Greencoast International School vs Lighthouse Primary and Secondary School

	G Greencoast International School Mauritius, Mauritius	L Lighthouse Primary and Secondary School Mauritius, Mauritius
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year MUR 214,800 - 393,000	Fees / year MUR 173,600 - 390,550
Age range	Age range 3 - 11 years	Age range 4 - 18 years
Type	Type —	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Advanced Placement (AP)	Curriculum EYFS (Early years foundation stage), IPC (International Primary Curriculum), British Curriculum, Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE
Pupils	Pupils 272	Pupils 583
Typical class size	Typical class size 20	Typical class size 24
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened —	Opened 2009
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Beau Plan, Pamplemousses, Mauritius. Located in Beau Plan Smart City in the north of the island.	Location Albert Road, Calebasse, Mauritius. The school sits in the northern region of Mauritius, with central access via major road links including the highway and ring road. It is adjacent to a forest and a river, within a diverse residential community that provides easy links to the surrounding area. The campus address and contact details are provided on the school's site.
Stages	Stages Pre-primary and primary	Stages Pre Primary Programme; Primary Programme; Secondary Programme.
School type	School type Private pre-primary and primary international school	School type Private day school located in Mauritius with a Christian worldview; experiential education is emphasised.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support Reception and lower primary classes have the additional support of a Learning Assistant; upper primary classes have shared Learning Assistant support.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Mauritius	Country affiliation —
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation Christian
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details Lighthouse coordinates paid transport for families; drivers are contracted and not employees of the school. If transport is available for your area, arrangements are made by the Administration Team; seats are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis; Reception students are not eligible unless accompanied by an older sibling.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / Registration / Enrolment fees - Enrolment (one‑time) fee: MUR 75,000. - Resource / materials charge (annual): MUR 6,000. Tuition fees by year group (published amounts; annual and per‑term breakdowns) - Kindergarten 1 (age 3): - Tuition (annual): MUR 208,800. - Resource fee (annual): MUR 6,000. - Total annual (tuition + resource): MUR 214,800. - First year total including the one‑time enrolment fee: MUR 289,800. - Per‑term breakdown (calculated by equal division into three terms): Tuition MUR 69,600 per term; resource fee allocated MUR 2,000 per term; total per term (calculated) MUR 71,600. (Per‑term amounts shown are calculated from the published annual figures.) - Kindergarten 2 (age 4): - Total annual (tuition + resource): MUR 214,800. - Per‑term (calculated): total MUR 71,600 per term (see calculation method above). - Kindergarten 3 and Grades 1–5 (ages 5–10): - Total annual (tuition + resource): MUR 318,000. - Implied tuition portion (annual) after removing the published resource fee: MUR 312,000. - Per‑term breakdown (calculated by equal division into three terms): Tuition MUR 104,000 per term; resource fee allocated MUR 2,000 per term; total per term (calculated) MUR 106,000. (Per‑term amounts shown are calculated from the published annual figures.) Billing schedule and payment terms - Published fee figures are shown on an annual basis; many parents are billed on a termly schedule. Greencoast is reported to offer flexible payment options (termly or monthly payment patterns are in use in the local school market and are reported for Greencoast in local school guides). The school's published fee sheet lists annual totals and a one‑time enrolment charge; per‑term figures above are calculated from those annual totals. Boarding fees - Boarding is not applicable: Greencoast is a primary day school serving ages 3–11; no boarding fee line appears in the published fee schedule. Other costs and typical additional fees - Resource / materials fee (annual): MUR 6,000 (published). - Typical additional costs that commonly apply at primary international schools in Mauritius (may apply at Greencoast though not itemised on the published fee totals): school meals, school transport (bus), uniforms, examination fees and extra‑curricular activities. These items are commonly billed separately by schools in the same locality. Refund information - No public, itemised refund policy or full terms for the enrolment fee and annual fees was available in the referenced fee sheet. (Common practice among comparable Mauritian international schools is that enrolment/registration fees are non‑refundable and refundable deposits—where used—are returned after a notice period; specific refund / withdrawal notice terms for Greencoast are not published in the referenced fee material.) Fee payment options - The referenced fee schedule lists annual totals but does not publish a detailed list of accepted payment methods for Greencoast. In the local school sector, standard payment channels include bank transfer, standing order (monthly), and card payments where offered; some Beau Plan area schools publish bank transfer and standing order arrangements for fee collection. Greencoast's accepted payment methods are not itemised in the published fee summary. Notes on calculations and presentation - All quoted published fee figures above are shown in Mauritian Rupees (MUR). The per‑term figures shown under each grade are calculated by evenly dividing the published annual tuition and allocating the annual resource fee across three terms; those per‑term figures are presented as calculated estimates derived from the school's published annual amounts.	