Education Mauritius
Mauritian students at the London Met University face deportation after visa decision
The licence of a major London-based university to admit Mauritians and other non-EU students has been revoked by Britain’s immigration authorities citing “serious and systemic failings” on the part of the varsity. With the next academic year starting shortly (September), plans of many Mauritian students preparing to travel to study at the London Metropolitan University [...]The post Mauritian students at the London Met University face deportation after visa decision appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.
30 Aug 2012, KotZot
Rashid Beebeejaun : “L’éducation est l’édifice du développement”
La 18e conférence des ministres de l’Education du Commonwealth a été ouverte officiellement, mercredi, au Centre Swami Vivekananda, à Pailles. Cette conférence prendra fin vendredi.
30 Aug 2012, Le Matinal
Economy Requires Productive Decision-makers, says VPM Xavier Duval
“The economy requires people with knowledge but also those who take decisions, apply logic, take risks, solve problems, as well as people who are creative, innovative and productive. All these should come from a good education system”. The Vice-Prime Minister, Minister of Finance and Economic Development, Mr. Xavier-Luc Duval, made this statement yesterday while inaugurating [...]The post Economy Requires Productive Decision-makers, says VPM Xavier Duval appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.
29 Aug 2012, KotZot
Mauritius to offer 54 postgraduate scholarships to Commonwealth students
The Government of Mauritius will offer 54 scholarships to students of Commonwealth countries for postgraduate distance education courses offered by the Open University of Mauritius for the year 2013-2014. The Minister of Tertiary Education, Science, Research and Technology, Dr Rajeshwar Jeetah, made the announcement at the opening of the Commonwealth Post-Secondary and Higher Education Leaders’ [...]The post Mauritius to offer 54 postgraduate scholarships to Commonwealth students appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.
28 Aug 2012, KotZot
Mauritius: 'Be the Change'
Youth forum opens as education ministers gather for their triennial conference in Mauritius.
28 Aug 2012, Le Matinal
Les élèves mauriciens à l’honneur à Cambridge
Chaque année, hormis les lauréats, plusieurs élèves du School Certificate (SC) et du Higher School Certificate (HSC) brillent dans des matières spécifiques, que ce soit sur le plan national ou international.
27 Aug 2012, Le Matinal
Formation de haut niveau pour un enseignement de qualité
Le ministère de l’Education en collaboration avec le British Council et le Mauritius Institute of Education (MIE) a inauguré, mercredi matin, à la salle de conférence du Mauritius Examinations Syndicate (MES), un programme de leadership destiné aux recteurs des établissements publics et privés. L’objectif est la formation des personnels de haut niveau pour assurer un enseignement de qualité.
23 Aug 2012, Le Matinal
Vans scolaires : la NTA se montre plus flexible
Sur 850 propriétaires de vans scolaires recensés dans le pays, seulement 184 ont enregistré leurs assistants, comme le requiert la loi, a déclaré Cyril Appajala, Road Traffic Controller au sein de la National Transport Authority (NTA) au Matinal.
21 Aug 2012, Le Matinal
Workshops in school leadership led by headteacher of the most outstanding school in the UK
These workshops will take place from 23 to 28 August 2012. They will delivered by a high profile resource person from the UK, Mrs Pamela Wright, OBE, headteacher of the most outstanding school in the UK in 2012. Mrs Wright is one of the most respected head teachers in the UK. She is Executive Head [...]The post Workshops in school leadership led by headteacher of the most outstanding school in the UK appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.
21 Aug 2012, KotZot
125 000 élèves du primaire reprennent le chemin de l’école ce mardi
C’est ce mardi que 125 000 élèves du primaire reprennent le chemin de l’école, après un mois de vacances, pour aborder le dernier trimestre du calendrier scolaire.• Seegum : “Plus de flexibilité”
21 Aug 2012, Le Matinal
Rajesh Jeetah – “Be participants, not spectators”
Rajesh Jeetah, the minister of Tertiary Education, Science, Research and Technology attended a graduation ceremony for distance-learning students of Sikkim Manipal University in Mauritius. The event was organised by Global Learning on Saturday. For the occasion, a total of 27 students received their degree in Communication and Journalism while 19 others were awarded their Masters [...]The post Rajesh Jeetah – “Be participants, not spectators” appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.
