India is one of the most favourite destinations for Mauritian students for higher education after Australia, UK and France. The unparalleled variety of academic courses at affordable prices, the ombilical ties between the two countries, and the 100 scholarships offered to Mauritian students are the main reasons.

The promotion of Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) is high on the agenda of the government since it provides a highway to the world of work, parallel to the academic stream. The Mauritius Institute of Training and Development (MITD), is in the process of planning its strategy with new projects so as to strengthen the activities of TVET.

The Certificate of Primary Education (CPE) 2012 kicked off on Tuesday and ends today with the Mathematics paper. The CPE has, since its inception, been one of the most awaited and dreaded milestones in the Mauritian education system for pupils, parents and teachers.

The Certificate of Primary Education (CPE) exams kick off next week. 25,251 candidates will take part in the most awaited exams of the primary sector.

The 5th edition of the University of Mauritius Research Week 2012 kicked off on Monday and will end today, Friday 5. The aim is to foster a culture of sharing and innovation at UoM.

In a bid to inculcate an entrepreneurial culture in the youth, a new subject – Entrepreneurial Education – will make its entry in the syllabus of secondary schools as from the second term in 2013 with the aim to building a bridge between education and training to better prepare the youth for the world of work.

The London College of Accountancy (LCA) has once again achieved wonderful results for the last December and this June exams. Out of its 180 students who will be graduating in October this year, 25 have been awarded Mauritian Prize Winners.

Students of London Metropolitan University (LMU) who were facing deportation won a reprieve on Friday after the High Court granted permission to the university to seek a full judicial review of the government’s decision to strip it of its licence to recruit and teach students from outside the European Union.

The Ministry of Tertiary Education is developing a framework for the rationalisation of research, which will include a new approach towards considerations on Intellectual Property (IP) with a view to enable Mauritius to stay ahead of global competition.

News on Sunday publishes, as from this week, a series of contributions on Budget Proposals from readers, trade unions, economists and the civil society.

Dr Maurice Curé State College in Vacoas celebrates its 35th anniversary this year. It is known as the second best girls’ college in the country, and also excels in extracurricular activities.

The Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) organised its second International Conference entitled Higher Education and Economic Development from September 3 to 5 at Le Meridien, Pointe Aux Piments.