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Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Taught languages Arabic, French
Typical class size 10
Strengths Visual and Creative Arts, Service and Sustainability, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction
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.
British Academy of Tunis has typical class sizes of 10, instruction in English.
Location
Boulevard de l'Environnement, Les Berges du Lac 1, Tunis, Tunisia. It is located in the Les Berges du Lac area. The school is an international primary and secondary school.
Stages
International primary and secondary school. It follows the International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum for students aged 3 to 19.
Type
IB continuum international school.
Diving Deeper
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Fees
Application fees - No publicly available, itemised application or registration fee amount is published for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years. There is an application process and an online application form, but a specific application fee amount is not listed in the school materials accessible publicly.
Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year) - The school does not publish a term-by-term or year-group tuition-fee schedule in its publicly accessible materials for the 2026/27 academic year (or for 2025/26). No specific fee figures per term or per school year (Nursery, Primary, MYP, DP) are available in the documents and pages reviewed.
Billing schedule and payment terms - No standard billing schedule (for example, pay-per-term deadlines, due dates, or automatic instalment plans) is published in the school's public documents. The school's Finance Manager is identified as the person responsible for keeping financial records and correspondence concerning payment and fees, but explicit payment deadlines, late-payment penalties, or discount policies are not publicly stated.
Boarding fees (if applicable) - The school operates as a day school (no boarding provision). There are therefore no boarding fees for residential accommodation.
Other costs and fees (uniform, books, trips, materials, extras) - Uniform: A school uniform is mandatory; required items are listed (powder blue polo shirt, navy blue trousers, blue shorts, blue or grey skirt, blue jacket; PE kit: white t-shirt and blue PE shorts). Specific prices for uniform items are not published. - Replacement / small-item charges: A replacement correspondence/permanent record book (when lost) is charged at 15 TND. Trip and outing costs are communicated per trip and parents are asked to provide fees at least one week before a scheduled outing; specific trip costs are set per trip and are not published centrally. - Catering / lunches: Packed-lunch ordering is handled via the school Catering Manager; no standard canteen or lunch pricing schedule is published. - Examination/IB/assessment fees: The school is an authorised IB Continuum school (PYP, MYP, DP); the school is responsible for applicable IB fees for programme authorization/examinations, but no parent-facing itemised exam-fee schedule is published.
Refund information - No published, itemised refund policy for tuition, deposits, registration, or other fees was found in the school's publicly available handbook or admissions pages. Refund terms and conditions are not available in the documents reviewed.
Fee payment options (methods accepted) - The school's publicly accessible materials do not list accepted payment methods (for example, credit card, bank transfer, cheque). Financial administration and correspondence concerning payment and fees are handled through the school Finance Manager; the public contact points include the school telephone numbers and administration email.
Summary of findings - A detailed, itemised fee schedule (application fee amount, tuition per term and per year-group, payment timetable, refund policy, and payment-method instructions) for 2026/27 (or 2025/26) is not published in the school materials that are publicly accessible. The only clearly published fee-like item located in school documents is the replacement correspondence book fee of 15 TND and the mandatory uniform list; the school is confirmed as a day school (no boarding). For other fee categories requested, no specific numeric figures or formal refund/payment policies were available in the materials reviewed.
Academics
British Academy of Tunis teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), EYFS (Early years foundation stage) for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
The British Academy of Tunis is an IB Continuum school offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP). It is fully accredited for all three IB programmes with English as the language of instruction. For the early years, BAT uses the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). The Early Years Curriculum includes English language teaching, Mathematics, Science, Phonics, Writing, Arts, Physical Education and Storytelling. The IB curriculum is implemented across the school from early years through DP, supported by a PYP Coordinator and a MYP Coordinator.
Higher Education Progression
The school provides a University Counsellor to support university applications and higher education progression.
Gifted and Talented
Gifted and Talented students are identified and placed in the most challenging core classes; Gifted and Talented teachers receive annual refresher training; GT students are encouraged to participate in academic events such as Science and History Fairs, Robotics competitions and other teams.
Wellbeing
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Parent Experience
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Facilities
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Extra-Curricular Activities
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Languages
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Reputation
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Admissions
Admissions
1. The British Academy of Tunis is an international primary and secondary school that admits students from nursery aged 3 through the baccalaureate programme. It offers small classes with a maximum of 10 students per class and employs passionate, highly qualified teachers to support both academic and personal development. The curriculum is the International Baccalaureate continuum, comprising the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), and the Diploma Programme (DP). The school fosters a challenging and supportive learning environment and hosts a diverse student body representing more than 15 nationalities, where all individuals are respected regardless of nationality, race, or religion.
2. The school seeks to admit students while prioritizing safety and security for all, and aims to cultivate a diverse, international community of lifelong learners.
3. For admission, an Application Form is available for prospective families. The school will consider meeting a child's different needs and will accommodate children with learning difficulties in line with its inclusion policy.
School Events
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FAQs
What curriculum does British Academy of Tunis follow?
The British Academy of Tunis is an IB Continuum school offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP). It is fully accredited for all three IB prog...
What age range does British Academy of Tunis serve?
The school serves students from age 3 to 18.
What are the tuition fees?
*Application fees*
- No publicly available, itemised application or registration fee amount is published for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years. There is an application process and an online applic...
What type of school is British Academy of Tunis?
British Academy of Tunis is a co-educational school.
Where is British Academy of Tunis located?
Boulevard de l'Environnement, Les Berges du Lac 1, Tunis, Tunisia. It is located in the Les Berges du Lac area. The school is an international primary and secondary school.
Does the school provide learning support?
BAT has an inclusive learning support model. The SEN policy is designed to support students with individual needs within mainstream classes, with an IB Learning Support Specialist who designs, manages...
What languages are taught?
Languages taught are English (Language A), Arabic (Language B host language), and French (Language B). English is the medium of instruction; Arabic is taught as the host language and French as a langu...
What is the admissions process?
1. The British Academy of Tunis is an international primary and secondary school that admits students from nursery aged 3 through the baccalaureate programme. It offers small classes with a maximum of...
