Marie Claire Heerah founded ST Nicholas Grammar School. The lack of suitable infrastructure was the main difficulty encountered during start up. The founder had a precise idea of what she wanted the school premises to be and it was quite difficult to find the right building.
Colonial house was found in Quatre Bornes more precisely in Bernardin de St Pierre Avenue, next to the loreto convent of Quatre Bornes. St Nicholas Operated there for three yeras until until sufficient fund was raised to build our own school. The Building work ended in August 1997 and the children were pleased to start their term in a brand new school.
St Nicholas is one of the most popular saints of the christian church. He has been the patron saint of children since the middle ages and many miracles were credited to him. It can be observed that St Nicholas has always been linked to children in various ways and that a school should bear his name will seem quite appropriate.
During Storytelling hour for the young ones who join our school in level 1 ,St Nicholas' tales "Saving the children" is one of their favourites
The term "Grammar School" implies that the children have certain aptitudes that are required to handle our rather intensive curriculum. This is illustrated by the entrance examination which is conducted on a one to one basis in the presence of the child's parents. Admission of children to St Nicholas Grammar School is conditional to their success at this examination.
St Nicholas is recognized among the best private schools in Mauritius including its low cost payments.
Is there a secondary St Nicholas?
We have a secondary St Nicholas, nevertheless we have not reach the higher School Certificate yet. Our secondary exists since two years and it consists of two form 1, two form 2 and two form 3.
About the books used
The system of education is similar to other primary school, i.e our pupils take part in the Certificate of Primary Education examination nevertheless the level is higher. The books that our pupils use are different from those in other schools.
What about the system of Education?
The system of education is similar to other primary school, i.e our pupils take part in the Certificate of Primary Education examination nevertheless the level is higher. The books the pupils use are different from those in other schools. In addition to the CPE they also take part in the Cambridge Young Learners Exams.
Are the fees always the same?
The deposit has remain the same for the past two years.Nevertheless it should be noted that the stationary fee,assurance etc... are not the same each year. They change according to classes
