École Du Nord and École Paul et Virginie are both in Mauritius, about 39 km apart. Both schools follow a French curriculum. Published annual fees are close, at MUR 151,610 - 240,769 for École Du Nord and MUR 162,470 - 197,470 for École Paul et Virginie. École Du Nord takes pupils from 3 to 15, and École Paul et Virginie from 3 to 11. École Du Nord is the larger school, with around 1,485 pupils to École Paul et Virginie's 431. Typical class sizes are 20 at École Du Nord and 23 at École Paul et Virginie.
Village Labourdonnais – Mapou, Mauritius. Located on the island of Mauritius, the school serves an international community of learners aged 3 to 15. The EDN does not provide a school transport service; private transport providers operate van services across most regions of the island.
Location
Located in Tamarin on the southwest coast of Mauritius. Address: Route Royale, 90901 Tamarin. The school serves children from Petite Section through CM2.
Stages
Stages
Kindergarten (3–5), Elementary (6–11), Middle School (12–15)
Stages
Maternelle and elementary; Petite Section through CM2.
School type
School type
Private international school in Mauritius, accredited by the French Ministry of National Education.
School type
Private, nonprofit French-language preschool and primary school. It is governed by a volunteer management committee.
Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
1,485 students; 20 nationalities.
Pupil nationality mix
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Additional learning support
Additional learning support
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Additional learning support
Differentiated pedagogy to meet individual learning needs.
Country affiliation
Country affiliation
AEFE network affiliation (Agency for French Education Abroad)
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Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
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Religious affiliation
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School day structure
School day structure
Opening hours: 7:00 drop-off; classes begin after the second bell; after-school presence is restricted to supervised activities; parental presence during school hours is restricted.
School day structure
School hours: Monday 7:45–16:00; Tuesday–Thursday 7:45–17:00; Wednesday 7:45–15:00; Friday 7:45–16:00.
Bus service details
Bus service details
The school does not operate a school bus service; private transport providers offer van services to most regions of the island.
Bus service details
Transport is provided by external carriers; the school does not manage transport-provider relationships.
Fees
Fees
Fee details
Fee details
Application fees (Droits de première inscription & Réservation) - Droits de première inscription pour les nouveaux élèves : - Petite et Moyenne Section (3–4 ans) : Gratuit. - Grande Section (5 ans) : Rs 45,500 (par élève). - Grande Section fratrie (5 ans, tarif fratrie) : Rs 32,500 (par élève). - Élémentaire : Rs 60,500 (par élève). - Collège : Rs 74,000 (par élève). - Droit de réservation « long terme » (maternelles) : Rs 40,000 (par élève). Ce montant est une avance sur la scolarité et est déduit des frais de scolarité ; il n'est pas remboursable en cas de désistement sauf conditions particulières précisées dans le règlement financier. - Fonds de dépôt annuel : Rs 6,200 (par élève). La contribution est remboursable sur demande lors du départ de l'élève sous réserve des délais et conditions prévus.
