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Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Preschool, Primary School
Introduction
École Paul et Virginie is a private, nonprofit French-language preschool and primary school located in Tamarin on Mauritius' southwest coast, within the Smart et Happy Village Cap Tamarin. It serves children from Petite Section (nursery) through CM2 (Grade 5), welcoming ages roughly 3 to 11. The school follows the French curriculum and is homologated by the French Ministry of Education and Youth as a French overseas teaching establishment, and it is part of the AEFE network. It operates as a nonprofit funded by tuition fees and donations, guided by a volunteer management committee. Language learning is a central focus, with reinforced foreign-language study from the start of primary and opportunities to practice English in clubs. The environment uses differentiated pedagogy to support each learner's progress and to foster a love of learning. Extracurricular activities, holiday centres and daycare complement academics and contribute to a caring, community-oriented school experience.
École Paul et Virginie has 431 pupils, typical class sizes of 23, instruction in French.
Location
Located in Tamarin on the southwest coast of Mauritius. Address: Route Royale, 90901 Tamarin. The school serves children from Petite Section through CM2.
Stages
Maternelle and elementary; Petite Section through CM2.
Type
Private, nonprofit French-language preschool and primary school. It is governed by a volunteer management committee.
Additional learning support
Differentiated pedagogy to meet individual learning needs.
School day structure
School hours: Monday 7:45–16:00; Tuesday–Thursday 7:45–17:00; Wednesday 7:45–15:00; Friday 7:45–16:00.
Bus service
Transport is provided by external carriers; the school does not manage transport-provider relationships.
Fees
Annual tuition at École Paul et Virginie ranges from MUR 162,470 to MUR 197,470 for 2026/27.
Application / first-time registration fee - Registration (droits de première inscription) : Rs 55,000 per pupil. This fee is not refundable. Reductions may apply in specific cases (staff, siblings) as described below.
Tuition fees by year group (annual and per installment) - Petite section / Moyenne section (maternelle) — Annual tuition: Rs 162,470. Payable in 10 monthly installments (September–June): Rs 16,247 per month. A 3% discount is applied if the full annual tuition is paid in a single payment before 30 September; discounted total: Rs 157,596. - Grande section (maternelle) and Élémentaire (CP–CM2) — Annual tuition: Rs 170,590. Payable in 10 monthly installments (September–June): Rs 17,059 per month. 3% early-payment discount if paid in one instalment before 30 September; discounted total: Rs 165,472. - Dispositif « pour les élèves autrement capables » — Annual tuition: Rs 197,470. Payable in 10 monthly instalments (September–June): Rs 19,747 per month. 3% early-payment discount if paid in one instalment before 30 September; discounted total: Rs 191,546.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Standard billing: tuition is payable over 10 months (September to June). Instalments are due before the 5th of each month. Payments are expected by automatic bank transfer set up by the family. Any month begun is due. A 3% discount applies only if the full annual tuition is paid in a single payment before 30 September; this discount is not cumulative with an AEFE scholarship. Late re‑registration may incur a penalty (see re‑registration rules).
Boarding / accommodation - The school is a pre‑primary and primary day school (maternelle and élémentaire); no boarding fees apply because there is no boarding provision.
Other mandatory or regular fees - Fonds de dépôt: Rs 5,000 (paid at first inscription and at each réinscription). These sums accompany school capital projects and are refunded without interest at the end of the pupil's schooling unless the family elects to donate them; a refund request must be made in the year of departure (see refund timing). - Participation aux frais annexes / fournitures scolaires: Rs 4,000 (for annual school supplies, day outings without overnight and class teaching materials). This contribution is payable at first inscription and at each réinscription and is non‑refundable; if enrolment is under six months, 50% of this amount is payable. - Association des Parents d'Elèves (APEP) membership fee (mandatory): Rs 300 for one child; Rs 400 for two children; Rs 500 for three children or more. This cotisation is non‑refundable. - Uniform: Uniform is mandatory from the Petite Section to CM2 (implementation from August 2025); families must budget for uniform purchase costs. - Insurance: An accident insurance is included in the fees (coverage stated at Rs 50,000 per accident with a family franchise of Rs 1,000).
