Vijay International School Praslin students graduate |28 June 2017

Students from Vijay International School Praslin celebrated the completion of their exams in style recently with a wonderful graduation event held at Le Duc hotel.

Just under 100 staff members, students and family members attended the fourth IGCSE graduation for the school and expectations were high as a result of improving results at the school year after year. 

It was also a landmark event as for the first time A-Level students have graduated from the school, not only the first post-secondary cohort from VISP but the first time ever that students have been able to complete A-Level studies in any institution on Seychelles’ second island.

Head teacher Mark Howell opened the evening by thanking board members, staff and Vijay Patel for helping the school and its students to realise this ambition. He went on to thank parents for their trust in the school and wished the students good luck for the publication of their results in August.

In his speech, Mr Cross, head of sixth form, paid tribute to the hard work and dedication of the A-Level students and wished them all the best for the future. That future looks bright with the majority of VISP A-Level students having received university offers, some in Seychelles but many overseas, and in subjects ranging from architecture to medicine.

Mr Patel closed the evening with an inspiring speech for the students asking them to pursue what they enjoy, are talented at and that they must ensure that they continue to contribute to the Seychelles community in the future.

A few places are still available at VISP A-Level centre for next academic year, including some assisted places if required.

Please contact dcross@visp-sey.com for further details. The accompanying photos show some of the students during the graduation ceremony.

Mark Howell

Head teacher

Vijay International School, Praslin