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Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Outdoor Education
Clubs Arts and Creative, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction
Morning Star School is a private school in Mauritius for ages 3 to 18, offering a bespoke curriculum within Cambridge (Secondary) framework. The ACE (Accelerated Christian Education) curriculum is used, with students registered with the International Certificate of Christian Education (ICCE). Core subjects include English, Maths, Literature, Science (Biology, Physical Science), Social Studies, Word Building and Etymology, IT, Biblical Survey and French; electives cover General, Intermediate or Advanced High School Certificates such as Business, Economics, Health, Physics, Art, Music and Auto Mechanics. Students learn at an individual pace in learning centres of up to 18, with a teacher–learner ratio of 1:9. Morning Star has primary and secondary divisions on a single campus, including Jungle Gym, field, covered outdoor spaces and landscaped courtyards. Since 2014 school reports a 100% pass rate in SC exams, and leavers pursue tertiary studies in Mauritius or abroad. Extracurriculars include arts, crafts, music, drama, and sports opportunities.
Morning Star School has typical class sizes of 18, instruction in English.
Location
Trianon, Mauritius. The campus serves pre-primary to secondary students.
Stages
Pre-primary, Primary, Secondary
Type
Private school
Additional learning support
Individualised attention in Learning Centres (up to 18 students per centre) with a supervisor and an assistant; teacher:learner ratio of 1:9.
Country affiliation
Mauritius
Religious affiliation
Christian
Bus service
No bus service; parents are responsible for transportation.
Fees
Annual tuition at Morning Star School ranges from MUR 143,200 to MUR 201,100 for 2026/27.
Application / Admission / Membership fees - Family membership (Inception): Rs. 25,000 per family. - Registration: Rs. 20,000 per child.
Entry assessments and mandatory one‑off charges for new students - PACE materials (annual): Primary Rs. 12,600 per child; Secondary Rs. 13,800 per child. - Diagnostic test (one‑off): Rs. 300 per child. - Student insurance (annual): Rs. 100 per child.
Tuition and recurring fees (monthly billing structure) - School tuition (collected monthly over 12 months): Primary Rs. 10,750 per month; Secondary Rs. 11,700 per month. - PACE fee (collected monthly over 12 months): Primary Rs. 1,050 per month; Secondary Rs. 1,150 per month. - IT fee (collected monthly over 12 months): Rs. 100 per month for both Primary and Secondary. - Yearbook fee (charged per family, shown on a 12‑month basis): Rs. 25. - Total (combined monthly amount shown over 12 months): Primary Rs. 11,925 per month; Secondary Rs. 12,975 per month.
Discounts and sibling concessions - Two children: 10% discount on school fees. - Three children: 15% discount on school fees. - Four children: 20% discount on school fees.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Standard billing is structured as monthly payments spread over 12 months for tuition, PACE and IT charges (figures are presented on a 12‑month basis). Deposits to reserve a place are accepted only after a formal offer of a seat has been confirmed.
Boarding - No boarding provision is listed for Morning Star School; the school operates pre‑primary, primary and secondary day programmes.
Other costs parents should expect - Stationery, school uniforms and transport are the responsibility of parents and are not included in the monthly tuition/PACE/IT figures. - There is no school canteen; parents must provide meals for their children.
Refunds and withdrawal - No publicly posted detailed refund policy or formal refund schedule is provided in the published fee material. Deposits to reserve a place are accepted only after a formal offer; specific terms for refunds on deposits or prepaid fees are not stated in the published fee schedule or FAQ.
Fee payment options (available information) - The published fee schedule and FAQ show the billing frequency and items charged but do not list specific accepted payment channels (credit card, bank transfer, online payment provider) in the public fee documents. Parents should note that the school requires a formal offer before accepting deposits.
Notes on effective schedule - The fee schedule figures provided above are taken from the school's published fee statement dated January 2025 and from the school FAQ that documents membership and registration requirements; the fee figures are presented on a monthly (12‑month) basis in that schedule.
Academics
Morning Star School teaches Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge (Secondary) for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
ACE (Accelerated Christian Education) curriculum is used, and students are registered with the International Certificate of Christian Education (ICCE). Core subjects are English, Maths, Literature, Science (Biology, Physical Science), Social Studies (History, Geography), Word Building and Etymology, Information Technology (IT), Biblical Survey, and French. General, General Business, or College Math, Accounting, Economics, Health, Nutrition Science, Physics, Speech, Advanced Art, Music, Auto Mechanics are among elective subjects for General, Intermediate, or Advanced High School Certificates. Morning Star School provides individually paced learning with learning centres of up to 18 students and a teacher–learner ratio of 1:9. The ACE system prepares students for Cambridge O-Level examinations; since 2014 the school has achieved a 100% pass rate in the annual SC exams.