15 Aug 2012, KotZot
Éducation tertiaire : l’université de Maurice reste l’institution la plus prisée
Il y a de plus en plus d’institutions tertiaires à Maurice et le marché devient plus compétitif, surtout en ce qui concerne les institutions privées. Cependant, même avec cette panoplie de nouvelles universités, l’université de Maurice (UoM) est la plus prisée et mène le marché avec son grand nombre d’admissions. À la rentrée universitaire, lundi, environ 4 000 nouveaux étudiants se sont dirigés vers le campus de Réduit.
07 Aug 2012, Le Matinal
7000 students have resumed their classes at the University of Mauritius (UoM)
7000 students have resumed their classes at the University of Mauritius (UoM) on Monday after a two-month holiday and around 4000 freshers joined the tertiary institution as the 2012-2013. The first-year students are excited to discover the university life as it is a new experience for them. While new students are filled with the apprehension [...]The post 7000 students have resumed their classes at the University of Mauritius (UoM) appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.
07 Aug 2012, KotZot
First Graduation Ceremony for Middlesex University
Middlesex University – Mauritian Branch, established in Mauritius in 2010, held its first graduation ceremony Friday at the Hilton in Flic en Flac. This is the first batch of students who received degrees Friday. Of the 38 graduates, 29 are foreigners, mainly from Nigeria. Middlesex University has 300 students, half of whom are from African [...]The post First Graduation Ceremony for Middlesex University appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.
27 Jul 2012, KotZot
Mauritian graduates can now apply for six-month internships in Germany (Mercedes-Benz)
Recent graduates from tertiary institutions including University of Mauritius (UoM) and University of Technology Mauritius (UTM) and other high calibre students can apply for six-month internships in Germany. This programme enables the young graduates to obtain on-the-job work experience in Daimler, the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles and other leading companies in Germany. The STEP helps [...]The post Mauritian graduates can now apply for six-month internships in Germany (Mercedes-Benz) appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.
09 Jul 2012, KotZot
Professor Ramesh Rughooputh to make UoM research hub
The recently appointed vice- chancellor of the University of Mauritius (UoM), professor Ramesh Rughooputh has planned many ambitious projects for the tertiary institution. His vision is to make the university a focal point for research at both national and international level. He announced this at the opening ceremony of the second International Conference on Pure [...]The post Professor Ramesh Rughooputh to make UoM research hub appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.
03 Jul 2012, KotZot
Études Tertiaires: Entre Réalisation et Frustration
Le gouvernement veut faire de Maurice une destination de qualité pour des études supérieures. Des institutions tertiaires poussent comme des champignons... Des avantages, certes, mais pour qui ?
29 Jun 2012, business.mega.mu
UoM: Ministry Gives Green Light For BSc Textile & Fabric Design/BSc Fashion & Technology Course
Earlier this week, the University of Mauritius (UoM) obtained the green light from the Ministry of Tertiary Education to dispense courses of BSc Textile & Fabric Design/ BSc Fashion & Technology which had been canceled.
20 Jun 2012, business.mega.mu
A-Levels To Be Made ‘More Stretching’
A-levels will be strengthened by fewer resits, final exams rather than “modules” and more stretching content, say top universities, as the exam regulator is set to announce reforms.
20 Jun 2012, business.mega.mu
Indian Students Will Be Deported After Their Complaints Against IBS?
Fear reigns among the few Indian students Isitech Business School (IBS). Alleging that they were duped, they complain. The property in question certifies a few mistakes but defends.
14 Jun 2012, business.mega.mu