International schools in Mauritius: a parent's guide

Moving with children? Mauritius has a good choice of schools teaching in English, with internationally recognised programmes. Here is an overview, and the questions to ask before you choose.

The main options

• International schools, teaching in English: Cambridge (IGCSE, A-Levels), the International Baccalaureate (IB) or a British curriculum
• French schools, following the French national curriculum, a great option if your children are French-speaking or you want them to become bilingual
• The Mauritian public system, free and taught mainly in English, with its own curriculum and calendar. It is rarely chosen by expat families, but some Mauritian families returning from abroad use it

International schools

• Northfields International School, Labourdonnais (north): from pre-nursery to Year 13, IB Primary Years, IGCSE, then IB Diploma or A-Levels
• Le Bocage International School, Moka: ages 11 to 18, IB Middle Years, IB Diploma and Career-related Programme, Cambridge IGCSE in Forms 4 and 5
• Westcoast International Secondary School, Cascavelle (west): Forms 1 to 7, IGCSE then IB Diploma
• Clavis International Primary School, Moka and Beau Champ: IB Primary Years Programme
• Alexandra House School, Floréal: British curriculum for ages 4 to 11, member of COBIS
• Telfair International Academy, Tamarin: British curriculum from 3 months to 15 years
• Dukesbridge, several campuses (Trianon, Moka, Curepipe, Vacoas, north): a framework adapted from British and Australian standards

New classes and campuses open regularly, especially in the north and west. Ask members of the community about their experience with each school.

Fees

Private international schools are a significant budget, and fees rise through secondary school. Only some schools publish their fees. For 2026-2027, as published:

• Northfields (expatriate rate): about Rs 311,000 a year in Year 1, Rs 605,000 in Years 7 to 11 and Rs 657,000 in Years 12 and 13
• Westcoast (non-citizen rate): Rs 318,000 a year in Forms 1 to 3, Rs 335,000 in Forms 4 and 5 and Rs 385,000 in Forms 6 and 7

Add registration or inception fees, a refundable deposit, uniforms, transport, meals and activities.

How to choose

• How long will you stay? If you might move on to another country, an international programme travels well
• Where will your children study later? IB and A-Levels open doors to universities worldwide
• Where will you live? Traffic is real in Mauritius: a school 20 km away can mean an hour each way at rush hour. Choose your area and your school together
• Language: for a child who does not speak English yet, starting in primary is much easier than in secondary
• Visit: most schools welcome visits, and many families do a scouting trip before committing

Timing

Popular schools and classes fill up, sometimes with waiting lists. Start contacting schools as soon as your move is likely, ideally six to twelve months ahead, and check their calendar: international schools generally start in August or September, while the Mauritian public system follows the calendar year.

Key takeaways

• Mauritius has a solid choice of English-language schools: Cambridge, IB and British curriculum
• Fees are significant and rise through secondary school
• Choose your school and your area together, because of traffic
• Contact schools early, as places can be limited