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Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Leadership and Professional
Stages Preschool, Early Years, Primary School, Middle School
Introduction
John Dewey School de Sousse is a private Tunisian international primary school, part of Groupe Scolaire International. Approved by the Ministry of Education in 2017, it applies the official Tunisian curricula and aims to join the International Baccalaureate network. The curriculum includes IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), alongside a bespoke curriculum. Instruction is delivered in Arabic, French and English, enabling multilingual learning. The school emphasizes critical thinking, creativity and character development, with a focus on respect for others, cooperation and teamwork to nurture responsible citizens. Extracurriculars feature Playful and Creative Workshops, and an inquiry-based learning approach that engages students in research-led teaching. Field trips and exchanges, including an IB-twinning with Groupe Scolaire International Les nouvelles générations and visits to local landmarks, broaden horizons. Learner profile attributes developed through activities include balance, principled thinking, inquirers, knowledgeable, thinkers, reflective, communicators, caring, risk-takers and open-mindedness.
John Dewey School de Sousse has instruction in Arabic, French, English.
Location
Lot 47-48 Sahloul 4, Sousse Jawhra 4054, Sousse, Tunisia. The campus is in the Sahloul 4 district of Sousse. The school teaches Arabic, French, and English.
Stages
Primary school
Type
Private international school
Country affiliation
Tunisia
School day structure
Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Saturday: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Fees
Application fees - No publicly available, itemised application or registration fee amount is published for John Dewey School de Sousse. For direct enquiry use the school contact details: Lot 47-48 Sahloul 4, Sousse Jawhra 4054; phone (+216) 70 286 900; email administration@johndewey-school.org.
Tuition fees by school year (per term / per year group) - The school does not publish a tuition-fee table by year group or per-term/per-year amounts in publicly accessible school materials. No definitive per-term or per-year tuition figures for 2026/27 or 2025/26 are available in the school's published pages.
Billing schedule and payment terms - No public statement of the billing schedule (term dates for invoicing, due-dates, penalties, or available payment plans) is published on the school's public pages. Parents should confirm the invoicing schedule and payment-term details directly with the school's administration.
Boarding fees (if applicable) - John Dewey School de Sousse operates as a day school (school hours are given as Monday–Friday 08:00–16:00, Saturday morning provision noted); there is no indication that boarding is offered, and therefore no boarding fees are published.
Other costs or fees (uniform, books, transport, meals, activities, deposits) - Specific amounts for uniform, textbooks, consumables, transport, school meals, extracurricular activity fees, refundable bonds/deposits, sibling discounts, or other ancillary charges are not published in publicly accessible school material. These items are not specified with prices on the school's public pages.
Refund information - No published refund policy (for deposits, prepaid tuition, or cancellation) is available on the school's public pages. Any refund conditions that may apply (timings, conditions, prorating, administrative deductions) must be obtained directly from school administration.
Fee payment options (credit card, bank transfer, cheque, online payment) - No definitive list of accepted payment methods or banking details is published in the school's public materials. Confirm accepted payment methods (bank transfer, card payments, cash, payment portals) with administration before making payments.
Summary of findings (brief) - A search of the school's public pages and readily available online materials did not locate a published fee schedule, fee table by year group, billing calendar, payment terms, boarding charges, ancillary fee amounts, refund policy, or explicit payment-methods list for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic year. For the complete, authoritative fee schedule and the specific numbers requested (application fee, per-term or per-year tuition by year group, billing schedule, boarding fees if any, uniform and other costs, refund terms, and payment options) contact the John Dewey School de Sousse administration at (+216) 70 286 900 or administration@johndewey-school.org.
Academics
John Dewey School de Sousse teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), Bespoke Curriculum.
Curriculum
The school is a private Tunisian primary school approved by a Ministry of Education order dated September 19, 2017. It applies the official Tunisian curricula and aims to join the International Baccalaureate network. Instruction is delivered in Arabic, French and English. The education develops critical thinking, creativity and character, and emphasizes respect for others, cooperation and teamwork.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school fosters respect for others regardless of origin or belief, encourages cooperation and teamwork, and emphasizes critical thinking and moral development.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school teaches in Arabic, French and English.
FAQs
Where is John Dewey School de Sousse located?
The school is a private Tunisian international primary school located at Lot 47-48 Sahloul 4, Sousse Jawhra 4054, in Sousse, Tunisia. The campus is in the Sahloul 4 district and serves families moving to the area.
Is the school co-educational and what type of school is it?
Yes. It is a co-educational private international primary school that is part of Groupe Scolaire International.
What curriculum and languages of instruction does the school use, and is there an IB connection?
The school follows the official Tunisian curriculum and aims to join the International Baccalaureate network. It offers IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) alongside a bespoke curriculum. Instruction is delivered in Arabic, French and English.
Are tuition fees published publicly?
No definitive per-term or per-year tuition figures are published publicly. For exact numbers, please contact the school administration.
What is the admissions process for new students?
Admissions involve open Inscription steps: start with Pre-registration/Registration, choose the registration type, complete the child information form, provide guardian details, and submit the data.
Are there scholarships or waitlists?
There is no published information on scholarships or waitlists.
Is there an application/registration fee and is the amount published?
An application/registration fee exists, but the exact amount is not published publicly. For the fee, contact the administration directly.
What international programs does the curriculum include?
The curriculum includes the Tunisian official curriculum and the IB continuum (PYP and MYP) alongside a bespoke program. Instruction is delivered in Arabic, French and English.
Are there published exam results or outcomes?
No exam results are published for the school.
Do you publish class sizes or student-teacher ratios?
Student-teacher ratio data is not disclosed publicly.
What extracurricular options are offered?
Extracurriculars include Playful and Creative Workshops and an inquiry-based, research-led approach to learning. The program also features field trips and exchanges.
Are there notable field trips or IB partner exchanges?
Yes. The school participates in field trips and exchanges, including an IB-twinning arrangement with Groupe Scolaire International Les nouvelles générations and visits to local landmarks and institutions such as Djerba island and Jawhara FM.
Do they have sports or other campus facilities?
Specific sports facilities and other campus facilities are not published.
What leadership or student-development opportunities exist?
The school emphasizes developing leadership and aims to nurture tomorrow's leaders through its curriculum and activities.
Is there information about SEN or EAL support?
Explicit SEN or EAL support details are not published, but instruction is multilingual in Arabic, French and English.
What safeguarding or wellbeing policies are available?
Public information on safeguarding policies or mental-health resources is not published.
How does the school support wellbeing and character development?
The school emphasizes respectful behavior, cooperation and teamwork, and develops learner profile attributes such as balance, principled thinking, inquirers, knowledgeable, thinkers, reflective, communicators, caring, risk-takers and open-minded.
Is this a boarding school? What are the school hours?
John Dewey School de Sousse is a day school. The typical hours are Monday–Friday from 08:00 to 16:00, with Saturday mornings from 08:30 to 12:30.
Is there a school uniform or meal program?
Details about a school uniform or meals are not published publicly.
Who leads the school and how is it governed?
The head of school is Dr. Rached Chebil, and the school operates as part of Groupe Scolaire International.
