
Higher Education Commission (HEC) Accreditation
Belstar Training Centre is accredited with HEC since 2008 to run the CGI (ICSA) programme.
1. Entry Requirements
CGI has no entry requirement for Foundation Level.
The Educational Authorities in Mauritius require any of:
1. A pass at HSC level 3P&1S or 2P&2S;
2. GCE A-level in three subjects;
3. A relevant Diploma from a recognised Institution.
If you are awaiting HSC results in order to enroll, then you may find it difficult to catch up on missed sessions. Enrolling provisionally is possible. Please attach 2nd Term school results to the enrolment form.
2. Course Details
The Foundation Programme provides a broad introduction to business, how companies are governed, maintained and financially managed, and the laws to which they must adhere. The knowledge and skills gained through the Foundation Programme prepare you for studying Part One of the qualifying programme.
Study time: 200 hours
The Foundation Programme covers FOUR sections examined in a SINGLE 3 hour paper.
Section 1: Business Environment
Section 2: Company Law
Section 3: Principles of Compliance and Company Administration
Section 4: Principles of Accounting
Start your path to becoming Chartered with the Foundation Programme.
CGI Foundation Programme provides the relevant skills and knowledge to help prepare you to meet the demands of Part One of Chartered Governance Qualifying Programme. This is especially useful if you do not have the academic or professional experience to enter the Qualifying Programme at Part One. The Foundation Programme is your first step on the path to a career as a governance professional or company secretary.
Content

The Foundation Programme covers the following subjects:
- Business environment – how businesses are organised and run and how the external environment affects business activities
- Law – an introduction to corporate and business (commercial) law and the legal framework within which businesses operate
- Company compliance and administration – introducing legal, ownership and management structures for companies, how companies are incorporated and routine company compliance and governance obligations
- Finance – the basics of bookkeeping and how to understand the components of financial documentation as well as the principles of financial decision making.
3. Proposed semester date for July 2025 intake
| Exams Date | Enrol as from | Start | End |
| 17-Nov-25 | 15th June | 5-Jul-25 | 15-Nov-25 |
Foundation classes are run on Sundays from 9.00 to 1200
4. Fees
4.1 Course Fees for Foundation
SELF FINANCED Rs14,000
SPONSORED Rs15,000
The following facilities are available:
4.1.1 Sponsored students may, in lieu of payment, produce a letter from their firm accepting liability to settle course fees in full before classes start.
4.1.2 Self -financed students who complete all enrolment procedures and settle the tuition fees in full by 1st July 2025 are eligible to an early bird discount of Rs 1000.
4.1.3 Self- financed students may apply for payment facilities using the prescribed request form available from administration. Kindly contact administration for details. (Tel 4675917 or email admin@belstartraining.com)
4.2 CGI fees (extracted from CGI website and subject to revision)
| Amount# | Deadline | ||
| CGI Financial Year 01/08/25 to 31/07/2026 | Direct to CGI | ##Deadline if paid Thru Belstar in Rs | |
| 1 A one off registration and yearly fee | £ 395 | In July | 25th July 2025 |
| 2 Exam Fees November sitting | £ 193 | 23-Sep | 15th Sept 2025 |
## These Terms and conditions apply
Deadlines must be scrupulously observed.
1. No invoice will be issued
2. All remittances should be into Belstar Bank Account
3. Evidence of remittances must be sent on or before deadline
4. Improperly completed forms will be rejected
5. Remittances relative to rejected forms will be refunded
6. If Receipt of payment is required, insert a note in your CGI form
7. Applicable Exchange Rates will be provided on 19 July via Notice Board
5. Mandatory Confirmation
The submission of an enrolment form is a confirmation that you have read, understood and accepted unreservedly the contents of documents below each accessible on a click:
Completing and sending an enrolment form implies full acceptance of our terms and conditions.
6. Documents to be submitted with your Enrolment Form
- NID Card
- Certificates meeting entry requirements (HSC or GCE A Level)
- For provisional enrolment, please attach 2nd term school results to the enrolment form
7. Download Enrolment Form
Ideally the enrolment form should be downloaded, printed, filled in, signed, scanned and emailed to us.
To simplify your application, we suggest that you download, fill the form and email it directly to us. We will send you further instructions once your application is successful.
8. FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the deadline to enrol with Belstar
| DEADLINES for | 5th July 2025 | 10th January 2026 | 5th July 2026 |
| Sponsored | 1st July 2025 | 31st December 2025 | 1st July 2026 |
| Self Finance | 3rd July 2025 | 5th January 2026 | 3rd July 2026 |
How to register with CGI, renew membership or pay Exam/Exemption Fees?
You can do it on line directly to CGI website using a credit card or via Belstar AFTER your enrolment. Payment will be in Rupees via a bank transfer
Does Belstar assess the eligibility to exemptions?
Foundation paper is meant for those not meeting entry requirements hence the matter of exemption does not arise
With which module should I start?
This is best left to the tutor and most of them prefer to kick off with accounting
Does Belstar provide a report on attendance and performance to students?
These are provided under an agreement with employers in respect of sponsored students. Self- financed students may make a written request on a written request to administration
Does Belstar sell the study text?
The Institute has notified that study texts will no longer be available in hard copies.
Are fees paid to Belstar refundable in case of drop out?
Please refer to our refund policy on website.
Does Belstar cater for online sessions for the provision of the course?
Courses are designed for a mixture of online and face to face delivery. Tutors will provide more details in due course
Is Belstar adequately equipped for promoting social distancing
Belstar is adequately equipped to adhere to any protocol set up by the authorities.
Are there any special requirements for studying for CGI?
Yes there are many; the most important ones being
- Well organized and creative so as not to run out of time for studying properly
- Have a smart phone & an internet abled computer fitted with a webcam.for exams
3 Proficient with your keyboard; a minimum speed of 30 wpm is desirable
9. Important Links to CGI Procedures
9. Link to CGI for info about the Foundation course Foundation Programme (cgi.org.uk)
Course Features
- Lecture 0
- Quiz 0
- Duration 50 hours
- Skill level Beginner
- Language English
- Students 16
- Assessments Yes







