The table below is an indicative calendar for 2005.
PRIMARY SCHOOLS
Term 1
Beginning of Term
End of Term
Standard I -VI
Monday 17 January 2005
Friday 15 April 2005
Term 2
Standard I-VI
Monday 2 May 2005
Friday 22 July 2005
Term 3
Standard I-VI
Thursday 18 August 2005
Friday 11 November 2005
SECONDARY SCHOOLS
Term 1
Beginning of Term
End of Term
Form I-V and Form VI Upper Form VI Lower
Monday 17 January 2005 Monday 31 January 2005
Friday 15 April 2005 Friday 15 April 2005
Term 2
Form I-V and Lower/Upper VI
Monday 2 May 2005
Friday 29 July 2005
Term 3
Form I-V and Lower/Upper VI
Thursday 18 August 2005
Friday 28 October 2005
(2) Is the education system in schools based on English medium only?
All Government schools are English based while private /fee paying schools follow either the English or the French model.
(3) What documents need to be submitted by foreign students for undertaking tertiary education?
Application form to enter Mauritius duly filled in and signed by the applicant.
Two recent passport size photographs of the applicant.
Photocopy of the data pages of passport.
Evidence of admission in an educational or training institution approved by Government (i.e. Ministry of Education and Scientific Research/ Institutions registered with IVTB, University of Mauritius)
Details on the course to be followed.
Evidence of funds to meet costs of training/course and accommodation in Mauritius.
Evidence from the foreign educational or training establishment to the effect that the training/short course to be followed in Mauritius forms part of a course of study being followed by the applicant, where applicable.
An undertaking by applicant to the effect that he/she will not engage in any financial / gainful activities during and after the training / course.
In case of a minor, a letter of consent from the responsible parties/guardian to be produced.
(4) Where to get information for setting up a training centre in Mauritius? Information to open a training centre in Mauritius can be obtained from the website of the Mauritius Qualifications Authority
(5) Where can I find information on tourism in Mauritius?
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