10 years after dispensing Australian education to children aged 1-11 years acrossseveral campuses on the island, Dukesbridge expands into secondary schooling.
Through its brand new campus centrally located in Trianon, opposite the Ebene cybercity, Dukesbridge continues to shape the future of education in East Africa with a dedication to innovation.
Dukesbridge is the only school in the whole of Africa to have successfully achieved accreditation with the Government of Australia. Commenting on her recent visit to the new school, the Australian High Commissioner, Her Excellency Kate Chamley, commented :
“immediately when I walked through the gate, and met the Founder, I was struck by the unique energy of the school, the teachers, and staff, and of course the kids. I was impressed by Dukesbridge’s focus on: delivering a fantastic academic program via the Western Australian School Curriculum; the expressive arts to build children’s creativity, confidence, and resilience; and being outdoors, which is vital for the health and wellbeing of our kids. On the latter, Australia and Mauritius are similar, we have an abundance of sun, so why not take the classroom outdoors? I certainly benefited from these experiences as a child in the Australian school system in Melbourne, and I love to see Dukesbridge doing the same.”
Dukesbridge Secondary school is being officially inaugurated on 13thSeptember 2024, coinciding with the celebration of the institution’s 10-yearmilestone. The school prioritises the holistic development of students, nurturing academic success, emotional well-being and creativity. Its innovative campus designs, featuring hanging chairs, unconventional classroom setups, pool and open-plan workspaces, foster a dynamic and inspiring learning environment.
Currently, the school caters to Grades 7 and 8, and is excited to expand to Grade 9 starting in 2025. Dukesbridge Secondary follows a combined curriculum that is based on the Cambridge learning objectives, but also incorporates the Western Australian curriculum. The lessons are designed to be interactive and students are encouraged to complete group and individual project work that involves presentations and producing ‘hands on’ products.
