Clavis International Primary School vs Northfields International School

	C Clavis International Primary School Mauritius, Mauritius	N Northfields International School Mauritius, Mauritius
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year MUR 44,000 - 334,400	Fees / year MUR 161,700 - 608,300
Age range	Age range 3 - 12 years	Age range 1 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP)	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE, British Curriculum, Montessori Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils 1,200
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size 25
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English, French
Opened	Opened 1991	Opened 2001
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Clavis International Primary School operates two campuses: Moka Campus on Mount Ory, Moka, Mauritius, Indian Ocean, and Beau Champ Campus at Beau Champ Anahita, Beau Champ, Mauritius, Indian Ocean. The Beau Champ Campus is located on the east coast within the Anahita Beau Champ smart city. It opened in January 2025 and currently serves Pre-Reception to Year 1, with Year 2 planned for January 2026. The school was founded in 1991 as a non-profit, English-medium international primary school.	Location The school is situated at Labourdonnais Village, Mapou, Mauritius, and is easily accessible from the main motorway in the north. The campus includes dedicated Primary School and High School sections, with a Pre-Nursery campus within walking distance for younger learners. The grounds are lush with vegetation and well-kept gardens and include a library, medical centre, canteen and extensive sports facilities.
Stages	Stages Pre-Reception to Year 6 (Lower Primary to Upper Primary)	Stages Pre-Nursery; Nursery and Primary; Secondary School
School type	School type Non-profit, English-medium international primary school	School type International school
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix The school serves local Mauritians and international students from around the world, reflecting a diverse pupil population.	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Inclusion support is provided; an inclusion team member from the Moka campus supports Beau Champ, enabling students with identified needs to access resources across both campuses; Beau Champ does not yet have a full-time on-site inclusion teacher.	Additional learning support Two centres exist within the Teaching and Learning Department: SEN and EAL. SEN provides in-class support, one-to-one and small-group pull-out sessions, exam-access accommodations and tailored study support; EAL offers English language development with in-class and small-group support, an EAL coordinator, and additional after-school and homework support.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation Mauritius
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details Regular transport is not organized by the school. The school offers a subsidised afternoon shuttle to Bagatelle to assist with commutes; otherwise, transport is arranged by parents directly with independent drivers.	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / Registration Fee - Mauritian citizens: Registration fee MUR 55,000 (one-time payment). - Non‑Mauritian citizens: Registration fee MUR 44,000 (payable on registration and payable again after 2 years). Tuition – published charging structure and how amounts are shown - Tuition is published as a monthly amount charged across 11 months. Annual and per‑term totals below are derived from the published monthly × 11 billing. - The school's academic year is organised in three terms; per‑term figures below show the annual total divided by three. Tuition fees for Mauritian citizens (amounts shown: monthly • annual • per term) - Pre‑Reception: MUR 16,100 per month • Annual MUR 177,100 • Per term MUR 59,033. - Reception (first child): MUR 20,100 per month • Annual MUR 221,100 • Per term MUR 73,700. - Reception (additional child): MUR 18,100 per month • Annual MUR 199,100 • Per term MUR 66,367. - Year 1 to Year 6 (first child): MUR 20,600 per month • Annual MUR 226,600 • Per term MUR 75,533. - Year 1 to Year 6 (additional child): MUR 18,500 per month • Annual MUR 203,500 • Per term MUR 67,833. Tuition fees for non‑Mauritian citizens (amounts shown: monthly • annual • per term) - Pre‑Reception: MUR 19,300 per month • Annual MUR 212,300 • Per term MUR 70,767. - Reception (first child): MUR 29,900 per month • Annual MUR 328,900 • Per term MUR 109,633. - Reception (additional child): MUR 26,900 per month • Annual MUR 295,900 • Per term MUR 98,633. - Year 1 to Year 6 (first child): MUR 30,400 per month • Annual MUR 334,400 • Per term MUR 111,467. - Year 1 to Year 6 (additional child): MUR 27,400 per month • Annual MUR 301,400 • Per term MUR 100,467. