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Tunisia, Tunis
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The school places wellbeing at the heart of learning. There is a designated pastoral lead in every phase to support pupil wellbeing. A school counsellor offers one-to-one and small-group support. Buddy systems help new pupils integrate into the community. Wellbeing workshops and emotional literacy sessions are provided to develop students' social and emotional skills. The environment is nurturing and respectful, enabling every child to flourish.
The school has full-time EAL and SEND specialists to support language development and diverse learning needs. Restorative approaches to behaviour are used, and a counsellor is available to support student wellbeing. Careers and university advice is provided. The school follows the latest SEND Code of Practice and uses a whole-school approach to SEND, with high-quality teaching as the baseline. Pupils identified as SEND are fully integrated into mainstream classes and have access to the English National Curriculum, with a managed programme of support including Individual Education Plans (IEPs) in Early Years and ongoing monitoring. The SENDCO and class teachers collaborate to provide targeted interventions through Waves of Intervention.
The school provides full-time EAL support to help pupils access the curriculum. In-class EAL support is available, with a teaching assistant in the mainstream class and a learning buddy. Pupils may be withdrawn for targeted language instruction in small groups. The policy emphasises that pupils' native languages and cultures are valued and that home language can support progress. The aims are to help EAL pupils become confident and fluent in speaking, listening, reading and writing in English and to involve parents in supporting progress at home. The EAL Coordinator oversees provision, progress monitoring and liaison with the SENDCO.
Wellbeing is the foundation of learning at the school. Designated pastoral leaders exist in every phase, and a school counsellor provides one-to-one and small-group support. Buddy systems support new pupil integration and the development of supportive peer relationships. Wellbeing workshops and emotional literacy sessions are run to build resilience and social-emotional skills. Family and community engagement fosters wellbeing through parent workshops and community links.
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone's responsibility at the school. Designated Safeguarding Leads are Feriel Harzi (Secondary) and Katie Smith (Primary), with Deputy Safeguarding Leads Emna Ben Nasr and Karyn Walton. The DSLs sit on the school leadership team, with explicit roles, training requirements, and procedures for responding to concerns and referrals to authorities when required. Staff are trained to recognise signs of abuse, respond to disclosures, and maintain appropriate confidentiality. The policy aligns with Keeping Children Safe in Education and Tunisian safeguarding procedures, and includes inter-agency working and reporting procedures.
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.
