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Mauritius - Apply for the Transfer of Secondary School Students

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ProcedureEdit

Apply In-Person:

  1. To Apply for the Transfer of Secondary School Students in person, the applicant has to approach the Ministry of Education and Human Resources.
  2. Information related to the authority can be obtained from the “Office locations and contacts” section of this page.  Contact link
  3. All applications for transfer to a State Secondary School must be made in writing to the Ministry, either at the office of the Ministry of Education and Human Resources.
  4. Applications are considered in the light of vacancies available in the school(s) requested.
  5. The Ministry will provide the applicant with the necessary information and forms to fill out.
  6. The applicant may also need to submit supporting documents, such as a medical report, school transfer certificate, or a letter from the previous school.
  7. The applicant has to make sure that he or she has all the required documents that are required for this process to be successful, and they can be found under the "Required Documents" section of this page.
  8. Applicants should attach photocopies of documents (whichever is necessary) along with the application form while submitting it at the office.
  9. A fee for this procedure is has to be paid as per the authority’s request.
  10. Submit the completed application form along with the supporting documents to the respective office.
  11. Once all the documents have been submitted, a school transfer committee will review their application and decide if the transfer can be approved.
  12. If approved, the Ministry of Education and Human Resources will inform the new school of their acceptance.
  13. The school will then contact the applicant and provide the applicant with the necessary information and instructions for transferring.
  14. It is important to note that all transfers must meet the requirements of the Ministry of Education and Human Resources.
  15. The Ministry reserves the right to reject any application that does not meet the required criteria.
  16. Generally, the processing time is between 1 to 5 weeks, depending on the situation.



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Required DocumentsEdit

  • A completed transfer application form from the new school
  • A photocopy of the student’s birth certificate
  • A photocopy of the student’s report card from the previous school
  • A letter of recommendation from the student’s previous school, if applicable
  • A letter from the student’s parents/guardians indicating their reasons for the transfer
  • A medical certificate, if applicable
  • A copy of the student’s immunization record
  • Any other documents requested by the new school



Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Ministry of Education and Human Resources 
PFGX+23J, MITD House, 3rd Floor,Pont Fer, Nalletamby Rd, Vacoas-Phoenix, Mauritius
Located in: MITD House Mauritius Institute For Training And Development
Phone: (230) 601 5200
Fax: (230) 698 9627
Email: [email protected]
Location link
Contact link

EligibilityEdit

  • In Mauritius, students who have successfully completed the Certificate of Primary Education (CPE) and are currently enrolled in secondary school are eligible to apply for a transfer to another secondary school.



FeesEdit

  • A fee for this procedure is has to be paid as per the authority’s request.



ValidityEdit

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever



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Sample DocumentsEdit

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Processing TimeEdit

  • Generally, the processing time is between 1 to 5 weeks, depending on the situation.



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InstructionsEdit

  • Obtain a Transfer of Secondary School Students Form from the Ministry of Education and Human Resources.
  • Fill in the form with all the necessary information, such as the student's name, the current school, the proposed school, and the reason for the transfer.
  • Submit the completed form to the Ministry of Education and Human Resources.
  • The Ministry of Education and Human Resources will review the form and may request additional information or documents.
  • After the review is complete, the Ministry of Education and Human Resources will issue a Transfer of Secondary School Students Certificate.
  • The Certificate will be sent to the proposed school, which will then decide whether to accept the transfer.



Required InformationEdit

Personal Details:

  • Name
  • Date of Birth
  • National Identity Card Number
  • Gender
  • Address


Academic Details:

  • Level of Education
  • School Name
  • Class/Year
  • Marks Obtained
  • Subjects Studied


Parent/Guardian Details:

  • Name
  • Contact Details
  • Relationship to Student


Transfer Details:

  • Reason for Transfer
  • School to be Transferred To
  • Preferred Class



Need for the DocumentEdit

  • The transfer of secondary school students in Mauritius is necessary to ensure that students have access to the best possible educational opportunities.
  •  It is also important to ensure that students are placed in schools that best meet their individual needs.
  • Transferring can provide a student with a better learning environment, more opportunities to take advanced courses, and access to more specialized learning resources.
  • Additionally, transferring can help reduce overcrowding and ensure that students are able to get the most out of their educational experience.



Information which might helpEdit

The provisions of the Act are as follows:

  • Every student has the right to transfer between secondary schools, provided they meet the necessary eligibility requirements.
  • The student's parents/guardians must submit a written application to the MOEHR before the student can be considered for transfer.
  • The student must meet the minimum academic requirements as set out by the MOEHR.
  • The receiving school must accept the student and provide the necessary resources to cater to the student's educational needs.
  • The MOEHR must approve the transfer before a student can move to a new school.
  • If a student is transferring from a rural area to an urban area, the MOEHR may provide financial assistance to the student to help cover the additional costs.
  • The MOEHR may also set up a special committee to review the application and make the final decision regarding the transfer.
  • The student must submit all the necessary documents before the transfer can be approved.
  • The MOEHR may also set up a special transfer fund to help cover the costs of the transfer.
  • The MOEHR must inform both the sending and receiving schools of the transfer decision.



Other uses of the Document/CertificateEdit

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.



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