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Education is the acquisition of basic skills and knowledge merged with discipline and academical, which fosters the psychomotor, cognitive and effective development of a person. Schools in Mauritius and the education system, known as the formal structure of learning, has its origins in the British school system. Schooling is compulsory until the age of 16. The education phase of a citizen ideally involves 4 categories, namely the pre-primary, the primary, the secondary and the tertiary level.
The Lower Primary is a natural progression from the Children’s House programme. There are a number of changes to meet the natural needs of the child. Having mastered their physical independence, they now embark on their intellectual independence. Lower Primary is a period of construction. The 6-9-year-old child is identified by the ‘why’ questions and their active imaginations. They have a decreasing need over the three years to use concrete materials in their work as they develop their abilities to reason and abstract. The Lower Primary curriculum aims to address the children’s needs. The curriculum is holistic; it presents the ‘big picture’ stimulating the children’s imaginations and demonstrating he inter- connectedness of everything in the world. In this cycle the Lower Primary curriculum is a mixture of explicit instruction in literacy and mathematics as the children develop their academic skills and opportunities to develop their capabilities in critical and creative thinking; their personal and social capabilities; their ethical and cultural understanding.
The Lower Primary is a natural progression from the Children’s House programme. There are a number of changes to meet the natural needs of the child. Having mastered their physical independence, they now embark on their intellectual independence. Lower Primary is a period of construction. The 6-9-year-old child is identified by the ‘why’ questions and their active imaginations. They have a decreasing need over the three years to use concrete materials in their work as they develop their abilities to reason and abstract. The Lower Primary curriculum aims to address the children’s needs. The curriculum is holistic; it presents the ‘big picture’ stimulating the children’s imaginations and demonstrating he inter- connectedness of everything in the world. In this cycle the Lower Primary curriculum is a mixture of explicit instruction in literacy and mathematics as the children develop their academic skills and opportunities to develop their capabilities in critical and creative thinking; their personal and social capabilities; their ethical and cultural understanding.
The Lower Primary is a natural progression from the Children’s House programme. There are a number of changes to meet the natural needs of the child. Having mastered their physical independence, they now embark on their intellectual independence.
Lower Primary is a period of construction. The 6-9-year-old child is identified by the ‘why’ questions and their active imaginations. They have a decreasing need over the three years to use concrete materials in their work as they develop their abilities to reason and abstract. The Lower Primary curriculum aims to address the children’s needs. The curriculum is holistic; it presents the ‘big picture’ stimulating the children’s imaginations and demonstrating he inter- connectedness of everything in the world. In this cycle the Lower Primary curriculum is a mixture of explicit instruction in literacy and mathematics as the children develop their academic skills and opportunities to develop their capabilities in critical and creative thinking; their personal and social capabilities; their ethical and cultural understanding.
Lower Primary is a period of construction. The 6-9-year-old child is identified by the ‘why’ questions and their active imaginations. They have a decreasing need over the three years to use concrete materials in their work as they develop their abilities to reason and abstract. The Lower Primary curriculum aims to address the children’s needs. The curriculum is holistic; it presents the ‘big picture’ stimulating the children’s imaginations and demonstrating he inter- connectedness of everything in the world. In this cycle the Lower Primary curriculum is a mixture of explicit instruction in literacy and mathematics as the children develop their academic skills and opportunities to develop their capabilities in critical and creative thinking; their personal and social capabilities; their ethical and cultural understanding.
Why choose Northfields International School as one of the best schools in Mauritius?
- Ensure that our curriculum is responsive to all children whatever their individual need
- Promote positive attitudes and individual confidence
- Ensure all children experience success
- Identify, assess, record and regularly review pupils’ special educational needs
- Encourage parents/guardians to be involved in planning and supporting at all stages of their child’s development
Find out more about the Admissions and Fees in the detailed section shared by Northfields: Admissions
Fees for year 3
- Application Fee (Non Refundable) : Rs 1,000
- Inception Fees (Non Refundable) : Rs 55,000
- Deposit (Refundable) : Rs 50,000
- School Fees per Child: Rs 176,000
- If Paid Monthly: 11 monthly instalments: Rs 16,000
- If Paid Upfront: 3% Discount on yearly fee: Rs 170,720
- Contribution to Year Book: Rs 950
- Annual Material & Stationery : Rs 5,000
Fees for year 5
- Application Fee (Non Refundable) : Rs 1,500
- Inception Fees (Non Refundable) : Rs 55,000
- Deposit (Refundable) : Rs 70,000
- School Fees per Child: Rs 231,000
- If Paid Monthly: 11 monthly instalments: Rs 21,000
- If Paid Upfront: 3% Discount on yearly fee: Rs 224,070
- Rental of Books / Electronic Media: Rs 2,000
- Contribution to Year Book: Rs 950
- Contribution to compulsory Annual School Camp ( 1 Day) : Rs 4,000
- School Resources: Rs 2,000
Admission form
Please visit the Download Center to complete application packs and an application checklist. Completed files may be sent electronically to [email protected]