AIESEC is an international, non-profit, and non-political organisation.

The largest youth organization of the world, AIESEC (Asso­ciation Interna­tio­nale des Étudiants en Sciences Econo­miques et Commerciales), has finally made its way among the student communities in Mauritius. With its formal launch at the Rajiv Gandhi Science Centre on Monday, members and well wishers are optimistic about the vitality, energy and creativity of the young members.

The Model United Nations has emerged as an invaluable extra-curricular activity. This extra-curricular stimulation, combining academic achievement, personal development and team work has set itself to be an ideal platform where students "think local and act global".

Mauritius needs human resource that is science literate.

The teaching and learning of science aren't the same as they used to be years ago. In the last few years, there has been a change in the science education strategy in Mauritius because of the emerging new areas like marine sciences, airlines hub, medical hub, land based oceanic industry and the IT sectors that are more inclined towards the knowledge of science and technology.

The project aims at empowering the population with the right information, pedagogical tools and skills to fight AIDS.

“Warriors against HIV/AIDS”  is a new project that involves students and NGOs to create an awareness among the youth and help fight the disease, which is a matter of serious concern in Mauritius. By the end of May 2008, some 3362 cases were formally registered in the country.

Students of La Confian­ce College

If you have never been to the College de la Confian­ce, you are strongly advi­sed to do it as soon as possible. It's a place worth visiting for the beauty of its location and the quality of the education it imparts. The pre­mises abound in palm trees and are surrounded by  sugar cane fields. It's good enough saying that students here learn and live in nature.

Notre Dame is the only school of the Congré­gation des Filles de Marie in Mauritius.

Let's go to Notre Dame College, in Curepipe, this week. This institution is known for promoting social justice, human values and a holistic education that comprises the academic, artistic, physical, cultural, social and spiritual besides paying special attention to low achievers.

The non-communicable disease statistics for Mauritius are scary. On average 25 diabetes patients undergo amputation every month, 20 per cent of the population suffer from the disease and 33 per cent of the people have hypertension or blood pressure problem.

The JSS Academy is the first tertiary institution of Engineering in Mauritius.

One of the well-known Enginee­ring colleges of the Indian Silicon Valley is installing itself in Mauritius. The JSS Academy building is ready to open its doors and receive its students on its own campus by January 2009.

Careers guidance assists individuals to make choices and to manage their careers.

Careers guidance plays a vital role in the schooling system. The new emerging sectors provide full employment opportunities to job seekers. However, it is important to guide the students for an appropriate career in the future.

The school struggles hard to bring good results.

The Medco Trinity Secondary School has taken the challenge by retrieving low achievers from deprived regions and catering for their educational needs. It promises to forge its way ahead by exploring new avenues for future citizens.