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Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction
Le Bocage International School in Mauritius offers an English-medium international education for learners aged 11 to 18. LBIS delivers an IB continuum, with the IB Middle Years Programme for Forms 1–5, the IB Diploma Programme for Forms 6–7, and the IB Career-related Programme, complemented by the Pearson BTEC curriculum. In Forms 4 and 5, students may also undertake the Cambridge IGCSE. The school, opened in 1990 and operated by PROGOS, serves over 800 students with a 9:1 student‑teacher ratio and an average class size around 20. LBIS is accredited by the Council of International Schools, the Middle States Association, and the Mauritian Ministry of Education. The campus on Mount Ory features more than forty teaching rooms, four science laboratories, computer rooms, art studios, Design & Technology facilities, a home economics lab, and a large library. A 2015 Performing Arts and Language Lab Block supports music, theatre, language learning, and recording.
Le Bocage International School has 800 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English.
Location
LBIS is located on the slopes of Mount Ory in Moka, Mauritius, near Port Louis. The campus offers panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and the Indian Ocean. The address is Mount Ory, Moka, Mauritius.
Stages
LBIS offers IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) for Forms 1–5, the Diploma Programme (DP) for Forms 6–7, and the Career-Related Programme (CP). Cambridge IGCSE is available for Forms 4–5, and the Pearson BTEC curriculum is integrated into CP.
Type
International school
Pupil Nationality Mix
LBIS has a diverse student body representing 30 nationalities, with 85% Mauritian.
Additional learning support
LBIS provides learning support through an Inclusion Team for students with medical challenges and/or learning needs, including those learning English as an additional language (EAL); they develop individual learning plans (ILPs) and provide targeted instructional support.
Country affiliation
Mauritius
Fees
Annual tuition at Le Bocage International School ranges from MUR 424,050 to MUR 464,200 for 2026/27.
Application fees
- Application fee: Not published publicly for the 2026/27 academic year; no fixed, publicly available application fee amount is provided.
Tuition fees by year group (per year and per term)
- Detailed tuition by specific year group and a term-by-term breakdown are not published publicly for the 2026/27 academic year.
- Available independent estimates place annual tuition in the range of approximately MUR 424,050 to MUR 464,200 per year (these figures are published by third-party school guides and market overviews and are presented here as estimates, not an official school schedule). No corresponding official per-term or year-group breakdown is publicly available.
- Other independent summaries express annual day-school fees in approximate USD equivalents for comparisons (examples in the market listing range from roughly USD 6,000 to USD 10,600 per year depending on category quoted); no official school-published year-group or term-level schedule accompanies those listings.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- The school does not publish a public, itemized billing schedule or standard payment-terms document for the 2026/27 academic year. Billing cadence (annual, termly, or installment options) and any deadlines or late-payment penalties are not publicly listed.
- Admissions and fee processing are handled through the OpenApply admissions platform; the platform supports annual, termly and instalment billing arrangements and accepts common payment methods (bank transfer and card payments via payment gateways), so billing and payment are managed through that system when applied by the school. Specific billing cadence and terms used by the school are not published.
Boarding fees
- Boarding: Not applicable. Le Bocage International School operates as a day school; no boarding fee schedule is published or applicable.
Other costs and typical additional fees
- No publicly available itemised schedule for additional costs (uniforms, school bus/transport, school lunches, IB/IGCSE/IB exam registration fees, optional activity or club fees, learning-support fees, or instrument rental) is published for 2026/27.
- Typical additional fee categories that parents should expect to budget for at international schools of this profile include: uniform(s), transport, school meals, external examination/registration fees (IGCSE/IB), and optional extracurricular activity fees. Specific amounts for these items are not published by the school for 2026/27.
Refund information
- No publicly available, itemised refund or fee-withdrawal policy for the 2026/27 academic year is published. There is no public schedule of deposit/refund rules or pro-rata refund tables available for 2026/27.
Fee payment options
- The school uses OpenApply for admissions and fee management. The OpenApply platform supports payment by bank transfer and credit/debit card through common payment gateways; other payment methods that OpenApply can support include a variety of merchant processors. The specific payment methods the school accepts for tuition invoices (for example: direct bank transfer to the school account, card payments in the finance office, or international payment gateway options) are not published publicly.
Summary of availability
- A full, itemised 2026/27 fee schedule (application fee amount, tuition by year group, per-term breakdown, published billing schedule, uniform/transport/exam fees, refund policy and an explicit list of accepted payment methods) is not published publicly. The figures available in independent school guides are estimates and do not constitute an official, itemised fee schedule. For clarity, the school operates as a day school and manages admissions and fee invoicing through the OpenApply platform.
Academics
Le Bocage International School teaches IB (MYP), IB (DP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme), BTEC Qualification, Cambridge IGCSE for students aged 11 to 18.
