Sophie Luminara

Moving abroad for work is one thing; choosing to put down roots is another. When international education leader Edith van der Linden moved from the Netherlands to Mauritius in 2024, she embraced the island as a place to learn, build meaningful relationships and become part of a diverse community. In this interview, Edith discusses her experience as a woman in school leadership, the benefits of international education for children and the realities of running a school on an island. She also shares how she adapted to life in Mauritius, built a trusted support network and found a sense of belonging beyond the traditional expat circle.

We often think of this time of year as a “safer” time when it comes to mosquitoes and the diseases they carry. But we are still seeing many cases of Chikungunya, even though it's winter and there are fewer mosquitoes around. Here's what you should know.

What can you expect when you move to Mauritius when it comes to the school holidays? This will vary depending on whether you opt for an international school or a local government school; if you choose an international school, it varies again based on whether it is a French-speaking school or an English-speaking school. Before we even look at what expats do during their school holidays you need to understand how schooling works in Mauritius.