Neel
Mauritian citizen
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18
About me
Mauritian
Lives in Aix-en-Provence
Registration: 03 February 2009
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Accomodation in Mauritius by sonatina
Hello, I am French and I am looking for an accomodation in Mauritius (in Grand Baie if possible). Im doing an internship from the end of May to November (6months): I'd like to share a flat or to rent a studio.... I like to discover new cultures and ...
Hi Sophie, Try to have a look here: http://www.french.hostelworld.com/findabed.php/Auberges-de-Jeunesse/Grand-Bay/Ile-Maurice?PHPSESSID=2886745614-4QMt9zAWceXgw57dSsye2VdqAAXS3lX6 I found this link on the website of the Routard ... Read More
Looking for a native English-French translator 聳 work from home! by nehty
Looking for a native English-French translator 聳 work from home! I'm looking for a Native English and French translator for a translation of a text of around 100 pages from English to French. The requirements: 聲 The total project consists of ...
Hi Nehty, I sent 2 emails in reply to your ad at the e-mail address you mentioned, but did not get any reply. :/ Read More
Cost of living in Curepipe, Mauritius. by venkat2c
Hi, I just got an offer in Curepipe, Mauritius and am just unaware of the cost of living there. I am a single male, 25 yrs.. can someone let me know what would be an average cost of living, i mean house rent, grocery, car etc. I am offered Rs 65000 ...
It rains only once per year in Curepipe, but it lasts all year round. :D Read More
Homeschooling in Mauritius by purplepixie
Hey there I am currently homeschooling my children and was wanting to find out what the legalities are about homeschooling (if any)? We are looking to get citizenship, so the information would need to be for citizens (I guess any info on ...
Hi Purplepixie, Schooling is mandatory till the age of 16 in Mauritius. So, I don't think that homeschooling is legal. (Just an historical note as you refer to the Constitution: A Compulsory Education Ordinance was passed in 1857 in the island! ... Read More
Has anyone bought a property in Mauritius before? by terrifishpie
Help! We are from the UK and are looking at buying a property in Mauritius as an investment with a view to finally moving there. We're looking at a property in this new development. We have searched the internet and read as much as we can on ...
terrifishpie, as you are from UK, may I post an article that appeared in The Guardian a few months back: http://www.guardianweekly.co.uk/?page=editorial&id=749&catID=13. (As you know, The Guardian is a very serious journal: The Guardian has been ... Read More
Learning to speak French by kuhelisen
Hello all, We live in Quatre Bornes. Any idea of a good French conversation teacher here? Someone who is willing to take classes thrice a week or so? We already have some command over French, but need to gain confidence with regular practise.
That's true samiejoe. I started learning Italian (which I consider to be the most beautiful language in the world) by watching the news on RAI every day. I must say that I was encouraged by the charming ladies who presented the news. :lol: But, as ... Read More
The truth about living in Mauritius by DSMurray
Mauritius is paradise. Or is it? Many people are investing a small fortune in making the move to Mauritius based on endorphins after a visit, and the promise of great infrastructure and world-class facilities. The truth is quite different. If ...
100% of the people I know here got their deposit back ;) ... of course there are crooks as everywhere else in the world, just be careful and sign a rent contract!I'm relieved to read this, Julien! Read More
Learning to speak French by kuhelisen
Hello all, We live in Quatre Bornes. Any idea of a good French conversation teacher here? Someone who is willing to take classes thrice a week or so? We already have some command over French, but need to gain confidence with regular practise.
Hi Kuhelisen. I suggest that you contact l聮Alliance fran莽aise de Maurice (the French equivalent of the "British Council"). http://ambafrance-mu.org/france_maurice/spip.php?article283 (L'Alliance fran莽aise de Maurice used to have an antenna (with ... Read More
Private english speaking schools in Mauritius by Julien
Several people asked, so here are a few private english speaking schools in Mauritius ips: www.ips.intnet.mu northfields: www.northfieldsonline.com le bocage: www.lebocage.net
DSMurray, what do you mean when you say that "The French-language schools are far more accommodating in general, but that's because there is more competition"? You mean that there are more French schools, and thus more intense competition among them ... Read More
The truth about living in Mauritius by DSMurray
Mauritius is paradise. Or is it? Many people are investing a small fortune in making the move to Mauritius based on endorphins after a visit, and the promise of great infrastructure and world-class facilities. The truth is quite different. If ...
@ Julien: Thank you! And thank you also for the advice you on this blog. Pointe-aux-Cannoniers is indeed another nice area. I've made a (albeit, rapid) search on the web, and there are a few nice options (though I find the rent VERY expensive). And, ... Read More
The truth about living in Mauritius by DSMurray
Mauritius is paradise. Or is it? Many people are investing a small fortune in making the move to Mauritius based on endorphins after a visit, and the promise of great infrastructure and world-class facilities. The truth is quite different. If ...
What do you mean by "how estate agents work", DSMurray? I intend to move to Mauritius in July/August and wish to rent a bungalow (preferably "pieds dans l'eau", on the beach) in Grand Baie or Pereybere. Any advice about how to proceed, things to ... Read More