The TOEFL iBT test is offered in this location.
The list below shows testing regions, fees and dates as of February 15, 2019, but availability may change when you register. Fees are shown in US$ and are subject to change without notice.
| Region | Testing Format | Fee | Test Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Denis | TOEFL iBT | $180 $180 |
Sat., Apr 13, 2019 Sat., May 18, 2019 |
Shopping
Overview
Lace and embroidery, wicker. Rum, bourbon vanilla, geranium and ylang-ylang essences. In addition to fruit, vegetables and spices, you can also find many souvenirs such as clothing and shoes at the many markets. Shop opening hours: 08.30-12.00 and 14.30-18.00.
Culinary
Overview
The excellent restaurants offer French and Creole specialties such as rougail (seafood with different sauces) and numerous curries. The native vegetable of Brede tastes similar to spinach. Specialties are also Petit salé aux lentilles (cured meat with lentils) or Canard au maïs (duck with corn). Drinks: Arabic coffee (Café Bourbon) and the good local rum used in various types of rum punch such as Rhum Arrange (white rum with vanilla, orchids, aniseed and cinnamon) are popular. Reunion beer and wine are recommended. The selection of alcoholic drinks is good. Bar hours are i. In general, not so carefully considered.
Accommodation
Hotels
There is a good selection of hotels, guest houses, lodges and guesthouses. The prices are high and the sanitary facilities are quite basic. Overnight rates usually include bed and breakfast, tax and service. Hotels are categorized from 1-4 stars.
Other accommodation options
Information can be obtained from the Fédération des Auberges de Jeunesse, 5, rue Rontaunay, 97400 Saint-Denis. Tel: (02) 62 41 15 34. (Web: www.chez.com/fraj). Good campsites are also available.
Culture
Religion
Catholics 90%. Muslim minority.
Social Rules of Conduct
Clothing: Casual clothing is appropriate. Manners: The usual forms of politeness also apply here. The Indian, Pakistani and European immigrants have largely retained their different cultural forms and celebrate their own festivals and holidays. Tipping: About 10% is usual.
Climate
Best travel time
Hot tropical climate. The coast is at its most pleasant from May to October. It is usually cooler in the mountains, and temperatures sometimes drop to freezing point at night. Cyclones can occur between January and March, this time of year is often muggy and humid.
Country data
Phone prefix
+262
Area (sq km)
2507
Population
895,312
Population density (per square km)
337
Population statistics year
2020
Main emergency number
15