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International schools in Mauritius 2026: fees & curricula

Free public schools plus international schools on the British/French model.

By 2026-09-262 min read
Mauritius — international schools and education for expat families.
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The short answer

Mauritius has free public schools (English-medium, with French) following a British-influenced system, plus international schools (British IGCSE/A-Level, French, and IB) serving expats, at fees roughly €5,000–15,000 a year. Its bilingual, British-style education is a draw; homeschooling is uncommon and lightly regulated.

International schools in Mauritius

Mauritius follows a British-influenced education system, with public schooling largely in English (and French), free for residents. International schools — British (IGCSE/A-Level), the French lycée, and IB options — serve expat families, with fees roughly €5,000–15,000 a year, lower than many hubs.

Public schools and homeschooling

The bilingual, British-style system means many expat children integrate well; families wanting a specific curriculum use the international or French schools. Homeschooling is uncommon and only lightly regulated — take local advice on recognition.

At a glance

ItemDetail
International schoolsBritish / French / IB schools
CurriculaBritish (IGCSE/A-Level) / French / IB
Typical tuition~€5k–15k / year
Public school accessFree (English/French)
HomeschoolingUncommon, lightly regulated

Where it fits in a borderless plan

See our Mauritius tax-residency guide. Schools are often the deciding factor in a family move. Weigh them with healthcare, banking and where you are tax-resident. Compare options in our international-schools guide.

Frequently asked questions

How much are international schools in Mauritius?

Typical tuition: ~€5k–15k / year. Curricula include British (IGCSE/A-Level) / French / IB. Fees change yearly and vary widely by school and age — request current fee schedules.

Can expat children attend public school in Mauritius?

Public school access: Free (English/French). Language of instruction and enrolment rules matter — check with the local education authority for your area.

Is homeschooling legal in Mauritius?

Homeschooling: Uncommon, lightly regulated. Rules and recognition differ by country and change, so take local legal advice before relying on it.

Directories & official sources

Providers and rules change — these are the authoritative directories and regulators to check for current, complete listings:

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