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🇲🇺 Mauritius

Education

Mauritius offers a range of educational options for expat families — from affordable local schools following the Cambridge-based national curriculum to international schools offering French, British, and IB programmes. Tuition at international schools ranges from MUR 100,000–350,000/year ($2,200–$7,800), significantly cheaper than comparable schools in Singapore, Dubai, or London.

15+

International Schools

French, British, and IB curricula

$2,200–$7,800

Annual Tuition

MUR 100,000–350,000/year

University of Mauritius

University

Plus satellite campuses of UK/Australian unis

English + French

Language of Instruction

Bilingual education standard

January–November

School Year

Southern hemisphere schedule

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Overview

Mauritius offers a range of educational options for expat families — from affordable local schools following the Cambridge-based national curriculum to international schools offering French, British, and IB programmes. Tuition at international schools ranges from MUR 100,000–350,000/year ($2,200–$7,800), significantly cheaper than comparable schools in Singapore, Dubai, or London. The island's bilingual English-French education system means children naturally acquire both languages.

Key Takeaways

  • Northfields International High School (Grand Baie): Cambridge IGCSE and A-Level; one of the most popular for English-speaking expat families
  • Free public education: primary (5–11 years) and secondary (11–18 years) — open to all residents
  • University of Mauritius (UoM): the island's main public university — degrees in business, IT, engineering, law, and sciences
  • Pre-primary (ages 3–5): available at both public and private institutions; public is free
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International Schools in Mauritius

Mauritius has 15+ international schools catering to expat families, primarily in the north (Grand Baie area), central plateau (Moka/Ebène), and west coast. Most offer English-medium instruction with French as a second language.

  • Northfields International High School (Grand Baie): Cambridge IGCSE and A-Level; one of the most popular for English-speaking expat families
  • Clavis International Primary School: British-style primary education; MUR 13,150–19,250/month ($290–$430)
  • Lighthouse School: progressive international curriculum; MUR 150,000–294,000/year ($3,300–$6,500)
  • Le Bocage International School (Moka): bilingual French-English; well-established with strong academic results
  • Lycée La Bourdonnais (Curepipe/Baie du Tombeau): French curriculum (AEFE network); excellent for French-speaking families
  • Dukesbridge School: affordable option at MUR 117,000/year ($2,600); British-aligned curriculum
  • West Coast International Secondary School: newer school serving the Flic en Flac/Tamarin area
  • Application: most schools have waiting lists — apply 3–6 months before intended start date
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Mauritian National Schools

The Mauritian public education system follows a Cambridge-based curriculum with instruction primarily in English and French. Public schooling is free and compulsory from ages 5–16. Some expat families choose local schools for cultural immersion and language acquisition.

  • Free public education: primary (5–11 years) and secondary (11–18 years) — open to all residents
  • Curriculum: Cambridge-influenced with local adaptations; CPE (Certificate of Primary Education) exam at age 11
  • Language: instruction in English and French; Creole used informally between students
  • Quality varies significantly between schools — star-rated government schools are competitive and high-quality
  • Private local schools: MUR 3,000–8,000/month ($67–$178) — better facilities than public, same national curriculum
  • Cultural immersion: attending local school gives children deep integration into Mauritian society and trilingual skills
  • Uniform required at all local schools; textbooks provided free at public schools
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Higher Education and Professional Training

Mauritius is developing as a regional education hub with the University of Mauritius, satellite campuses of international universities, and professional training centres.

  • University of Mauritius (UoM): the island's main public university — degrees in business, IT, engineering, law, and sciences
  • Middlesex University Mauritius: UK university satellite campus in Flic en Flac — business, law, IT, and media programmes
  • Université Paris II (Assas): French law and economics programmes at their Mauritius campus
  • Curtin University Mauritius: Australian university offering engineering and business degrees
  • Charles Telfair Institute: local private institution with British-validated degrees
  • Professional certifications: ACCA, CFA, CPA study centres available in Mauritius
  • Knowledge hub strategy: government incentives for international universities to establish Mauritius campuses
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Childcare and Early Years

Pre-school and childcare options range from informal home-based care to structured international nurseries, with costs significantly lower than in Europe.

  • Pre-primary (ages 3–5): available at both public and private institutions; public is free
  • Private nurseries: MUR 3,000–10,000/month ($67–$222) — higher-end facilities with structured English-medium programmes
  • International nurseries: attached to international schools; MUR 8,000–15,000/month ($178–$333)
  • Nanny/au pair: MUR 8,000–15,000/month ($178–$333) for a full-time live-out nanny — common among expat families
  • Childminders (garderie): neighbourhood-based, affordable, Creole-speaking — good for language immersion
  • Summer camps and holiday programmes: available through schools and activity centres during school breaks
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