British International School of Tunis | |
Address: | 49 rue du Parc 2036 |
City: | La Soukra |
Country: | Tunisia |
Pushpin Map: | Tunisia |
Coordinates: | 36.8687°N 10.2589°W |
Founder: | Meriem Milad |
Grades: | Early years to Year 13 |
Grades Label: | Years |
System: | British Curriculum |
Houses: | Boudicca, Cleopatra, Hannibal and Glyndŵr |
Pushpin Map Caption: | Location of school within Tunisia |
Language: | English |
Head Name2: | Headteachers |
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.
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]
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.
The BIST Sixth Form opened in September 2020, offering a range of International A-Level and BTEC qualifications.