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Lycee Pierre Mendes France

Tunisia, Tunis

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The school at a glance
Instructs in French
Fees TND 2,224 - 13,213
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Opened 1956
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum French Curriculum
Taught languages Arabic, English, Spanish, Italian, Latin
Strengths STEM, Languages, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Lycee Pierre Mendès France (PMF) is a French AEFE lycée in Tunis, offering a French curriculum with an Arabic international section. The Arabic track leads to the BFI Arabe and OIB, with electives in Dramatic Arts, Visual Arts, Latin (LCA), Italian, Spanish, and rugby. The curriculum includes Education au Développement Durable, with orientation through AGORA and Programme ADN-AEFE. PMF belongs to the Établissement Régional de Tunis (ERT) and follows the French national framework under AEFE. Opened in 1956 on a 6-hectare site, it serves 1,800 students in 50 classrooms. Facilities include more than 10 science and technology laboratories (one NSI), six computer rooms, two music rooms, two art rooms, two conference rooms, and a CDI. The campus has four sports grounds and a climbing wall. Student life includes a Webradio PMF, a Parents' Association, and an Alumni Association, plus cross-border OIB projects with Lycée Français d'Alger LIAD and Tales OIB.

9, BP 125 Rue Pierre Mendès France, Tunis 1082, Tunisia

The Essentials

Lycee Pierre Mendes France has instruction in French.

Location
Located at 9 Rue Pierre Mendes France, P.O. Box 125, 1082 Tunis El Mahrajene, Tunisia. Phone: +216 70 014 900. Email: pmf@ert.tn.

Stages
Collège and lycée levels (from 9th grade through the final year). The Diplôme National du Brevet is awarded at the end of 9th grade, and the Baccalauréat is awarded at the end of lycée.

Type
Lycée (high school) in Tunis, Tunisia.

Additional learning support
Support for students with special educational needs (EBEP) with established protocols.

Country affiliation
Tunisia

School day structure
From 2 March 2026, the school uses an adapted timetable for both collège and lycée, with class durations of 45 minutes.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The school requires a decent, non-ostentatious dress code; a cotton lab coat is mandatory during science labs.

Food Options
There are three meal regimes: external, demi-pensionnaire, and external accueilli (collège). Only demi-pensionnaires are admitted to the school restaurant. Externes accueilli may eat at the school restaurant two days per week, depending on timetable.

Governance and Ownership
The Lycée Pierre Mendès France de Tunis is part of the Etablissement Régional de Tunis (ERT), a cluster of three AEFE-managed establishments. The ERT operates under direct management by AEFE and includes PMF de Tunis, Ecole Robert Desnos, and Ecole Georges Brassens.
Fees

Annual tuition at Lycee Pierre Mendes France ranges from TND 2,224 to TND 13,213 for 2026/27.

Application fee (Droits de première inscription)

- Amount: TND 2,224 (fixed, payable in a single payment before the start of the school year).
- Terms: This fee is payable in full at registration, cannot be split, cannot be discounted and is not refundable except in cases of force majeure.

Tuition fees for 2026/2027 (annual and per-trimester by level and by student category)

- The tuition rates vary by the pupil's nationality/category. The amounts below are given as Annual / Per-trimester (Trimestre 1 / Trimestre 2 / Trimestre 3), in Tunisian dinars (TND).

- For Élèves français:
- Pré‑élémentaire: Annual TND 12,107 — Trimesters: TND 4,036 / TND 4,036 / TND 4,035.
- Élémentaire: Annual TND 12,107 — Trimesters: TND 4,036 / TND 4,036 / TND 4,035.
- Collège: Annual TND 13,213 — Trimesters: TND 4,405 / TND 4,404 / TND 4,404.
- Lycée: Annual TND 13,213 — Trimesters: TND 4,405 / TND 4,404 / TND 4,404.

- For Élèves tunisiens:
- Pré‑élémentaire: Annual TND 14,147 — Trimesters: TND 4,716 / TND 4,716 / TND 4,715.
- Élémentaire: Annual TND 14,147 — Trimesters: TND 4,716 / TND 4,716 / TND 4,715.
- Collège: Annual TND 15,264 — Trimesters: TND 5,088 / TND 5,088 / TND 5,088.
- Lycée: Annual TND 15,264 — Trimesters: TND 5,088 / TND 5,088 / TND 5,088.