Fee details Currency - All amounts are in Mauritian Rupees (Rs). Application / Registration fees - Non-refundable registration fee (payable in full once upon acceptance): - Mauritian students: Rs 35,000. - Expatriate students: Rs 47,000. - The registration fee is payable in full within seven days of the invoice; a place is not confirmed until the registration fee is paid. Brothers and sisters receive a 25% discount on the registration fee for the second and any subsequent children. Tuition and meal fees (by grade group) — billed as monthly payments Note: Tuition and meal fees are spread over eleven monthly payments per year. The table below gives the monthly amounts; annual totals are the monthly amount multiplied by 11. - Grades Reception – 2 (per month): - Mauritian tuition: Rs 11,000 (annual tuition Rs 121,000). Meal fee per month: Rs 1,600 (annual meal cost Rs 17,600). Registration fee: Rs 35,000. - Expatriate tuition: Rs 17,000 (annual tuition Rs 187,000). Meal fee per month: Rs 1,600 (annual Rs 17,600). Registration fee: Rs 47,000. - Grades 3 – 4 (per month): - Mauritian tuition: Rs 11,300 (annual Rs 124,300). Meal fee per month: Rs 1,600 (annual Rs 17,600). Registration fee: Rs 35,000. - Expatriate tuition: Rs 17,300 (annual Rs 190,300). Meal fee per month: Rs 1,600 (annual Rs 17,600). Registration fee: Rs 47,000. - Grades 5 – 6 (per month): - Mauritian tuition: Rs 11,800 (annual Rs 129,800). Meal fee per month: Rs 1,600 (annual Rs 17,600). Registration fee: Rs 35,000. - Expatriate tuition: Rs 17,800 (annual Rs 195,800). Meal fee per month: Rs 1,600 (annual Rs 17,600). Registration fee: Rs 47,000. - Grades 7 – 9 (per month): - Mauritian tuition: Rs 14,800 (annual Rs 162,800). Meal fee per month: Rs 2,000 (annual Rs 22,000). Registration fee: Rs 35,000. - Expatriate tuition: Rs 25,300 (annual Rs 278,300). Meal fee per month: Rs 2,000 (annual Rs 22,000). Registration fee: Rs 47,000. - Grades 10 – 11 (per month): - Mauritian tuition: Rs 15,800 (annual Rs 173,800). Meal fee per month: Rs 2,000 (annual Rs 22,000). Registration fee: Rs 35,000. - Expatriate tuition: Rs 26,300 (annual Rs 289,300). Meal fee per month: Rs 2,000 (annual Rs 22,000). Registration fee: Rs 47,000. - Grades 12 – 13 (per month): - Mauritian tuition: Rs 17,300 (annual Rs 190,300). Meal fee per month: Rs 2,000 (annual Rs 22,000). Registration fee: Rs 35,000. - Expatriate tuition: Rs 28,800 (annual Rs 316,800). Meal fee per month: Rs 2,000 (annual Rs 22,000). Registration fee: Rs 47,000. Other mandatory and common additional fees - Refundable deposit per child: equal to three months of the child's applicable tuition (three times the monthly tuition amount). The deposit is due before the child's first day of school for new students and will be re-evaluated as tuition changes; the total held on behalf of a student is refundable (without interest) on departure provided the family is in good financial standing. At least one month's tuition equivalent of the deposit will be retained if a student is requested to leave. - Primary school resource fee (required): Rs 2,750. - Camp fees (obligatory as part of the curriculum): - Primary Grade 5 and 6 camp: Rs 3,000 (required). - All secondary grades (one-week residential camp): Rs 4,750 (required). Camp fees are invoiced and due by 28 February of the year, or upon enrolment for students joining later. - Examination fees for Grades 11–13 (Cambridge International or other external exams): charged at cost and invoiced separately; these are third-party charges and payable by parents. - Textbook/library policy and device requirements: - Required subject-specific textbooks and library books are loaned to secondary students and remain school property; replacement fees apply for lost or damaged books. - Students in Grades 7–13 are expected to have access to a device for school use, purchased by parents. New students in Grades 7–9 are required to purchase a Chromebook (stylus-enabled model); the school provides a direct purchasing option. - Optional/extra costs: special clubs, sports fees, replacement of damaged school property, and any optional activities or external trips will be invoiced separately. