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If you're researching international schools in Tunisia offering IB Curriculum, this page lists every school we know of and lets you sort, filter and compare them — without school marketing in the way. The most common curriculum is IB (PYP), taught by 4 of the schools below. Annual tuition spans roughly 7,736–26,700 TND, with the average sitting around 13,879. Schools range from new openings to long-established names like American Cooperative School of Tunis (opened 1959).
Compare 5 IB Curriculum international schools in Tunisia. Filter by curriculum, fees (average TND 13,879), location, and more to find the right international school now.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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