- For Élèves étrangers et francophones (non‑Tunisian / non‑French categories):
- Pré‑élémentaire: Annual TND 23,606 — Trimesters: TND 7,869 / TND 7,869 / TND 7,868.
- Élémentaire: Annual TND 23,606 — Trimesters: TND 7,869 / TND 7,869 / TND 7,868.
- Collège: Annual TND 25,761 — Trimesters: TND 8,587 / TND 8,587 / TND 8,587.
- Lycée: Annual TND 25,761 — Trimesters: TND 8,587 / TND 8,587 / TND 8,587.

- Note on application: Tuition amounts are forfaitaire and determined by level and nationality; billing is done on a trimester basis.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Billing periods: Rights of tuition are invoiced in three periods per school year: 1) September–December (invoice in September), 2) January–March (invoice in January), 3) April–June (invoice in April).
- Due dates and enrolment: The first trimester (and the first-inscription fee when applicable) is payable in advance and conditions registration; registration/re-registration is conditional on payment of sums due.
- Late payment and recovery: The school issues reminders and may pursue recovery (including exclusion from lists and legal collection) for unpaid fees; any costs related to contentieux will be charged to the debtor.
- Special rules: Any month begun is due (calculated as one-tenth of the annual fee) including in case of early departure except for major health reasons properly justified. An abatement of 25% applies from the third child of the same family enrolled in an AEFE-managed establishment in Tunisia (subject to conditions).

Payment methods accepted by the school (agent comptable)

- Cheque payable to the Agent Comptable de l'ERT in dinars (subject to Tunisian regulations).
- Bank transfer in Tunisian dinars to UBCI account: 11 00 30 00 18 49 02 27 88 70.
- Bank transfer in euros to the ERT Trésor Public account: IBAN FR76 1007 1449 0000 0010 2071 092 — BIC TRPUFRP1. For euro payments, the TND/EUR counter-value is calculated using the chancery rate in force on the accounting date of receipt.
- If a payment incident occurs, the agent comptable may require certified bank cheque or cash payment at the school's cash desk.

Demi‑pension (school catering) — tariffs and rules

- Per‑trimester prices (same listed structure for École / Collège / Lycée — amounts are per trimester): Trimestre 1: TND 937 — Trimestre 2: TND 752 — Trimestre 3: TND 535.
- Registration and payment: Demi‑pension is taken for the full year and is invoiced by trimester in advance; the first trimester is due at registration. Use of the canteen in trimesters 2 and 3 is conditional on prior payment of the previous trimester's sums.
- Refunds/adjustments: A temporary absence of more than 30 consecutive days (outside school holidays) for medical reasons can lead to a prorated refund or adjustment on presentation of a written request and decision of the ordonnateur. Exclusion from the half‑board does not exempt parents from payment of the full term due.

Examination fees (droits d'examen)

- Examination tariffs are charged in the second trimester for the Diplôme National du Brevet, the épreuves anticipées and the Baccalauréat, and for other concours/tests as issued. The tariff table lists two sets of exam amounts:
- Set A (example amounts): Baccalauréat TND 420 — Épreuves anticipées TND 310 — Diplôme National du Brevet TND 250 — Autres (concours/tests) TND 130.
- Set B (example amounts): Baccalauréat TND 680 — Épreuves anticipées TND 510 — Diplôme National du Brevet TND 390 — Autres TND 130.
- These exam fees are billed in the second trimester and are transferred to the regional examination office as applicable.

Other costs and miscellaneous fees

- Other payable items include fees for examinations, school trips, extracurricular activities and similar ancillary charges; these are invoiced separately as applicable.
- No separate uniform fee is specified in the published tariff and financial regulation documents for 2026/2027. Families remain responsible for textbooks, school supplies and any activity-specific costs unless explicitly covered by the school or a grant.

Refund and exemption rules

- First-inscription fee (DPI): non‑refundable and cannot be split; refund only in case of force majeure exceptions as defined by the school.
- Demi‑pension: prorated remissions may be granted in cases of long-term medical absence (over 30 consecutive days outside holidays) on written request and decision.
- Bourses: For eligible French pupils, AEFE bourses are deducted from tuition; if a bourse decision is later modified on appeal, any overpayment by the family will be refunded or credited to outstanding sums.
- Non-payment: Unpaid fees lead to reminders, potential exclusion from lists, and, if unresolved, legal recovery; related procedural costs are charged to the debtor.