Tuition fees by year group (annual amount and instalment reference) - Les montants ci‑dessous sont indiqués en roupies mauriciennes (Rs). Les droits de scolarité annuels sont ceux appliqués par niveau ; ils sont payables selon les modalités indiquées plus bas (option annuelle, trimestrielle ou en mensualités). Les montants annuels et la répartition mensuelle (1/11ème) sont : - Petite maternelle : Annuel Rs 151,610 — 1/11 = Rs 13,782.73 par mois. - Moyenne et Grande maternelles : Annuel Rs 175,390 — 1/11 = Rs 15,944.55 par mois. - Élémentaire : Annuel Rs 175,390 — 1/11 = Rs 15,944.55 par mois. - Collège : Annuel Rs 196,173 — 1/11 = Rs 17,834.82 par mois. - Collège — Section Internationale : Annuel Rs 230,880 — 1/11 = Rs 20,989.09 par mois. - Tarifs pour autres nationalités (annuel et 1/11) : - Petite maternelle : Annuel Rs 184,222 — 1/11 = Rs 16,747.45 par mois. - Moyenne & Grande maternelles : Annuel Rs 206,062 — 1/11 = Rs 18,733.82 par mois. - Élémentaire : Annuel Rs 206,062 — 1/11 = Rs 18,733.82 par mois. - Collège : Annuel Rs 206,062 — 1/11 = Rs 18,733.82 par mois. - Collège — Section Internationale : Annuel Rs 240,769 — 1/11 = Rs 21,888.09 par mois.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Facturation et échéances : la facture annuelle, l'échéancier de paiement et la fiche d'engagement de droits d'écolage sont transmis en mai–juin. Tout mois commencé est dû (application sur les 11 mois de scolarité, août à juin). - Modes de paiement des droits de scolarité : - Paiement annuel : paiement en une seule fois (virement ou carte bancaire). Paiement avant le 31 août — remise de 3 % sur les frais de scolarité (non applicable au personnel). - Paiement trimestriel : paiement à l'avance avant le début de chaque trimestre (virement, carte bancaire ou chèque). Dates à respecter : - Juillet : période août–octobre ; Octobre : novembre–janvier ; Janvier : février–avril ; Avril : mai–juin. - Paiement mensuel : possible uniquement par prélèvement bancaire automatique (débit à terme) ; la mensualité correspond à 1/11ème des droits de scolarité (du 1er août au 1er juin) et le 1er prélèvement de frais annexes intervient le 1er juillet. Les familles doivent vérifier la bonne exécution des prélèvements auprès de leur banque. - Pénalités et impayés : des frais de gestion de 3 % sont appliqués sur les paiements en retard ; relances et procédures sont précisées dans le règlement financier. Les familles sont invitées à contacter le service de gestion en cas de difficulté pour convenir d'un échelonnement.
Boarding / Internat - Internat / pension : non applicable. L'établissement fonctionne comme école primaire et collège sans offre d'internat/externat listée comme prestation.
Other costs and regular ancillary fees - Assurance annuelle (par élève) : Rs 500 (couverture 24 h/24, plafond & franchise précisés). - Matériel pédagogique (forfait annuel) : Rs 3,320 (par élève). - Fournitures scolaires maternelles (forfait annuel) : Rs 5,010 (par élève). - Autres prestations facturables : activités extra‑scolaires (paiement via prestataire externe), ouvrages non‑retournés (facturation au prix de remplacement), photos de classe (incluses), fournitures & manuels (liste annuelle, renouvellement à la charge des parents). - Restauration (demi‑pension) — tarifs annuels (repas) selon niveau et nombre de jours par semaine : - Repas maternelle : 3 jours/sem Rs 13,965 — 4 jours/sem Rs 18,620. - Repas élémentaire : 3 jours/sem Rs 15,330 — 4 jours/sem Rs 20,440 — 5 jours/sem Rs 25,550. - Repas collège & personnel : 3 jours/sem Rs 14,016 — 4 jours/sem Rs 18,688 — 5 jours/sem Rs 23,360. - Tarifs snacks et carnet de tickets disponibles (tarifs annuels et tarifs pour carnets de 5/20 tickets) ; la facturation restauration est gérée séparément et répartie sur mensualités spécifiques (modalités et calendrier de facturation mentionnés). - Uniformes : uniformes scolaires sont fournis/achetés via le bureau Uniformes de l'école ; le coût des articles d'uniforme est facturé séparément. - Transport scolaire : l'école n'assure pas de service de transport scolaire (si un transport est nécessaire, la famille doit organiser une solution externe).
Refunds and refundable items - Droits de première inscription (DPI) : non remboursables. - Droit de réservation (acompte Rs 40,000) : avance sur la scolarité et non remboursable en cas de désistement ; exceptions limitées (par ex. si l'enfant n'est pas en mesure de suivre le niveau réservé) conformément aux règles énoncées. - Fonds de dépôt (Rs 6,200) : remboursable au départ de l'élève vers un autre établissement ou au départ vers le Lycée des Mascareignes, sur demande et dans un délai imparti (conditions et délai d'un an à respecter). - Restauration : aucun remboursement en cas d'intempéries, cyclone ou fermeture obligatoire ; règles de non‑remboursement et d'annulation précisées dans le règlement de la restauration.