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition is billed on a monthly basis over 11 months (monthly amounts are published). Registration fees are due at enrolment. The non‑Mauritian registration payment is noted as payable again after two years. Boarding / Day provision - Clavis International Primary School is a day primary school; boarding is not offered. Other costs and typical ancillary charges - Uniform: a staffed school shop (PTA School Shop) sells uniform items on site; example prices published by the school shop include: CIPS cap MUR 450; CIPS lunch bag MUR 900; library pouch MUR 570; art apron MUR 520; polo shirt MUR 485–540; shorts MUR 610–670; long‑sleeve shirts MUR 520–610; trousers MUR 750–800; sleeveless sweater MUR 680–770; hooded sweater MUR 950–1,050; socks MUR 90. - School shop purchases can be made through the school shop (in‑person) or via the online ordering option referenced by the school. - Canteen: a school canteen operates and the school uses an online lunch‑ordering platform (Nourishubs) for pre‑ordering and payment of meals. Canteen ordering and payment are handled via the stated platform. - Additional typical items (not listed as fixed tuition) that parents should expect to budget for include school‑organised trips, classroom resources or learning materials, optional activities and PTA‑run items; specific charges for these items are provided through the school's family documentation and invoicing. Refunds and withdrawals - Registration and admissions formalities are governed by the school's admissions documentation and family handbook; the school's published admissions information sets out the registration fee schedule and related conditions. Details on refunds, withdrawal notice requirements and any refundable deposits are defined in the CIPS Family Handbook and the Clavis Admissions Requirements Agreement. Fee payment options and invoicing - The school publishes monthly billing amounts and a registration fee schedule; specific, published payment methods for tuition invoices are provided in the school's family documentation and admissions forms. The canteen uses the Nourishubs online payment platform; the school shop offers an online ordering channel as noted above. Summary (short checklist for parents) - Check the correct category (Mauritian or non‑Mauritian) before calculating annual fees: tuition is shown as a monthly figure × 11 months. - Allow for the one‑time registration fee at enrolment (Mauritian MUR 55,000; non‑Mauritian MUR 44,000 with a repeat charge after two years as published). - Budget separately for uniform items, canteen meals and other school activities; uniform item prices are published in the school shop listing. - Clavis is a day primary school; boarding charges do not apply.	Fee details Fees (academic year 2025–2026) Application, inception and deposit fees (by year group and status) - Pre‑Nursery (Mauritian / Expatriate): - Application fee (non‑refundable): Rs 2,600. - Inception fee (non‑refundable): First child Rs 12,600 (Mauritian) / Rs 17,200 (Expat); reduced sibling rate shown for parents with another child. - Deposit (refundable): Rs 29,400. - Nursery and Reception (Mauritian / Expatriate): - Application fee (non‑refundable): Rs 2,100. - Inception fee (non‑refundable): Nursery (Mauritian) Rs 21,100; Nursery (Expat) Rs 21,100; Reception (Mauritian) Rs 42,200; Reception (Expat) Rs 42,200. Reduced sibling rates are shown in each schedule. - Deposit (refundable): Nursery Rs 47,100; Reception Rs 53,400. - Primary and Secondary (Years 1, 2–4, 5–6, 7–11, 12–13; Mauritian / Expatriate): - Application fee (non‑refundable): ranges from Rs 2,100 to Rs 3,100 depending on year group. - Inception fee (non‑refundable): amounts vary by year group and by first child / sibling status (examples: Year 1 inception Rs 47,500 / Rs 42,200; Year 7–11 inception for expatriates Rs 69,600 / Rs 63,200). - Deposit (refundable): set per year group (examples: Year 2–4 Mauritian Rs 57,600; Year 12–13 Expatriate Rs 166,000). The deposit must be held on account while the student is enrolled. Tuition fees by year group (annual and monthly instalment option) - Pre‑Nursery (Mauritian / Expat): - Annual tuition: Rs 161,700. If paid by 11 monthly instalments: Rs 14,700 per month. Upfront payment discounted (4%): Rs 155,232. - Nursery (Mauritian / Expat): - Annual tuition: Rs 172,700. If paid monthly: Rs 15,700 per month. Upfront payment discounted (4%): Rs 165,792. - Reception and Year 1 (Mauritian / Expat): - Reception annual tuition: Rs 195,800. Monthly: Rs 17,800. Upfront (4%): Rs 187,968. Year 1 annual tuition: Rs 195,800 (same monthly / discount). - Years 2–4 (Mauritian / Expat): - Annual tuition: Rs 211,200 (Mauritian) / Rs 288,200 (Expatriate shown for different cohorts). Monthly and discounted upfront amounts are published on each schedule (example Mauritian: monthly Rs 19,200; upfront Rs 202,752). - Years 5–6 (Mauritian / Expat): - Annual tuition (Mauritian example): Rs 215,600; monthly Rs 19,600; upfront (4%): Rs 206,976. Expatriate figures are listed separately in the Expat schedule. - Years 7–11 (Mauritian / Expat): - Expatriate example: Annual tuition Rs 559,900; monthly Rs 50,900; upfront (4%): Rs 537,504. Mauritian rates are lower and are published per the Mauritian schedule (example shown: Rs 312,400 annual for Mauritian Year 7–11 in another band). - Years 12–13 (Mauritian / Expat): - Mauritian example: Annual tuition Rs 368,500; monthly Rs 33,500; upfront (4%): Rs 353,760. Expatriate example (post‑16) annual tuition Rs 608,300; monthly Rs 55,300; upfront (4%): Rs 583,968. External examination fees (Year 13) are not included. Other recurring and one‑off charges (examples across year groups) - Extended Learner Support (SEN / EAL): monthly supplements where required: Level 3 Rs 5,700; Level 4 Rs 9,100 per month. - Rental of books / electronic media: amounts vary by year group (examples: Year 7–11 Expat Rs 8,800; Year 12–13 Expat Rs 10,900). - School Resources Levy and