Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
100 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
14 |
| Most common nationality |
Mauritian/Dual |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
50% |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
We only accept students who have a high level of fluency in English. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
French |
| Max. number of students per class |
15 |
| Average number of students per class |
15 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Via laptops, projectors and white/interactive screens. |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online during emergencies) |
Yes |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
We teach multicultural and multi religious ways and beliefs. All prayers are universal and topics aim to encourage respect for all religions. We also hold an Easter Celebration each year in which some hymns are Christian. |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
During the Easter term, parents are offered the choice of whether they wish their children to participate in the celebration or not. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
N/A We can oversee exam papers from Secondary schools abroad if it is requested. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
An hour should suffice. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
We are able to support children with mild special learning needs. |
| Learning support offered |
Pupils who require extra support will be assessed by a local educational psychologist/occupational therapist who will provide guidelines on how best to support the child and we work in collaboration with the specialist and parents. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
We will advise that those pupils who are observed to be gifted be assessed by an educational psychologist to determine the exact nature of their giftedness and to find any areas which present difficulties to the pupil. Those pupils will be encouraged to complete extension work for their areas of strength and offered extra help with any special needs. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes, on a private basis, in addition to the school fees. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
The evaluation is an individual, informal meeting with the headmistress, during which she will assess the child's fluency in English and their level of ability in English and mathematics. |
| Waiting list |
Yes, for some classes, depending on size of the class. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
We accept applications at any time of the year and if a place is available, the child will be called for interview. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes. |
| School start time |
8:30. Pupils are expected to arrive by 8.15 in order to prepare their books etc. for that day. |
| School finish time |
14:00. Voluntary activity clubs continue until 15:00 or 15:15. |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Staff are on duty as from 8:00 to supervise the students in the morning, and until 15:15 in the afternoon. |
| School bus service available |
Transport organised by parents. Currently one bus available from Black River area, one bus from Beau-Bassin, Rose-Hill and Quatre-Bornes. |
| School provided lunches |
No, parents provide a packed lunch. |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Arts and crafts, painting, building club, drama, learning how to draw, guitar, chess, soccer, yoga, dance. |
| Sports activities included |
Athletics, dance, games, gymnastics, football, basketball, swimming. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
During Term 2, Sports Day is held in June/July. Pupils are divided into 4 teams and compete in many fun activities. |
| Facilities at the school |
Library, ICT room, large outdoor garden with climbing frames and amphitheatre. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Large outdoor area equipped with goalposts and basketball hoops as well as flat areas for races and racquet games. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Alexandra House School is a private English Primary day school in Mauritius for boys and girls between 4+ and 11+ years. We are a member of COBIS, the Council of British International Schools, which serves to ensure that we provide a high level of quality. We are committed to limiting the size of our classes to ensure the best possible attention to all pupils and to maintain a 'large friendly family' atmosphere. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
AHS aims to provide a firm foundation in the fundamental skills necessary to pursue further education and to stimulate growth in all areas of the child's development. AHS believes that school should be a happy experience so we provide a loving, supportive environment in which the children are free to explore, to express themselves and to learn many valuable lessons in addition to the purely academic ones. |