Education Mauritius
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
Education: la National Assessment Bientôt Étendue aux Forms I et II
Après les élèves de la Form III, ce sera au tour de ceux de la Form I et II d’être soumis à laNational Assessment pour les sujets clés, dont les mathématiques, l’anglais et le français.
01 May 2014, business.mega.mu
La Quality Assurance Division livre ses conclusions
Bientôt quatre ans que le National Form III Assessment existe et les principaux architectes de cette formule ont réuni la presse à la MITD House à Phoenix mardi pour livrer leurs conclusions sur ce système éducationnel
30 Apr 2014, Le Matinal
Des lauréats de Vacoas récompensés
La société Ram Sena a organisé une cérémonie de remise des prix pour les lauréats de Vacoas au Paillot Municipal Complex dimanche.
29 Apr 2014, Le Matinal
Patten College : 50 years serving a noble cause
A centre of learning since 1964, Patten College (Boys and Girls) has been flawlessly serving a good and noble cause for the benefit of the young people and that of the nation. From the vision of its founder Mr Da Patten, the college has thrived through the years, enabling students…
25 Apr 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Education: A woman’s key to independence
Currently, Production Manager at Cosmoprint Co. Ltd, a private SME started by her husband Bhasker Desai and his partner Eric Li Lung Hok in 1988, Weena was left jobless for two years despite her Doctorate in hand.
25 Apr 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
BCC Family : Modern schools for better education
Shahin Uddin Sardar is an inspiring person. This Bangladeshi, settled in Mauritius since 2002, is the director of BCC Family, a modern educational institution, located in Port-Louis. His aim is to modernise the education system. He has already launched two nurseries and two pre-primary schools. This year, he intends to…
25 Apr 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday