Mauritius Education News
From CPE and SC results to university developments, school infrastructure, and education policy reform, MauritiusNews.com keeps parents, students and educators informed about the developments shaping the future of learning in Mauritius. We cover the full education landscape, primary and secondary schools, the University of Mauritius, Université des Mascareignes, MIE teacher training, TVET programmes, and private institutions. Our reporting includes exam results, scholarships, school safety, overcrowding challenges, and the digital transformation of classrooms across the island. Mauritius invests heavily in education as a cornerstone of economic development. We track government spending, the National Education Policy, curriculum changes, and the growing role of private tuition in Mauritian academic culture, providing the information families need to navigate the education system.
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No School This Tuesday in Mauritius: University Classes Move Online
Schools across Mauritius will remain closed this Tuesday, with university students asked to attend classes remotely via online platforms, ac…
All National and International Exams in Mauritius Postponed This Tuesday
All national and international examinations that were scheduled to take place in Mauritius this Tuesday have been postponed, according to a …
All Crèches in Mauritius Closed This Tuesday, 13 October
All crèches across Mauritius were closed on Tuesday, 13 October, authorities confirmed. The closure runs alongside a wider shutdown affectin…
All Schools and MITD Centres Closed in Mauritius This Tuesday
All schools and vocational training centres across Mauritius have been ordered to close this Tuesday, according to an announcement reported …
Mauritius Holds National Day to Reimagine Its School System
Mauritius is taking a hard look at how it educates its children. A dedicated national consultation day has been organised to bring together …
Mauritius Education Blueprint: Parents Left in the Dark on 2027 Secondary School Admissions
As thousands of Mauritian primary school pupils prepare to sit the Primary School Achievement Certificate (PSAC) exams, scheduled to begin o…
New Forest Side Secondary College Opens, Minister Denies Political Favouritism
A new state secondary school has opened in Forest Side, a residential area in the highlands of Mauritius, with Education Minister Dr Reza Sa…
Mauritius Telecom Foundation Launches New HSC Science Scholarship
Mauritius is expanding its support for academic excellence in science, with the Cabinet approving a new scholarship scheme run by the Maurit…
Mauritius Telecom Plans Scholarship for Runner-Up HSC Science Student
Mauritius Telecom (MT), the country's leading telecommunications provider, is planning to introduce a new scholarship for the highest-achiev…
Can History Classes Fix Mauritius's Citizenship Crisis?
Mauritius is facing a quiet but serious challenge: its citizens, particularly younger generations, are increasingly disengaged from democrat…
Why Mauritius Students Are Falling Behind in Cambridge Exams
Concern is growing in Mauritius over a possible decline in educational standards, following the latest Cambridge School Certificate and High…
Are Mauritius PSAC Exam Results Being Inflated by Easier Tests?
Mauritius's primary school leaving exam, the Primary School Achievement Certificate (PSAC), consistently shows a national pass rate of aroun…
Mauritius Teachers' Day: 'Train Citizens, Not Just Top Students'
On the occasion of Teachers' Day, Mauritian educator Dinash Roy Bundhoo has issued a call to action, urging the country to move beyond simpl…
Mauritius Launches Legal Review to Tackle School Indiscipline
Mauritius has launched a series of consultations aimed at reviewing the legal framework around discipline in schools, the government announc…
End-of-Year School Holidays in Mauritius: A Juggling Act for Parents
Every year, as the Mauritian school calendar winds down, working parents face the same daunting question: what do we do with the children fo…
Minister Calls on PSEA to Explain Forest-Side College Registration Row
Mauritius's Education Minister Mahend Gungapersad has called on the Private Secondary Education Authority (PSEA) to publicly clarify the cir…
No Grants Paid Yet to Forest-Side Secondary College, Says PSEA
The Private Secondary Education Authority (PSEA) has issued a clarification stating that no grant money has been paid out to Forest-Side Sec…
Forest-Side Secondary College Row: Minister Awaits Official Statement to End Controversy
Mauritius Education Minister Gungapersad has expressed hope that an official statement, expected to be released shortly, will put an end to …
PSEA to Hold Press Conference on Forest-Side Secondary College
The Private Secondary Education Authority (PSEA) has announced a press conference scheduled for Monday concerning Forest-Side Secondary Coll…
Mauritius Schools Lose 11,000 Pupils Between Year 7 and HSC
A striking set of figures from Mauritius's education system has renewed debate about school dropout rates and the thousands of young people …
HSC 2026: MES Reassures Students After French AS Level Printing Error
Students sitting the French AS Level paper as part of the 2026 Higher School Certificate (HSC) examinations in Mauritius were left unsettled…
Mauritius SC English Oral Exam Rescheduled to Saturday 14 November
Students sitting the School Certificate (SC) examinations in Mauritius have been informed that the English oral exam has been rescheduled to…
No School on 5 October for Teachers' Day, But SC and HSC Exams Go Ahead
Mauritius will observe a school holiday on Sunday 5 October in honour of World Teachers' Day, meaning no regular classes will be held that d…
Mauritius SC English Oral Postponed After Divali Holiday
The Mauritian government's decision to declare Monday, 9 November a public holiday in observance of Divali has forced a last-minute change t…
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the education system in Mauritius?−
Mauritius follows a 13-year primary and secondary system: 6 years of primary (leading to the CPE/PSAC exam), 5 years of secondary (leading to the School Certificate/SC), and 2 years of Higher School Certificate (HSC). Free education is provided from primary through to university.
What universities are in Mauritius?−
The main public universities are the University of Mauritius (UoM), Université des Mascareignes (UdM), and the Mauritius Institute of Education (MIE). The Open University of Mauritius offers distance learning. Several international universities also operate campuses on the island.
What are CPE and SC results in Mauritius?−
The CPE (Certificate of Primary Education), now replaced by the PSAC, is sat by primary school students. The SC (School Certificate) is the O-Level equivalent at the end of Form V. Results are announced annually and are major national events covered extensively by Mauritian media.
Is private tuition common in Mauritius?−
Private tuition is extremely widespread in Mauritius, with most students attending private tuition classes outside school hours, particularly in preparation for CPE/PSAC, SC, and HSC exams. The private tuition industry is a significant part of the education economy.