Education

ISS is a solid choice with COBIS accreditation and the UK National Curriculum through A-Level. It won't match the facilities of top international schools in Singapore or Dubai, but academic standards are good and improving. The school has grown to 1,100+ students, indicating strong demand and investment. For primary school, it's very good; for secondary (IGCSE/A-Level), results are respectable.

Vijay International School Praslin is the only private school on the island and offers education up to A-Level. For younger children, public schools provide bilingual (English/French) education. Some expat families on Praslin choose homeschooling or online schooling. For the widest choice, Mahé is the better option for families.

International School Seychelles charges approximately SCR 122,000 ($7,500) per year for primary school, with secondary fees slightly higher. Compared to international schools in the Middle East or Asia ($15,000–$30,000/year), this is relatively affordable. Additional costs include uniforms, transport, and extracurricular activities.

Yes - public schools in Seychelles accept children of legal residents. Instruction is in English and French, which is actually a great opportunity for children to become bilingual. The quality is decent by developing-country standards, with high literacy rates. However, facilities and teaching approaches may differ significantly from what expat children are accustomed to.

The University of Seychelles offers some degree programs, but most Seychellois and expat students go abroad for university - typically to the UK, France, Australia, or Mauritius. The ISS A-Level qualifications are internationally recognised and provide a good pathway to overseas universities.