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Mauritius, Mauritius
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The Wellbeing, Inclusion & Diversity program provides a supportive, inclusive and diverse environment that underpins academic and personal growth. Counselling & Pastoral Care offers academic, social-emotional, and career guidance to support wellbeing and resilience. The program includes Social-emotional learning (SEL), mindfulness sessions, and wellbeing workshops for students and parents. Inclusion is supported through differentiated instruction, personalised learning pathways and a robust support network to ensure every learner can access and succeed. The school celebrates cultural diversity with events such as International Day, Language Week and Cultural Festivals to foster empathy, respect and global-mindedness. Safe Spaces and proactive policies create a secure and respectful learning environment.
The school provides inclusion support with tailored programmes and Individual Education Plans (IEPs). Students have access to specialist services to support diverse learning needs. Differentiated instruction and personalised learning pathways are used to help every learner access the curriculum. The inclusion approach recognises diversity in culture, language, and learning needs. A robust support network ensures learners can access and succeed in the curriculum.
English is the language of learning and communication in all classes. French is taught as a second language. The literacy programme focuses on listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Jolly Phonics is used in Year 1-2 as a pre-reading program to establish reading and writing foundations. Words Their Way is used across Milepost 2 to develop vocabulary and spelling. International students arriving with a different version of English will be supported; there is no formal mother tongue support in school, but parents may arrange instruction if desired.
Counselling & Pastoral Care provides academic, social-emotional, and career guidance to support student wellbeing and resilience. A dedicated wellbeing team coordinates services for students, staff, and families. Social-emotional learning (SEL) is a key part of the wellbeing program. Mindfulness sessions and wellbeing workshops are provided for both students and parents. The program promotes balance, self-awareness and healthy relationships to support mental wellbeing.
Safe Spaces provide a secure and respectful learning environment through proactive policies and student-led initiatives. The school maintains a supportive, inclusive and diverse environment as the foundation for safeguarding. Counselling & Pastoral Care supports safeguarding by offering guidance. The inclusion and diversity approach fosters empathy and respect for all. Regular cultural celebrations and inclusion initiatives help ensure all students feel valued.
Westcoast International Secondary School (WISS) is Mauritius' west coast English‑medium private secondary school and part of Uniciti Education Hub. It offers Cambridge Lower Secondary (CLS) for Forms 1–3 with Cambridge Checkpoint at the end of Form 3, followed by Cambridge IGCSE in Forms 4–5. The school is an IB World School authorised to implement the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP); the first DP cohort graduated in 2021. English is the language of learning, with French taught as a second language. WISS serves students aged 11 to 18 in small classes of up to 25, emphasising individual attention. Facilities include outdoor basketball, football, volleyball and table tennis courts, plus a 50‑metre pool, tennis and gym facilities through a partnership with Unicity Sports Centre. A forthcoming multipurpose hall will support dramatics, music, debates and assemblies. The curriculum promotes understanding, with CAS and Duke of Edinburgh's International Award supporting service, leadership and wellbeing.
