British International School of Tunis

British International School of Tunis
Address
Map
49 rue du Parc 2036


Coordinates36°52′07″N 10°15′32″E / 36.8687011°N 10.25887650°E / 36.8687011; 10.25887650
Information
FounderMeriem Milad
Headteachers
  • Karyn Walton (Primary)
  • Stephen Phipps(Secondary)
YearsEarly years to Year 13
Education systemBritish Curriculum
LanguageEnglish
HousesBoudicca, Cleopatra, Hannibal and Glyndŵr
Websitebistunis.info

The British International School of Tunis (commonly abbreviated to BIST) is a private school in La Soukra, Ariana Governorate, Tunisia that provides elementary and secondary education. It enrolls about 250 students, aged 3 to 18, from Key Stage 1 to 5. The new sixth form opened in September 2020. The school is accredited by COBIS, has a membership to IAPS, and is inspected under the ISI framework. The school generates an estimated US$4.5 million yearly.

Primary school

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In terms of academics, BIST follows the English National Curriculum and is the first school in Tunis to be accredited by the Council of British International Schools (COBIS).[1]

Secondary school

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The British International School of Tunis (BIST) Secondary School is for children aged 11 – 18 and is located in Le Kram, just south of Carthage.

BIST secondary follows the English National Curriculum.

The curriculum at Key Stage 4 is a two-year course of study, culminating in external examinations based on the English National Curriculum. These examinations allow for a range of achievements from A*-G, with A*-C being considered the standard academic passing grade. The core curriculum at Key Stage 4 consists of Mathematics, English (First Language, Second Language and Literature), the Sciences, Physical Education and PSHCE. Students will then select from a wide range of available subjects at the school including Business Studies, History, Art and Music.

Sixth form school

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The BIST Sixth Form opened in September 2020, offering a range of International A-Level and BTEC qualifications.

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