Most popular international schools in Tunisia

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.

Annual fees

TND 100 – 17,162

Ages

3 to 18 years

Curriculum

EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, BTEC Qualification

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.

Annual fees

Fees not listed

Ages

5 to 18 years

Curriculum

IB (PYP)

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.

Annual fees

TND 6,000 – 10,500

Ages

3 to 18 years

Curriculum

Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE

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.

Annual fees

TND 2,800 – 10,200

Ages

Ages not listed

Curriculum

French Curriculum

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.

Annual fees

TND 2,224 – 13,213

Ages

Ages not listed

Curriculum

French Curriculum