Zoubia
French expat in Canada
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460
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About me
French
Lives in Montreal
Speaks French, English (Spanish and Hindi on the way)
Registration: 02 May 2010
Urgent- good photographer near Moka
Hello everybody, I'm currently having trouble with my CAQ (going to Canada next year). I need ID pictures, and it is becoming ridiculously complicated and expensive. I usually go to the photographer at Shoprite but it's closed at the moment. So ... Read More
Which uni?
Hi everyone, I'm a member of the Mauritius forum, but I might move to Montreal very soon to study translation. I've applied at Universit茅 de Montr茅al and Concordia, and I'd like to know which one you'd advise me to choose? I asked on the French ... Read More
Teaching job in South Korea
Hi Kiwiinkorea, actually I'd be grateful if you could help me. I might be offered a teaching job in Seoul soon and I'd be getting 2600000 wan plus an accomodation allowance of 700000wan. Does that sound good enough to live decently in Seoul ... Read More
Leisure Courses - anyone know of any? by Rosiewestie
A friend and I are looking to do some sort of Leisure course during the week - i.e. Painting, Interior Design, crafts etc etc. It can be an hour or two, half day or full day. Any area from Tamarin to Quatre B - radius I have searched on here and ...
That's very kind of you, thanks. I'm already doing other things now but it's good to know!Can I ask you Zoubia - what other things you are now doing? Are they some sort of courses/hobbies? Thanks :)Hi Rosiewestie, actually I'm working a lot and ... Read More
Leisure Courses - anyone know of any? by Rosiewestie
A friend and I are looking to do some sort of Leisure course during the week - i.e. Painting, Interior Design, crafts etc etc. It can be an hour or two, half day or full day. Any area from Tamarin to Quatre B - radius I have searched on here and ...
That's very kind of you, thanks. I'm already doing other things now but it's good to know! Read More
Leisure Courses - anyone know of any? by Rosiewestie
A friend and I are looking to do some sort of Leisure course during the week - i.e. Painting, Interior Design, crafts etc etc. It can be an hour or two, half day or full day. Any area from Tamarin to Quatre B - radius I have searched on here and ...
I wanted to take some photography lessons. nevour found anything. I looked into drama - nope. You might find a Hindi teacher somewhere, but I'm not sure whether this fits into your idea of leisure. Read More
What to do in spare times? by kevinson
Hey all. Lets share what each one of you do in your spare times. So that others can have an idea & may change for good! Thanks in advance. My spare times go in surfing the net........
Horse riding,reading, sometimes canyoning or trekking. Read More
Old computers/laptops by Kirinyaga
Hi During the past few weeks I have seen postings on another network site about people who are looking to find computers/laptops for their gardener's child, or a poor family with whom they have contact. I imagine that individuals tend to want to ...
Well, if there are geeks around who'd be interested in a dead HP laptop with a hard disk and video card to be replaced, I'll gladly give it away. Can't throw it away, just can't... Read More
Cost of posting books to Mauritius from UK by V1n@y
Hello, I would like to post 2 books to Mauritius and I have been quoted the following by Royal Mail : 拢62.50 tracked (Delivery within 8 days) 拢32.00 Not tracked (Delivery within 8 days) Are there any other cheaper options? Thank you
I bought books on Amazon France and had them sent here but I certainly didn't pay that much, although postage basically cost me the price of the books. There must be a cheape option that they're not mentioning somewhere!! Read More
Early Childhood Development Centre in Roches Brunes by Grobler Family
Hi, My daughter is 2.5 years old and will be attending the ECC in Roches Brunes as from mid february 2012. I wanted to find out if there are any parents on this forum who have enrolled their kids there? What were your experience (positive ...
Hi, just to say, I was sent to Irish school at five (I'm French), and really, it never bothered me. ok, the first few days were tough. But that was it. And I had a Corean girl in my class a month ago, who spoke neither French nor English, and she ... Read More
Horses for courses!
Hi, I ride in Floreal but it's really far from Grand Bay. However, as a member of a riding center, you should be paying just a few hundred rupees per lesson. I share my horse and it costs me a bit over 6000 rupees per month, 2 lessons included. It ... Read More
Montessori school - Any Feedback from parents? by baretoesmom
Hello there - I am hoping to get as much feed back from parents living in Mauritius as possible. I am a Montessori School teacher (Kindergarten 3-6 years) and I am looking to open a Montessori Kindergarten abroad. Research has shown that there ...
isn't Little Judy in Mah茅bourg a Montesory school? Read More
Bagatelle mall of Mauritius by terence
Hi Guys, I started this thread for your opinion on this new mall in Mauritius. I checked it out today , an excellent place to hang out. Ideal place to spend your day shopping and enjoying the Food Court. For English movie lovers, I confirmed that ...
