Tunisia, Tunis
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BIST delivers the National Curriculum of England and Wales and is COBIS and Cambridge-accredited. Founded by Meriem Milad, BIST is part of Britus Education, an international group led by a team based in Bahrain. Two campuses serve pupils aged 3 to 18+. The school has 13 years of experience. The school has the longest history of providing British education in Tunisia.
Pupils come from over 40 nationalities. Family and community engagement is central, with partnerships that support pupil development. Life at BIST includes events, clubs and sports that reflect a vibrant pupil culture. The campus is purpose built for discovery, with performing arts spaces, an outdoor heated pool and smart classrooms.
Parent Ambassador network for social and practical support. Full transition support for new families is offered. There is a buddy system for new children. Pastoral care and parent workshops support families and guide learning. Clubs, leadership pathways and international trips are part of BIST's offerings.
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.