Lighthouse Primary and Secondary School vs Westcoast International Secondary School

	L Lighthouse Primary and Secondary School Mauritius, Mauritius	W Westcoast International Secondary School Mauritius, Mauritius
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year MUR 173,600 - 390,550	Fees / year MUR 326,250
Age range	Age range 4 - 18 years	Age range 11 - 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 Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP)
Pupils	Pupils 583	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size 24	Typical class size 25
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2009	Opened 2014
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 Located on Flic en Flac Road in Cascavelle, Mauritius. The school is adjacent to Cascavelle Shopping Mall and the Westcoast International Primary School. Access is via the extension of the road linking Cascavelle Shopping Mall to Flic en Flac Road.
Stages	Stages Pre Primary Programme; Primary Programme; Secondary Programme.	Stages Lower secondary is Cambridge Lower Secondary (CLS) for Forms 1–3. IGCSE is for Forms 4–5, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) is offered for ages 16–19.
School type	School type Private day school located in Mauritius with a Christian worldview; experiential education is emphasised.	School type Private English-medium secondary 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 Tailored support programmes, Individual Education Plans (IEPs), and access to specialist services.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation Mauritius
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation Christian	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure School gate opens at 7:15 a.m.; school starts at 7:50 a.m. All classes end at 3:10 p.m. (12:30 p.m. on Wednesdays). The school operates from 7:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Morning break is 10:00–10:20 a.m.; lunch 12:20–1:20 p.m. (except Wednesdays).
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 —
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 fee - Application / Entrance Examination Fee: MUR 3,700. Enrolment fees and deposits (one-off) - Enrolment fee (Citizen): MUR 55,000. - Enrolment fee (Non‑citizen): MUR 70,000. - Deposit — Citizens (one-off): - Form 1–3 (CLS): MUR 60,000. - Form 4–5 (IGCSE): MUR 64,500. - Form 6–7 (IBDP): MUR 77,700. - Deposit — Non‑citizens (one-off): - Form 1–3 (CLS): MUR 79,500. - Form 4–5 (IGCSE): MUR 83,700. - Form 6–7 (IBDP): MUR 96,300. Tuition fees (citizen / non‑citizen) — monthly, per term and per year Note: the school operates on a 12‑month basis (fees shown as monthly × 12). Termly instalments are calculated as four months' fees per term. - Forms 1–3 (CLS): - Citizen: MUR 20,000 per month → MUR 80,000 per term (4 months) → MUR 240,000 per year. - Non‑citizen: MUR 26,500 per month → MUR 106,000 per term → MUR 318,000 per year. - Forms 4–5 (IGCSE): - Citizen: MUR 21,500 per month → MUR 86,000 per term → MUR 258,000 per year. - Non‑citizen: MUR 27,900 per month → MUR 111,600 per term → MUR 334,800 per year. - Forms 6–7 (IBDP): - Citizen: MUR 25,900 per month → MUR 103,600 per term → MUR 310,800 per year. - Non‑citizen: MUR 32,100 per month → MUR 128,400 per term → MUR 385,200 per year. Billing schedule and payment terms - Instalment options: monthly, termly or annual. Fees are charged on a 12‑month basis (January–December). Monthly, termly or annual payment schedules are available; the payer chooses the instalment plan. - Monthly payments: fees are due by the 3rd of each month; parents choosing monthly payments must complete a bank standing order. Monthly fees are spread over 12 months. - Termly payments: each term covers four months' fees. Termly due dates are on or before 3 January, 3 May and 3 September (four months' fees due on those dates). - Annual payment: due on or before 31 December of the previous school year to qualify for the annual payment discount. - Discounts applicable to fees: annual payment discount (3%); sibling discount on monthly school fees — 3% for the second child and 5% for the third child or more. Other membership discounts may apply as per the school's membership arrangements. Boarding fees - No boarding provision or boarding fees are listed for the school; fees and charges shown are for day students. Other compulsory and incidental costs - Subscriptions (e‑books, etc.): MUR 1,500 (annual). - Annual outing / field‑trip / camping: MUR 500 (annual). - Parent Teacher Committee (PTC) contribution: MUR 300 (annual). - Contribution for yearbook (per family): MUR 500 (annual). - Locker rental (annual): MUR 300. - House T‑shirt: MUR 350 (sold through homeroom teacher). - Swimming caps: MUR 200; house pins: MUR 200. - Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) participation fee: MUR 450 per year; DofE T‑shirts: MUR 350. - Extended Learner Support / English as an Additional Language (EAL): MUR 3,800. - Additional incidental charges (examples): examination