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Groupe Scolaire International Les Nouvelles Generations

Tunisia, Djerba

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The school at a glance
Instructs in French, English, Arabic
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 5 - 18 years
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Taught languages French, English, Arabic
Typical class size 17
Strengths Sport, Languages, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Academic and Intellectual, Social and Hobbies
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School
Introduction

Located in Bousmayel Ajim on the island of Djerba, Groupe Scolaire International Les Nouvelles Générations is the first large international school in southern Tunisia. The 35‑hectare campus sits among olive groves and palm trees and hosts an IB continuum from Primary Years Programme to Diploma Programme, authorized by the Tunisian Ministry of Education for Primary, Collège and Lycée levels. The school serves ages 5 to 18 in day and boarding settings, including a 120‑bed on‑site boarding facility and transport services for the island and Zarzis. Facilities include a well‑equipped teaching block, a high‑standard sports complex, a 200 m2 Centre de Documentation et d'Information (CDI) with more than 6,000 titles, laboratories, a dining hall, and cultural spaces. French is the language of instruction, with German, English, Arabic, Spanish and French taught. The campus emphasizes multilingualism, community engagement, and IB pathways, supported by about 100 staff. It offers clubs in sports, arts, cinema and coding, along with university guidance and access to international university networks.

Bousmail km 5 route Ajim-Houmet Souk Djerba, 4180, Tunisia

The Essentials

Groupe Scolaire International Les Nouvelles Generations has typical class sizes of 17, instruction in French, English, Arabic.

Location

KM 5, Ajim-Houmt Souk Road, 4135 Bousmayel, Ajim-Djerba, Tunisia. Located on the island of Djerba in the Ajim–Houmt Souk area. The school provides a bus service that serves the entire island of Djerba and Zarzis.

Stages

Ages 4 to 18. The school offers the IB continuum, including Primary Years Programme (PP/PYP), Middle Years Programme (PEI/MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). It comprises Early Childhood, Primary, Middle School (Collège), and Lycée levels.

Type

Day and boarding private international school; coeducational.

Pupil Nationality Mix

22 nationalities represented.

Bus service

Bus service covers the entire island of Djerba and Zarzis.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements

Half-board and boarding are offered. An on-site boarding facility welcomes students for the southern Tunisian community. School transport serves the entire island and Zarzis.

Food Options

A canteen offers varied and balanced menus. Hygiene standards are reinforced.

Governance and Ownership

Counselors, led by the General School Counselor and a team of education assistants, collaborate with teachers and parents to support students' cognitive and emotional development. They are present year-round, attentive to student well-being, and monitor attendance and adherence to the rules. The General Counselor is the primary contact for teachers and parents to clarify any inappropriate situation. They also provide workshops for character development and supervise Life at School activities, while coordinating access to services such as boarding, the canteen, and transport.
Fees
Applicable academic year

- 2025–2026 (annual fee simulator published for this year; detailed figures and individualised breakdowns are provided to families during the admissions/pre‑registration process).

Application / registration fee

- A registration / pre‑registration step is required and a fee is collected at enrolment. The school provides the exact amount for each new entry during the admissions process and applies that amount at the time of first registration.

Tuition fees by school year (structure and how amounts are delivered)

- Tuition is quoted as an annual amount (TTC). The school calculates fees per child and per selected services (day schooling, boarding, transport, catering, etc.) and provides a personalised annual total. Annual tuition varies by level (maternelle, primaire, collège, lycée) and by the extra services chosen.

- Exact per‑term and per‑year numeric amounts are provided to applicants as a full breakdown (per level and per term) when the school runs the family's fee simulation and issues the enrolment/fee document.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Fees are presented on an annual basis; the school issues a payment schedule and the precise terms (due dates, instalment options, deadlines) to families during admission and at contract signature.

- The school uses an enrolment/fee statement (generated per child) that details the total annual charge and the agreed payment plan.

Boarding (internat) fees

- Boarding is available as a paid service separate from tuition; boarding fees are added to the annual tuition total and shown in the personalised fee simulation. Boarding covers accommodation and the associated residential services specified by the school.

Other costs and additional charges

- Transport (school buses), school catering (cantine), school trips, exam or IB assessment fees, school supplies and uniforms are charged in addition to core tuition where applicable; these items are included or broken out in the personalised fee breakdown provided to families.

- Extracurricular clubs, specialist courses or optional programmes may incur extra charges which are shown on the detailed invoice for each child.

Refunds and cancellations

- Refund and cancellation conditions (including how any advance payments or registration deposits are handled) are specified in the school's enrolment terms and are communicated to the family at contract signature and in the admissions correspondence.

Fee payment options

- The school issues the accepted payment methods and the payment instructions (for example bank transfer, scheduled instalments, or other options) on the enrolment/fee statement and during the admissions process. Families receive clear instructions for making payments as part of their fee documentation.