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition and meal fees are billed as eleven monthly payments. The first payment is due before the child's first day of school. Tuition and meal fees are payable by standing order on the first day of each month for that month; evidence of a standing order must be shown prior to entry and at the start of each academic year. For families enrolling after the start of a month, tuition and meal fees are pro-rated. Other invoiced costs (exam fees, camps, resource fees, optional activities) are payable by bank transfer or cheque; payments in cash are discouraged. - Registration fee must be paid in full within seven days of the invoice. Camp fees are invoiced and due by 28 February (or on enrolment for late joiners). - Sibling discount: families with three or more children enrolled simultaneously receive a 50% discount on tuition for each child enrolled after the second (i.e., the third child and subsequent children receive 50% off tuition). Proof of Mauritian citizenship is required for families applying for Mauritian fee rates; at least one parent must provide national ID or passport prior to the first invoice. Refunds, notice and late-payment policies - Registration fee: non-refundable. - Refundable deposit: refundable (without interest) on departure provided the family is in good financial standing; the school may deduct outstanding amounts. At least one month's tuition equivalent of the deposit may be retained if a student is asked to leave. - Notice of departure: parents must give at least three months' written notice if a student is to be removed. If proper notice is not given, the school charges the net equivalent of three months' fees (including the month of December where applicable). The school may withhold reports or transfer documents until all amounts due are paid. - Absences and refunds: no remission of school fees is made in case of absence due to illness, overseas leave or other causes. - Late payments: a written reminder of late payments will be issued within 15 days of the due date. Fees unpaid one month after the due date will result in a follow-up meeting and, if unresolved, could lead to suspension of the student until fees are paid in full. Accepted payment methods - Tuition and meal fees: payable by standing order (preferred) on the first day of each month. Evidence of the standing order must be provided prior to entry and at the start of each academic year. - Other invoiced fees (exam fees, camp fees, resource fees, optional activities): payable by bank transfer or cheque. Payments in cash are discouraged. (No credit-card payment method is specified in the school's fee policy document.)
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Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement The school has a uniform. Uniforms and supplies are arranged by the Admissions Team prior to start.
Food options	Food options —	Food options The school provides a healthy, nutritious snack and lunch every day. No other food besides that provided by the school is permitted except on special arrangements with the Administration. Meals are vegetarian or include a protein source such as fish, chicken or lamb; a vegetarian option is available, and a termly menu is provided to parents; dietary restrictions can be accommodated.
House system	House system —	House system Lighthouse uses a house system with three houses named Fidem, Amare and Spero. House shirts are used for sports.
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership —	Governance and ownership The ultimate caretaker of the school is The Lighthouse Trust. The Lighthouse Trust is a charitable trust registered in Mauritius and recognised by the Mauritius Revenue Authority. Lighthouse owns its land and buildings; the Board acts as stewards of the school's mission and assets.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details —	Curriculum details Primary curriculum uses the British National Curriculum and is integrated with the International Primary Curriculum; English is the first language and French is an additional language. IPC thematic units are used for Science, Geography, History, Art, Music and Physical Education. Secondary follows Cambridge Lower Secondary in Grades 7–9 and transitions to IGCSE and AS/A-level in Grades 10–13. In Grades 7–9 there are 11 subjects; Grades 10–11 have 8 examinable subjects; Grades 12–13 narrow to 4 subjects for Cambridge assessments. The Cambridge curriculum is globally recognised and prepares students for university studies worldwide; Biblical Studies and Physical Education are compulsory.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio Small classes with a minimum of two teachers per section and 24 students per section.
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results 2021 IGCSE pass rate 72% (13 of 18); 2021 A‑Level pass rate 100%. 2022 IGCSE pass rate 56% (10 of 18); 2022 A‑Level pass rate 88%. 2023 IGCSE pass rate 71% (13 of 21); 2023 A‑Level pass rate 85%. 2024 IGCSE pass rate 70%; A‑Level pass rate listed as 87%.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression Graduates are well positioned to pursue university studies worldwide, with the Cambridge-based curriculum recognised internationally.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning The school emphasises citizenship, grace, resilience, curiosity, care and integrity as part of its Christian worldview, with a focus on experiential learning and community engagement.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) SEN support is provided across levels, including Occupational Therapy, language and numeracy support, and counseling.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language English is offered as a first language at the Primary level, with French as an additional language; language development occurs in both English and French in Pre-Primary.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing A Special Education Needs team supports learners, and the school provides counseling within its SEN provision.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding Safeguarding and child protection are integrated into school provision through the Christian ethos and supportive student services.