Fee payment options and practical details - Moyens de paiement acceptés pour les droits de scolarité : virement bancaire, carte bancaire ; le paiement trimestriel peut également être effectué par chèque ; le paiement mensuel est réalisé par prélèvement automatique. Le paiement en espèces à la caisse pour les frais de scolarité est interdit. - Modalités restauration : paiement par prélèvement automatique recommandé ; pour la restauration, le paiement par chèque n'est pas autorisé et les prélèvements bancaires sont mis en place via le service facturation. - Commissions bancaires et frais : toute commission réclamée par l'institution bancaire pour effectuer un règlement est à la charge de la famille.
(Chiffres et modalités affichés dans les documents tarifaires et le règlement financier publiés par l'établissement pour l'année scolaire concernée.)
Fee details
Application / first-time registration fee - Registration (droits de première inscription) : Rs 55,000 per pupil. This fee is not refundable. Reductions may apply in specific cases (staff, siblings) as described below.
Tuition fees by year group (annual and per installment) - Petite section / Moyenne section (maternelle) — Annual tuition: Rs 162,470. Payable in 10 monthly installments (September–June): Rs 16,247 per month. A 3% discount is applied if the full annual tuition is paid in a single payment before 30 September; discounted total: Rs 157,596. - Grande section (maternelle) and Élémentaire (CP–CM2) — Annual tuition: Rs 170,590. Payable in 10 monthly installments (September–June): Rs 17,059 per month. 3% early-payment discount if paid in one instalment before 30 September; discounted total: Rs 165,472. - Dispositif « pour les élèves autrement capables » — Annual tuition: Rs 197,470. Payable in 10 monthly instalments (September–June): Rs 19,747 per month. 3% early-payment discount if paid in one instalment before 30 September; discounted total: Rs 191,546.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Standard billing: tuition is payable over 10 months (September to June). Instalments are due before the 5th of each month. Payments are expected by automatic bank transfer set up by the family. Any month begun is due. A 3% discount applies only if the full annual tuition is paid in a single payment before 30 September; this discount is not cumulative with an AEFE scholarship. Late re‑registration may incur a penalty (see re‑registration rules).
Boarding / accommodation - The school is a pre‑primary and primary day school (maternelle and élémentaire); no boarding fees apply because there is no boarding provision.
Other mandatory or regular fees - Fonds de dépôt: Rs 5,000 (paid at first inscription and at each réinscription). These sums accompany school capital projects and are refunded without interest at the end of the pupil's schooling unless the family elects to donate them; a refund request must be made in the year of departure (see refund timing). - Participation aux frais annexes / fournitures scolaires: Rs 4,000 (for annual school supplies, day outings without overnight and class teaching materials). This contribution is payable at first inscription and at each réinscription and is non‑refundable; if enrolment is under six months, 50% of this amount is payable. - Association des Parents d'Elèves (APEP) membership fee (mandatory): Rs 300 for one child; Rs 400 for two children; Rs 500 for three children or more. This cotisation is non‑refundable. - Uniform: Uniform is mandatory from the Petite Section to CM2 (implementation from August 2025); families must budget for uniform purchase costs. - Insurance: An accident insurance is included in the fees (coverage stated at Rs 50,000 per accident with a family franchise of Rs 1,000).
Discounts and special reductions - Sibling reductions: a sibling discount structure applies (remise de 15% starting from the 2nd child as indicated, with additional reductions for larger families: 15% for 3 children, 20% for 4 children, 25% for 5 children or more where applicable). Staff children and certain other categories may receive specific reductions (for example, children of full‑time school staff may benefit from a 50% reduction in some fees). These reductions are not always cumulative and are applied under the school's published rules.