Um, Andy, calling somebody "that other chick" is very rude... I would feel offended if someone called me that. Read More
Bagatelle mall of Mauritius by terence
Hi Guys, I started this thread for your opinion on this new mall in Mauritius. I checked it out today , an excellent place to hang out. Ideal place to spend your day shopping and enjoying the Food Court. For English movie lovers, I confirmed that ...
Well, as for the shopping mall in Trianon, I've been hearing from my colleagues for months on end that it will NOT be finished and will therefore never open. Because of Bagatelle. Of course, I don't know whether this piece of info is reliable, but ... Read More
Things to do in Mauritius by IrishWildGeese
Hi all, I'm on the island a week now and already I'm enjoying it and very much looking forward to all the things I can do during my time here. One of my colleagues sent me this list of things I should do while I'm here and it looks like a great ...
- 365 Drive of the entire country - Chamarel - Seven Coloured earth - Visit more than 10 waterfalls - Tea plantation (Bois cheri, you can visit the tea factory, if tea lover) - View Sea Corals (glass bottom boat @ BlueBay) - Snorkelling in blue ... Read More
Bagatelle mall of Mauritius by terence
Hi Guys, I started this thread for your opinion on this new mall in Mauritius. I checked it out today , an excellent place to hang out. Ideal place to spend your day shopping and enjoying the Food Court. For English movie lovers, I confirmed that ...
Are they really having technical difficulties, or are people not coming to watch the movie because they NEED the subtitles? Go figure. Read More
Bagatelle mall of Mauritius by terence
Hi Guys, I started this thread for your opinion on this new mall in Mauritius. I checked it out today , an excellent place to hang out. Ideal place to spend your day shopping and enjoying the Food Court. For English movie lovers, I confirmed that ...
Well I must be the only person who found Bagatelle disappointing. I'll try it again when more than half the shops are open... But seriously, they were the same shops you can find elsewhere on the island (ok, ok, there's Pick'n'pay, but a supermarket ... Read More
Passionate of Horse Riding by mhgene
Hello every body if you are passionate of horse riding, i am the owner of a splendid horse, good horse, calm and i am looking for a partner to share half pension. If you are interested to ride, to take lessons in dressage or to ride in the forest ...
Hi everybody, since there are riders out there, do you happen to know a good place to buy some kit? I went to Go Sport yesterday and it was ridiculous. All I was asking for was a dressage stick (you know, the long ones, I hate short crops). I mean, ... Read More
Please advise a Good French Language teacher in Black River - Tamarin by Alexey Batarshin
or not far from this place... Thanks!
Hi, I'm sorry but I live in St Pierre and I don't own a car, so it's impossible for me to teach where you guys live. I do realise that what I've been advised to charge is pretty high, but seriously, there was this hindi teacher who was asking for ... Read More
Outdoor activities! :) by conface
Hi fellow expats, I am not an extreme person but am interested to challenge myself by taking up some adventurous activities such as diving, surfing, hiking, rock climbing, white water rafting, kayaking, deep sea fishing, ATVs, trail running, ...
Hey, Ty, who is a member of this forum, runs ICAN, a mountaineering and canyoning company. He can take you up the Pieter Both or down the Tamarind falls (or any other place really). Check out his facebook page, Ican Tropic! Read More
Please advise a Good French Language teacher in Black River - Tamarin by Alexey Batarshin
or not far from this place... Thanks!
Had forgotten about this topic... Well, as I said the rates I've given have been advised by other teachers, and actually none of my pupils has complained about them... BUT I have a Master's degree in literature from Warwick (and another from the ... Read More
2 Weeks to go! Any Tips? by Rosiewestie
Hi everyone, Well I am getting excited - only 2 weeks to go until I come to join my husband in beautiful Mauritius! I am shipping a small container out. Any tips on what I should bring with me from home? Or anything which you may have thought ...
Love it or leave it, but I miss parsnips a lot... And if you like books, depending on your tastes, you might not be able to find anything over here... I'm also going to London in a couple of days just to renew my petite clothes stock, because ... Read More
Teaching in Mauritius by colleen
I am teacher in South Africa. I would like to teach in Mauritius > What is the average salary of a teacher at an International School in Mauritius ( primary school ) Would I be able to live fairly well on this salary. (food, rent, transport, etc ...
