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Westcoast International Secondary School

Mauritius, Mauritius

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees MUR 326,250
Ages 11 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 2014
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP)
Taught languages English, French
Typical class size 25
Strengths Sport, Languages, Outdoor Education
Clubs Cultural and Language, Community and Service, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Westcoast International Secondary School (WISS) is Mauritius' west coast English‑medium private secondary school and part of Uniciti Education Hub. It offers Cambridge Lower Secondary (CLS) for Forms 1–3 with Cambridge Checkpoint at the end of Form 3, followed by Cambridge IGCSE in Forms 4–5. The school is an IB World School authorised to implement the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP); the first DP cohort graduated in 2021. English is the language of learning, with French taught as a second language. WISS serves students aged 11 to 18 in small classes of up to 25, emphasising individual attention. Facilities include outdoor basketball, football, volleyball and table tennis courts, plus a 50‑metre pool, tennis and gym facilities through a partnership with Unicity Sports Centre. A forthcoming multipurpose hall will support dramatics, music, debates and assemblies. The curriculum promotes understanding, with CAS and Duke of Edinburgh's International Award supporting service, leadership and wellbeing.

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The Essentials

Westcoast International Secondary School has typical class sizes of 25, instruction in English.

Location
Located on Flic en Flac Road in Cascavelle, Mauritius. The school is adjacent to Cascavelle Shopping Mall and the Westcoast International Primary School. Access is via the extension of the road linking Cascavelle Shopping Mall to Flic en Flac Road.

Stages
Lower secondary is Cambridge Lower Secondary (CLS) for Forms 1–3. IGCSE is for Forms 4–5, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) is offered for ages 16–19.

Type
Private English-medium secondary school.

Additional learning support
Tailored support programmes, Individual Education Plans (IEPs), and access to specialist services.

Country affiliation
Mauritius

School day structure
School gate opens at 7:15 a.m.; school starts at 7:50 a.m. All classes end at 3:10 p.m. (12:30 p.m. on Wednesdays). The school operates from 7:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Morning break is 10:00–10:20 a.m.; lunch 12:20–1:20 p.m. (except Wednesdays).
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at Westcoast International Secondary School ranges from MUR 326,250 for 2026/27.

Application fee

- Application / Entrance Examination Fee: MUR 3,700.

Enrolment fees and deposits (one-off)

- Enrolment fee (Citizen): MUR 55,000.
- Enrolment fee (Non‑citizen): MUR 70,000.

- Deposit — Citizens (one-off):
- Form 1–3 (CLS): MUR 60,000.
- Form 4–5 (IGCSE): MUR 64,500.
- Form 6–7 (IBDP): MUR 77,700.

- Deposit — Non‑citizens (one-off):
- Form 1–3 (CLS): MUR 79,500.
- Form 4–5 (IGCSE): MUR 83,700.
- Form 6–7 (IBDP): MUR 96,300.

Tuition fees (citizen / non‑citizen) — monthly, per term and per year

Note: the school operates on a 12‑month basis (fees shown as monthly × 12). Termly instalments are calculated as four months' fees per term.

- Forms 1–3 (CLS):
- Citizen: MUR 20,000 per month → MUR 80,000 per term (4 months) → MUR 240,000 per year.
- Non‑citizen: MUR 26,500 per month → MUR 106,000 per term → MUR 318,000 per year.

- Forms 4–5 (IGCSE):
- Citizen: MUR 21,500 per month → MUR 86,000 per term → MUR 258,000 per year.
- Non‑citizen: MUR 27,900 per month → MUR 111,600 per term → MUR 334,800 per year.

- Forms 6–7 (IBDP):
- Citizen: MUR 25,900 per month → MUR 103,600 per term → MUR 310,800 per year.
- Non‑citizen: MUR 32,100 per month → MUR 128,400 per term → MUR 385,200 per year.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Instalment options: monthly, termly or annual. Fees are charged on a 12‑month basis (January–December). Monthly, termly or annual payment schedules are available; the payer chooses the instalment plan.
- Monthly payments: fees are due by the 3rd of each month; parents choosing monthly payments must complete a bank standing order. Monthly fees are spread over 12 months.
- Termly payments: each term covers four months' fees. Termly due dates are on or before 3 January, 3 May and 3 September (four months' fees due on those dates).
- Annual payment: due on or before 31 December of the previous school year to qualify for the annual payment discount.
- Discounts applicable to fees: annual payment discount (3%); sibling discount on monthly school fees — 3% for the second child and 5% for the third child or more. Other membership discounts may apply as per the school's membership arrangements.