Refund and interruption rules - Registration fee: non‑refundable. Participation aux frais annexes: non‑refundable. - Fonds de dépôt and sums paid each year: refunds (without interest) are made at the end of the pupil's schooling unless the family decides to donate the sums; absence of a refund request by 31 December of the pupil's departure year is treated as a donation. - Interruption of schooling and re‑registration: interruption of schooling triggers re‑registration rules; any re‑registration may be conditioned on payment of fees covering the interruption period up to the amount of the original registration fee for the cycle. Any month started is due.
Accepted payment methods and banking details - Accepted payment method: bank transfer only (families are required to set up an automatic bank transfer for monthly payments unless they choose the annual lump sum option). - School bank details (for international transfers): MCB Rivière Noire — Account n° 000380511940 — IBAN: MU92MCBL0938000000511940000MUR — SWIFT/BIC: MCBLMUMU. Use the bank transfer method and the specified account details when making payments.
Practical summary (numbers at a glance for 2025/2026 billing structure) - Registration fee (one‑off): Rs 55,000 (non‑refundable). - Tuition annual (PS/MS): Rs 162,470 → 10× Rs 16,247; early‑payment total after 3% discount: Rs 157,596. - Tuition annual (GS / Élémentaire): Rs 170,590 → 10× Rs 17,059; early‑payment total after 3% discount: Rs 165,472. - Dispositif spécifique: Rs 197,470 → 10× Rs 19,747; early‑payment total after 3% discount: Rs 191,546. - Fonds de dépôt: Rs 5,000 (annual at inscription/réinscription). - Participation aux frais annexes (fournitures, sorties journalières): Rs 4,000 (non‑refundable). - APEP cotisation: Rs 300 / Rs 400 / Rs 500 depending on number of children.
These figures follow the school's published tariffs and internal regulations for the 2025/2026 school year and the school's stated billing structure (payments over ten months, due by the 5th of each month, bank‑transfer payment).
Diving deeper
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Boarding arrangements
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Boarding arrangements
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Uniform requirement
Uniform requirement
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Uniform requirement
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Food options
Food options
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Food options
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House system
House system
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House system
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Governance and ownership
Governance and ownership
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Governance and ownership
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Academics
Academics
Curriculum details
Curriculum details
The school is a private international school in Mauritius accredited by the French Ministry of National Education. It offers bilingual teaching in English and French for all kindergarten and primary grades, with students aged 3 to 15 attending from nursery through lower secondary. The school provides Kindergarten, Elementary, and Middle School programs and includes language learning, digital learning, and other educational activities as part of its offerings.
Curriculum details
Kindergarten through Grade 5. The Paul et Virginie French-language primary school is located in Tamarin, Mauritius and welcomes children from Petite Section (nursery) to CM2 (Grade 5). It operates as a nonprofit company funded by tuition fees and donations, with a volunteer management committee. The environment fosters a love of learning and the development of each student, and it uses differentiated pedagogy to support progress. Language learning is a focus of its approach.
Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
About 15 students per teacher.
Student teacher ratio
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Exam results
Exam results
100% of students are awarded the Diplôme National du Brevet (Brevet diploma); 97% receive distinctions.
Exam results
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Higher education progression
Higher education progression
After EDN, students move to Lycée des Mascareignes (LDM), a partner school in the AEFE network. LDM reports a baccalaureate pass rate above 99%, with 78% of graduates achieving distinctions. The Diplôme National du Baccalauréat is internationally recognised, enabling study abroad.
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Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented
The school highlights student talents through events such as Incroyable Talent and talent showcases; it runs arts-focused activities and broadcasts via RADIO EDN, encouraging students to develop their talents in arts and performance.
