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Mauritius, Mauritius
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The school admits children regardless of nationality. For the August 2025 intake, Petite Section welcomes children born in 2022. Inscriptions can occur throughout the school year depending on available places, which are limited. Admission is validated after the application dossier is complete and the first registration rights are paid, and the first registration rights are non-refundable. To begin, contact the administrative assistant by email to receive the information and online forms. The documents required to apply include: the child's birth certificate, proofs of nationality, copies of both parents' ID, custody decision if divorced, proof of domicile in Mauritius, a certificate of transfer from the previous school, the child's school records, copies of residence/work permits or EDB approval for non-Mauritian families, and a passport photo. Foreign students must provide a copy of residence/work permits or visa and processing can take 1–3 months; families should inquire with the competent authorities. Students from non-French education systems will take evaluation tests in French and mathematics starting from CE1. The school is AEFE-partnered, so French students may be eligible for scholarships; information for 2025–2026 can be obtained from the French Embassy in Mauritius. The school's 2025–2026 tariffs include a first registration fee of Rs 55,000 (non-refundable) and annual tuition of Rs 162,470 for Petite/Moyenne section and Rs 170,590 for Grande Section/Elémentaire, with discounts for multiple children and other standard charges; a deposit of Rs 5,000 and annual supplies of Rs 4,000 are also charged, and parental association (APEP) membership is required.
The school has a partnership with AEFE, so French students may be eligible for scholarships; for details, contact the French Embassy in Mauritius for 2025–2026 scholarship information.
École Paul et Virginie is a private, nonprofit French-language preschool and primary school located in Tamarin on Mauritius' southwest coast, within the Smart et Happy Village Cap Tamarin. It serves children from Petite Section (nursery) through CM2 (Grade 5), welcoming ages roughly 3 to 11. The school follows the French curriculum and is homologated by the French Ministry of Education and Youth as a French overseas teaching establishment, and it is part of the AEFE network. It operates as a nonprofit funded by tuition fees and donations, guided by a volunteer management committee. Language learning is a central focus, with reinforced foreign-language study from the start of primary and opportunities to practice English in clubs. The environment uses differentiated pedagogy to support each learner's progress and to foster a love of learning. Extracurricular activities, holiday centres and daycare complement academics and contribute to a caring, community-oriented school experience.
