Elementary education in Mauritius starts at the age of six and is free at public schools but parents, need to cover other fees for various items like stationery, teaching materials, or uniforms, to mention but a few. Private schools are fee-paying and fees vary depending on the school. Primary education lasts for 6 years and students will sit for the Primary School Achievement Certificate (PSAC) which guarantees entry into secondary education.
- Ages : 6-12 years
- Grades : Grade 1-6
- Duration of study : 6 years
- Primary Languages : English
- Terms : 3 terms
- Admission Term : throughout the year
Curriculum- the basic education curriculum in Mauritius is organized into three curriculum stages, which last three years each. These include the Foundation Stage (Grades 1 to 3), the Consolidation Stage (Grades 4 to 6), and the Orientation Stage (Grades 7 to 9).
The primary curriculum includes subjects such as Literacy, Numeracy and Health and Physical Education, Basic Science, the Environment, the Arts, History, Geography, Languages, and Mathematics, Citizenship Education, Values, Body Awareness, and ICT to mention but a few.
Various public, private, and community schools in Mauritius offer primary school education including the following:
Alexandra House School
This is a private English medium Primary, coeducational day school in Mauritius for children aged between 4 and 11 years of age. The school offers a British curriculum with an international blend and accepts both a local and international students body.
- Founded: 1975
- Address: King George V Avenue, Floreal, Mauritius
- Language of instruction: English
- Student population: 100
- Type: co-educational, non-profit
- Terms: 3
- School hours: 8:30 to 14:00 Monday to Friday
Membership: Council of British International Schools.
Curriculum- the school uses the British Curriculum which focuses on the core subjects including English, Mathematics, and Science, while the other subjects have an international blend. Subjects offered include English, Maths, Science, Integrated Studies, Information, and Computer Technology, French, Study Skills, Drama, Music, Art and Craft, Physical Education, and Personal, Social and Health Education. The Curriculum is constantly updated to keep abreast of current educational practices.
Extra-Curricular activities- the school offers a variety of activities and clubs for the children including sports activities, ThinkSTEAM, Painting, Building club, Drama, Arts and crafts, Learning how to draw, and Guitar lessons, to mention but a few.
Tuition and fees: the following is to be paid as fees and covers all textbooks, exercise books, art materials and educational equipment, tuition, and outings.
Fees for 2021
Details Amount in Rupees (Rs)
Registration fee 1000
Enrolment fees (Upon acceptance)
Mauritian Pupils 57 000
Non-Mauritian Pupils 76 000
Fees per term: (3 terms per year)
Mauritian Pupils 57 000
Non-Mauritian Pupils 76 000
Clavis International Primary School (CIPS)
This is a highly recognized and acclaimed non-profit, English-medium private school in Mauritius. The school offers the International Baccalaureate’s Primary Years Programme (PYP). The school provides a nurturing environment that provides learning experiences that will meet the unique needs of students and focusing beyond not only the academic areas, but also on social, emotional, creative, and physical development. The school aims to offer an inclusive, holistic education that values uniqueness in individuals. It offers education to children aged 3 to 11 years in a stimulating, and challenging environment where they will be imparted with the necessary skills, knowledge, and attitudes to become international-minded students, and lifelong learners.
- Address: Mount Ory, Moka, Mauritius, Indian Ocean
- established: 1991
- Grade : 1-6
- Duration of study: 6 years
- Primary Languages: English
- Terms : 3 terms
- Admission Term: throughout the year
Curriculum- The Primary Years Programme (PYP) focuses on essential elements such as knowledge, concepts, skills, attitudes, and action that are needed to equip students for a successful future. Subjects offered in primary school include Language, Maths, Music, Physical Education, Personal and Social, and Visual Arts, to mention but a few.
Prospective students- parents of prospective students must note the following documents that are required if they intend to have their child admitted at the school:
application for admission
- To submit a copy of the Birth Certificate of my child.
- To submit a copy of the latest school report or profile from the nursery school.
- To submit external specialist reports (where applicable).
- non-residents to submit a copy of the Residence and Work Permit for parents and children.
To be submitted upon acceptance.
- a copy of the signed Home-School Agreement.
- two passport photos of my child.
- a copy of the signed Parental Permission Form.
- a copy of the signed Health Form.
- a copy of the vaccination certificate of my child.
- a copy of the signed Internet Responsible Use Policy Form.
- a copy of the signed Parent Consent Form.
- Proof of Registration fee payment.
Tuition and fees- the fees quoted here apply to locals and non-locals separately.
Mauritian Citizens
Details Amount (Rs.)
Pre-Reception: 12 000 per month x 11 months
Reception to Year 6- 1st child: 15 200 per month x 11 months
Reception to Year 6- 2nd child: 13 700 per month x 11 months
Registration fee: 50 000 (One off payment)
AdditionaL Charges
Resources fee: 3 000 per annum per child
Entrance Assessment Fee: 1 000 per child
PTA Fees: 100 (One time entrance fee per family)
600 (Annual membership fee per family)
Non-Mauritian Citizens
Pre-Reception: 14 900 per month x 11 months
Reception to Year 6- 1st child: 23 900 per month x 11 months
Reception to Year 6- 2nd child: 21 500 per month x 11 months
Registration fee: 40 000 (On registration and after 2 years)
Additional Charges
Resources fee: 3 000 per annum per child
Entrance Assessment Fee: 1 000 per child
PTA Fees: 100 (One time entrance fee per family)
600 (Annual membership fee per family)
Telfair International Primary School (TIPS)
This is an English medium, co-educational school located in Tamarin, on the west coast of Mauritius. The school caters to students from the age of 5 to 12 years. It is a small school with a low student-teacher ratio that encourages a personalized one-on-one quality education. It seeks to promote positive attitudes and awareness of others, as well as respect for diverse cultures.
- address: Morcellement Saltpans Tamarin, Mauritiu
- established: 2007
- Language of instruction: English
- Type: coeducational
- Student population: 90
- Terms: 3 terms
- Admission Term: throughout the year
Curriculum- The school provides a broad, balanced, and relevant curriculum that incorporates the British National Curriculum. subjects include core subjects such as English, Mathematics, and Science, and Foundation subjects such as Computing, Educational Games, Robotics, History, Geography, Design and Technology, Music and Singing, Drama, French as a Foreign and 1st Language, Art and Design, Physical Education, Dance, Monkeynastics, Team Sports, Aquagym, Athletics, Citizenship, Personal, Social and Health Education.
Facilities- The school offers a variety of facilities such as 2 large houses, 2 large playgrounds, air-conditioned and light classrooms, and separate rooms for Media, Computer, Library, Music and Movement, Monkeynastix, Art, and a shaded area where children sit at tables for their lunch.
Application for Admission- parents of prospective students should enclose a copy of the following documents with their application forms:
- A copy of your child’s birth certificate.
- Recent school reports.
- An Application fee payment as per the admission letter
