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Tunisia offers a range of international schools for expat families, with options spanning British, IB, American, and other curricula. Families relocating here will find schools at various price points, from affordable to premium institutions with world-class facilities.
Compare 14 international schools in Tunisia. Filter by curriculum, fees (average TND 9,622), location, and more to find the right international school now.
The British Academy of Tunis offers an International Baccalaureate Continuum for ages 3 to 18. The Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP) are fully accredited, with English as the language of instruction. In the early years, the school follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, introducing English, Mathematics, Science, Phonics, Writing, Arts, Physical Education and Storytelling. The IB curriculum is implemented throughout the campus, supported by a PYP Coordinator and an MYP Coordinator, and a DP Coordinator oversees the Diploma. The school fosters a cross-cultural environment, with events and trips as part of School Life. Activities include a Book Fair and visits to sites such as Friguia Park, Ennejma Ezzahra Palace, and the Bardo Museum. Community involvement includes Ramadhan donations, an olive harvest at SIDI THABET disabled farm, and visits to an orphanage. Health and wellbeing services support students' academic and mental well-being.
Located in Bousmayel Ajim on the island of Djerba, Groupe Scolaire International Les Nouvelles Générations is the first large international school in southern Tunisia. The 35‑hectare campus sits among olive groves and palm trees and hosts an IB continuum from Primary Years Programme to Diploma Programme, authorized by the Tunisian Ministry of Education for Primary, Collège and Lycée levels. The school serves ages 5 to 18 in day and boarding settings, including a 120‑bed on‑site boarding facility and transport services for the island and Zarzis. Facilities include a well‑equipped teaching block, a high‑standard sports complex, a 200 m2 Centre de Documentation et d'Information (CDI) with more than 6,000 titles, laboratories, a dining hall, and cultural spaces. French is the language of instruction, with German, English, Arabic, Spanish and French taught. The campus emphasizes multilingualism, community engagement, and IB pathways, supported by about 100 staff. It offers clubs in sports, arts, cinema and coding, along with university guidance and access to international university networks.
Oxford International School of Tunis (OIST) is a private, secular, co-educational school located in Les Berges du Lac 3, Tunis. Founded in 2018, OIST offers a unique hybrid curriculum that combines British international standards with American Common Core, enriched with an interdisciplinary approach adapted to the Tunisian context. The school is accredited by Cambridge Assessment International Education and serves as an official exam centre, preparing students from Year 1 through Year 13.
Carthage Classical Academy (CCA) is an English-language international school providing a classical American education in a Tunisian context. Founded in 2014, the school serves approximately 96 students from Kindergarten through Grade 12 in Tunis. CCA emphasises academic excellence, character development and trilingual instruction in English, French and Arabic. The school is guided by Christian values and is pursuing accreditation through the Middle States Association and ACSI.
ACST is a private, independent K–12 school in Tunis that combines an American curriculum with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for grades 11–12. Serving students from age 3 to 18, ACST follows a standards-based curriculum grounded in American education, with the K–10 program aligned to benchmarked standards and the DP Core: Theory of Knowledge, Creativity, Activity and Service, and the Extended Essay. The UbD framework guides daily targets and diverse assessments, including projects, products and performances. Languages offered include English, Arabic, French and German, and Tunisian Studies Trips enrich the local context. The 65-year-old school sits on a Laouina campus with five academic buildings, two gymnasiums, a 25-meter pool accessed through a U.S. Embassy partnership, a 450-seat theater, learning centers with libraries and media labs, and specialized design technology spaces. ACST offers Learning Support, Counseling, Athletics, and an after-school program, plus clubs like MUN, Robotics, drama, and service learning opportunities.
Located in Charguia 1, Tunis, CIS International School of Tunis offers English-based education for ages 3–18. It delivers Cambridge International Curriculum from Early Years to Upper Secondary (Cambridge Primary, Lower Secondary, IGCSE, A Levels) and offers Pearson Edexcel IGCSE. Core subjects are English, Mathematics, and Science, with Cambridge Primary Checkpoint to monitor progress. Students study in a trilingual environment (English, French, Arabic) and Islamic Studies is part of the curriculum. Robotics and Computing are part of a STEAM-focused program, with four science laboratories and a broad arts roster (art, music, drama). The campus hosts 60+ teachers, a 1:5 teacher–student ratio, and over ten clubs. Well-being Department provides a counselor, nurse, and psychologist. Distinctive features include pioneering English-based education in Tunisia, accreditation by Cognia and Pearson Edexcel, and an Exams Centre offering Pearson, Cambridge, and IELTS registrations. University advising, fairs, and campus visits support higher education, with Tunisian Baccalaureate equivalence available.
International Maarif Schools of Tunisia (IMST) is a Cambridge-accredited international school in Tunis, part of the Turkiye Maarif Foundation which operates 357 schools across 44 countries. Founded in 2017, IMST offers a complete Cambridge curriculum from Kindergarten through Year 13, preparing students for IGCSE, AS and A Level examinations. The school combines academic rigour with a multilingual environment, teaching in English with French, Arabic, and Turkish as additional languages.
