Mauritius, Mauritius
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Applications for enrolment are submitted through the online application form. If online submission is not possible, the admissions office can assist. Completing the online form does not confer admission. Stage 1: Enquiry; Stage 2: Online Application; Stage 3: Document Submission; Stage 4: Entry Assessments; Stage 5: Review Process; Stage 6: Committee Decision. Admission Policies include Northfields Admission Policy – Secondary and Northfields Admission Policy – Primary. Stage 1 - Enquiry: Decide Northfields is right for your family; contact the admissions team for assistance and schedule a campus visit. Stage 2 - Online Application: Applications must be submitted online; assistance is available. Stage 4 - Entry Assessments: An entrance assessment is scheduled after receipt of a complete application; the assessment covers English, Mathematics and French (French not applicable to beginners); assessments take place at Northfields for Rs 1,000; overseas students can have assessments at their current school with prior arrangement; provide a contact name and official school email address of the coordinator. Stage 5 - Review Process: The Admissions Committee reviews each file, including members of the Admissions Team and the Head of Schools; additional follow-up may be needed; the committee aims to communicate the final decision and next steps. Stage 6 - Committee Decision: The decision is communicated by email; four outcomes are possible: the candidate is accepted; the candidate is conditionally accepted; the candidate is offered a space on the waiting list; the candidate is not accepted.
There is a waiting list; a space on the waiting list may be offered to candidates when no space is available.
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.