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SCHOOL PROFILE
Le Bocage International School (LBIS) offers an international secondary school education to boys and girls aged between 11 and 19.  It officially opened its doors in January 1990.  In the years since its inception, the school has grown rapidly and has achieved an international character providing a well-balanced education responsive to the needs of more than 550 students.  English is the language of instruction.

SCHOOL SITE AND FACILITIES
LBIS is located on the slopes of Mount Ory, just off the motorway between Plaines Wilhems and the capital, Port Louis.  From there it commands a panoramic view of the surrounding mountains and plains leading down to the Indian Ocean.  There are more than forty teaching rooms including four science laboratories, three computer rooms, two art studios, a three room Design & Technology learning area, a home economics laboratory and a large purpose-built library.  There is a playing field and outdoor hard court surfaces. The school has recently purchased additional land that will greatly extend the playing and recreation areas for students.  he multi-purpose sports hall, completed in 2001, functions also as an auditorium for the many special events held each year.  The school also has a small canteen facility.

ENROLLMENT & STUDENT BODY
Middle School (Forms 1-3)                252
High School (Forms 4-7)                    291
Faculty                                                  60
Students are enrolled in Forms 1-7 (UK years 7-13, US grades 6-12) that comprise approximately twenty-seven nationalities.  88% of the student body is Mauritian, many of whom have lived overseas.  Students come from a wide variety of social and cultural backgrounds.  Most are bilingual.  The student-teacher ratio stands at 9.4:1 and the maximum class size is normally 25 students.  From Form 4 onwards, many classes contain 20 or fewer students depending on student option choices.  Not only does small class size ensure that each student receives more personal attention but that the teaching faculty can more closely monitor progress.

ACCREDITATION
LBIS is accredited by the Mauritian Ministry of Education and is a fully accredited member of the Council of International Schools (CIS).

GOVERNANCE
LBIS is operated by PROGOS, a non-profit making company that exists solely for the purpose of offering an English medium international education.  The Board of Directors is the ultimate authority and delegates the management of the school to the Headmaster.

ADMINISTRATION
Mr Andrew Scott – Headmaster
Mr Shekar Dewoo – High School Principal
Mr Robert Roopnaraine – Middle School Principal
Mrs. Stephanie Runghen – Business Manager

COUNSELLING SERVICES
Mrs Prya Jundoosing – Guidance Careers & University Counselor

TEACHING STAFF AND POSTS OF RESPONSIBILITY
LBIS employs sixty qualified teachers.  Many of these hold postgraduate qualifications in education.  Specialist staff includes three librarians, a careers and guidance counselor, a Special Educational Needs team of three teachers, and a nurse.  Curriculum responsibilities are shared by Heads of Department in eight key learning areas and the coordinators of the Middle Years, IGCSE and IB Diploma programmes of study.

LIBRARY
The school library is open to members of the school whenever school is in session and operates on a reduced timetable during school holidays.  It is managed by a staff of 2 trained librarians and a technician and has a growing collection of approximately 9,500 resources.  All students and staff are members of the library and may borrow books, journals and other materials.  Other members of the school community may become temporary members by arrangement.  Library and information skills sessions are held by the librarians at regular intervals to teach students study skills and search strategies.

COMMUNICATION/WEBSITE
LBIS tries hard to keep members of the community informed of its events and practices.  Regular communications are sent home and the website (http://www.lebocage.net) is updated with news of coming events, reports and photographs of recent events.

LANGUAGE POLICY
LBIS is an English medium school.  Other than in foreign language classes, English is the language of communication with academic staff.  The use of English by all students outside the classroom is also encouraged.  Whilst both English and French are taught to some students as a second language, the school aims to ensure that each student studies at least one of these languages at first language and literature level.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMME
The academic programme fosters continuity and coherence of learning across the school.  It emphasizes preparation for higher education both in Mauritius and many countries around the world.  Our programme is defined by three sequential and developmental levels of learning which are as follows:

• Forms 1-3 Contents Standards Framework Curriculum based on 8 key learning areas
• Forms 4-5 The International Certificate of Education (ICE) preparing students for IGCSE examinations
• Forms 6-7 The IB Diploma Programme.  Nearly half of our IB students follow the requirements of a bilingual diploma. 

International Baccalaureate Diploma results in 2010were as follows:

• The Diploma pass rate was 85%
• 62 candidates were awarded the full IB Diploma
• 48 bilingual diplomas were awarded
• The highest individual score was 42 points

UNIVERSITY DESTINATIONS
96% of our graduating students proceed to university each year.  (Please see information attached)

Summary of Students’ First Destination.

Over 96% of our students enter into further or higher education every year. Over the period 2001-2008 LBIS students have been admitted to the following institutions:

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