Events > FOR MAURITIAN BUSINESSES - DBT-LED EDUCATION TRADE DELEGATION TO MAURITIUS - CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
FOR MAURITIAN BUSINESSES - DBT-LED EDUCATION TRADE DELEGATION TO MAURITIUS - CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
Monday, 4 May 2026
Tuesday, 5 May 2026
Reaching Out to Mauritian Schools, Education Providers, and Businesses Interested in Meeting the UK Delegation Toward Potential UK–Mauritian Business Opportunities.
Engage with the First UK Education Trade Delegation to Mauritius
4 – 5 May 2026
This is a unique opportunity for Mauritian institutions and developers to engage directly with leading UK independent schools, boarding schools, school groups, and education suppliers.
Why This Matters for Mauritius
Mauritius is rapidly becoming a regional hub for high-quality education, with strong demand for:
- New international school developments
- UK-branded education partnerships
- Enhanced student pathways to UK boarding and higher education
- Expertise in curriculum, boarding, digital learning, and pedagogy
- Collaboration within Smart Cities and integrated community projects
UK schools are actively exploring opportunities in Mauritius because the country offers:
- A stable and high income environment
- A bilingual population
- Strong familiarity with UK qualifications (IGCSEs, A Levels)
- 100% foreign ownership and investment friendly policy frameworks
- Major Smart City developments ideal for international school campuses
What Mauritian Schools & Partners Can Expect During the Delegation
1. Tailored Matchmaking with UK Schools & Education Providers during a Dedicated Meet the Partner Event
Mauritian organisations will be matched with UK delegates based on:
- Partnership interest
- Campus development opportunities
- Student recruitment pathways
- Curriculum or training areas
- Smart City or real estate development needs
2. Direct Access to UK School Leadership
Engage with decision makers from UK independent schools, school groups, and boarding schools exploring:
- Overseas campus development
- Bilateral partnerships
- Co-branded programmes
- Student mobility links
3. Strategic Government & Regulatory Engagements
You will have the opportunity to engage in discussions along with:
- Economic Development Board (EDB)
- Ministry of Education
- Private Secondary Education Authority (PSEA)
4. Smart City Developer Briefings & Site Visits
Opportunity for Mauritian Smart Cities developers/ investors to showcase land, infrastructure plans, and investment opportunities.
UK schools are particularly interested in:
- Greenfield or brownfield sites
- Integrated community developments
- Purpose-built or co-located school projects
5. Networking Opportunities
Invitation to an exclusive reception hosted by H.E. Paul Brummell, CMG, British High Commissioner, offering structured introductions and networking with UK delegates, with senior attendance from officers from His Majesty’s Government and Government of Mauritius.
Who Should Participate?
This mission is ideal for:
- Private schools and school groups
- Smart City developers
- Property developers and investors
- Education-sector partners
- Any other interested stakeholder
Please register your Interest on the EOI form via link below
Deadline for EOI requests is 11pm 23 March 2026
For further information:
Deeptee Bungaree Gooheeram, Country Director
E: Deeptee.BungareeGooheeram@fcdo.gov.uk