Clavis International Primary School

What Clavis International Primary School does

Clavis International Primary School (CIPS) is a non-profit, English-medium international primary school operating two campuses in Mauritius — the original Moka campus (founded 1991) and the newly opened Beau Champ campus inside the Anahita Beau Champ smart city (January 2025). The school delivers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) to children aged 3–11 across Pre-Reception through Year 6, becoming the first institution in the region to receive full IB PYP authorization in 2002. The educational product centers on an inquiry-based, transdisciplinary curriculum emphasizing conceptual understanding, the IB learner profile, and holistic development (academic, social, emotional, creative, physical), with technology positioned as a deliberate tool rather than a centerpiece. Supporting services include EAL language support, an inclusion team, after-school activities (art, yoga, science, engineering, gymnastics, drama, music, football), a PTA-operated uniform shop, an on-site canteen now digitized via a Nourishubs partnership, and subsidized transportation.

The business model is tuition-driven with predictable monthly billing over 11 months and one-time registration fees. Tiered pricing differentiates Mauritian citizens from non-citizens, with first-child vs. additional-child discounts that incentivize siblings. Pricing for Mauritian citizens ranges from Rs 16,100/month (Pre-Reception) to Rs 20,600/month (Years 1–6, first child), while non-citizen rates range from Rs 19,300 to Rs 30,400/month; registration fees are Rs 55,000 (one-time) for citizens and Rs 44,000 (renewable after two years) for non-citizens. Ancillary revenue comes from uniform sales and canteen transactions. The go-to-market is a hybrid of sales-led direct enrollment (campus tours led personally by the Head of School or Campus Leader, formal application and placement assessments) and community-led referrals anchored by a strong alumni network, several of whom have returned as staff.

The institution is governed by a lean senior leadership team (Head of School / PYP Coordinator Nadine de Marassé Enouf, COO Akhtar Khaleck, plus subject coaches and year-level leads) supported by a workforce of 38 employees split across two campuses. As a non-profit with no parent company, no equity funding, and no public listing, expansion is funded operationally. Forward strategy is focused on filling out the Beau Champ campus by adding one year level annually through 2026 and beyond, deepening partnerships (notably Le Bocage International School for secondary transition), and selectively layering digital services (Nourishubs canteen platform, IXL adaptive practice) without compromising the school's stated human-connection-first philosophy.

Name

Clavis International Primary School

Legal name

Clavis International Primary School

Website

https://clavis.mu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Clavis International Primary School is a non-profit, English-medium international primary school in Mauritius delivering the IB PYP curriculum to children aged 3–11. Founded in 1991 and first regionally authorized for the program, it operates two campuses in Moka and Beau Champ.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Primary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

International Curriculum Early Learning Academies (e.g., IB Early Years) (EDACADAK)

Keywords

• Primary education
• IB PYP curriculum
• International schooling
• Inquiry-based learning
• Primary years programme

Headquarters

HQ city

Moka

HQ country

Mauritius

HQ region

Africa

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Monthly tuition fees paid over 11 months. Tiered pricing for Mauritian citizens vs non-citizens, with first-child and additional-child rates. Pre-Reception through Year 6, with fees ranging from Rs 16,100 to Rs 30,400 per month depending on citizenship status and year level.
2. Registration Fees: One-time registration fees: Rs 55,000 for Mauritian citizens (one-time payment), Rs 44,000 for non-citizens (payable upon registration and again after 2 years).
3. Uniform Sales: School uniforms and accessories sold through PTA-operated School Shop. Items include caps (Rs 450), lunch bags (Rs 900), polo shirts (Rs 485-540), shorts (Rs 610-670), trousers (Rs 750-800), hooded sweaters (Rs 950-1050), and more. Shop located at Moka campus with online ordering available.
4. Canteen Services: Onsite canteen offering nutritious à la carte menu. Additional service through Nourishubs partnership - online lunch ordering platform for nutritionist-certified meals. Parents pre-order monthly menus in advance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Clavis International Primary School delivers non-profit, English-medium international primary education for children aged 3-11 through the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP). The school offers an inquiry-based, transdisciplinary curriculum across two campuses in Mauritius, supported by EAL support, inclusion services, after-school activities, and ancillary services including uniforms, canteen, and transport.

