Mauritius, Mauritius
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École du Nord is a private international school in Mauritius, located in Village Labourdonnais–Mapou. It is accredited by the French Ministry of National Education and is part of the AEFE network, delivering a French curriculum with bilingual teaching in English and French for nursery through primary grades and diverse options in middle school. The school serves ages 3 to 15, welcoming students from 20 nationalities, with about 1,485 pupils taught by 100 teachers. The campus covers 50,000 square metres, with 75 classrooms, two libraries, a recording studio, science laboratories and digital technology rooms. Students dine on site in a kitchen and two canteens, and nap rooms support the youngest learners. Sports facilities include a gym, a football pitch, two basketball courts and a handball court, plus outdoor play areas. Distinctive features include English-language instruction, middle-school pathways (Classic, European English, and Latin), Spanish options, and involvement in Olympic/Paralympic programs.
École Du Nord has 1,485 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in French, English.
Village Labourdonnais – Mapou, Mauritius. Located on the island of Mauritius, the school serves an international community of learners aged 3 to 15. The EDN does not provide a school transport service; private transport providers operate van services across most regions of the island.
Kindergarten (3–5), Elementary (6–11), Middle School (12–15)
Private international school in Mauritius, accredited by the French Ministry of National Education.
1,485 students; 20 nationalities.
AEFE network affiliation (Agency for French Education Abroad)
Opening hours: 7:00 drop-off; classes begin after the second bell; after-school presence is restricted to supervised activities; parental presence during school hours is restricted.
The school does not operate a school bus service; private transport providers offer van services to most regions of the island.
Annual tuition at École Du Nord ranges from MUR 151,610 to MUR 240,769 for 2026/27.
École Du Nord teaches French Curriculum for students aged 3 to 15.
The school is a private international school in Mauritius accredited by the French Ministry of National Education. It offers bilingual teaching in English and French for all kindergarten and primary grades, with students aged 3 to 15 attending from nursery through lower secondary. The school provides Kindergarten, Elementary, and Middle School programs and includes language learning, digital learning, and other educational activities as part of its offerings.
About 15 students per teacher.
100% of students are awarded the Diplôme National du Brevet (Brevet diploma); 97% receive distinctions.
After EDN, students move to Lycée des Mascareignes (LDM), a partner school in the AEFE network. LDM reports a baccalaureate pass rate above 99%, with 78% of graduates achieving distinctions. The Diplôme National du Baccalauréat is internationally recognised, enabling study abroad.
The school highlights student talents through events such as Incroyable Talent and talent showcases; it runs arts-focused activities and broadcasts via RADIO EDN, encouraging students to develop their talents in arts and performance.
1. The school teaches in English and French, offering both curricula so families can access a bilingual program. The admissions process should be started and completed early, and relevant fees must be settled to secure a place. Applications are encouraged to be finalized promptly to avoid waiting lists for the 2025, 2026 and 2027 school years. The process is designed to accommodate international families planning expatriation and to ensure placement aligns with the school's offerings. 2. Enrolling a child from Petite Section guarantees a place for the entire schooling at École du Nord. For new families planning an expatriation to Mauritius, notify the school well ahead of arrival to allow the right number of classes to be opened and to tailor the educational offer each year. Early planning helps ensure the family secures a place and proper class placement. 3. Waiting lists exist for the 2025/26 school year for MS, GS, CP and CE2. The admissions team encourages families to initiate and finalize their admissions early to avoid disappointment due to waiting lists. The high volume of applications reflects demand for École du Nord. 4. For pupils coming from another school system (outside AEFE or the French National Education system), placement tests are required to validate enrolment at École du Nord. The tests determine appropriate grade placement and verify alignment with the French curriculum. 5. Admission requests are handled by Bela in the Admissions Department. Information and documents should be provided as part of the complete application to facilitate the process.
Waiting lists exist for the 2025/26 school year for MS, GS, CP and CE2. The admissions team encourages early submission to reduce the likelihood of being placed on a waitlist.
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