Curriculum
LBIS delivers an IB continuum for learners aged 11–18. It is an authorized IB World School offering the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) for Forms 1–5, the IB Diploma Programme (DP) for Forms 6–7, and the IB Career-related Programme (CP). Students in Forms 4–5 may also take the Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE). The Cambridge IGCSE is a two-year course taken by Form 4 students; the DP emphasizes breadth of knowledge and international-mindedness, and DP students are prepared for higher education. The MYP culminates in eAssessments, and the IB MYP Certificate is recognised by Mauritian universities. LBIS is operated by PROGOS to provide English-medium international education.
Higher Education Progression
DP is designed to prepare students for higher education. The MYP certificate is recognised by Mauritian universities, supporting progression to local higher education.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
LBIS provides socio-emotional support through the Learning Support department in collaboration with school counsellors. The Student Support team includes school counsellors/psychologists and a Careers Guidance Counsellor. The Inclusion Team creates inclusive learning environments and develops ILPs to support students' academic and social development.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
LBIS includes an Inclusion Team that supports students with medical challenges and/or learning needs. The team collaborates to create individual learning plans (ILPs) and provide instructional support. The Learning Support department works with these students to access the curriculum. LBIS also provides English as an additional language support within Student Support.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
LBIS supports students who have English as an additional language. The Inclusion Team notes that the school supports learners in the early stages of acquiring English as an additional language.
Mental Wellbeing
LBIS provides mental wellbeing support through school counsellors/psychologists who are part of the Student Support team. The Learning Support department collaborates with counsellors to support socio-emotional needs. A School Nurse is available on campus. The pastoral care program is integrated with the curriculum to promote health, resilience and wellbeing.
Safeguarding
LBIS is committed to providing a safe space for learning. Pastoral care and safeguarding are delivered by a team including the School Counselor, Careers Counselor, SEN and Life Skills Coordinator, the Nurse, the Health and Safety Officer and others. A Child Safety policy is published under School Policies.
Admissions
Admissions
LBIS is an English-medium international school in Mauritius for students aged 11 to 18. It is an IB school offering the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (Forms 1–5), the Diploma Programme (Forms 6–7), and Careers-Related Programme (BTEC), with Cambridge IGCSE preparation for Forms 4 and 5. LBIS is fully accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA), registered with the Mauritian Ministry of Education, and a member of the Association of International Schools in Africa (AISA). The school is operated by PROGOS, a non-profit company that provides English-medium international education. LBIS is located on Mount Ory, Moka, Mauritius. English is the language of instruction; English and French are taught as second languages, and students in Forms 1–3 study Spanish. Rosetta Stone is used to support language development, and Mother Tongue languages are offered.
FAQs
What curriculum does Le Bocage International School follow?
LBIS offers the full IB continuum with MYP for Forms 1-5, DP and CP for Forms 6-7, plus Cambridge IGCSE for Forms 4-5 and Pearson BTEC as part of the Career-related Programme.
What age range does the school serve?
LBIS serves students aged 11 to 18, covering secondary education from Form 1 through Form 7. It does not offer primary education.
What are the tuition fees?
Annual tuition is estimated at approximately MUR 424,050 to MUR 464,200. Detailed fees by year group are not publicly published for the current academic year.
Is there learning support?
Yes, LBIS has an Inclusion Team that develops individual learning plans (ILPs) for students with medical challenges or learning needs. EAL support is also provided for students developing English proficiency.
What is the student-teacher ratio?
LBIS maintains a 9:1 student-to-teacher ratio, ensuring personalised attention across all programmes from MYP through DP and CP.
What facilities does the campus have?
The Mount Ory campus has over 40 teaching rooms, 4 science labs, 3 computer rooms, 2 art studios, 3 D&T rooms, a home economics lab, library, performing arts block, language lab, music room, theatre, and recording studio.
What sports facilities are available?
The school has four football pitches, outdoor hard courts, and a multi-purpose sports hall. The Sports committee organises cross country, sports day, and swimming galas.
How many nationalities are represented?
LBIS has a diverse student body representing 30 nationalities, with 85% of students being Mauritian. Over 800 students attend the school.
Is there a counselling service?
Yes, the Student Support team includes school counsellors and psychologists, a Careers Guidance Counsellor, and a School Nurse providing mental health and career support.
How does the admissions process work?
LBIS is an English-medium IB school. Families should contact the school directly to begin the admissions process for the appropriate programme level.
What languages are taught?
English is the language of instruction. The English Department offers MYP Language and Literature, IGCSE, and IB Diploma courses. French is also taught with transitional support for bilingual development.
What student leadership opportunities exist?
Seven prefect committees cover Student Life, Events, Outreach, Academics, Sports, Treasury, and Heads. The head boy and girl lead coordination across all committees.