Um, actually, island_life has given a good list there. I guess you might also want to check out the Mauritius Institute of Education. Forget about French schools for now as schoolyear starts in August so they've got all the teachers they need for ... Read More
Teaching in Mauritius by colleen
I am teacher in South Africa. I would like to teach in Mauritius > What is the average salary of a teacher at an International School in Mauritius ( primary school ) Would I be able to live fairly well on this salary. (food, rent, transport, etc ...
If you've got dependants, your salary is higher (well it is at my school). But I can't say by how much! To be honest the conditions offered by my school are quite good compared to those my teachers abroad had when I was an expat kid. I'd say you ... Read More
Teaching in Mauritius by colleen
I am teacher in South Africa. I would like to teach in Mauritius > What is the average salary of a teacher at an International School in Mauritius ( primary school ) Would I be able to live fairly well on this salary. (food, rent, transport, etc ...
Hi, I'm an unexperienced teacher and I get paid a decent 45000 rs (including a 20000 rs prime because I'm not a Mauritian citizen - and spouses of Mauritians don't get it). BUT it's not enough to afford a car and pay for my French health insurance. ... Read More
Horse Riding classes for children by Coolhand
Can some one please direct me to a horse riding school where mu 12year old daughter can take classes. preferable to be on the Black River area - we will be moving there soon
It's the price for ONE SINGLE HOUR on the beach! I did say I was no tourist. This is by far the highest fare I've ever seen in all the countries I've visited, and I've ridden in ten different countries... Read More
Horse Riding classes for children by Coolhand
Can some one please direct me to a horse riding school where mu 12year old daughter can take classes. preferable to be on the Black River area - we will be moving there soon
I'm horrified, I wrote to the Haras du Morne and guess how much they charge for a one hour ride? 3200 rs, 80 euros!!!!! I'm utterly disgusted. Read More
Horse Riding classes for children by Coolhand
Can some one please direct me to a horse riding school where mu 12year old daughter can take classes. preferable to be on the Black River area - we will be moving there soon
I wish someone would open a riding club in Moka!! Read More
Is domestic help available in Mauritius? by Yelles
Hi There, I was wondering if domestic help is available in Mauritius? Is it a common thing or does the average person clean their own houses? If it is common, what would the daily rate be for domestic help? Would you go through an agency or is it ...
Oh dear, I would NEVER be able to pay somebody 50 rs an hour and look at myself in a mirror. And absolutely nobody I know pays their maid such indecent rates!!! Read More
Moving to Mauritius.... by piginawig
Hi there There's a big possibility that we might be moving over in the next couple of months - it's myself, my partner and 33 month old little girl. I have a couple of questions - the medical tests required, I know that 3 of them HAVE to be ...
Hi, well I'm going to give conflicting info as my employer asked me to do the tests prior to leaving. It's actually part of the documents you have to submit before you get your provisional OP, which you need to produce at the airport - otherwise ... Read More
Would this be enough to live a good life? by evestyles
Hi there My husband has just been made an offer of 3500 euros to work in Mauritius. He gets transport to and from work but I would still have to get a car for my son and I. We're waiting on the final documentation to see if that includes a ...
Hey, I don't know exactly where you get it wrong in your estimates, but boy, 3500 euros is like, WOW. Plus a car? Way to go!!! You can get a good nice house for far less than 30000 though. And 8000 in domestic aids sounds a hell of a lot, but I ... Read More
Homeschool for my grade 12 son by GeorgeGordon
Hi, I have been looking at all private English schools, and have not yet found a school where my son would fit in. Currently he's in a small private school in South Africa, after being in a school similar to Le Bocage...he hated it. Now he's so ...
Hey wait a minute, if the school hasn't actually opened yet, you can't exactly say it's in the top 3!!!!! Read More
Please advise a Good French Language teacher in Black River - Tamarin by Alexey Batarshin
or not far from this place... Thanks!
I give private lessons and have been advised to charge the following: Primary schoolkids: 300 rs. 12 year old: 350 rs for general help 15 year old: 500 rs for English lessons Adult learners: 700 rs for French conversation lessons. Read More
Please advise a Good French Language teacher in Black River - Tamarin by Alexey Batarshin
or not far from this place... Thanks!
I might know someone, I'll ask her! Read More
French tuition by matt_k
Hi All Can anyone reccomend someone who teaches French in the Tamarin area? I've been here 6 weeks now and not progressing that well (all English speaking in the office) but eager to learn. Thanks Matt
Hi, after the holidays do call my school ecole du Centre, they'll be happy to let teachers and parents know that you are looking for a tutor. Read More
Teaching diploma by lili1234
Hi Everyone! I am planning on moving to Mauritius soon to live permanently and at the moment I am trying to get information on teaching jobs. I am currently living in the UK and have dual nationality (French/British). I have a teaching diploma ...