Practical summary (what a parent should expect to receive)

- A full, itemised annual fee quotation showing: application/registration fee, tuition by level, boarding (if selected), transport and catering, and any optional extras.
- A billing schedule with due dates or instalment plan and the school's stated payment methods.
- Clear contract terms that specify refund/cancellation rules and any non‑refundable components.

Key facts (declarative)

- Fees are calculated and presented per child as annual totals (TTC) and the school issues a detailed breakdown and payment schedule to each enrolling family.
- The school offers day, transport, catering and boarding services; each of these services is reflected as separate line items in the fee calculation.
Academics

Groupe Scolaire International Les Nouvelles Generations teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 5 to 18.

Curriculum

IB (International Baccalaureate) curriculum.

Student Teacher Ratio

Student-teacher ratio: 9:1. Average class size: 17 students.

Exam Results

One of our first IB cohort students was admitted to IHEC Carthage, thanks to the equivalence of her IB diploma.

Higher Education Progression

A university guidance counselor is available year‑round to help students plan their IB pathway and prepare for university. The school identifies standardized tests required for admission, such as the SAT, TOEFL, IELTS, and DELF, and provides DELF preparation support. Students access top international universities through partnerships and networks; examples of universities chosen by alumni are noted. For Tunisian public universities, the Ministry issues an equivalence decision on request, and the guidance service assists with this process.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The school fosters character development with kindness and professionalism. The School Council offers programs and activities to support character development. The IB learner profile is a set of attributes developed through the IB program. The profile reflects the IB philosophy of developing engaged, curious, reflective, and creative learners with a strong sense of ethics. IB learners are encouraged to learn and celebrate their own cultural heritage as well as the heritage of other cultures. IB graduates are prepared to face contemporary global challenges and to contribute positively to society.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The school offers specialized programs for learning French and Arabic. The Arabic program for non-Arabophones, Louغati, is designed to facilitate progressive acquisition of Arabic and adapts to each student's needs. The school is committed to a tri-lingual model in which students master English, Arabic and French and acquire skills in at least a fourth language chosen between Spanish and German. Arabic and French are taught from early childhood, and English is compulsory from the age of five.

Mental Wellbeing

The General School Counselor and the team of education aides collaborate with the teaching staff and parents to enable students to express their cognitive and emotional potential. Counselors are present year-round and attentive to students' well-being, and they monitor attendance and adherence to the rules. The General Counselor is the main point of contact for teachers and parents to clarify any situation. They also offer workshops to contribute to character development. Counselors supervise activities and events in School Life and facilitate access to services such as boarding, cafeteria, and transportation. Counselors are available to assist via the student diary, the EDX interface, or by appointment.

Safeguarding

Counselors oversee activities and events in School Life to ensure a safe, secure environment that supports student development, and collaborate with staff and parents to address any inappropriate situations and to safeguard student welfare.
Parent Experience

History

The Groupe Scolaire International Les Nouvelles Générations is located in Bousmayel Ajim on the island of Djerba and is the first large international school in southern Tunisia. The educational project was initiated in 2016 by a Tunisian diaspora seeking to improve the quality of education in their homeland, and the school opened in September 2018. It is authorized by the Tunisian Ministry of Education for Primary, Middle (Collège), and Diploma (Lycée) levels and is an IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme. The campus sits on a 35-hectare site with olive groves and palm trees and includes administration, an independent early years section, a primary block, a middle school block with a central courtyard, a separate high school block, specialized laboratories, a documentation center, a large dining hall, a sports complex, and a 120-bed boarding facility. An approximately 100-strong staff ensures daily operations and ongoing professional development, and the school is a member of SEBIQ and RIMF and is affiliated with the Chamber of Private Schools in Tunisia.

Community

The school hosts a diverse community with representatives from around 20 nationalities, and languages spoken by students and staff include Arabic, Berber, French, English, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Swedish, Finnish, and Turkish. Instruction is conducted in French, with German, English, Arabic, and Spanish offered as additional languages. The campus features a modern Documentation and Information Center and a comprehensive sports complex within a safe, inquiry-based learning environment that emphasizes personalized support. Families participate in clubs, student-led projects, and cultural activities, and parents are engaged through the NG in Action Committee, which organizes events, supports extracurricular activities, and participates in professional forums.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

Parents play a fundamental role in the community and are actively integrated into school life as partners in education. They are regularly informed about the school's mission and the IB program and are introduced to the system's specifics throughout their child's journey. They are encouraged to participate through the NG in Action Committee, which organizes events, supports extracurricular activities, and takes part in professional forums. The NG in Action Committee provides opportunities for parental involvement in governance forums and school events, and it works in concert with the school leadership to promote student development and community cohesion. The school's approach to parent engagement is designed to foster collaboration between families, teachers, and students to support a safe, enriching learning environment.
Facilities

Facilities Overview

The school features a richly equipped teaching block, a high-standard sports complex, and welcoming boarding facilities. The entire campus is designed for the well-being and safety of students. The school is IB-accredited and offers an innovative international curriculum. Integrated services include on-site boarding for the southern Tunisian community, school transport serving the island and Zarzis, a canteen with varied and balanced menus, and reinforced hygiene.

