Lighthouse Primary and Secondary School vs Morning Star School

	L Lighthouse Primary and Secondary School Mauritius, Mauritius	M Morning Star School Mauritius, Mauritius
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year MUR 173,600 - 390,550	Fees / year MUR 143,200 - 201,100
Age range	Age range 4 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	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	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge (Secondary)
Pupils	Pupils 583	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size 24	Typical class size 18
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2009	Opened 2003
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	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.	Location Trianon, Mauritius. The campus serves pre-primary to secondary students.
Stages	Stages Pre Primary Programme; Primary Programme; Secondary Programme.	Stages Pre-primary, Primary, Secondary
School type	School type Private day school located in Mauritius with a Christian worldview; experiential education is emphasised.	School type Private school
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
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.	Additional learning support Individualised attention in Learning Centres (up to 18 students per centre) with a supervisor and an assistant; teacher:learner ratio of 1:9.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation Mauritius
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation Christian	Religious affiliation Christian
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
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.	Bus service details No bus service; parents are responsible for transportation.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	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.)	Fee details Application / Admission / Membership fees - Family membership (Inception): Rs. 25,000 per family. - Registration: Rs. 20,000 per child. Entry assessments and mandatory one‑off charges for new students - PACE materials (annual): Primary Rs. 12,600 per child; Secondary Rs. 13,800 per child. - Diagnostic test (one‑off): Rs. 300 per child. - Student insurance (annual): Rs. 100 per child. Tuition and recurring fees (monthly billing structure) - School tuition (collected monthly over 12 months): Primary Rs. 10,750 per month; Secondary Rs. 11,700 per month. - PACE fee (collected monthly over 12 months): Primary Rs. 1,050 per month; Secondary Rs. 1,150 per month. - IT fee (collected monthly over 12 months): Rs. 100 per month for both Primary and Secondary. - Yearbook fee (charged per family, shown on a 12‑month basis): Rs. 25. - Total (combined monthly amount shown over 12 months): Primary Rs. 11,925 per month; Secondary Rs. 12,975 per month. Discounts and sibling concessions - Two children: 10% discount on school fees. - Three children: 15% discount on school fees. - Four children: 20% discount on school fees. Billing schedule and payment terms - Standard billing is structured as monthly payments spread over 12 months for tuition, PACE and IT charges (figures are presented on a 12‑month basis). Deposits to reserve a place are accepted only after a formal offer of a seat has been confirmed. Boarding - No boarding provision is listed for Morning Star School; the school operates pre‑primary, primary and secondary day programmes. Other costs parents should expect - Stationery, school uniforms and transport are the responsibility of parents and are not included in the monthly tuition/PACE/IT figures. - There is no school canteen; parents must provide meals for their children. Refunds and withdrawal - No publicly posted detailed refund policy or formal refund schedule is provided in the published fee material. Deposits to reserve a place are accepted only after a formal offer; specific terms for refunds on deposits or prepaid fees are not stated in the published fee schedule or FAQ. Fee payment options (available information) - The published fee schedule and FAQ show the billing frequency and items charged but do not list specific accepted payment channels (credit card, bank transfer, online payment provider) in the public fee documents. Parents should note that the school requires a formal offer before accepting deposits. Notes on effective schedule - The fee schedule figures provided above are taken from the school's published fee statement dated January 2025 and from the school FAQ that documents membership and registration requirements; the fee figures are presented on a monthly (12‑month) basis in that schedule.
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Academics	Academics
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.	Curriculum details ACE (Accelerated Christian Education) curriculum is used, and students are registered with the International Certificate of Christian Education (ICCE). Core subjects are English, Maths, Literature, Science (Biology, Physical Science), Social Studies (History, Geography), Word Building and Etymology, Information Technology (IT), Biblical Survey, and French. General, General Business, or College Math, Accounting, Economics, Health, Nutrition Science, Physics, Speech, Advanced Art, Music, Auto Mechanics are among elective subjects for General, Intermediate, or Advanced High School Certificates. Morning Star School provides individually paced learning with learning centres of up to 18 students and a teacher–learner ratio of 1:9. The ACE system prepares students for Cambridge O-Level examinations; since 2014 the school has achieved a 100% pass rate in the annual SC exams.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio Small classes with a minimum of two teachers per section and 24 students per section.	Student teacher ratio Teacher to learner ratio 1:9; learning centres up to 18 students each.
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%.	Exam results 100% pass rate in the annual SC exams since 2014.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Graduates are well positioned to pursue university studies worldwide, with the Cambridge-based curriculum recognised internationally.	Higher education progression Many graduates progress to tertiary study in Mauritius and abroad; universities and institutes include the University of Mauritius, the National Institute of Podiatry (Paris), the University of London, and Charles Telfair Institute (ACCA pathway).
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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. 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.	Admissions Step 1: Initiate contact and request the online Inquiry Form. Phone Morning Star School to request the online Inquiry Form. The admissions team handles inquiries by telephone at +230 4600702/3. After the request is made, they guide applicants to the online form and next steps. Step 2: Submit the inquiry and await a response. You will normally hear back from the school within 4 to 6 weeks of submitting your inquiry. The school appreciates your interest and strives to respond to all inquiries in a timely manner. You will be advised about the next steps in the process. Step 3: Admissions prioritization. There is a structured priority system. The priorities are: 1. children of staff members; 2) siblings of currently enrolled students; 3) applicants based on the date of application submission. This prioritization affects when an applicant moves to the next stage. The system helps ensure transparency in the admissions sequence. Step 4: School visit after prioritization. After an application has been received and prioritized, you will be contacted to arrange a school visit. Visits are organized in scheduled group sessions for prospective parents. The visit provides information about the school and its programs. Step 5: Offers and deposits. Deposits can only be accepted after a formal offer of a seat has been confirmed. When an offer is made, a deposit may be required to reserve the place. The deposit policy is part of the admissions process and helps hold the seat for the applicant. Step 6: Membership and registration fees. A family membership of Rs25,000 is required to join the school. A registration fee of Rs20,000 per child thereafter is charged. These fees are subject to change. Step 7: Monthly fees information. Monthly school fees vary by grade level. Details are available in the school's admissions information. Fees may change over time. Step 8: What monthly fees include. Tuition, PACE and IT are included in the monthly fees. Stationery, school uniforms and transport are the responsibility of parents. Step 9: Canteen, transport and after-school arrangements. There is no canteen; parents must provide meals. The school does not provide a bus service; parents arrange transportation. The school does not offer after-school services, but associated sports clubs are available Monday to Friday.
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.	Scholarships —
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