Student Teacher Ratio
Teacher to learner ratio 1:9; learning centres up to 18 students each.
Exam Results
100% pass rate in the annual SC exams since 2014.
Higher Education Progression
Many graduates progress to tertiary study in Mauritius and abroad; universities and institutes include the University of Mauritius, the National Institute of Podiatry (Paris), the University of London, and Charles Telfair Institute (ACCA pathway).
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Pastoral guidance provides individual attention and sensitivity to each student's needs, supporting personal development and academic progress. This approach helps students grow in confidence and maturity.
Mental Wellbeing
Pastoral guidance fosters a loving, respectful environment where students feel accepted and encouraged to grow in confidence and maturity, supporting mental wellbeing.
Safeguarding
The school is licensed by the Mauritian Ministry of Education and the Private Secondary Education Authority (PSEA) to run a primary and a secondary section; ECCEA licenses the school to run a pre-primary class.
Admissions
Admissions
Step 1: Initiate contact and request the online Inquiry Form. Phone Morning Star School to request the online Inquiry Form. The admissions team handles inquiries by telephone at +230 4600702/3. After the request is made, they guide applicants to the online form and next steps.
Step 2: Submit the inquiry and await a response. You will normally hear back from the school within 4 to 6 weeks of submitting your inquiry. The school appreciates your interest and strives to respond to all inquiries in a timely manner. You will be advised about the next steps in the process.
Step 3: Admissions prioritization. There is a structured priority system. The priorities are: 1. children of staff members; 2) siblings of currently enrolled students; 3) applicants based on the date of application submission. This prioritization affects when an applicant moves to the next stage. The system helps ensure transparency in the admissions sequence.
Step 4: School visit after prioritization. After an application has been received and prioritized, you will be contacted to arrange a school visit. Visits are organized in scheduled group sessions for prospective parents. The visit provides information about the school and its programs.
Step 5: Offers and deposits. Deposits can only be accepted after a formal offer of a seat has been confirmed. When an offer is made, a deposit may be required to reserve the place. The deposit policy is part of the admissions process and helps hold the seat for the applicant.
Step 6: Membership and registration fees. A family membership of Rs25,000 is required to join the school. A registration fee of Rs20,000 per child thereafter is charged. These fees are subject to change.
Step 7: Monthly fees information. Monthly school fees vary by grade level. Details are available in the school's admissions information. Fees may change over time.
Step 8: What monthly fees include. Tuition, PACE and IT are included in the monthly fees. Stationery, school uniforms and transport are the responsibility of parents.
Step 9: Canteen, transport and after-school arrangements. There is no canteen; parents must provide meals. The school does not provide a bus service; parents arrange transportation. The school does not offer after-school services, but associated sports clubs are available Monday to Friday.
FAQs
What curriculum does Morning Star School follow?
Morning Star uses the Accelerated Christian Education (ACE) curriculum, with students registered with the International Certificate of Christian Education (ICCE). Core subjects include English, Maths, Science, Literature, Social Studies, IT, Biblical Survey, and French.
What age range does the school accept?
The school serves students aged 3 to 18, covering pre-primary, primary, and secondary education on a single campus in Trianon, Mauritius.
What are the tuition fees?
Monthly fees range from approximately Rs 13,070 to Rs 18,370 depending on the section. Annual PACE materials cost Rs 12,600-13,800. A family membership of Rs 25,000 and registration of Rs 20,000 per child apply.
Is the school Christian?
Yes, Morning Star operates with a Christian foundation. The ACE curriculum includes Biblical Survey as a core subject, and pastoral guidance is central to the school's approach to education.
What is the class size?
Learning Centres accommodate up to 18 students each, with a teacher-to-learner ratio of 1:9 including a supervisor and assistant. This enables individualised attention.
What are the exam results?
The school has achieved a 100% pass rate in annual SC exams every year since 2014, demonstrating consistent academic performance.
What sports are available?
Sports include athletics, swimming, football, touch rugby, handball, ballet, taekwondo, and badminton as part of extracurricular life.
Is there a canteen?
No, there is no canteen. Parents are responsible for providing meals for their children throughout the school day.
Is there a bus service?
No, the school does not offer a bus service. Parents are responsible for all transportation to and from the Trianon campus.
Where do graduates go after Morning Star?
Graduates progress to tertiary study in Mauritius and abroad, including the University of Mauritius, University of London, Paris institutes, and Charles Telfair Institute for ACCA pathways.
How do I apply?
Phone the school at +230 4600702/3 to request the online Inquiry Form. After submitting it, the admissions team arranges a diagnostic test and interviews before placement.
