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British Academy of Tunis

Tunisia, Tunis

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Taught languages Arabic, French
Typical class size 10
Strengths Visual and Creative Arts, Service and Sustainability, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

The British Academy of Tunis offers an International Baccalaureate Continuum for ages 3 to 18. The Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP) are fully accredited, with English as the language of instruction. In the early years, the school follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, introducing English, Mathematics, Science, Phonics, Writing, Arts, Physical Education and Storytelling. The IB curriculum is implemented throughout the campus, supported by a PYP Coordinator and an MYP Coordinator, and a DP Coordinator oversees the Diploma. The school fosters a cross-cultural environment, with events and trips as part of School Life. Activities include a Book Fair and visits to sites such as Friguia Park, Ennejma Ezzahra Palace, and the Bardo Museum. Community involvement includes Ramadhan donations, an olive harvest at SIDI THABET disabled farm, and visits to an orphanage. Health and wellbeing services support students' academic and mental well-being.

The Essentials

British Academy of Tunis has typical class sizes of 10, instruction in English.

Location
Boulevard de l'Environnement, Les Berges du Lac 1, Tunis, Tunisia. It is located in the Les Berges du Lac area. The school is an international primary and secondary school.

Stages
International primary and secondary school. It follows the International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum for students aged 3 to 19.

Type
IB continuum international school.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Powder blue polo shirt; navy blue trousers; blue shorts; blue or grey skirt; blue jacket. P.E. Kit: white t-shirt and blue P.E. shorts.

Food Options
The school has a canteen and a food service. The Lunch Protocol requires staff on duty to supervise lunch; students line up quietly, wash their hands prior to eating, and walk to the canteen in an orderly fashion.

Governance and Ownership
Owner and General Manager: Mr Iheb Othmani. Shareholder/Financial Manager: Ms Sanaa Khelif. Senior Management includes MYP Coordinator/Principal/Headmaster Ms Jouda Daoud; PYP Coordinator/Primary Head Teacher Ms Yara Mawlawi; DP Coordinator Dorsaf KoukI.
Fees
*Application fees*
- No publicly available, itemised application or registration fee amount is published for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years. There is an application process and an online application form, but a specific application fee amount is not listed in the school materials accessible publicly.

*Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)*
- The school does not publish a term-by-term or year-group tuition-fee schedule in its publicly accessible materials for the 2026/27 academic year (or for 2025/26). No specific fee figures per term or per school year (Nursery, Primary, MYP, DP) are available in the documents and pages reviewed.

*Billing schedule and payment terms*
- No standard billing schedule (for example, pay-per-term deadlines, due dates, or automatic instalment plans) is published in the school's public documents. The school's Finance Manager is identified as the person responsible for keeping financial records and correspondence concerning payment and fees, but explicit payment deadlines, late-payment penalties, or discount policies are not publicly stated.

*Boarding fees (if applicable)*
- The school operates as a day school (no boarding provision). There are therefore no boarding fees for residential accommodation.

*Other costs and fees (uniform, books, trips, materials, extras)*
- Uniform: A school uniform is mandatory; required items are listed (powder blue polo shirt, navy blue trousers, blue shorts, blue or grey skirt, blue jacket; PE kit: white t-shirt and blue PE shorts). Specific prices for uniform items are not published.
- Replacement / small-item charges: A replacement correspondence/permanent record book (when lost) is charged at 15 TND. Trip and outing costs are communicated per trip and parents are asked to provide fees at least one week before a scheduled outing; specific trip costs are set per trip and are not published centrally.
- Catering / lunches: Packed-lunch ordering is handled via the school Catering Manager; no standard canteen or lunch pricing schedule is published.
- Examination/IB/assessment fees: The school is an authorised IB Continuum school (PYP, MYP, DP); the school is responsible for applicable IB fees for programme authorization/examinations, but no parent-facing itemised exam-fee schedule is published.

*Refund information*
- No published, itemised refund policy for tuition, deposits, registration, or other fees was found in the school's publicly available handbook or admissions pages. Refund terms and conditions are not available in the documents reviewed.

*Fee payment options (methods accepted)*
- The school's publicly accessible materials do not list accepted payment methods (for example, credit card, bank transfer, cheque). Financial administration and correspondence concerning payment and fees are handled through the school Finance Manager; the public contact points include the school telephone numbers and administration email.

Summary of findings
- A detailed, itemised fee schedule (application fee amount, tuition per term and per year-group, payment timetable, refund policy, and payment-method instructions) for 2026/27 (or 2025/26) is not published in the school materials that are publicly accessible. The only clearly published fee-like item located in school documents is the replacement correspondence book fee of 15 TND and the mandatory uniform list; the school is confirmed as a day school (no boarding). For other fee categories requested, no specific numeric figures or formal refund/payment policies were available in the materials reviewed.
Academics

British Academy of Tunis teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), EYFS (Early years foundation stage) for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
The British Academy of Tunis is an IB Continuum school offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP). It is fully accredited for all three IB programmes with English as the language of instruction. For the early years, BAT uses the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). The Early Years Curriculum includes English language teaching, Mathematics, Science, Phonics, Writing, Arts, Physical Education and Storytelling. The IB curriculum is implemented across the school from early years through DP, supported by a PYP Coordinator and a MYP Coordinator.

