École Paul et Virginie vs Lycée des Mascareignes

	É École Paul et Virginie Mauritius, Mauritius	L Lycée des Mascareignes Mauritius, Mauritius
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year MUR 162,470 - 197,470	Fees / year MUR 500 - 358,325
Age range	Age range 3 - 11 years	Age range 15 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Curriculum	Curriculum French Curriculum	Curriculum French Curriculum, Cambridge A Levels, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE
Pupils	Pupils 431	Pupils 752
Typical class size	Typical class size 23	Typical class size 23
Instruction language	Instruction language French	Instruction language French, English
Opened	Opened 2003	Opened 2000
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Located in Tamarin on the southwest coast of Mauritius. Address: Route Royale, 90901 Tamarin. The school serves children from Petite Section through CM2.	Location The Lycée des Mascareignes is located in Helvetia, Saint-Pierre, Mauritius. It moved to its current campus in 2001. It is AEFE-conventionné, offering a French program with international openness. The school teaches languages including English, Spanish, German and Mandarin, and hosts a British International Section and a European Section.
Stages	Stages Maternelle and elementary; Petite Section through CM2.	Stages Three levels: Seconde (Year 11), Premie8re (Year 12), and Terminale (Year 13).
School type	School type Private, nonprofit French-language preschool and primary school. It is governed by a volunteer management committee.	School type Private secondary school with a French program, conventionne9 with AEFE.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix Pupils include Mauritian students, French expatriates, and nationals from other countries. The school enrolls over 750 students.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Differentiated pedagogy to meet individual learning needs.	Additional learning support The school provides a school health service with a nurse, a doctor and a school psychologist. It supports the integration of students with disabilities and health concerns and develops personalized and individualized accommodation plans for students with special educational needs.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation France (French national education system abroad; AEFE-conventionne9).
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	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.	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details Transport is provided by external carriers; the school does not manage transport-provider relationships.	Bus service details Transport scolaire is organized with a list of contracted transport providers for the 2024/2025 school year. Routes cover multiple areas, including Cap Malheureux, Bain Boeuf, Pereybbber, Mont Choisy, Trou aux Biches, Grand Baie and surrounding towns; contact details for each carrier are provided on the page.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	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).	Fee details Application / first‑registration fee - Les droits de première inscription (DPI) : MUR 60,000 par élève pour toute nouvelle inscription. Certaines exemptions et réductions s'appliquent (réseau partenaire, enfants de personnel, conditions pour familles non‑résidentes). Tuition fees by programme and nationality (annual amounts) - Normale — Parents de nationalité française ou mauricienne : MUR 215,050 par an. - Normale — Autres nationalités : MUR 263,175 par an. - Internationale (SI / BFI) — Parents de nationalité française ou mauricienne : MUR 255,530 par an. - Internationale (SI / BFI) — Autres nationalités : MUR 358,325 par an. - Sport‑Études (toutes nationalités indiquées) : MUR 306,317 par an. Per‑term and per‑month figures (operational note and computed amounts) - Facturation officielle : la facturation est annuelle et unique ; l'établissement ne publie pas de grille officielle "par trimestre". Les familles peuvent toutefois régler annuellement ou mensuellement (voir Modalités de paiement ci‑dessous). - Montants mensuels (paiement par prélèvement mensuel d'août à juin — 11 mensualités) : - Normale (Française/Mauricienne) : MUR 19,550 par mois (MUR 215,050 ÷ 11). - Normale (Autres nationalités) : MUR 23,925 par mois (MUR 263,175 ÷ 11). - Internationale (Française/Mauricienne) : MUR 23,230 par mois (MUR 255,530 ÷ 11). - Internationale (Autres nationalités) : MUR 32,575 par mois (MUR 358,325 ÷ 11). - Sport‑Études : MUR 27,847 par mois (MUR 306,317 ÷ 11). - Montants par trimestre : l'établissement ne communique pas de facturation officielle par trimestre ; à titre indicatif arithmétique seulement, la division annuelle par 3 donne : Normale (Fr/ MUR 215,050) ≈ MUR 71,683 par trimestre. (La facturation et les modalités effectives restent celles indiquées en annexe et dans les options de paiement.) Billing schedule and payment terms - Facturation : la facturation est annuelle et elle intervient avant la fin de l'année scolaire précédente. - Options de paiement acceptées pour la scolarité : - Règlement annuel par virement bancaire (paiement annuel anticipé possible). Un règlement annuel effectué avant le 5 août donne droit à une remise de 3% sur les frais de scolarité. - Règlements mensuels par prélèvement bancaire automatique (standing order) : la scolarité doit être réglée d'avance mensuellement d'août à juin (11 mensualités). - Moyens de paiement acceptés : paiements électroniques uniquement — virements bancaires et prélèvements automatiques (les modalités de paiement par carte de crédit ne sont pas indiquées comme acceptées). Les comptes bancaires bénéficiaires et IBAN sont précisés pour les virements. - Tout mois commencé est dû ; en cas de retard le lycée se réserve le droit d'appliquer des pénalités (taux « repo rate » en vigueur) et de refuser l'accès aux cours en cas d'impayés persistants. Boarding (internat) - Aucune mention