10 months (September to June). The activities support practical and creative development in a structured after-school setting.
Languages

Language Provision
French and English are taught. There are French-speaking, English-speaking, and bilingual groups. The school follows the French National Education syllabus with a partial English component, enabling progression to English or French secondary schools.

Bilingual Teaching
We offer education to children aged 3 to 11. The school is learner-centred and bilingual, with a tailor-made bilingual syllabus. Primary classes are organised into four groups: one French-speaking class, two English-speaking classes, and one bilingual class. Each child follows a personalized progression plan within a learner-centred framework.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Interview with the family and the principal is conducted, taking place either at the school or via telephone. The interview is part of the admissions process to discuss the candidate and family. It informs the school's understanding of the child's context and needs. 2. Registration and deposit payments: the first registration fee is MUR 40,000 non-refundable and the deposit is MUR 37,000 refundable upon departure. 3. Submit required documents: birth certificate or family book copy; health and vaccination records; certificate of cancellation from the last school; copies of the student's academic files; copy of the residence permit for non-Mauritians (to be submitted at the latest 3 days before the start of the school year); copies of the student's and parents' passports or identity cards; and two recent passport photos. 4. For non-Mauritian residents, submit the residence permit copy by no later than three days before the start of the school year. 5. New admissions during the school year are possible depending on the number of available spaces. 6. Tuition and discounts: the annual tuition fee for the 2026-2027 school year is Rs 222,000, including insurance and all necessary school materials. A 5% discount applies to full payments made by August 31, 2026, and a 10% discount applies to families with three or more children. 7. Payment terms: fees are payable over 12 months from September 2026 through August 2027, in monthly installments of Rs 18,500, due before the 5th of each month. 8. Refundable deposit: the refundable deposit must be paid at first registration; the full amount is returned two months before departure after a formal written request, less any deductions for misuse, damage, or outstanding sums. 9. Late payment and consequences: if fees remain unpaid, the school will issue reminders and, in cases of continued non-payment, may expel the pupil.
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