You will find below a list of the most popular international and bilingual schools for expats in Martinique with fee information. The list includes nursery schools, primary and secondary (high) schools for you to find the right school to prepare for the International Baccalaureate and other accreditation in Martinique . Schools may follow the American or British curriculums with English speaking program while others run under the French language and system.

Education in Martinique

Education in Martinique is in French with a smiliar system to France. Education is compulsory for 10 years (from the ages of 6 to 16) with the first 6 years in primary school. Students interested in university continue from the middle years for 2 years and are awarded a Baccalauréat diploma.

International Schools

International schools can be the perfect solution for an expat student (multinational corporation executives, children of diplomats, NGO staff) in Martinique. International schools provide similar standards of schooling around the globe, providing for an easy transition between schools whether they are in France or Vietnam.

There is usually local population, as well as an international student body. Schools may follow a curriculum model from the US, UK, France, etc. Primary instruction may be any language (and multiple languages are usually taught), but it is usually in English. Schools also provide internationally accepted accreditation such as the international baccalaureate.

Admission and enrollment procedures vary from school to school. Space is often limited and preference may be given to students based on nationality. Tuition tends to be expensive based on local standards, but offers high standards of learning, boast smaller class sizes, first-rate facilities, and extracurricular. Boarding facilities are available at some schools, but most only provide day classes.

Accreditation & Membership

• Council of International Schools (CoIS) is a non-profit association of international schools and post-secondary institutions which provides educational accreditation, teacher and leadership recruitment services, links to higher education, governance assistance and help with founding new schools.
• Council of British International Schools (COBIS) is a responsive organisation that serves, supports and represents its member schools.

International Schools in Moka

Le Bocage International School (LBIS)
Address: Mount Ory, Moka, Mauritius
Tel: (230) 433 9900
Tuition Rates: Rs. 14,700 - 30,650 per month

An English-medium, co-eucational, private international school from the ages of 11-19. Students are prepared for the IGCSE and the International Baccalaureate. Uniforms are required. LBIS is accredited by the Mauritian Ministry of Education and is a fully accredited member of CoIS.

French School in Moka

Lycée des Mascareignes
Address: Helvetia, Saint Pierre, Ile MAURICE
Tel: (230) 433 8992
Tuition Rates: Inquire at school

This French international school caters to students in all paths from ES, L, to S.

International Schools in Mapou

Northfields International High School (NIHS)
Address: Main Road, Labourdonnais Village, Mapou, Mauritius
Tel: 230 266 9448/9
Tuition Rates: Rs. 183,500 per year

Private, English-medium secondary school which offers form 1 – 3, Middle Year Program (IGCSE) from 4 - 5, and Cambridge A levels or the International Bacclaureate Diploma from form lower 6 and upper 6. Boarding is available.

French School in Mapoou

Ecole du Nord à Mapou
Address: Village Labourdonnais, Mapou Ile Maurice
Tel: 230 266 30 09
Tuition Rates: Inquire at school

Private French international school with approved curriculum by the French Ministry of National Education. The headmaster is appointed by the AEFE and the curriculum prepares students to study abroad.

International Schools in Vacoas-Phoenix

American International Academy of Mauritius (AIA)
Address: A Project of EduSource, Ltd. Vacoas-Phoenix, Mauritius
Tel: 230 5913 6161
Tuition Rates: Rs. 5,000 - Rs. 10,500 per month

An American-style international English-medium school for students from Standards 1-6 and Forms 1-7. The core curriculum follows the Cambridge approved International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE). AP and SAT Preparatory courses are available.

Alexander House School
Address: King George V Avenue, Floreal, Mauritius
Tel: (230) 696 4108
Tuition Rates: Rs. 42,000 - 55,000 per term

A private, co-ed, English language primary day school. The school caters to students from 4.5 to 11 years of age following the British curriculum. It is a member of COBIS.

French School in Vacoas-Phoenix

Lycée La Bourdonnais (LLB)
Address: Forest Side A 10, Curepipe, Mauritius
Tel: 230 670 6097
Tuition Rates: Inquire at school

French language international school that offers Maternelle (petite, moyenne et grande section), Primaire, Collége and Lycée. Curriculum is approved by the AEFE.

l'Ecole du Centre-Collège Pierre Poivre
Address: Helvecia, Moka, Mauritius
Tel: 230 433 2475
Tuition Rates: Inquire at school

French language international school with a curriculum approved by the AEFE.

Ecole Paul et Virginiein
Address: Route royale, Mauritius
Tel: (230) 483 49 63
Tuition Rates: Inquire at school

Curriculum is based on the French system with classes taught in French. The school operates under the auspices of the French Ministry for Foreign Affairs and is run in conjunction with the AEFE (Agency for the Teaching of French Abroad).