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Mauritius offers a range of international schools for expat families, with options spanning British, IB, American, and other curricula. Families relocating here will find schools at various price points, from affordable to premium institutions with world-class facilities.
Compare 5 international schools in Mauritius. Filter by curriculum, fees (average MUR 215,615), location, and more to find the right international school now.
Alexandra House School is a private English primary day school in Mauritius serving pupils aged 4 to 11. It follows the British curriculum, with core subjects English, Mathematics, and Science taught closely, and other subjects with an international bias. The program combines enquiry-based learning with a contents-based structure to build knowledge, enquiry, research, and creative and critical thinking. English is the language of instruction; teaching staff include native English speakers and Mauritian staff who speak English fluently, with strong emphasis on reading, phonics, and language development. French is taught from early levels. The curriculum also includes Integrated Studies, ICT, Drama, Music, Art & Craft, PSHE, Mindfulness, Brain Gym, and Assembly/Religion, with small classes averaging about 15. The school sits on over two acres of terraced gardens in Floréal, Mauritius, offering a spacious outdoor playground. Alexandra House is a COBIS member, reinforcing its international-friendly British-style education. Parent involvement remains highly valued.
Northfields International School Mauritius delivers an international education for ages 1–18. The curriculum blends IB (PYP, MYP, DP) with Cambridge IGCSE, the British Curriculum and a Montessori-inspired Early Years framework. From Pre-Nursery through Year 4, learners experience a Montessori-inspired EY environment; Years 5–6 use IB PYP in combination with the English National Curriculum; Years 7–9 follow IB MYP with the Cambridge Curriculum; Years 10–11 offer Cambridge IGCSE; and Years 12–13 provide either the IB Diploma Programme or A-Levels. The youngest learners are taught in a bilingual English–French setting, exposing students to both languages from an early age. Northfields is part of the Inspired Education Group, which offers global opportunities and a holistic framework across academics, sports and the arts. Founded in 2001 by eight parents, the school is located at Labourdonnais Village, Mapou, Mauritius, with primary and high school campuses, extensive science and technology facilities, a library, and sports amenities. Extracurriculars include Model United Nations, Duke of Edinburgh and Service as Action initiatives.
Lycée La Bourdonnais is Mauritius' long‑standing French‑programme school, AEFE‑conventioned and accredited by the French Ministry of Education. It serves ages 5 to 18 with a continuous path from kindergarten to terminale and a 100% baccalaureate pass rate. French is the main language of instruction, with English playing a central role from primary school onward. From CP, the British Section strengthens English language learning. The school offers a plurilingual curriculum with French and English as core languages and additional offerings in Spanish, German, Mandarin and Russian. English is taught through two tracks: the International British Section and the European Section. The International British Section combines the French Baccalaureate with two English A Levels and leads to the OIB, while also enabling Cambridge examinations and a French Ministry diploma. The European Section focuses on English, History and Geography. The Avançons Ensemble program supports inclusive education. The campus at Forest-Side hosts a Centre de Documentation et d'Information (CDI), and the school has trained about 8,630 graduates with around 82 secondary teachers.
Situated in Calebasse, Mauritius, Lighthouse Primary and Secondary School is a private day school with a Christian worldview that emphasises experiential learning. The primary program follows the British National Curriculum integrated with the International Primary Curriculum (IPC). English is the first language; French is taught as an additional language. IPC thematic units guide Science, Geography, History, Art, Music and Physical Education. The secondary program uses Cambridge Lower Secondary before transitioning to Cambridge IGCSE, AS and A Levels. The school offers a pathway with 11 subjects in grades 7–9, eight examinable subjects in grades 10–11, narrowing to four subjects in grades 12–13. Biblical Studies and Physical Education are compulsory. The campus sits on a learning site adjacent to a forest and river, opened in 2017 as a single learning neighbourhood for pre-primary through secondary learners. The school is registered with the Mauritian Ministry of Education and affiliated with IPC, ACSI, and Cambridge Examinations centre.
Lycée La Bourdonnais is Mauritius' long‑standing French‑programme school, AEFE‑conventioned and accredited by the French Ministry of Education. It serves ages 5 to 18 with a continuous path from kindergarten to terminale and a 100% baccalaureate pass rate. French is the main language of instruction, with English playing a central role from primary school onward. From CP, the British Section strengthens English language learning. The school offers a plurilingual curriculum with French and English as core languages and additional offerings in Spanish, German, Mandarin and Russian. English is taught through two tracks: the International British Section and the European Section. The International British Section combines the French Baccalaureate with two English A Levels and leads to the OIB, while also enabling Cambridge examinations and a French Ministry diploma. The European Section focuses on English, History and Geography. The Avançons Ensemble program supports inclusive education. The campus at Forest-Side hosts a Centre de Documentation et d'Information (CDI), and the school has trained about 8,630 graduates with around 82 secondary teachers.
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