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Education: Reception celebrates the achievement of HSC 2019 Laureates

Education: Reception celebrates the achievement of HSC 2019 Laureates
Date:August 20, 2020|Domain:Education & Training

​GIS – 20 August, 2020: The outstanding performance of the Laureates who sat for the 2019 Cambridge Higher School Certificate (HSC) examinations was celebrated, today, during a reception held at the Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Tower, in Ebène Cyber-ci


Young Mauritians called upon to contribute in the country’s progress

Young Mauritians called upon to contribute in the country’s progress
Date:August 19, 2020|Domain:Education & Training

​GIS – 19 August 2020: The young people of Mauritius are called upon to bring the country to still greater heights of progress.  In that respect, it is important to ensure that Mauritian youth evolve in a favourable environment and that their opinio


Reception hosted to honour 2019 Higher School Certificate laureates

Reception hosted to honour 2019 Higher School Certificate laureates
Date:July 23, 2020|Domain:Education & Training

​GIS – 23 July 2020:Beyond your studies, you should maintain the umbilical link with the motherland and help in the advancement of the socio-economic development of Mauritius. The President of the Republic, Mr Prithvirajsing Roopun made this statem


The mastery of the Kreol language a prerequisite for its introduction into the National Assembly

The mastery of the Kreol language a prerequisite for its introduction into the National Assembly
Date:July 07, 2020|Domain:Education & Training

GIS – 7 July 2020:The mastery of the Kreol language, at all levels, is a major prerequisite for its introduction into the National Assembly and this process will take time.  There are certain requirements and preconditions which would have to be met


New school calendar for academic year 2020 revealed

New school calendar for academic year 2020 revealed
Date:June 15, 2020|Domain:Education & Training

GIS - 15 June, 2020: The bold decisions along with the  effective and strict sanitary measures taken by the Government to contain the spread Covid-19 pandemic in the country, have enabled the ending of the lockdown , and early  resumption of school.


Education will remain central in all development assures Vice-Prime Minister Dookun-Luchoomun

Education will remain central in all development assures Vice-Prime Minister Dookun-Luchoomun
Date:June 12, 2020|Domain:Education & Training--Economy & Finance

GIS – 12 June, 2020: Government is determined to take Mauritius to another phase of development and education is and will remain central in all development, one which revolves around the pillars of inclusiveness, equity and quality and resilience. 


VPM announces phased resumption of classes in accordance with strict social distancing and sanitary measures

VPM announces phased resumption of classes in accordance with strict social distancing and sanitary measures
Date:June 08, 2020|Domain:Education & Training

GIS - 08 June, 2020: The Vice-Prime Minister, Minister of Education, Tertiary Education, Science and Technology, Mrs Leela Devi Dookun-Luchoomun, announced that resumption of classes will be made on a phased and staggered basis, and most importantly


Covid-19: Ensuring teaching and learning continuity through digital education is a must, says VPM

Date:May 14, 2020|Domain:Education & Training--Health

GIS  – 14 May 2020: It is the duty of the Government to maintain a continuity of teaching and learning for all through remote learning and to mitigate the immediate impact of school closures, particularly for the most vulnerable. The COVID-19 (Mi


SC/HSC Examinations for year 2020 to be rescheduled announces VPM and Minister of Education

Date:May 06, 2020|Domain:Education & Training--Health

GIS ​- 06 May, 2020: The school calendar as well as the assessment calendar will accordingly have to be adjusted, that is, it will be from the period August 2020 up to February/March 2021. In this context, discussions are already ongoing with the


Covid-19: Special arrangements for students and motor vehicle owners

Date:April 01, 2020|Domain:Health--Education & Training--Public Infrastructure

GIS - 01 April, 2020: Several measures have been put in place by Government to cater for the pedagogical needs of students and to support motor vehicle owners amid the Covid-19 outbreak in the country. These were announced, today, by the Vice-Prime