Higher Education Progression
The school provides a University Counsellor to support university applications and higher education progression.

Gifted and Talented
Gifted and Talented students are identified and placed in the most challenging core classes; Gifted and Talented teachers receive annual refresher training; GT students are encouraged to participate in academic events such as Science and History Fairs, Robotics competitions and other teams.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school provides a Guidance Counselor to establish rapport, develop behavior plans, and understand underlying factors affecting learning. The Anti-bullying Policy promotes a safe culture, and safeguarding concerns are managed with a designated safeguarding lead, with appropriate involvement of staff and parents as needed.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
BAT has an inclusive learning support model. The SEN policy is designed to support students with individual needs within mainstream classes, with an IB Learning Support Specialist who designs, manages and assesses systems for SEN and develops individualized education programs (IEPs). Information about students' needs is shared with teachers, and support may include shadow teachers, assistants, and targeted interventions; ARDP and GT pathways are used where appropriate.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English as an Additional Language (EAL) is provided. Applicants are assessed for English proficiency on entry, and a language profile is created to identify those needing language support. EAL support occurs during classes or after school, and an EAL department is planned (with at least two teachers) to deliver in-class language support and ensure inclusion in lessons; ongoing planning involves EAL and homeroom teachers to meet individual needs.

Mental Wellbeing
The school cares about academic, mental and health well-being and offers Academic support, Psychological support, and Speech Therapy to support students' well-being.

Safeguarding
A Guidance Counselor supports safeguarding and behavior planning, and a Designated Safeguarding Lead handles safeguarding concerns. There is an Anti-bullying Policy, clear procedures for addressing bullying and safeguarding issues, and active involvement of parents and staff in safeguarding decisions.
Parent Experience

Community
The school life includes Morning Assemblies, Creative Arts, Events, School trips, and Community service. The school hosts events such as a Book Fair, Halloween, Christmas, and International Day. A Parent Association supports the school community.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The school has a Parent Association.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
IB continuum school with PYP, MYP and DP. English is the language of instruction. The IB philosophy guides the school's approach to learning, and the school is fully accredited for all three programmes.

Arts & Creative
Creative Arts is part of School Life. It is presented as a dedicated section within the School Life area of the site.

Cultural & Language
English is the language of instruction. The mission emphasizes a cross-cultural environment and global citizenship, and the IB continuum provides international education for ages 3 to 19.

Social & Hobbies
Events are a feature of School Life, including a Book Fair. The school also runs trips to places such as Friguia Park, Ennejma Ezzahra Palace, and the Bardo Museum.

Community & Service
Community service activities include Ramadhan donations, olive harvest at SIDI THABET disabled therapeutic farm, and visits to an orphanage in Mornag.

Leadership & Professional
The Head of School is Sanaa Khelif. The Owner and General Manager is Iheb Othmani. Leadership team includes PYP Coordinator Mariam Bazerbachi, MYP Coordinator Talel Ayari, and DP Coordinator Dorsaf Kouki.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Health services include academic support, psychological support, and speech therapy to support students' academic and mental well-being.
Languages

Language Provision
Languages taught are English (Language A), Arabic (Language B host language), and French (Language B). English is the medium of instruction; Arabic is taught as the host language and French as a language acquisition subject. All students study English Language and Literature, and Arabic and French as Language Acquisition; EAL support is provided for learners with English as an Additional Language, delivered in-class and after school.

Bilingual Teaching
English is the language of instruction and communication. Arabic is the host country language and French is taught as a second language. Language A is English and Language B includes Arabic and French.

Immersion Programs
French is taught through an interactive immersion approach to language learning. Arabic is taught according to proficiency levels with placement tests. Beginner EAL students follow an immersion program with intensive EAL support.
Admissions

Admissions
1. The British Academy of Tunis is an international primary and secondary school that admits students from nursery aged 3 through the baccalaureate programme. It offers small classes with a maximum of 10 students per class and employs passionate, highly qualified teachers to support both academic and personal development. The curriculum is the International Baccalaureate continuum, comprising the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), and the Diploma Programme (DP). The school fosters a challenging and supportive learning environment and hosts a diverse student body representing more than 15 nationalities, where all individuals are respected regardless of nationality, race, or religion.

2. The school seeks to admit students while prioritizing safety and security for all, and aims to cultivate a diverse, international community of lifelong learners.

3. For admission, an Application Form is available for prospective families. The school will consider meeting a child's different needs and will accommodate children with learning difficulties in line with its inclusion policy.
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