École Du Nord vs Saint Exupéry International School

	É École Du Nord Mauritius, Mauritius	S Saint Exupéry International School Mauritius, Mauritius
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year MUR 151,610 - 240,769	Fees / year MUR 210,000
Age range	Age range 3 - 15 years	Age range 3 - 11 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum French Curriculum	Curriculum French Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 1,485	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size 20	Typical class size 12
Instruction language	Instruction language French, English	Instruction language French, English
Opened	Opened 1974	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location 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 Grand Bay, Mauritius, Saint Exupéry International School is housed in a modern, fully air-conditioned colonial-style building on Chemin Vingt Pieds. The house is surrounded by large shaded terraces and lush green gardens. It is a learner-centred bilingual school.
Stages	Stages Kindergarten (3–5), Elementary (6–11), Middle School (12–15)	Stages Pre-Primary and Primary
School type	School type Private international school in Mauritius, accredited by the French Ministry of National Education.	School type bilingual learner-centred school
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix 1,485 students; 20 nationalities.	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation AEFE network affiliation (Agency for French Education Abroad)	Country affiliation Mauritius
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
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 doors open at 07:45. Classes run 08:00 to 14:45 on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; 08:00 to 11:45 on Wednesday. Extra-curricular activities after school run 15:00 to 16:00 on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday; 13:00 to 14:30 on Wednesday.
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 —
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 Initial registration (application) fee - Initial registration fee (non‑refundable): MUR 40,000. Annual tuition — 2026/27 - Annual tuition (all year groups): MUR 222,000 per pupil. - Monthly instalment option: payable as 12 monthly payments of MUR 18,500 (payable from September 2026 to August 2027). - Per‑term equivalent (annual divided into three equal terms): MUR 74,000 per term (this is the straightforward division of the annual amount). Refundable deposit - Refundable deposit required at registration: MUR 37,000 (equivalent to two months' tuition). This deposit is returned when the pupil leaves the school; a written request to the school is required at least 2 months before departure. Billing schedule and payment terms - Billing schedule: annual tuition may be paid in 12 monthly instalments from September 2026 to August 2027 (MUR 18,500 per month). - Discounts: - 5% discount for one‑time payment made by 31 August 2026. - 10% sibling discount for families with three or more children enrolled. - Registrations are processed and confirmed after receipt of the required payments (deposit and initial registration fee). Boarding - Boarding is not offered; no boarding fees apply (day‑school hours and routine are published). Other costs and optional charges - School meals: MUR 215 per meal (school caterer menu). - After‑school extracurricular activities: typical monthly price MUR 900 per activity (prices quoted monthly, September–June). - Insurance and school materials (including books) are included in the annual tuition. - Uniform: the school does not impose a uniform; therefore there is no uniform fee. Refund information (applicable items) - Initial registration fee: non‑refundable. - Refundable deposit: MUR 37,000 returned when the pupil leaves the school; a written request is required at least 2 months before departure. Fee payment options and instructions - Accepted payment methods: bank transfer or cash. - Multi‑currency bank arrangements are available; payments are directed to ZUKA Partners Limited (legal owner of the school) with bank account details provided for MUR, EUR, USD, GBP and other currencies, and arrangements to accept transfers via Wise. (End of fee overview.)
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Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership —	Governance and ownership —
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 The school is based on French and British curricula, paying special attention to the arts and sciences. It offers bilingual pre-primary and primary education, with pupils working in small groups of 12-15.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio About 15 students per teacher.	Student teacher ratio Pupils work in small groups of 12-15.
Exam results	Exam results 100% of students are awarded the Diplôme National du Brevet (Brevet diploma); 97% receive distinctions.	Exam results —
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.	Higher education progression —
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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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 —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview —
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities —
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History —
Community	Community —	Community —
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision —
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
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Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
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 1. Interview with the family and the principal is conducted, taking place either at the school or via telephone. The interview is part of the admissions process to discuss the candidate and family. It informs the school's understanding of the child's context and needs. 2. Registration and deposit payments: the first registration fee is MUR 40,000 non-refundable and the deposit is MUR 37,000 refundable upon departure. 3. Submit required documents: birth certificate or family book copy; health and vaccination records; certificate of cancellation from the last school; copies of the student's academic files; copy of the residence permit for non-Mauritians (to be submitted at the latest 3 days before the start of the school year); copies of the student's and parents' passports or identity cards; and two recent passport photos. 4. For non-Mauritian residents, submit the residence permit copy by no later than three days before the start of the school year. 5. New admissions during the school year are possible depending on the number of available spaces. 6. Tuition and discounts: the annual tuition fee for the 2026-2027 school year is Rs 222,000, including insurance and all necessary school materials. A 5% discount applies to full payments made by August 31, 2026, and a 10% discount applies to families with three or more children. 7. Payment terms: fees are payable over 12 months from September 2026 through August 2027, in monthly installments of Rs 18,500, due before the 5th of each month. 8. Refundable deposit: the refundable deposit must be paid at first registration; the full amount is returned two months before departure after a formal written request, less any deductions for misuse, damage, or outstanding sums. 9. Late payment and consequences: if fees remain unpaid, the school will issue reminders and, in cases of continued non-payment, may expel the pupil.
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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.	Waitlist —
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