Boarding / internat

- No boarding/internat fees are listed in the 2026/2027 tariff schedule and financial regulation; the published documents cover tuition, demi‑pension (canteen), exam fees, first‑registration fees and other ancillary charges.
Academics

Lycee Pierre Mendes France teaches French Curriculum.

Curriculum
The school offers a French international curriculum with an Arabic international section. The Arabic international track includes the Baccalauréat Français International (BFI) Arab and the L'Option Internationale au Baccalauréat (OIB). Elective options include Arts Dramatiques, Arts Plastiques, LCA Latin, LVC Italian, LVC Spanish, and Rugby. Education au Développement Durable is integrated into the curriculum. Orientation supports include AGORA and the Programme ADN-AEFE, and the library (CDI) provides research resources.

Exam Results
Baccalauréat 2023: 100% pass rate with 35% of candidates awarded Very Good (Très Bien) mentions (60% of Very Good mentions were awarded to girls), 64% with Good and Very Good mentions, and 84.6% of students earned a mention.

Higher Education Progression
Orientation activities include AGORA Monde, with events such as studying in France and studying abroad to help students plan higher education, including Parcoursup admissions.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
PMF supports social and emotional learning through a rights-based, inclusive approach. Students can express personal difficulties to a teacher, to life-skills staff, to the administration, or to health staff, and no student is left alone in distress. The school protects students from violence, exclusion, or harassment and promotes respectful treatment among all members of the school community. Inclusion is embedded in practice through mechanisms that tailor education to individual needs, such as an Accompagnement Personnalisé integrated into the timetable. The school uses inclusion devices to ensure the education of students with special educational needs, including a Plan d'Accueil Individualisé (PAI), a Plan d'Accompagnement personnalisé (PAP), a Programme personnalisé de réussite éducative (PPRE), and a Projet personnalisé de Scolarisation (PPS) where appropriate. Protocols for EBEP and related resources support ongoing inclusion.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
PMF provides inclusion and support for students with special educational needs (EBEP). Inclusion aims to ensure quality schooling by recognizing diverse student needs. Inclusion dispositifs include a Projet d'accueil individuel (PAI) for health-related needs; a plan d'accompagnement personnalisé (PAP); a programme personnalisé de réussite éducative (PPRE); and a projet personnalisé de scolarisation (PPS) for students with disabilities. Accompagnement personnalisé is integrated into the timetable as part of a personalized support approach. Protocoles pour les EBEP outline procedures and resources to guide staff in implementing inclusive practices.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school teaches English as a living language. English is taught as part of the language program from early levels and remains a focus through to the final year. The LV Anglais is an established part of the timetable and is compulsory up to Terminale. English language options include LVA and related provisions within the LV framework, and the BFI pathway incorporates English as part of its offerings. English instruction is a defined and ongoing component of PMF's language policy.

Mental Wellbeing
PMF provides mental wellbeing support through the Espace Écoute, a psychologist-led service that began in 2025. The space is available to all students from 6ème to Terminale and operates four times a week: Monday afternoon, Wednesday morning, Thursday morning, and Friday morning. Students can book appointments with the infirmières to access the service. The school also hosts wellbeing initiatives such as Le Mai du bien-être to address student health and wellbeing.

Safeguarding
The Reglement Intérieur sets safeguarding expectations for students, including the right to education and the right to express difficulties to an appropriate adult at the school. No student should remain in distress, and the policy prohibits violence, exclusion, or harassment. The establishment provides a health service and clear safety procedures, including evacuation rules. The school health service operates on site to assist students, and health-related incidents must be reported and managed promptly.
Parent Experience

History
The Établissement Régional de Tunis (ERT) groups the Collège-Lycée Pierre Mendès France in Tunis (Mutuelleville) and the two primary schools, Robert Desnos (El Omrane) and Georges Brassens (Megrine). As a direct-management AEFE institution, the ERT certifies that teaching aligns with the French education system's requirements, programs, and organizational rules. PMF opened in 1956 and sits on a 6-hectare site. The college-high school comprises more than 50 classrooms, more than 10 science and technology laboratories (including one NSI lab), 6 computer rooms, 2 music rooms, 2 art rooms, 2 conference rooms, 1 CDI, 4 sports grounds, and 1 climbing wall. Each year PMF welcomes more than 1,800 students.

