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Mauritius, Mauritius
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Following Mauritius' independence in 1968, Mrs Muriel Soobiah began teaching children in the garage of her home after HMS School closed. The school leased a colonial building on the ex-HMS grounds in Granville Avenue, Vacoas; it was originally called Alexander House, renamed Alexandra House, and formally established as a school in 1975. The move to King George V Avenue in Floréal occurred in 1993, and the school grew from 60 pupils and 6 teachers in 1991 to 100 pupils, with extensions added in 1996, 2007 and 2014. Following the retirement of Mrs Koenig in December 2025, Mrs Sangeeta Nyapati took over as Headmistress in January 2026.
The school has a truly international flavour with pupils and staff from many countries, including Australia, Canada, England, Mauritius, the United States among others. Parental involvement is encouraged; a Parent Day is held each term for parents to visit the school to see the work and discuss progress with the teachers. Parents may share their talents by helping to run after‑school activity clubs and assist with class outings and school functions such as Sports Day, the School Fete and the annual School Play.
Parental involvement is encouraged; parents may discuss their child's progress with teachers or the headmistress. A Parent Day is held each term when parents visit the school to see the work and discuss progress. Parents are welcome to share their talents by helping run after‑school activity clubs. Parental assistance is invaluable when organizing class outings and school functions such as Sports Day, the School Fete, and the annual School Play.
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.
