Education Mauritius
Academic Merit & Social Criteria : 24 additional scholarships list out
For the second time, the Mauritian Government is offering 24 additional scholarships to Higher School Certificate (HSC) candidates based on their academic performance and social background. The list of the beneficiaries was made public on Tuesday.
13 Jun 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Work Placement for UoM students : Employers find trainees too bookish
It seems that students of the University of Mauritius (UoM) have not been able to impress their employers during work placements in the past years. Wrong attitude, inappropriate clothing, too bookish, lack of practical applications and lack of creativity are some of the feedback received from employers.
06 Jun 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Choosing a career made easier
The Human Resources Development Council (HRDC), under the aegis of the Ministry of Education and Human Resources, launched the first edition of the career guidance talks, ‘Career3’, for Lower Six students on Thursday 29 May at the Octave Wiéhé auditorium, Réduit. Around 700 students were present to benefit from the…
06 Jun 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Rajcoomar Gujadhur SSS : Succeed and excel
This year, Rajcoomar Gujadhur State Secondary School of Flacq has carved a name for itself among the Star colleges by producing its first laureate ever. Rajcoomar Gujadhur SSS is a famous school in the east and has been consistent not only academically but has also excelled in extracurricular activities. Today…
06 Jun 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Science Quest 2014 : Young scientists in the making
The finals of the first edition of Science Quest 2014 were held in Bell Village last Thursday. Nine schools were awarded for the originality of their work, scientific content of their projects, project displays, and their abilities to explain the science of their projects. For the other participants, the multi-disciplinary…
06 Jun 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Are exams a good way to assess students?
Exams occur at all levels, whether it is for primary, secondary, university education or even at work. Many believe that if exams are constructive, they can be destructive as well.
06 Jun 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
National Spelling Bee creates a buzz
The 2014 National Spelling Bee Competition for Secondary Schools (Form 1 to Form IV) run by the English-Speaking Union took place last Thursday at the Gymkhana Club, Vacoas. Excitement, enthusiasm as well as suspense and thrill were in the air during the whole finale where students encouraged their fellow comrades.…
06 Jun 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Absentéisme: les Collèges Vides Malgré les Nouvelles Mesures
Les nouvelles mesures disciplinaires ne leur font visiblement pas peur. Et les élèves des classes supérieures continuent à s’absenter. Le taux d’absentéisme dans les collèges nationaux et régionaux tourne autour de 80 % et 50 % respectivement.
05 Jun 2014, business.mega.mu
Indiscipline in school : Leaving certificates to include bad track record
The Ministry of Education wants to send a strong signal to all stakeholders that henceforth indiscipline and absenteeism would not be tolerated. In this regard, officials of the Ministry will carry out inspections in schools, a dedicated desk to monitor attendance will be set-up and bad track record of attendance…
30 May 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Distribution of tablet PCs to students
The Ministry is in the process of finalizing arrangements for the distribution of tablet PCs to students. By June 5, all tablet PCs are scheduled to be distributed to all schools and on June 6, students who are duly registered in the online system and who have contributed Rs 650…
30 May 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Mauritius : Bronze and Silver Awards to 188 students
The ceremony of the presentation of certificates and badges to 188 students of secondary schools, who have successfully completed the Bronze and Silver Standard of the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, took place on Thursday 22 May at the Rabindranath Tagore Institute, Pamplemousses.
30 May 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
L’Open University va ouvrir une branche en Ouganda
Maurice compte permettre à un plus grand nombre de jeunes d’avoir accès à une éducation de qualité sur le continent africain.
23 May 2014, Le Matinal
La Gaulette SSS : One of its kind
Far south-west of the country is a college which remains far from the public eye. Keeping a low-profile on its numerous events, it continues on its mission which is to “enable the students to reach their fullest potential and fly with their own wings.” Spotlight on the 283 boys and…
16 May 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Outstanding Cambridge Learners Awards 2013 : Top in Mauritius and High Achievement
Since 2006, The Outstanding Cambridge Learners Award is being held in Mauritius and every year, it shows that Mauritian students are excelling in their studies. While 24 of our students became Top of the World at the 2013 exams of School Certificate (SC) and Higher School Certificate (HSC) of Cambridge…
16 May 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Fund-raising of Port-Sud-Est primary school : Successful swim across of 32.5 Km in 12 hours
In a bid to raise fund for Port-Sud-Est school, Dean Yeadon and Bryce Bauwens swam across the 32.5 km of waters which separate Port-Sud-Est and Port Mathurin in Rodrigues.
16 May 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Windsor College : Harnessing Effective Education for 65 years
It has been 65 years since Windsor College, at Rose Belle, has been empowering young Mauritians and imparting knowledge, giving them the right tools to become responsible, educated and qualified individuals and good citizens of tomorrow. Indeed the main aim of the founder of the school, Late Mr Haroon Rajabalee,…
09 May 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Éducation : Coup d’envoi du HSC Pro
Une institution moderne qui s’adapte à son temps est né-cessaire. A l’occasion de ses 30 ans d’existence,
09 May 2014, Le Matinal
9 Year Schooling: Bientôt des Collèges Mixtes
À l’instar des écoles primaires qui sont mixtes, celles qui seront dédiées aux trois premières années du secondaire dès l’introduction du concept 9-year Schooling devraient l’être aussi.
07 May 2014, business.mega.mu
Success story of Sir Abdool Razack Mohamed SSS
At the heart of the bustling capital of Port Louis is one boys’ college that is discreetly forging its way to be an exemplary institution in the country and the region.
02 May 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday