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Taught languages Arabic, English, Spanish, Italian, Latin
Strengths STEM, Languages, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction
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.
Lycee Pierre Mendes France has instruction in French.
Location
Located at 9 Rue Pierre Mendes France, P.O. Box 125, 1082 Tunis El Mahrajene, Tunisia. Phone: +216 70 014 900. Email: pmf@ert.tn.
Stages
Collège and lycée levels (from 9th grade through the final year). The Diplôme National du Brevet is awarded at the end of 9th grade, and the Baccalauréat is awarded at the end of lycée.
Type
Lycée (high school) in Tunis, Tunisia.
Additional learning support
Support for students with special educational needs (EBEP) with established protocols.
Country affiliation
Tunisia
School day structure
From 2 March 2026, the school uses an adapted timetable for both collège and lycée, with class durations of 45 minutes.
Fees
Annual tuition at Lycee Pierre Mendes France ranges from TND 2,224 to TND 13,213 for 2026/27.
Application fee (Droits de première inscription)
- Amount: TND 2,224 (fixed, payable in a single payment before the start of the school year). - Terms: This fee is payable in full at registration, cannot be split, cannot be discounted and is not refundable except in cases of force majeure.
Tuition fees for 2026/2027 (annual and per-trimester by level and by student category)
- The tuition rates vary by the pupil's nationality/category. The amounts below are given as Annual / Per-trimester (Trimestre 1 / Trimestre 2 / Trimestre 3), in Tunisian dinars (TND).
- Note on application: Tuition amounts are forfaitaire and determined by level and nationality; billing is done on a trimester basis.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Billing periods: Rights of tuition are invoiced in three periods per school year: 1) September–December (invoice in September), 2) January–March (invoice in January), 3) April–June (invoice in April). - Due dates and enrolment: The first trimester (and the first-inscription fee when applicable) is payable in advance and conditions registration; registration/re-registration is conditional on payment of sums due. - Late payment and recovery: The school issues reminders and may pursue recovery (including exclusion from lists and legal collection) for unpaid fees; any costs related to contentieux will be charged to the debtor. - Special rules: Any month begun is due (calculated as one-tenth of the annual fee) including in case of early departure except for major health reasons properly justified. An abatement of 25% applies from the third child of the same family enrolled in an AEFE-managed establishment in Tunisia (subject to conditions).
Payment methods accepted by the school (agent comptable)
- Cheque payable to the Agent Comptable de l'ERT in dinars (subject to Tunisian regulations). - Bank transfer in Tunisian dinars to UBCI account: 11 00 30 00 18 49 02 27 88 70. - Bank transfer in euros to the ERT Trésor Public account: IBAN FR76 1007 1449 0000 0010 2071 092 — BIC TRPUFRP1. For euro payments, the TND/EUR counter-value is calculated using the chancery rate in force on the accounting date of receipt. - If a payment incident occurs, the agent comptable may require certified bank cheque or cash payment at the school's cash desk.
Demi‑pension (school catering) — tariffs and rules
- Per‑trimester prices (same listed structure for École / Collège / Lycée — amounts are per trimester): Trimestre 1: TND 937 — Trimestre 2: TND 752 — Trimestre 3: TND 535. - Registration and payment: Demi‑pension is taken for the full year and is invoiced by trimester in advance; the first trimester is due at registration. Use of the canteen in trimesters 2 and 3 is conditional on prior payment of the previous trimester's sums. - Refunds/adjustments: A temporary absence of more than 30 consecutive days (outside school holidays) for medical reasons can lead to a prorated refund or adjustment on presentation of a written request and decision of the ordonnateur. Exclusion from the half‑board does not exempt parents from payment of the full term due.
Examination fees (droits d'examen)
- Examination tariffs are charged in the second trimester for the Diplôme National du Brevet, the épreuves anticipées and the Baccalauréat, and for other concours/tests as issued. The tariff table lists two sets of exam amounts: - Set A (example amounts): Baccalauréat TND 420 — Épreuves anticipées TND 310 — Diplôme National du Brevet TND 250 — Autres (concours/tests) TND 130. - Set B (example amounts): Baccalauréat TND 680 — Épreuves anticipées TND 510 — Diplôme National du Brevet TND 390 — Autres TND 130. - These exam fees are billed in the second trimester and are transferred to the regional examination office as applicable.
Other costs and miscellaneous fees
- Other payable items include fees for examinations, school trips, extracurricular activities and similar ancillary charges; these are invoiced separately as applicable. - No separate uniform fee is specified in the published tariff and financial regulation documents for 2026/2027. Families remain responsible for textbooks, school supplies and any activity-specific costs unless explicitly covered by the school or a grant.
Refund and exemption rules
- First-inscription fee (DPI): non‑refundable and cannot be split; refund only in case of force majeure exceptions as defined by the school. - Demi‑pension: prorated remissions may be granted in cases of long-term medical absence (over 30 consecutive days outside holidays) on written request and decision. - Bourses: For eligible French pupils, AEFE bourses are deducted from tuition; if a bourse decision is later modified on appeal, any overpayment by the family will be refunded or credited to outstanding sums. - Non-payment: Unpaid fees lead to reminders, potential exclusion from lists, and, if unresolved, legal recovery; related procedural costs are charged to the debtor.
Boarding / internat
- No boarding/internat fees are listed in the 2026/2027 tariff schedule and financial regulation; the published documents cover tuition, demi‑pension (canteen), exam fees, first‑registration fees and other ancillary charges.
Academics
Lycee Pierre Mendes France teaches French Curriculum.
Curriculum
The school offers a French international curriculum with an Arabic international section. The Arabic international track includes the Baccalauréat Français International (BFI) Arab and the L'Option Internationale au Baccalauréat (OIB). Elective options include Arts Dramatiques, Arts Plastiques, LCA Latin, LVC Italian, LVC Spanish, and Rugby. Education au Développement Durable is integrated into the curriculum. Orientation supports include AGORA and the Programme ADN-AEFE, and the library (CDI) provides research resources.
Exam Results
Baccalauréat 2023: 100% pass rate with 35% of candidates awarded Very Good (Très Bien) mentions (60% of Very Good mentions were awarded to girls), 64% with Good and Very Good mentions, and 84.6% of students earned a mention.
Higher Education Progression
Orientation activities include AGORA Monde, with events such as studying in France and studying abroad to help students plan higher education, including Parcoursup admissions.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
PMF supports social and emotional learning through a rights-based, inclusive approach. Students can express personal difficulties to a teacher, to life-skills staff, to the administration, or to health staff, and no student is left alone in distress. The school protects students from violence, exclusion, or harassment and promotes respectful treatment among all members of the school community. Inclusion is embedded in practice through mechanisms that tailor education to individual needs, such as an Accompagnement Personnalisé integrated into the timetable. The school uses inclusion devices to ensure the education of students with special educational needs, including a Plan d'Accueil Individualisé (PAI), a Plan d'Accompagnement personnalisé (PAP), a Programme personnalisé de réussite éducative (PPRE), and a Projet personnalisé de Scolarisation (PPS) where appropriate. Protocols for EBEP and related resources support ongoing inclusion.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
PMF provides inclusion and support for students with special educational needs (EBEP). Inclusion aims to ensure quality schooling by recognizing diverse student needs. Inclusion dispositifs include a Projet d'accueil individuel (PAI) for health-related needs; a plan d'accompagnement personnalisé (PAP); a programme personnalisé de réussite éducative (PPRE); and a projet personnalisé de scolarisation (PPS) for students with disabilities. Accompagnement personnalisé is integrated into the timetable as part of a personalized support approach. Protocoles pour les EBEP outline procedures and resources to guide staff in implementing inclusive practices.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school teaches English as a living language. English is taught as part of the language program from early levels and remains a focus through to the final year. The LV Anglais is an established part of the timetable and is compulsory up to Terminale. English language options include LVA and related provisions within the LV framework, and the BFI pathway incorporates English as part of its offerings. English instruction is a defined and ongoing component of PMF's language policy.
Mental Wellbeing
PMF provides mental wellbeing support through the Espace Écoute, a psychologist-led service that began in 2025. The space is available to all students from 6ème to Terminale and operates four times a week: Monday afternoon, Wednesday morning, Thursday morning, and Friday morning. Students can book appointments with the infirmières to access the service. The school also hosts wellbeing initiatives such as Le Mai du bien-être to address student health and wellbeing.
Safeguarding
The Reglement Intérieur sets safeguarding expectations for students, including the right to education and the right to express difficulties to an appropriate adult at the school. No student should remain in distress, and the policy prohibits violence, exclusion, or harassment. The establishment provides a health service and clear safety procedures, including evacuation rules. The school health service operates on site to assist students, and health-related incidents must be reported and managed promptly.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Download and complete the pre-inscription form (Demande pré-inscription ERT) via the 'Télécharger' option. The pre-inscription form initiates the admissions process for the 2026/2027 intake within the Tunis Regional Establishment network, which includes PMF and other schools, and is open to all students regardless of nationality or previous school. 2. 3. You will receive by email additional information from the Head of Establishment depending on the situation of your child.
Scholarships
Scholarships are administered through the Service des Bourses scolaires of the Consulat général de France à Tunis. Submission of files to the Scholarships Service is on Monday the 22nd.
FAQs
What curriculum does Lycee Pierre Mendes France follow?
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What are the tuition fees?
**Application fee (Droits de première inscription)**
- Amount: TND 2,224 (fixed, payable in a single payment before the start of the school year).
- Terms: This fee is payable in full at registration...
What type of school is Lycee Pierre Mendes France?
Lycee Pierre Mendes France is a co-educational school.
Where is Lycee Pierre Mendes France located?
Located at 9 Rue Pierre Mendes France, P.O. Box 125, 1082 Tunis El Mahrajene, Tunisia. Phone: +216 70 014 900. Email: pmf@ert.tn.
Does the school provide learning support?
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What languages are taught?
The school has an Arabic International Section (Section Internationale Arabe). The Arabic International Section includes the International Baccalaureate Option (OIB) for terminal-year students. The sc...
When was the school established?
Lycee Pierre Mendes France was established in 1956.
What is the admissions process?
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Does the school offer scholarships?
Scholarships are administered through the Service des Bourses scolaires of the Consulat général de France à Tunis. Submission of files to the Scholarships Service is on Monday the 22nd.