Ed‑Tech annual charges: typical examples include School Resources Levy Rs 2,200–2,400 and Ed‑Tech Rs 2,578–5,156 depending on year group. - Annual School Camp fees where applicable: amounts vary by year (examples: Rs 5,600–8,800 depending on the year group). - Annual resources, creative arts and movement development program charges apply in Early Years (example Pre‑Nursery: separate Creative Arts and Movement Development Program fees). Billing schedule and payment terms - Instalments and deadlines: - Monthly instalment option is by standing order (Option 1) with 11 monthly payments; the first payment must be in place by 1 August 2025. Upfront full payment (Option 2) attracts a 4% discount if paid by 10 August 2025. These deadlines and the 11‑month standing order requirement are stated in the published schedules. - Inception and deposit payments: - Inception fee and deposit are payable within two weeks of the letter of acceptance to confirm a place. The deposit must remain on account for the duration of enrolment. - Late payment and account standing: - Fees not paid within 10 days after the due date may result in immediate suspension of the student and referral for debt recovery. Students are registered for the new scholastic year only if accounts are up to date. - Family discounts: - Sibling discounts are applied to the second and younger children: 7.5% discount for the second child and 15% for younger children; the oldest child pays full fees. - Withdrawal and notice: - Written notice of withdrawal must be provided at least three months of term time prior to the date of withdrawal. Failure to provide the required notice may result in forfeiture of the deposit. Refund of the deposit is conditional on return of books in good condition and settlement of outstanding fees. Boarding fees - No boarding/boarding fees are listed in the published schedules: the school does not publish boarding rates and the fees documents present day‑school charges only. Refund information - Deposit refund and conditions: - Deposits are refundable on departure subject to the school's conditions: three months' written notice during term time is required; the deposit will be refunded after books are returned in good condition and all outstanding fees are settled. The full deposit will be forfeited if the required notice is not given. - Other refunds: - External examination fees and some other additional costs are charged separately and are not included in the published tuition figures; refund provisions for those items are not specified within the tuition schedules. Fee payment options (as specified in the fee schedules) - Monthly payments by standing order (11 instalments) and full upfront payment (single payment) are the payment methods explicitly set out in the published fee schedules; the schedules state standing order is required for the monthly option and give the dates for the first payment and the discount deadline for full payment. No specific card, bank transfer or merchant payment methods are listed in the published fee documents. Key points to note (summary of the fee mechanics) - All year groups show: application fee (non‑refundable), inception fee(s) (non‑refundable; reduced sibling rate available), a refundable deposit held while enrolled, annual tuition with an 11‑month standing‑order option, and a 4% upfront‑payment discount if paid by the stated deadline. Additional annual charges such as Ed‑Tech, school resources levy, rental of books and school camp are shown per year group. Extended Learner Support (EAL/SEN) is charged as a monthly supplement where required. Brief note on missing payment‑method detail - The published schedules specify standing order (monthly instalments) and full upfront payment with a discount but do not list explicit accepted payment instruments (for example, credit card, bank transfer or online merchant methods). The fee documents also do not include boarding charges.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The school offers the Primary Years Programme (PYP) of the International Baccalaureate (IB) for students aged 3 to 12 in an English-medium international primary setting. The PYP is inquiry-based and transdisciplinary, promoting critical thinking, creativity, and international-mindedness. The curriculum framework includes the written, taught, and assessed components, and follows the PYP structure outlined in Making the PYP Happen. The PYP is transdisciplinary and focuses on issues across subject areas. Year groups for 2025 range from Pre-Reception (Lower Primary) to Year 6 (Upper Primary) across two campuses, with an inclusion approach across both sites. An inclusion team member from the Moka campus provides guidance at Beau Champ to support students with identified needs, while the schools continue to expand resources to meet inclusive education needs.	Curriculum details Curriculum from 2025 onward includes: Pre-Nursery (Walkers & Toddlers) through Nursery–Year 4 with a Montessori-inspired EY framework and IB PYP; Years 5–6 IB PYP and English National Curriculum; Years 7–9 IB MYP with the Cambridge Curriculum; Years 10–11 Cambridge IGCSE; Years 12–13 IB Diploma Programme or A-Levels. The youngest learners are taught in a bilingual English–French environment, providing exposure to both languages.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio Small class sizes enable in-depth coverage of topics.