Discounts and special reductions - Sibling reductions: a sibling discount structure applies (remise de 15% starting from the 2nd child as indicated, with additional reductions for larger families: 15% for 3 children, 20% for 4 children, 25% for 5 children or more where applicable). Staff children and certain other categories may receive specific reductions (for example, children of full‑time school staff may benefit from a 50% reduction in some fees). These reductions are not always cumulative and are applied under the school's published rules.
Refund and interruption rules - Registration fee: non‑refundable. Participation aux frais annexes: non‑refundable. - Fonds de dépôt and sums paid each year: refunds (without interest) are made at the end of the pupil's schooling unless the family decides to donate the sums; absence of a refund request by 31 December of the pupil's departure year is treated as a donation. - Interruption of schooling and re‑registration: interruption of schooling triggers re‑registration rules; any re‑registration may be conditioned on payment of fees covering the interruption period up to the amount of the original registration fee for the cycle. Any month started is due.
Accepted payment methods and banking details - Accepted payment method: bank transfer only (families are required to set up an automatic bank transfer for monthly payments unless they choose the annual lump sum option). - School bank details (for international transfers): MCB Rivière Noire — Account n° 000380511940 — IBAN: MU92MCBL0938000000511940000MUR — SWIFT/BIC: MCBLMUMU. Use the bank transfer method and the specified account details when making payments.
Practical summary (numbers at a glance for 2025/2026 billing structure) - Registration fee (one‑off): Rs 55,000 (non‑refundable). - Tuition annual (PS/MS): Rs 162,470 → 10× Rs 16,247; early‑payment total after 3% discount: Rs 157,596. - Tuition annual (GS / Élémentaire): Rs 170,590 → 10× Rs 17,059; early‑payment total after 3% discount: Rs 165,472. - Dispositif spécifique: Rs 197,470 → 10× Rs 19,747; early‑payment total after 3% discount: Rs 191,546. - Fonds de dépôt: Rs 5,000 (annual at inscription/réinscription). - Participation aux frais annexes (fournitures, sorties journalières): Rs 4,000 (non‑refundable). - APEP cotisation: Rs 300 / Rs 400 / Rs 500 depending on number of children.
These figures follow the school's published tariffs and internal regulations for the 2025/2026 school year and the school's stated billing structure (payments over ten months, due by the 5th of each month, bank‑transfer payment).
Academics
École Paul et Virginie teaches French Curriculum for students aged 3 to 11.
Curriculum
Kindergarten through Grade 5. The Paul et Virginie French-language primary school is located in Tamarin, Mauritius and welcomes children from Petite Section (nursery) to CM2 (Grade 5). It operates as a nonprofit company funded by tuition fees and donations, with a volunteer management committee. The environment fosters a love of learning and the development of each student, and it uses differentiated pedagogy to support progress. Language learning is a focus of its approach.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The student's fulfilment and openness to the world are cultivated at École Paul et Virginie. We foster self-knowledge and self-confidence, and openness to others and to the world through the activities offered to students. This broadens each child's horizons, helping them discover, explore, understand, and surpass themselves—in relation to themselves (recognising talents and potential), to others (managing emotions, cooperating, asserting themselves), and to the world around them. Physical Education is part of the French curriculum and appears in the timetable; every student from PS to CM2 benefits from several PE sessions, one of which is supervised by the EPS referent, Julie Dutos. The school places a strong emphasis on arts and culture, with an on-site arts space, annual projects, and events such as Grande Lessive and Semaine des Arts, including student performances. Extracurricular activities include after-school programs, holiday centers, and two-week vacation centers.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school embraces student differences and is attentive to the needs of students and families. Everyone progresses through adapted teaching methods.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The language policy aligns with the AEFE plan to promote French language education and plurilingualism, pairing French instruction with other languages to form multilingual students open to cultural diversity. English is taught as a second language, and most instruction is conducted in French. The pedagogy aims to strengthen mastery of at least three languages in addition to French to prepare students for higher education, professional projects, and their future role as global citizens. In 2022/2023, the British International Section was opened in PS/MS and CM2 in agreement with AEFE, bringing English culture more prominently into the school; six English teachers ensure a coherent English-language program from PS to CM2.
Mental Wellbeing
The school promotes student wellbeing by fostering self-knowledge and self-confidence and by encouraging openness to others and to the world through its activities. It aims to broaden each child's horizons, helping them discover, explore, understand, and surpass themselves, including managing their emotions, cooperating, and asserting themselves. Physical education, arts, and cultural activities support holistic development and social skills, while extracurricular activities and civic engagement opportunities reinforce personal growth and sense of belonging.