Boarding fees

- No boarding provision or boarding fees are listed for the school; fees and charges shown are for day students.

Other compulsory and incidental costs

- Subscriptions (e‑books, etc.): MUR 1,500 (annual).
- Annual outing / field‑trip / camping: MUR 500 (annual).
- Parent Teacher Committee (PTC) contribution: MUR 300 (annual).
- Contribution for yearbook (per family): MUR 500 (annual).
- Locker rental (annual): MUR 300.
- House T‑shirt: MUR 350 (sold through homeroom teacher).
- Swimming caps: MUR 200; house pins: MUR 200.
- Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) participation fee: MUR 450 per year; DofE T‑shirts: MUR 350.
- Extended Learner Support / English as an Additional Language (EAL): MUR 3,800.
- Additional incidental charges (examples): examination registration fees (IGCSE and IBDP exam fees are billed to parents at registration), online textbooks, transport fees and special activities; such charges are billed separately as applicable.

Examination fees

- IGCSE and IBDP examination fees are paid by parents; these are calculated and billed at the time of registration for the relevant examination sessions and communicated to parents.

Refunds and non‑refundable items

- Registration and enrolment fees are one‑off and non‑refundable.

Fee payment methods

- Monthly payments are to be arranged via a bank standing order; the school sends a standing order form which parents submit to their bank. Proof of payment must be emailed to the school for reconciliation; include the child's name as the payment reference. Cash lodgements are not permitted. Bank transfer / standing order is the documented method of payment.
Academics

Westcoast International Secondary School teaches Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP) for students aged 11 to 18.

Curriculum
Lower secondary (Forms 1–3) follows the Cambridge Lower Secondary (CLS) curriculum, with Form 3 students taking the Cambridge Checkpoint to monitor progress. In Forms 4–5, students pursue the Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE), a widely used international qualification for 14–16 year olds. The school is an IB World School and offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP); WISS began implementing the DP in 2017, was officially authorised to run the DP in 2019, and graduated its first DP cohort in 2021. The WISS learner profile embodies the attributes of the IB learner profile, and the CLS and IGCSE learner attributes. The curriculum emphasizes intercultural understanding and inquiry as part of the learning philosophy.

Student Teacher Ratio
Maximum class size is 25 students.

Higher Education Progression
Cambridge IGCSE provides a formal qualification at the end of Form 5 and is described as a stepping stone to the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). The IBDP is a two‑year programme that prepares learners in the 16 to 19 age range for university and life and is positioned as the final step in WISS's academic pathway; the school began DP implementation in 2017, was authorised in 2019, and graduated its first DP cohort in 2021.

Gifted and Talented
Inclusive learning includes differentiation by assistance with an inclusion team and support from teaching staff and specialists, including SALTs, occupational therapists, behaviour management specialists and counsellors to ensure access and progress for all learners.
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Admissions

Admissions
The school uses an online admissions system, Open Apply, to manage admissions. 1. Submit the Expression of Interest Form through the system, and include the child's two years of previous school reports, a birth certificate copy, a passport copy, and a school recommendation letter. The parent or legal guardian must accept the General Terms and Conditions of Enrolment. When a seat becomes available, you will be asked to complete a registration form and pay a non-refundable registration fee. 2. The application is reviewed by the Principal and other Leaders of Learning in the school; in some cases, additional information may be requested or testing may be required prior to a decision. An appointment will then be made for entrance assessments. 3. If acceptance is confirmed, the Enrolment process will begin. The school emphasizes inclusion and will make every effort to accommodate learners with different needs and styles.

Scholarships
Bursaries & Scholarship: a foundation scholarship may be awarded to a less advantaged child from Black River on the Head of School's recommendation, guaranteeing a place in the school and covering the enrolment fees while assisting in other financial areas as deemed necessary. Student Assistance Fund: a less advantaged child may benefit from the fund on Head of School's recommendation; it will cover the enrolment fee and assist in other financial areas as evidenced by an application and documented proof of revenue. The decision is based on demonstrated financial need.
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