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Curriculum British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Cambridge (Secondary)
Taught languages English, French
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, STEM
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction
Telfair International Academy is a private English‑medium school in Mauritius that follows the British curriculum for children from 3 months to 15 years. The Early Years Foundation Stage is taught at Toddlers/Pre-Primary, followed by Primary and Secondary study. The Secondary path includes Cambridge Lower Secondary on Cambridge Pathway, with four stages toward pre-university years. The Primary curriculum centers on English, Mathematics and Science, with Foundation subjects such as ICT, History, Geography, Design and Technology, Music and Singing, Drama, French, Art, Physical Education and Dance, Robotics, Citizenship and Personal Social and Health Education. The Bridge provides bridging and learning support for students transitioning from other curriculums and for non‑English speakers, with access to external specialists and a therapy dog. A feeder relationship with Le Bocage Secondary High School in Moka supports progression to upper secondary education worldwide. The school emphasizes small class sizes and a holistic education with sports, arts and clubs.
Telfair International Academy has instruction in English.
Location
Av. des Dauphins, Tamarin, Mauritius. The school is on the west coast of the island.
Stages
From 3 months to 15 years old; Primary, Lower-Secondary, and Bridge programs.
Type
International private English-medium school following the British curriculum.
Additional learning support
Bridge provides bridging and learning support for non-English speakers and students transitioning from other curriculums; entrance exams determine the appropriate level. Support extends to mathematics, literacy, social skills, and emotional well-being, with external specialists such as occupational therapists, speech therapists, and psychologists; a therapy dog supports in the learning environment.
Country affiliation
Mauritius
Fees
Application & Assessment / Enrolment fees
- Application and assessment fees are charged as part of the admissions process. These fees are non‑refundable. - An enrolment fee is required on acceptance; this enrolment fee is non‑refundable.
Deposit
- A deposit is required one month before the agreed start date for Primary, Lower‑Secondary and Bridge enrolments. This deposit is applied to the account as described below and is subject to the school's conditions. Should conditions be met, the deposit will be deducted from the final term's fees.
Tuition fees (structure by year group and amounts)
- The school operates a two‑tier fee structure with different rates for Mauritian and non‑Mauritian students; specific tuition amounts by year group are set within that two‑tier framework. - Specific tuition fee amounts per year group and per term for the 2026/27 academic year are not published publicly. The school's publicly available fee information sets out the structure (application/enrolment/deposit/termly or monthly payment options) but does not list numeric tuition rates by year group. Independent school directories also record that fee amounts are not publicly listed.
How fees are billed and payment terms
- Two payment schedules are offered: termly payments or monthly payments spread over 12 months. Payments must be made at the start of the term (for termly payers) or at the start of each month (for monthly payers). - Monthly payments must be received before the 28th of each month; termly payments must be completed by the 3rd day of the term. - Annual adjustments to fee levels are applied; changes are communicated to parents during the third term ahead of the next academic year. Preferential entrance rates are applied for children progressing from the school's foundation class. - The deposit must be settled one month before commencement and, subject to the school's conditions, is offset against the final term's fees. Application and enrolment fees are explicitly non‑refundable.
Boarding / day provision
- The school operates as a day school; published school pages show daily arrival and departure times for early years and make no provision for boarding accommodations. There are no published boarding fees.
Other costs and recurring additional charges
- Standard school fees are stated to include stationery, textbooks, art materials and workbooks. - Additional costs such as fundraising charges and extra‑curricular activity fees are billed termly. Uniform costs, specific resource charges, examination fees (where applicable) and transport or meal charges are not published in the school's public fee statements.
Refunds and notices
- Application and enrolment fees are non‑refundable. The deposit is allocated to the pupil's account and, where conditions are met, is deducted from the final term's fees; other refund conditions are governed by the school's enrolment terms (as described for deposits and fee application). Exact refund triggers and notice periods for deposit return are not published in the school's publicly available fee summary.
Fee payment options (methods)
- The school's published fee information sets out the billing schedule and payment cadence (termly or monthly) but does not list the accepted payment channels (for example, specific bank transfer details, card acceptance or online payment portals) in its public fee summary.
Summary of findings (concise)
- The school publishes the structure of fees (application/assessment, enrolment fee, deposit, and termly or monthly tuition) and the billing deadlines, plus the fact of a two‑tier Mauritian/non‑Mauritian rate schedule, but it does not publish numeric tuition amounts by year group or term for 2026/27 (nor detailed lists of uniform, transport, boarding or payment‑method information) in its publicly available fee statements.
