Mauritius 2027 School Year to Start January 11 for Key Grades
Mauritius is planning a January 11, 2027 school reopening for Grade 1 and Grade 7 pupils, marking the start of the new academic year.
Mauritius is planning to open the 2027 academic year on January 11 for students entering Grade 1 and Grade 7, according to a report by Le Defi Media. These two grades represent major transition points in the Mauritian school system, making their start date a key reference for families, schools and education authorities across the island.
In Mauritius, Grade 1 marks the beginning of primary schooling, when children typically aged five to six enter formal education for the first time. Grade 7 is the first year of secondary school, following the completion of primary education and the national assessment formerly known as the Certificate of Primary Education (CPE), now replaced by the Primary School Achievement Certificate (PSAC) under ongoing education reforms.
The January start date follows the pattern of recent years, where the Mauritian school calendar runs roughly from January to November, with the long summer break falling in December. Planning the calendar well in advance allows the Ministry of Education to coordinate teacher deployments, school timetables and national examinations with bodies such as the Mauritius Examinations Syndicate (MES).
The MES is the government body responsible for organising public examinations at primary and secondary level in Mauritius, including the PSAC, the School Certificate (SC, equivalent to O-levels) and the Higher School Certificate (HSC, equivalent to A-levels).
No further details about the full 2027 school calendar, including term dates, public holidays or examination schedules, have been released at this stage. The Ministry of Education is expected to publish the complete calendar closer to the end of the current academic year.
What this means: For parents of children about to enter Grade 1 or Grade 7 in 2027, January 11 is the date to mark. Families with children at other grade levels should wait for the full calendar to be confirmed by the Ministry of Education, as dates for other classes may differ slightly. Private schools and colleges may also align their own calendars with the official schedule once it is formally published.
Source: Le Defi Media
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the 2027 school year start in Mauritius?β
The 2027 academic year in Mauritius is planned to begin on January 11, 2027, at least for Grade 1 and Grade 7 pupils. Full calendar details for other grades are expected to be announced by the Ministry of Education at a later date.
What are Grade 1 and Grade 7 in the Mauritius school system?β
In Mauritius, Grade 1 is the first year of primary school, for children aged around five to six. Grade 7 is the first year of secondary school, entered after pupils complete primary education and sit the Primary School Achievement Certificate (PSAC) assessment.
Who sets the school calendar in Mauritius?β
The school calendar in Mauritius is set by the Ministry of Education, in coordination with bodies such as the Mauritius Examinations Syndicate (MES), which organises national exams including the PSAC, School Certificate and Higher School Certificate.
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