Sports Facilities

All students have access to high-end sports facilities. The football field and the Olympic track are on site. The covered indoor multi-sport hall hosts basketball, volleyball and handball programs. A covered swimming pool is planned.

Academic Facilities

The Centre de Documentation et d'Information (CDI) was inaugurated in September 2020. The CDI includes a 200 m2 library, research rooms, reading corners, a sanitary block, and two administrative offices. It provides printed and digital resources to support the Early Childhood, Primary, Middle Years, and Diploma programmes, and houses more than 6,000 titles for learners and teachers. The resources cover all languages taught at the school. The librarian coordinates with teachers to align collections with programmes and student interests, and the CDI also serves as a cultural venue hosting art exhibitions, concerts and conferences.

Extra Curricular Facilities

Clubs enable students to develop their talents in sports, arts and culture, supporting their personal and academic growth. They foster a sense of belonging and help students build relationships across grade levels. Examples of active clubs include a sports club with handball, football, table tennis and gymnastics; a Computer Club; an Arts and Crafts Club; an English-language Cinema Club; and a Theatre Club. These activities complement classroom learning and broaden skills beyond academics.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual

The school is IB-accredited and offers the full IB continuum: Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). It provides IB education across the continuum from early childhood through high school. Languages taught include German, English, Arabic, Spanish, and French, with French as the language of instruction. The school serves students aged 4 to 18, with a maximum of 350 students, an average class size of 17, and a 9:1 student–teacher ratio.

Arts & Creative

Arts-related clubs include the Plastics Arts Club (to develop creativity and artistic expression), a Theatre Club led by a theatre teacher to strengthen performance and public speaking, and an English-language Cinema Club that pairs film viewings with post-film discussions. A Computer Club focuses on digital technologies and coding. These clubs support creative engagement beyond the classroom.

Cultural & Language

The school emphasizes multilingualism and aims for students to become trilingual in English, Arabic, and French, with Arabic and French taught from early childhood and English mandatory from age 5; learners also have the option to study Spanish or German as a fourth language. The school presents an international environment with English-language activities such as the Cinema Club. It lists 22 nationalities among its students, highlighting its intercultural orientation.

Social & Hobbies

The school offers a Sports Club with activities including handball, football, table tennis, and gymnastics. It also hosts a Computer Club and an Arts Club focused on visual arts, plus an English-language Cinema Club and a Theatre Club. These clubs foster peer connection and personal growth beyond academics.

Community & Service

The school actively engages with local and international associations, undertaking sustainability projects, humanitarian initiatives, and cultural events to benefit the community. Notable projects include the COVID-19 Laboratory Djerba, established in May 2020 at the regional hospital, designed to meet WHO accreditation standards. The theatre-integration project promotes social inclusion through performance, and IB CAS projects encourage students to participate in charity drives and environmental restoration. Regular academic and artistic days on Djerba also enrich community ties.

Leadership & Professional

A university orientation counselor is available year-round to assist IB students in planning their IB pathway and preparing for university. The school provides guidance for standardized tests such as SAT, TOEFL, IELTS, and DELF, including preparation support. Students gain access to worldwide universities through partnerships and networks that facilitate admission to international institutions. The orientation team also supports procedures for Tunisian public universities, including equivalence decisions when applicable.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing

The school runs a Sport Club offering handball, football, table tennis, and gymnastics. The campus features a high-standard sports complex to support athletic activity. The environment emphasizes safety and well-being to foster student development.
Languages

Language Provision

Languages taught: German, English, Arabic, Spanish, and French. Language of instruction: French. The school offers an innovative and trilingual education.
Admissions

Admissions

1. Review admissions policy and criteria. The school welcomes motivated students and aims to build an international community that values individuals from diverse backgrounds and a wide range of talents and interests. It considers the child as a whole, evaluating cognitive abilities as well as the capacity to contribute to and participate in the school's social and cultural life. The admissions dossier includes the student's academic record, results from evaluation tests, recommendations, and interviews. 2. Understand the selective admission process. Admission is selective and not guaranteed because the school is independent; families must follow a standard application process. Students are admitted based on availability and the criteria of aptitude, achievement, and character. The process requires following the school's standard application steps to be considered for enrollment. 3. Know the candidate profile considered by the admissions committee. Among qualified candidates, the admissions committee gives particular attention to applicants from diverse regions of southern Tunisia and from foreign countries; children who are dependents of GSING employees; siblings who are enrolled or applying concurrently; and children whose parents have relocated to Djerba through partner companies or organizations. This policy reflects standard practice and does not constitute a guarantee of admission or contractual obligation. 4. Enroll after admission through the formal process. If admitted, enrollment is completed through the school's standard procedures. There is online pre-registration for the Primary, Middle (PEI), and Diploma (DP) programs for the 2025/2026 cycle via dedicated online forms. An enrollment calendar guides the registration timeline, and pre-registration forms exist for PP, PEI, and DP.
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