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview The Lighthouse Primary and Secondary School campus is located in Calebasse, Mauritius on a learning site that is adjacent to a natural forest and a river. In 2017 Lighthouse inaugurated its learning campus to bring pre-primary through secondary learners onto one site, designed as a learning neighbourhood with educational, social, and working-life functions. The outdoor education programme uses the forest and surrounding green spaces to support exploration, growth, and community-building. Daily meals are freshly prepared for students. Lighthouse is fully registered with the Mauritian Ministry of Education and holds international affiliations with the International Primary Curriculum and the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities The school exposes students to various sport and cultural activities throughout the week.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities The Primary curriculum is based on the British National Curriculum and integrated with the International Primary Curriculum. English is the first language and French is taught as an additional language. In Pre-Primary, the school provides SEN support including Occupational Therapy, Language and Numeracy Support, and Counseling. The school is fully registered with the Ministry of Education of Mauritius for pre-primary, primary and secondary. Affiliations include IPC and ACSI; it hosts Cambridge International Examinations as a centre and is a candidate for dual accreditation with the Mauritius Standards and Assessment Authority (MSA); it also serves as a Centre for College Board invigilation.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities Outdoor Education Programme encourages exploration, growth and community-building and uses the campus green spaces for active learning. The school also provides sport and cultural activities throughout the week.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History History Timeline is presented on the Our School page to illustrate Lighthouse's development over time.
Community	Community —	Community Lighthouse Primary and Secondary School is a community-minded Christian school that educates students to discover their identity and purpose. It aims to stimulate a passion for learning, creativity and community service, undergirded by a high moral standard. It is affiliated with the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) and the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), is an ACSI-accredited school (2025), and operates as an approved Cambridge International Examinations centre and an invigilation centre for the SAT. It is fully registered with the Mauritius Ministry of Education and participates in the African Leadership Network and the Child Safety Protection Network.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual The school uses the International Primary Curriculum (IPC). The school is located in Mauritius. The school is pursuing IPC recognition through the International Curriculum Association.	Academic & intellectual Lighthouse provides an experiential, skill-based education that delivers strong academic outcomes and prepares students for lifelong learning. The Primary curriculum is based on the British National Curriculum and integrated with the International Primary Curriculum, with English as a first language and French as an additional language. In the Secondary years, students follow a Cambridge International Examinations pathway through IGCSE, AS and A-Levels, with small classes and formative assessment to support individual learning. Cambridge IGCSE pass rates and A-Level results are reported as follows: 72% (2021) and 56% (2022) and 71% (2023) and 70% (2024) for IGCSE; 100% (2021), 88% (2022), and 87% (2023) for A-Levels.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative Music and Art and Design are part of the secondary curriculum. In Primary, Art and Music are delivered through IPC thematic units alongside Science, Geography, History, and Physical Education. The school's experiential, skill-based approach supports creativity and creative projects across the arts.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language English is offered as a first language with French as an additional language. The Secondary programme includes English and French among core subjects.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies Sport and cultural activities are woven into weekly routines. The Secondary programme includes Sports/Clubs and Outdoor Education Activity Days, complementing an experiential learning approach.
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service The school is rooted in a Christian Ethos and Biblical worldview. Students engage in acts of service to others as part of the school culture. Outdoor education and environmental stewardship are also integrated into the programme.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional The school participates in ICA recognition.	Leadership & professional Leadership opportunities are available for students. The school emphasizes character and spiritual formation and maintains strong relationships within the school community. The Heads of School lead the school, supported by a leadership team.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing Healthy meals are prepared daily and healthy eating is encouraged. The school fosters a safe, caring environment with meaningful relationships among staff and students. Outdoor education and regular physical activity are integral to well-being and personal development.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision English and French language development is provided. The school may assess English proficiency for applicants who do not speak English during admissions. The SEN Department provides Language and Numeracy Support. The curriculum blends the British National Curriculum (NCE) with the International Primary Curriculum (IPC).
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching Yes — opportunities for language development in English and French are provided (noted in the Pre-Primary).
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards null
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations null
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions —	Admissions 1. Start by submitting an online enquiry or applying through the Lighthouse Online Application Portal. The Online Enquiry form is available from the site, and the online application portal begins the admissions process. This step connects families with the admissions team to begin the enrollment sequence. 2. Provide the required documents through the online application: Birth Certificate, passport-size photo, formal grade reports from the last two years, and diagnostic or specialised assessment reports. These documents are requested as part of the application process to establish eligibility and placement. 3. The school reviews applications and determines grade placement in collaboration with families; class placement is decided with parents upon admission. Admissions decisions and placement are made with parental input to ensure a good fit for the student. 4. Admissions occur on an ongoing basis throughout the academic year; joining at the start of the year is preferable, but new students are welcomed whenever there is an open seat. Spaces are filled as they become available, allowing for flexible entry during the year.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships Lighthouse offers scholarships to provide access to quality education regardless of family income. As of July 2025, there are 52 scholarship students across Primary and Secondary, about 9% of the school body, funded by school funds and donors. Scholarships are not blanket 100% grants; each application is assessed according to the family's financial position, and renewals consider the student's academic record, attendance, and behaviour. Applications are reviewed annually; families must demonstrate ongoing financial need and continued fit with the school's ethos, and parents of scholarship students participate in school life.
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist —
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