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John Dewey School de Sousse

Tunisia, Sousse

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Arabic, French, English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Opened 2017
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Arabic, French, English
Strengths Languages, Academic Enrichment, Outdoor Education
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.

The Essentials

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.
Parent Experience

History
John Dewey School de Sousse was founded by Dr. Rached Chebil. It is a private primary school approved by an order from the Ministry of Education dated 19 September 2017. It is part of Groupe Scolaire International. The school provides instruction in Arabic, French, and English and emphasizes critical thinking and moral responsibility to develop responsible citizens.
Facilities

Extra Curricular Facilities
Playful and Creative Workshops are offered. The school uses an inquiry-based learning approach to engage students in research-led teaching and learning. The Journal Electronique describes field trips and exchanges as part of the extracurricular program, including a trip to Djerba island as part of an IB twinning with the Groupe Scolaire International Les nouvelles générations and visits such as Jawhara FM. A recent entry highlights a trip to Djerba and exchanges with IB partners, including visits to historical monuments. These activities help develop learner profile attributes such as balanced, principled, inquirers, knowledgeable, thinkers, reflective, communicators, caring, risk-takers, and open-minded.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school provides a comprehensive education that develops critical thinking, creativity, and character in every student. It offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) program, which emphasizes critical thinking, global awareness, and academic achievement, and uses research-based learning and real-life application.

Cultural & Language
The school provides instruction in Arabic, French, and English.

Leadership & Professional
The school nurtures tomorrow's leaders.
Languages

Language Provision
Arabic, French, and English are taught; the school operates a multilingual curriculum.

Bilingual Teaching
The school provides instruction in Arabic, French, and English.
School Events
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