Hi, first of all, you need to know that most schools will not have a job for you because they will only employ Mauritian citizens for peanuts of course. But if you can teach English to kids then send a CV to the Ecole du Centre, we're going to need ... Read More
Northfields HighSchool / IPS - Primary School by Nathalie0805
hi everyone, We are currently waitlisted on the lists at Northfields and IPS but I am getting conflicting feedback regarding schools in Mauritius. Apparently Northfields doesn't have a headmaster currently? Other feedback I have received has been ...
Hi there, http://themauritiusadventure.blogspot.com/ This blog is written by an Englishman who is a teacher at Northfields, it was advertised on 大咖福利影院, you might want to contact him to learn more about the missing head!!! Read More
Furniture Stores?? by mom2cc
So this old house needs some new stuff, where can i go to shop!! Mr Price will not do, we would like a sectional sofa, for a large room, some side tables, and some art work? Could someone recommend something? We are in Pointe D'esny, but have a car ...
Hi musheer! Thanks for the directions! I have visited the Institute, and I need to go back to register at the library! Read More
Furniture Stores?? by mom2cc
So this old house needs some new stuff, where can i go to shop!! Mr Price will not do, we would like a sectional sofa, for a large room, some side tables, and some art work? Could someone recommend something? We are in Pointe D'esny, but have a car ...
Hey that's interesting! Can anyone tell me which buses stop at the Super U in Rose Hill please? Read More
Download/upload speeds by Warmup
This is hilarious. They聮ve just released the World results for internet speed tests for upload/download megabits per second. For download speeds, Mauritius came 169th out of 180 countries with a download speed of 0.54mb/s. As a comparison, the UK ...
Oh no! I play World of Warcraft! :lol: Read More
Help with bus routes please?
Hi everybody, I don't come here too often but thanks for your offers! Where would you recommend me to live? I won't be able to get a car, so it can't be too far from Helvetia, and I will have quite a tight budget - around 10000 rs. What will that ... Read More
Bookshops and libraries in Mauritius by Zoubia
Hi everybody, are there good libraries in Mauritius? Is it possible to register at the Uni of Mauritius library, and for how much? Are there bookshops and where (like, bookshops where I can find classics, not the latest best-sellers)? What about ...
Hi, great ideas, thanks to all! Read More
Bookshops and libraries in Mauritius by Zoubia
Hi everybody, are there good libraries in Mauritius? Is it possible to register at the Uni of Mauritius library, and for how much? Are there bookshops and where (like, bookshops where I can find classics, not the latest best-sellers)? What about ...
Ok, thanks for your answers! I think I'm going to bring a number of books with me from France, and perhaps look for people who would be interested in swapping or creating a small shared collection! 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
Hi Anton, I'd just like to reassure you about your son, at the same age I was sent to Irish school without warning, and within a couple of months I was fluent, go for it! Kids' brains are designed to assimilate languages really fast, so wherever ... Read More
Bookshops and libraries in Mauritius
Hi everybody, are there good libraries in Mauritius? Is it possible to register at the Uni of Mauritius library, and for how much? Are there bookshops and where (like, bookshops where I can find classics, not the latest best-sellers)? What about ... Read More
Learning French in Mauritius by Natalya Hovsepyan
Please tell me where can I lean French in Mauritius? It can be a private tutor or a language school. Does anyone has any contacts? What are approximate prices? I thank you very much in advance for a reply. As we already formed a group and are ...
Hey, actually, I'd be happy to exchange French lessons against Hindi, music or photography lessons, if people are still looking for French lessons in September! Read More
Help with bus routes please?
Hi, I'll be working in Helvetia, St Pierre, from next August so I'm trying to plan well ahead! I won't be able to get myself a car so I will need to live somewhere on a bus route that will take me to Hevetia, but I can't find any information about ... Read More
Learning French in Mauritius by Natalya Hovsepyan
Please tell me where can I lean French in Mauritius? It can be a private tutor or a language school. Does anyone has any contacts? What are approximate prices? I thank you very much in advance for a reply. As we already formed a group and are ...
Hi Guys, I'm not in Mauritius yet but I happen to be a teacher - I teach English and French. I LOVE private tutoring so I'd like to know whether I'd be allowed to teach individuals aside from my job when I'm in Mauritius? Would I risk being thrown ... Read More