Community
PMF's community life is active through events and clubs coordinated by the ERT and PMF. The Parents' Association (APE) organizes events that engage families, including social and cultural evenings such as the Soirée Mille et Une Nuits, a Ramadan-themed music evening. The calendar features open houses for CM2 from Robert Desnos and language and cultural activities, including the Arabic Language Week and a Winter Market. The school also hosts student clubs and organizations, such as a Webradio club, and maintains links with the Alumni Association to enrich school life.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
PMF has an Association des Parents d'élèves (APE) as its parent-teacher association. The APE coordinates family involvement and communications about events, including Soirée Mille et Une Nuits, a Ramadan-themed music evening. It organizes and publicizes family-oriented activities such as open-house events and the Rotary Dictation inscriptions (À vos plumes !). The APE collaborates with the broader PMF community to support pupil activities and foster school–family engagement. The school's community life also includes other parent-related groups and associations that contribute to a broader network of support for students and families.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
PMF sits on a 6-hectare campus. The school comprises over 50 classrooms and more than 10 science and technology laboratories, including 1 NSI laboratory. It has 6 computer rooms, 2 music rooms, 2 arts rooms, 2 conference rooms, and 1 CDI (Centre de Documentation et d'Information). The campus includes 4 sports fields and 1 climbing wall.

Sports Facilities
PMF has 4 sports fields. There is 1 climbing wall. The facilities support outdoor and indoor athletic activities.

Academic Facilities
There are more than 10 science and technology laboratories on site, including 1 NSI laboratory. There are 6 computer laboratories. There are 2 music rooms. There are 2 art rooms. There are 2 conference rooms. There is 1 CDI (Library and Information Center).

Extra Curricular Facilities
The school offers clubs and student organizations. There is a sports association. There is a Parents' Association. There is an Alumni Association (Mutu-PMF). A student radio club operates on PMF, known as Webradio PMF.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
PMF Tunis offers the Baccalauréat Français International Arabe (BFI Arabe) and the Baccalauréat with the International Option (OIB) in Arabic as part of its Arabic International Section. Terminale students in the OIB program present their work, including projects such as Tales OIB, and engage in cross‑border exchanges with other French international schools. The Arabic International Section integrates these programs within PMF.

Arts & Creative
Arts are offered as optional subjects, including Dramatic Arts and Visual Arts. The school hosts Arabic‑language arts performances, such as a theatre piece by the 6th SI class. The program also marks events like the PMF celebration of the World Arabic Language Day.

Cultural & Language
PMF has the Arabic Section (Section Internationale Arabe). UNESCO marks World Arabic Language Day each year, and PMF observes this with related events. The OIB program includes cross‑border activities, including Tales OIB projects with the Lycée Français d'Alger LIAD, and field studies such as activities around the poet Abu Alqasim Chabbi.

Social & Hobbies
Students participate in clubs and sports through the PMF community, including clubs and an on‑campus sports association. There is a Webradio club, such as Le club radio PMF donnant la parole au proviseur, and rugby is among the available options.

Community & Service
The school has a Parents' Association and an Alumni Association (Association des Parents d'élèves and Association des Anciens de Mutu‑PMF). Scholarships are offered through the Bourses scolaires program (e.g., 2026‑2027).

Leadership & Professional
Leadership and career development are supported through Orientation activities, including Actions Orientation, AGORA, and the Programme ADN‑AEFE.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sports are provided by the Association sportive. A health service (Service Santé) is available, and there is on‑site dining (Restauration). The school also organizes trips and outings through Sorties et voyages scolaires.
Languages

Language Provision
The school has an Arabic International Section (Section Internationale Arabe). The Arabic International Section includes the International Baccalaureate Option (OIB) for terminal-year students. The school has optional languages including Italian (LVC Italian) and Spanish (LVC Spanish) as electives.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Download and complete the pre-inscription form (Demande pré-inscription ERT) via the 'Télécharger' option. The pre-inscription form initiates the admissions process for the 2026/2027 intake within the Tunis Regional Establishment network, which includes PMF and other schools, and is open to all students regardless of nationality or previous school. 2. 3. You will receive by email additional information from the Head of Establishment depending on the situation of your child.

Scholarships
Scholarships are administered through the Service des Bourses scolaires of the Consulat général de France à Tunis. Submission of files to the Scholarships Service is on Monday the 22nd.
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