Gifted and talented
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Academic calendar
Academic calendar
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Academic calendar
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Wellbeing & support
Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning
Social & emotional learning
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Social & emotional learning
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Special educational needs (SEN)
Special educational needs (SEN)
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Special educational needs (SEN)
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English as an additional language
English as an additional language
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English as an additional language
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Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
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Mental wellbeing
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Safeguarding
Safeguarding
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Safeguarding
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Safeguarding policy
Safeguarding policy
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Safeguarding policy
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Facilities
Facilities
Facilities overview
Facilities overview
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Facilities overview
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Sports facilities
Sports facilities
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Sports facilities
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Academic facilities
Academic facilities
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Academic facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
Extra curricular facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
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Parent experience
Parent experience
History
History
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History
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Community
Community
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Community
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Parent teacher association
Parent teacher association
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Parent teacher association
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Extra-curricular
Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual
Academic & intellectual
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Academic & intellectual
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Arts & creative
Arts & creative
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Arts & creative
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Cultural & language
Cultural & language
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Cultural & language
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Social & hobbies
Social & hobbies
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Social & hobbies
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Community & service
Community & service
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Community & service
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Leadership & professional
Leadership & professional
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Leadership & professional
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
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Language provision
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Bilingual teaching
Bilingual teaching
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Bilingual teaching
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Immersion programs
Immersion programs
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Immersion programs
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Reputation
Reputation
Awards
Awards
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Awards
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Accreditations
Accreditations
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Accreditations
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Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
1. The school teaches in English and French, offering both curricula so families can access a bilingual program. The admissions process should be started and completed early, and relevant fees must be settled to secure a place. Applications are encouraged to be finalized promptly to avoid waiting lists for the 2025, 2026 and 2027 school years. The process is designed to accommodate international families planning expatriation and to ensure placement aligns with the school's offerings. 2. Enrolling a child from Petite Section guarantees a place for the entire schooling at École du Nord. For new families planning an expatriation to Mauritius, notify the school well ahead of arrival to allow the right number of classes to be opened and to tailor the educational offer each year. Early planning helps ensure the family secures a place and proper class placement. 3. Waiting lists exist for the 2025/26 school year for MS, GS, CP and CE2. The admissions team encourages families to initiate and finalize their admissions early to avoid disappointment due to waiting lists. The high volume of applications reflects demand for École du Nord. 4. For pupils coming from another school system (outside AEFE or the French National Education system), placement tests are required to validate enrolment at École du Nord. The tests determine appropriate grade placement and verify alignment with the French curriculum. 5. Admission requests are handled by Bela in the Admissions Department. Information and documents should be provided as part of the complete application to facilitate the process.
Admissions
The school admits children regardless of nationality. For the August 2025 intake, Petite Section welcomes children born in 2022. Inscriptions can occur throughout the school year depending on available places, which are limited. Admission is validated after the application dossier is complete and the first registration rights are paid, and the first registration rights are non-refundable. To begin, contact the administrative assistant by email to receive the information and online forms. The documents required to apply include: the child's birth certificate, proofs of nationality, copies of both parents' ID, custody decision if divorced, proof of domicile in Mauritius, a certificate of transfer from the previous school, the child's school records, copies of residence/work permits or EDB approval for non-Mauritian families, and a passport photo. Foreign students must provide a copy of residence/work permits or visa and processing can take 1–3 months; families should inquire with the competent authorities. Students from non-French education systems will take evaluation tests in French and mathematics starting from CE1. The school is AEFE-partnered, so French students may be eligible for scholarships; information for 2025–2026 can be obtained from the French Embassy in Mauritius. The school's 2025–2026 tariffs include a first registration fee of Rs 55,000 (non-refundable) and annual tuition of Rs 162,470 for Petite/Moyenne section and Rs 170,590 for Grande Section/Elémentaire, with discounts for multiple children and other standard charges; a deposit of Rs 5,000 and annual supplies of Rs 4,000 are also charged, and parental association (APEP) membership is required.
Scholarships
Scholarships
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Scholarships
The school has a partnership with AEFE, so French students may be eligible for scholarships; for details, contact the French Embassy in Mauritius for 2025–2026 scholarship information.
Waitlist
Waitlist
Waiting lists exist for the 2025/26 school year for MS, GS, CP and CE2. The admissions team encourages early submission to reduce the likelihood of being placed on a waitlist.
