I know that there are frequent questions posts about English-speaking private schools in Mauritius.
And the most recommended schools are Le bocage, West coast, and Northfield.
My kids currently attend one of these three - I won't reveal the name of the school as I don't want to criticize it.
I will share my experience in case it will be helpful to anyone who has to choose a school in Mauritius.
1. It's good to ask the parents of the school about the culture and atmosphere of the school in advance. 200%
: For example, each school has a very different culture depending on the racial makeup.
In my case, my kids' homeroom teacher stumbled across the Mall after class, and I thought she was upset about something because she wasn't very nice to us.- in fact- She's a nice person.
2. You need to make sure that what you expect from the school is what the school is aiming for.
: What surprised me was that many schools in Mauritius end their classes end up only at 2 pm. There weren't many activities after class.
At first, I was hesitant to pay the tuition I paid for my children.
There are no Montessori or Waldorf schools in Mauritius yet.- My wife is a Montessori teacher from SA
So, you have to choose whether you want to focus on your children's studies or let them have fun, but you have to decide on this clearly.
3. There is a traffic jam around almost every school. You can't ignore this. I even waited in line for an hour. If possible, a school close to home is a good school.
4. Most schools in Mauritius do not disclose the background and educational background of their teachers. Therefore, parents cannot check the quality of teachers, and the quality of teachers varies from school to school. very different
5. Even if it is a school that uses English as a medium, you should definitely visit and talk with the staff and teachers.
In my case, there are difficulties at school because non-teachers do not speak English well. In Mauritius, one of the schools that is often called the Big 3 has teachers who do not speak English, so communication is difficult at parent meetings. You must remember The official language in this country is Creole, not English.
6. I can't rate all schools as I haven't experienced them all. But I am currently having one of the big three, and I myself have visited several schools as a visual art teacher.
I hope my experience was helpful to you.
