Dear Prospective Families and Students,

We are delighted to welcome you to the Admissions Department of LBIS, where your journey to a world-class education begins. We are committed to providing every child with a nurturing, stimulating, and inclusive environment that fosters academic excellence, personal growth, and a passion for lifelong learning.

Choosing the right school is a significant decision, and I am here to support you every step of the way. My name is Yogita Gungadin, and I have the privilege of overseeing the Admissions Department at LBIS. It brings me great joy to guide families through this important process and help you discover all that LBIS has to offer.

LBIS is more than a school; it’s a community where students are encouraged to dream big, achieve their goals, and become responsible global citizens. Our diverse curriculum, state-of-the-art facilities, and dedicated faculty ensure that every learner is empowered to reach their full potential.

To make the application process as convenient as possible, we invite you to apply through our online portal, OpenApply. The portal is user-friendly, intuitive, and designed to guide you seamlessly through every step of the admissions process. Additionally, you can use OpenApply to book a tour of our school and experience the LBIS environment firsthand.

If you prefer, you can also contact us directly to schedule a tour or for any inquiries. Feel free to call us at +230 4339900 or email us at [email protected].

We warmly invite you to explore our campus, meet our inspiring faculty, and experience firsthand the vibrant community that makes LBIS unique. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me with any questions or for guidance through the application process.
Thank you for considering LBIS for your child’s educational journey. I look forward to welcoming you to the LBIS family!

With warm regards,
Yogita Gungadin Reetoo
Admissions Officer, LBIS

Le Bocage International School (LBIS) is a well-established International School in Mauritius caterering for the education of boys and girls from 11 to 18. The school is an IB school, offering the International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme, for the Middle Years (Forms 1 – 5) including eAssessments, the Diploma Years (Forms 6 and 7) and Careers – Related Programme (BTEC). Students in Forms 4 and 5 are also prepared to sit for the Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE). The school is fully accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA). The school is also accredited by the Mauritian Ministry of Education, and is a member of the Association of International Schools in Africa (AISA). The current enrollment is approximately 800 students in Forms 1 – 7. LBIS is operated by PROGOS, a non-profit making company that exists solely for the purpose of offering an English medium international education.

LBIS is an English medium school. Other than in foreign language classes, English is the language of instruction. Whilst both English and French are taught to some students as a second language, the school aims to ensure that each student studies at least one of these languages at first language and literature level. Students in Forms 1 – 3 also study Spanish. The school is also registered with the Rosetta Stone software programme, encouraging further language development and also Mother Tongue languages.

LBIS is located on the slopes of Mount Ory, very central and just off the motorway between Plaines Wilhems and the capital, Port Louis. From there it commands a panoramic view of the surrounding mountains and plains leading down to the Indian Ocean. There are more than forty teaching rooms including four fully equipped science laboratories, three computer rooms, two art studios, a three Design & Technology rooms, a home economics laboratory and a large purpose-built library. 2015 saw the completion of a new Performing Arts and Language Lab Block, housing a state of the art Language Lab, music room, theatre and recording studio. There are playing fields, housing four football fields, and outdoor hard court surfaces. The multi-purpose sports hall houses multiple badminton, table-tennis and basketball courts. It also functions as an auditorium for the many special events held each year. The school also has a small canteen and dining facility.