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

La Soukra

Tunisia
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

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

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

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

References

  1. ^ https://bistunis.info/
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