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results In 2025 IB Exam Results were announced, with students attaining strong IB performance.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression Sixth Form focuses on university applications with structured guidance; staff support for university admissions includes UCAS for the UK and CommonApp for the USA, time allocated for personal statements, university fairs at the school, and campus visits; guidance for US admissions processes such as SAT preparation is provided.
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
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Facilities	Facilities
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Parent experience	Parent experience
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
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Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
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Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. The school has two campuses: Moka Campus at Mount Ory and Beau Champ Campus at Anahita Beau Champ smart city. The school is an inclusive, English-language international primary school. 2. The Admissions Team reviews each application using previous school reports, confidential recommendations, and observations or placement assessments to determine whether a child is likely to thrive. 3. Admission requirements: For admissions at Beau Champ or Moka, families submit the necessary forms and relevant reports depending on the student's year level and previous schooling. 4. For Pre-Primary years, there is a one-hour classroom observation that assesses language, communication abilities, emotional and maturity development, and social skills in a supportive environment. 5. For Primary year level, an entrance exam assesses language and mathematics. 6. The Head of School has final authority on acceptance, placement, and continuation; withholding information may affect enrolment. 7. Tours are by appointment and take place Monday to Thursday at 09:00; each tour lasts up to 45 minutes and can be conducted at either campus; tours are usually not available during school holidays. 8. The CIPS Family Handbook provides information about the school and its educational programme and a new version will be available for download soon. 9. For inquiries, the Information Request Sheet can be completed or the school can be contacted directly. 10. To apply, have ready the Clavis Admissions Requirements Agreement and the Clavis Indication of Interest Form. 11. Registration requirements, documents, and fees are published online; registration fees are Rs 55,000 (Mauritian citizens) or Rs 44,000 (non-Mauritian citizens). Monthly fees vary by year level and nationality (e.g., Pre-Reception Rs 16,100/month; Reception 1st child Rs 20,100/month; Reception additional child Rs 18,100/month; Year 1–6 1st child Rs 20,600/month; Year 1–6 additional child Rs 18,500/month). 12. For non-Mauritian citizens, monthly fees are higher (e.g., Pre-Reception Rs 19,300/month; Reception 1st child Rs 29,900/month; Reception additional child Rs 26,900/month; Year 1–6 1st child Rs 30,400/month; Year 1–6 additional child Rs 27,400/month). 13. CIPS documents and admission forms include the Family Handbook, the Admissions Requirements Agreement, the Indication of Interest Form, and Confidential Recommendation Forms for Early Years and Upper Years.	Admissions Applications for enrolment are submitted through the online application form. If online submission is not possible, the admissions office can assist. Completing the online form does not confer admission. Stage 1: Enquiry; Stage 2: Online Application; Stage 3: Document Submission; Stage 4: Entry Assessments; Stage 5: Review Process; Stage 6: Committee Decision. Admission Policies include Northfields Admission Policy – Secondary and Northfields Admission Policy – Primary. Stage 1 - Enquiry: Decide Northfields is right for your family; contact the admissions team for assistance and schedule a campus visit. Stage 2 - Online Application: Applications must be submitted online; assistance is available. Stage 4 - Entry Assessments: An entrance assessment is scheduled after receipt of a complete application; the assessment covers English, Mathematics and French (French not applicable to beginners); assessments take place at Northfields for Rs 1,000; overseas students can have assessments at their current school with prior arrangement; provide a contact name and official school email address of the coordinator. Stage 5 - Review Process: The Admissions Committee reviews each file, including members of the Admissions Team and the Head of Schools; additional follow-up may be needed; the committee aims to communicate the final decision and next steps. Stage 6 - Committee Decision: The decision is communicated by email; four outcomes are possible: the candidate is accepted; the candidate is conditionally accepted; the candidate is offered a space on the waiting list; the candidate is not accepted.
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Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist There is a waiting list; a space on the waiting list may be offered to candidates when no space is available.
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