Academics
Telfair International Academy teaches British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Cambridge (Secondary) for students aged 0 to 15.
Curriculum
The school provides a broad, balanced, relevant education incorporating the British National Curriculum. In Primary, the National Curriculum lies at the heart of teaching with Core subjects English, Mathematics and Science and Foundation subjects including ICT, History, Geography, Design and Technology, Music and Singing, Drama, French, Art, Physical Education and Dance, Robotics, Citizenship and Personal Social and Health Education. The Early Years Foundation Stage is taught to children aged three to five at Toddlers/Pre-Primary School. In Secondary, Cambridge Lower Secondary guides the first three years of secondary education as part of the Cambridge Pathway, with a four-stage progression toward pre-university years. The Bridge provides bridging and learning support for students transitioning from other curriculums and for non-English speakers, including access to external specialists and a therapy dog. Le Bocage Secondary High School in Moka is a feeder partner that supports progression to upper secondary education worldwide.
Student Teacher Ratio
The school maintains a low student-to-teacher ratio.
Higher Education Progression
Graduates are prepared to progress to renowned private upper secondary schools worldwide. The school maintains a feeder relationship with Le Bocage Secondary High School in Moka to provide a clear path to upper secondary education.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school fosters a growth mindset and celebrates students' achievements while encouraging ongoing improvement. It aims to build confidence and instill values of empathy, self-respect, respect for others, and responsibility. A low student-to-teacher ratio supports personalized attention and a supportive learning environment. The Bridge program provides bridging and learning support for students needing extra help.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The Bridge Program provides bridging and learning support for students needing extra help, bolstered by contracted specialists and a therapy dog.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school is an English-medium international private school located in Mauritius and follows the British curriculum. It serves students from 3 months to 15 years old.
Mental Wellbeing
The early years focus on learning and the well-being of children.
Admissions
Admissions
Appointments can be arranged to discuss admissions. The admissions process includes an Application & Assessment Fee, an Enrolment Fee, and a Deposit for those enrolling in the Primary, Lower-Secondary, and Bridge programs; the Deposit is due one month before commencement date and, if conditions are met, is deducted from the final term's fees. Fees can be paid either termly or monthly over 12 months, and there is a two-tier fee system for Mauritian and non-M Mauritian students, with annual increases announced in the third term for the upcoming year. The Joining process includes the Application and Enrolment fees (non-refundable), the Deposit for eligible programs, and termly or monthly fees; these fees cover stationery, textbooks, art material and workbooks, with Fund-raising and Extra-Curricular activities charged termly.
FAQs
What curriculum does Telfair International Academy follow?
Telfair follows the British National Curriculum with EYFS for early years, core subjects in Primary, and Cambridge Lower Secondary for secondary students. The school is English-medium with French as a foundation subject.
What age range does the school accept?
The school serves children from 3 months to 15 years, covering toddlers, pre-primary, primary, lower secondary, and a Bridge programme for transitioning students.
What is the Bridge programme?
Bridge provides bridging and learning support for non-English speakers and students from other curricula. It extends to maths, literacy, social skills, and emotional wellbeing with external specialists and a therapy dog.
Where is the school located?
Telfair is located on Avenue des Dauphins in Tamarin, on the west coast of Mauritius.
What is the class size?
The school maintains a low student-to-teacher ratio, though specific numbers are not published. Small classes enable personalised attention and differentiated instruction.
What languages are taught?
English is the language of instruction. French is taught as a Foundation subject from primary, with early exposure to both English and French through singing and activities in pre-primary.
Where do graduates go after Telfair?
Graduates are prepared for renowned private upper secondary schools worldwide. A feeder relationship with Le Bocage Secondary High School in Moka provides a clear progression path.
Is there SEN support?
Yes, the Bridge Program provides learning support with contracted specialists including occupational therapists and a therapy dog for students needing extra help.
What extracurricular activities are available?
Co-curricular activities include sports, arts, and extracurricular clubs that promote critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration alongside the British curriculum.
How do I apply?
Arrange an appointment to discuss admissions. The process includes an application and assessment fee, an enrolment fee, and a deposit for Primary, Lower Secondary, and Bridge students.
What is the school's history?
Founded in 1999 as Tiny Tots Day Care Centre, it evolved into Telfair International Primary School in 2007 and expanded to include lower secondary and the Bridge programme.