de service d'internat ou de frais de pension n'apparaît dans le règlement financier : il n'y a donc pas de frais de pension/boarding applicables listés pour l'année scolaire concernée. Other costs and annual ancillary fees - Fonds de dépôt : MUR 7,000 par élève, payable en juillet ; remboursable sur demande écrite au départ de l'élève (sans intérêt), sous réserve de déduction des sommes éventuellement dues à l'établissement. - Assurance et achat de matériel (forfait obligatoire) : MUR 2,600 par élève, payable en juillet (couvre assurance accident 24h/24, carte de transport/examen, etc.). - Cotisation APEL (optionnelle) : MUR 500 par famille, payable en juillet pour l'année scolaire 2025‑2026. - Droits d'inscription aux examens (Baccalauréat, épreuves anticipées) : payables chaque année en février pour les classes concernées ; le montant est communiqué annuellement. Manuels numériques, sorties pédagogiques et voyages scolaires peuvent entraîner des facturations complémentaires selon les besoins et participations. Discounts and special reductions - Réductions pour fratries : 10% de réduction pour 3 enfants scolarisés dans le réseau (EDC/EDN/LDM), 15% pour 4 enfants ou plus. - Réduction pour enfants de personnel : 50% sur les frais de scolarité pour enfant(s) de personnel local à temps plein (prorata pour temps partiel). Ces abattements ne sont pas cumulables. - Exonération des DPI pour élèves des établissements partenaires sous conditions. Refund information - Fonds de dépôt : remboursable sur demande écrite au moment du départ de l'élève, sans intérêt. L'établissement peut retenir des sommes dues sur le fonds de dépôt au moment du remboursement. Le délai pour demander la restitution est d'un an à compter du départ ; passé ce délai, la somme est versée au fonds de solidarité. - Droits et frais annexes (manuels, sorties, voyages) sont facturés selon l'activité ; les modalités de remboursement éventuel sont traitées au cas par cas et les montants d'examens sont communiqués annuellement. Practical payment details - Les virements et prélèvements doivent être effectués sur les comptes bancaires indiqués (RIB / IBAN fournis dans les annexes du règlement financier). Les paiements par voie électronique (virements, transferts électroniques et prélèvements automatiques) sont les procédures d'encaissement en vigueur. Sanctions en cas de non‑paiement - En cas de défaut de paiement, l'établissement peut exiger le règlement d'avance de la scolarité annuelle, appliquer des pénalités, refuser l'accès aux cours, et, après relances, refuser la réinscription tant que les impayés ne sont pas régularisés.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	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.	Curriculum details The British International Section provides an English-language curriculum within the bilingual French schooling system for students aged 15019. Class sizes range from about 15 to 22 students, with 79 hours per week taught in English and the rest in French; Seconde includes IGCSE examinations in English Language, and in Premire and Terminale students pursue the BFI (Baccalaureat Français International), a bilingual qualification developed with the French Ministry of Education and Cambridge; The BFI replaces the OIB from 2022, with the first session in 2024, and comprises 12 final exams.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio The British Section class sizes range from around 15 to 22 students.
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results Session 2025: total pass rate 78.7%. Session 2024: total pass rate 76%. Session 2023: total pass rate 78%. In 2020, the OIB section achieved 100% pass rate with 100% mentions.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression Graduates pursue higher education in France and around the world, including the grandescoles and leading universities.
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	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.	Admissions 1. The Lycée des Mascareignes offers an online registration form for admissions. 2. 3. 4. For families without Mauritian nationality, the student must comply with Mauritian immigration procedures; the child must appear on a residence permit of a parent (proof required). A tourist visa entry cannot be used to enroll. 5. Contact details: Helvetia, Saint Pierre, Ile Maurice; Tel +230 433 8992; Fax +230 433 5526.
Scholarships	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.	Scholarships Campaign for 2026/2027 scholarships is open from 3 November 2025 to 19 December 2025 for families of French nationality. The application form and required documents depend on family situation (categories include self-employed and independent workers, a parent who is a student, unemployed, retired, or salaried). The application must be submitted by 19 December 2025, with the dossier either submitted at the French embassy by appointment or, if needed, at the school which forwards it to the embassy. An incomplete dossier is rejected; the social service may schedule an embassy interview or home visit, which are mandatory. Scholarships are awarded under resources and patrimoine conditions for French children enrolled in AEFE-affiliated establishments. Eligibility requirements include French nationality, residence in the consular district of the school, registration in the AEFE registry of French residents abroad, and being at least three years old; students should have regular attendance and not accumulate excessive academic delays. Scholarships can cover tuition, first registration fees, transport, half-board, and maintenance. The second campaign applies to specific cases such as newly established eligibility or revised financial situations; renewal is annual and misstatements can lead to exclusion; changes in schooling costs can alter aid. Contact: Helvetia, Saint Pierre, Ile Maurice; Tel +230 433 8992.
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