Safeguarding
The school transmits republican values, including secularism, citizenship, a culture of engagement, and mutual respect, while promoting equality between women and men. It addresses discrimination and fights all forms of harassment, including racism, antisemitism, and LGBT-phobias, while emphasising environmental education and sustainable development. As an eco-school, it is a partner of the Reef Conservation Society and has achieved a development-sustainability status, underscoring a commitment to safe and responsible conduct. Civic education, media literacy, and the development of responsible citizenship are central to student learning, with a focus on rights and duties and on critical engagement. A Citizenship Week and opportunities for student representation further reinforce safeguarding through active student voice and community involvement.
Admissions
Admissions
The school admits children regardless of nationality. For the August 2025 intake, Petite Section welcomes children born in 2022. Inscriptions can occur throughout the school year depending on available places, which are limited. Admission is validated after the application dossier is complete and the first registration rights are paid, and the first registration rights are non-refundable. To begin, contact the administrative assistant by email to receive the information and online forms. The documents required to apply include: the child's birth certificate, proofs of nationality, copies of both parents' ID, custody decision if divorced, proof of domicile in Mauritius, a certificate of transfer from the previous school, the child's school records, copies of residence/work permits or EDB approval for non-Mauritian families, and a passport photo. Foreign students must provide a copy of residence/work permits or visa and processing can take 1–3 months; families should inquire with the competent authorities. Students from non-French education systems will take evaluation tests in French and mathematics starting from CE1. The school is AEFE-partnered, so French students may be eligible for scholarships; information for 2025–2026 can be obtained from the French Embassy in Mauritius. The school's 2025–2026 tariffs include a first registration fee of Rs 55,000 (non-refundable) and annual tuition of Rs 162,470 for Petite/Moyenne section and Rs 170,590 for Grande Section/Elémentaire, with discounts for multiple children and other standard charges; a deposit of Rs 5,000 and annual supplies of Rs 4,000 are also charged, and parental association (APEP) membership is required.
Scholarships
The school has a partnership with AEFE, so French students may be eligible for scholarships; for details, contact the French Embassy in Mauritius for 2025–2026 scholarship information.
FAQs
What curriculum does Ecole Paul et Virginie follow?
The school follows the French national curriculum and is homologated by the French Ministry of Education and Youth. It is part of the AEFE network, covering Petite Section through CM2 (nursery to Grade 5).
What age range does the school accept?
The school welcomes children from approximately age 3 (Petite Section) through to age 11 (CM2), covering preschool and primary education.
What are the tuition fees?
Annual fees range from MUR 162,470 for nursery to MUR 197,470 for elementary. A non-refundable registration fee of Rs 55,000 per pupil applies. A 3% discount is available for full annual payment.
Is English taught alongside French?
Yes, English is taught as a second language. A British International Section opened in 2022/2023 providing English-language instruction in designated grades, expanding progressively across the school.
Is there support for children with different learning needs?
The school embraces student differences and uses differentiated pedagogy. Everyone progresses through adapted teaching methods, though it is not a specialist SEN institution.
What are the school hours?
Hours vary by day: Monday 7:45-16:00, Tuesday-Thursday 7:45-17:00, Wednesday 7:45-15:00, and Friday 7:45-16:00. This schedule provides extended learning time most days.
Is there a bus service?
Transport is provided by external carriers. The school does not manage transport provider relationships directly, so parents coordinate with independent services.
What extracurricular activities are offered?
Activities include athletics, swimming, sewing, art therapy, manga drawing, jewellery making, Lego construction, and creative hobbies. A Student Council and Citizenship Week promote civic engagement.
Does the school have a canteen?
Lunch is provided by an external caterer. Parents can choose between a packed lunch from home (which can be heated) or one of the caterer's menu options with prior registration.
What is the school's approach to wellbeing?
The school fosters self-knowledge, self-confidence, and openness to others. Physical education and swimming are core, with a Savoir-Nager programme of ten annual sessions.
Are French scholarships available?
As an AEFE partner school, French students may be eligible for scholarships through the French Embassy in Mauritius. Parents should contact the embassy directly for details.