Product overview

Clavis International Primary School offers a unified educational programme through the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) framework across two campuses (Moka and Beau Champ). The school provides holistic primary education for children aged 3-11 (Pre-Reception through Year 6) with an inquiry-based, transdisciplinary curriculum. Supporting services include EAL language support, inclusion services, after-school activities (art, yoga, science, engineering, gymnastics, drama, music, football), PTA-run school shop for uniforms, onsite canteen with Nourishubs online ordering, and subsidized transportation. Both campuses share the same values, expectations, and commitment to high-quality international education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Beau Champ Campus: The school's second campus located in the Anahita Beau Champ smart city on the east coast of Mauritius, opened in January 2025.
• Moka Campus

Products and services

• IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) Curriculum Inquiry-based, transdisciplinary curriculum framework for students aged 3-12 covering written, taught, and assessed curriculum elements from Pre-Reception through Year 6.
• Moka Campus Main campus nestled at the foot of Mount Ory in Moka, Mauritius, delivering the full IB PYP programme from Pre-Reception through Year 6 with comprehensive facilities, the Senior Leadership Team, Administrative offices, and Pedagogical Leadership Team.
• Beau Champ Campus Second campus offering Pre-Reception, Reception, and Year 1 with smaller class sizes (max 15 Pre-Reception, 18 Reception, 22 Year 1), expanding annually by year level.
• English as an Additional Language (EAL) Support Targeted language support programme delivered by homeroom teachers using differentiated instruction to help students develop the English skills needed to function confidently within their homeroom environment.
• Inclusion Services Supportive and inclusive environment provided by an inclusion team offering guidance and modified learning programmes or additional learning support for students with identified needs. The Moka campus inclusion team supports the Beau Champ campus.
• After-School Activities Programme Extra-curricular activities including art, yoga, science, engineering, gymnastics, drama, music, football, and more, designed to spark curiosity, inspire creativity, and promote well-rounded development.
• PTA School Shop (Uniforms) Parent-Teacher Association operated shop at Moka campus selling uniform items including polo shirts, shorts, trousers, hooded sweaters, caps, lunch bags, library pouches, and art aprons. Online ordering available with delivery to Beau Champ campus.
• Onsite Canteen with Nourishubs Online Ordering Canteen offering nutritious à la carte menu with monthly advance ordering, complemented by the Nourishubs online platform providing nutritionist-certified meals with dietary customization, allergen management, and nutrition tracking.
• School Transportation Subsidized shuttle service to Bagatelle in the afternoon to alleviate traffic congestion, with regular transportation coordinated directly between parents and independent drivers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Seamless transition to Le Bocage International School and other secondary institutions
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Le Bocage International School (LBIS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrong partnership for student transitions. The school's administration works closely with families of Year 6 students to support their transition to secondary education. LBIS plans to open a campus in Beau Champ with potential earlier openings for CIPS graduates based on community need. LBIS is independent from Clavis but maintains a supportive relationship.
• NourishubsminorOthersOnline lunch ordering platform partnership to support student health and wellbeing by providing access to nutritionist-certified meals freshly prepared daily. Parents can pre-order meals through the Nourishubs app on iOS and Android with features including multi-day ordering, weekly rotating menus, meal customization, allergen management, nutrition tracking and reports.
• Il Forno (Anahita)minorOthersCatering partnership providing meals for Beau Champ Campus students. Partnership offers a wide variety of delicious, high-quality options making lunchtime both enjoyable and nourishing.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• International School of Mauritius (ISM): ISM is an English-medium international school in Mauritius offering IB programmes across primary and secondary years. It is a direct competitor to Clavis for international-curriculum primary education on the island.
• Le Bocage International School: Le Bocage International School is a Mauritius-based IB World School offering PYP, MYP, and DP programmes. As Clavis's named transition partner for Year 6 graduates and a fellow IB-authorized institution on the island, it directly competes for the same pool of internationally-minded families while serving as a downstream pipeline.
• Northfields International School: Northfields International School is a non-profit, English-medium international school in Mauritius offering IB programmes from primary through secondary. It competes directly with Clavis for the same affluent Mauritian and expatriate families seeking IB-track education.

Regional players

• The Lodge School: The Lodge is a long-established private school in Mauritius offering primary and secondary education with international curriculum components. It overlaps with Clavis on the primary segment and competes for similar family profiles within Mauritius.
• St Andrew's School (Mauritius): St Andrew's is an English-medium private school in Mauritius offering primary and secondary education with international curricula. It competes with Clavis for the same affluent Mauritian and expatriate family segment seeking quality private primary education.

Emerging players

• Greenwood High International School: Greenwood High is an IB PYP-affiliated international school offering primary education with inquiry-based pedagogy similar to Clavis. While based in India rather than Mauritius, it represents a comparable IB PYP primary model that expatriate families may consider as alternatives.
• UWC East Africa: UWC East Africa offers IB programmes from primary through secondary across two campuses in East Africa. It shares Clavis's IB PYP foundation and inquiry-based pedagogy, serving internationally-mobile families in a comparable regional context.

Broad incumbents

• International School of Brussels: ISB is a long-established, broad international school in Europe offering full IB continuum including PYP. As a benchmark IB PYP institution, it represents the type of established, multi-program international school that expatriate families in Mauritius may reference when comparing Clavis's offering.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/clavis.mauritius
• Instagraminstagram.com/cips_mauritius
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/clavis-international-primary-school

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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