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If you're researching international schools in Tunis, Tunisia offering Affordable, 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 Cambridge IGCSE, taught by 2 of the schools below. Annual tuition spans roughly 100–17,162 TND, with the average sitting around 8,340. Schools range from new openings to long-established names like Lycee Pierre Mendes France (opened 1956).
Compare 6 Affordable international schools in Tunis, Tunisia. Filter by curriculum, fees (average TND 8,340), location, and more to find the right international school now.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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