registration fees (IGCSE and IBDP exam fees are billed to parents at registration), online textbooks, transport fees and special activities; such charges are billed separately as applicable. Examination fees - IGCSE and IBDP examination fees are paid by parents; these are calculated and billed at the time of registration for the relevant examination sessions and communicated to parents. Refunds and non‑refundable items - Registration and enrolment fees are one‑off and non‑refundable. Fee payment methods - Monthly payments are to be arranged via a bank standing order; the school sends a standing order form which parents submit to their bank. Proof of payment must be emailed to the school for reconciliation; include the child's name as the payment reference. Cash lodgements are not permitted. Bank transfer / standing order is the documented method of payment.
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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 Lower secondary (Forms 1–3) follows the Cambridge Lower Secondary (CLS) curriculum, with Form 3 students taking the Cambridge Checkpoint to monitor progress. In Forms 4–5, students pursue the Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE), a widely used international qualification for 14–16 year olds. The school is an IB World School and offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP); WISS began implementing the DP in 2017, was officially authorised to run the DP in 2019, and graduated its first DP cohort in 2021. The WISS learner profile embodies the attributes of the IB learner profile, and the CLS and IGCSE learner attributes. The curriculum emphasizes intercultural understanding and inquiry as part of the learning philosophy.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio Small classes with a minimum of two teachers per section and 24 students per section.	Student teacher ratio Maximum class size is 25 students.
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 —
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 Cambridge IGCSE provides a formal qualification at the end of Form 5 and is described as a stepping stone to the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). The IBDP is a two‑year programme that prepares learners in the 16 to 19 age range for university and life and is positioned as the final step in WISS's academic pathway; the school began DP implementation in 2017, was authorised in 2019, and graduated its first DP cohort in 2021.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented Inclusive learning includes differentiation by assistance with an inclusion team and support from teaching staff and specialists, including SALTs, occupational therapists, behaviour management specialists and counsellors to ensure access and progress for all learners.
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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 —
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Facilities	Facilities
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Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
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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 —
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Reputation	Reputation
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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 The school uses an online admissions system, Open Apply, to manage admissions. 1. Submit the Expression of Interest Form through the system, and include the child's two years of previous school reports, a birth certificate copy, a passport copy, and a school recommendation letter. The parent or legal guardian must accept the General Terms and Conditions of Enrolment. When a seat becomes available, you will be asked to complete a registration form and pay a non-refundable registration fee. 2. The application is reviewed by the Principal and other Leaders of Learning in the school; in some cases, additional information may be requested or testing may be required prior to a decision. An appointment will then be made for entrance assessments. 3. If acceptance is confirmed, the Enrolment process will begin. The school emphasizes inclusion and will make every effort to accommodate learners with different needs and styles.
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 Bursaries & Scholarship: a foundation scholarship may be awarded to a less advantaged child from Black River on the Head of School's recommendation, guaranteeing a place in the school and covering the enrolment fees while assisting in other financial areas as deemed necessary. Student Assistance Fund: a less advantaged child may benefit from the fund on Head of School's recommendation; it will cover the enrolment fee and assist in other financial areas as evidenced by an application and documented proof of revenue. The decision is based on demonstrated financial need.
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