British International School of Tunis (BIST) is a two-campus British international school for ages 3–18. The curriculum aligns with the English and Welsh National Curriculum and offers Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge AS and A Levels, plus a secondary BTEC option, with EAL support. BIST is COBIS and Cambridge-accredited and acts as an authorised Cambridge International Exam Centre, providing clear university progression. Part of Britus Education, it has the longest history of British education in Tunisia, with 13 years of experience and a diverse, multinational student body. The campus is purpose-built for discovery, featuring Smart Classrooms, STEAM Room, Science Labs & ICT Suites, a Library, and a dedicated Primary STEAM space; Music Rooms, Art Zones, a Theatre, and Treehouse. On-site facilities include an outdoor pool and a broad PE, gymnastics, athletics and games programme. Forest & Beach School supports outdoor learning, with trips, exchanges and a broad arts, sport and service clubs.
John Dewey School de Sousse is a private Tunisian international primary school, part of Groupe Scolaire International. Approved by the Ministry of Education in 2017, it applies the official Tunisian curricula and aims to join the International Baccalaureate network. The curriculum includes IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), alongside a bespoke curriculum. Instruction is delivered in Arabic, French and English, enabling multilingual learning. The school emphasizes critical thinking, creativity and character development, with a focus on respect for others, cooperation and teamwork to nurture responsible citizens. Extracurriculars feature Playful and Creative Workshops, and an inquiry-based learning approach that engages students in research-led teaching. Field trips and exchanges, including an IB-twinning with Groupe Scolaire International Les nouvelles générations and visits to local landmarks, broaden horizons. Learner profile attributes developed through activities include balance, principled thinking, inquirers, knowledgeable, thinkers, reflective, communicators, caring, risk-takers and open-mindedness.
École Canadienne de Tunis is a private international school inspired by the Quebec education program and enriched by the International Baccalaureate, serving students aged 3 to 18. The school offers the Quebec Education Program integrated with the IB, spanning Kindergarten through Pre-university via PYP, MYP, and Canadian curriculum. Two campuses totaling 40,000 m² provide facilities: Building A covers 15,000 m² with Kindergarten to Secondary, two sports halls, two dining areas, an atrium, and three outdoor courtyards; Building B covers 25,000 m² with Secondary and Préuniversitaire, football field, a training center, and 300-seat amphitheatre planned for 2026, plus a covered swimming pool planned for 2026 and a student residence planned for 2028. The program emphasizes multilingual education in French, Arabic, and English, with early exposure to three languages in kindergarten and IB inquiry in Primary. Extracurriculars include theatre, karate, football, coding, basketball, and modern dance, complemented by field trips and performances.
The English International School of Tunis (EIST) is a co-educational day school in Gammarth, Tunis, established in 2021 as part of the Rene Descartes Group. It follows the British National Curriculum including EYFS for early years, Cambridge Primary and Lower Secondary, and IGCSE. The school teaches in English with French and Arabic also offered, serving around 250 students from Nursery to Year 11.
ISC is a private Tunisian school teaching in French and is an AEFE partner. It welcomes students from Petite Section through Terminale on two sites: Carthage and El Menzah. It follows the official programs of the French National Education, with instruction delivered in French. Learning cycles cover Maternelle (TPS, PS, MS, GS); École élémentaire (CP–CM2); Collège (6e–3e); and Lycée (Seconde–Terminale). The school participates in the AEFE network, offering a French curriculum within the Tunisian context. After-school activities extend learning beyond the classroom, including arts, sport, sciences and culture, with programs structured for 2025–2026 at both campuses. Arts and creative clubs, cultural and language clubs, and community- and leadership-oriented activities are available, along with outings to expose students to other cultures. Student councils (CVL for lycée and CVC for collège) foster citizenship and leadership. A distinctive feature is the dual-campus, AEFE-partner model linking Tunisian families to a French-based pathway for success.
Lycee Pierre Mendès France (PMF) is a French AEFE lycée in Tunis, offering a French curriculum with an Arabic international section. The Arabic track leads to the BFI Arabe and OIB, with electives in Dramatic Arts, Visual Arts, Latin (LCA), Italian, Spanish, and rugby. The curriculum includes Education au Développement Durable, with orientation through AGORA and Programme ADN-AEFE. PMF belongs to the Établissement Régional de Tunis (ERT) and follows the French national framework under AEFE. Opened in 1956 on a 6-hectare site, it serves 1,800 students in 50 classrooms. Facilities include more than 10 science and technology laboratories (one NSI), six computer rooms, two music rooms, two art rooms, two conference rooms, and a CDI. The campus has four sports grounds and a climbing wall. Student life includes a Webradio PMF, a Parents' Association, and an Alumni Association, plus cross-border OIB projects with Lycée Français d'Alger LIAD and Tales OIB.
International Deutsche School Tunis (IDS) is a private German-profile school offering an international curriculum for Tunisian and international students aged 5 to 18. Classes run from Kindergarten through Grade 12, with English as the primary language of instruction and a strong emphasis on German language and culture. French and Arabic are offered as foreign languages to support multilingual learning. The school prepares students to pursue university studies in Germany, Europe, or North America, guided by a pronounced German teaching and examination profile. IDS draws on modern educational methodologies inspired by Finland and Singapore to challenge and support learners, helping them become independent, responsible, and globally aware. The school fosters diversity of languages and cultures, and places care for the community and the environment at the center of daily learning. Extras include arts, music, and environmental education integrated across the curriculum. IDS also emphasizes student wellbeing, collaboration, and lifelong intercultural understanding.
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