Telfair
     Our school is small and intimate and has a warm and happy atmosphere. We are presently occupying a large house with a front grass play area. Classrooms are light and airy to encourage a happy and conducive learning environment.
     We also have a Computer room, Library, Art room, Music and Movement room, Monkeynastix room, as well as an outside shaded area for lunch and for school plays.
     Our children wear uniforms. Our summer, winter and sports uniforms, as well as school bags, may be purchased directly from the school. All stationery and books are provided by the school and need not be purchased.
     Our hours are presently from 8.30 am to 1 pm, Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and from 8:30am to 2pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays with 2 breaks at 9.15 am and 11.25 am.
     TIPS is owned by the same management company as Tiny Tots Day Care Centre ( 3mths -5 yrs ), which has been running successfully for the past ten years.

Why "Telfair" International Primary School?
     Dr. Charles Telfair was an English surgeon who worked on the British Navy ships between 1808 and 1810.
     In many respects, he proved himself to be innovative, knowledgeable and above all humane.
     He was the first sugar estate owner to set up a school for his workers’ children.
     He introduced machines to increase productivity and was the first to use a horizontal sugar mill.
     He was the founder of the Natural History Society in Mauritius. He used his extensive botanical and zoological knowledge to introduce new plants and animals to the island.
     Dr.Telfair lived through and participated in the Napoleonic Wars, but he befriended and was admired by French and British alike. Throughout the years he lived in Mauritius he sought to raise the living standards of the inhabitants, regardless of their ethnic backgrounds.
     He remains an inspirational figure for his often-selfless contribution to his adopted country.
     His logo, of an arm with an arrow, was derived from his conviction that with self confidence, vision, courage and strong beliefs, your arrow would reach its target without the need of a bow.

    Email: telfairprimary@orange.mu

    Fax: (230) 4836641

    Tel: (230) 4835108

    Address: Morcellement Saltpans,
                      Tamarin, Mauritius