Preschool education in Tunisia is open for children aged 3 to 6 years. Pre-school education is however optional and not compulsory and is offered by schools such as kindergartens, Kouttabs, and other preschool institutions. There are however still low enrolment rates in Tunisian pre-schools.
- Ages : 3-6
- Primary Languages: French
- Terms : 3
- Admission Term: throughout the year
- ECD School Types: nursery, kindergarten, and Kouttabs
Pre-school education offers a broad curriculum that focuses on the development of the whole child. The curriculum here focuses on Physical Development and Wellness, intellectual or Cognitive Development, Language and Literacy Development, Creative and self- Expression, and Social and Emotional Development, to mention but a few.
British international school of Tunis
This is a private school in La Soukra, Ariana Governorate, Tunisia that offers both elementary and secondary education. It enrolls about 250 students, aged 3 to 18, from Key Stage 1 to 5. Primary School here is for children aged 3 to 11 years. It follows the English National Curriculum.
Pre-school department
- Address: BIST Primary School, 49 Rue Du Parc, 2036, La Soukra, Tunis
- Ages: 3-5 years
- Language of instruction: English
- Student population: 250
- Type: coeducational
- Pre-school hours:
- Accreditation and membership: Council of British International Schools (COBIS)
Why BIST?
- Quality academic standards
- Quality of facilities
- Conducive learning environment
- Fun and friendly environment
- Experienced, qualified staff
curriculum- students enter the school at three years of age and the curriculum is based on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Unit where they follow a play-based curriculum with a strong focus on early language and literacy. Children in the EYFS learn through play and exploration, being active, and creativity. The program focuses on 7 main areas of learning and development
Personal, Social, and Emotional Development- children learn to form positive relationships, be confident in their abilities, develop social skills, learn how to manage their feelings, and understand appropriate behavior in groups.
Physical Development- providing opportunities for young children to be active and interactive, develop coordination, control, and movement, and make healthy choices concerning food.
Communication and Language Development- giving children opportunities to develop their confidence and skills in self-expression, how to speak and listen in a variety of settings and situations, and to experience a rich language environment.
Extracurricular activities- the school offers a wide range of enrichment, sport, and extracurricular activities such as athletics, puzzles, computer science, literature, music, archery, chess, computer coding, book, art clubs, and athletics, to mention but a few.
Prospective students- parents of prospective students should note that The child's behavioral, social and cognitive abilities among other areas will be examined before being granted admission. The Mandatory documentation for admission includes:
Student documents
- Birth certificate
- Copy of Passport
- ID photo in .jpg format
- evaluations from the previous school (if transferring from another pre-school)
- Medical documents from the previous school ( if coming from Tunisian school)
- Immunization records
Parents or guardian’s documents
- Copy of passport for both parents
- ID Photo
- a copy of the CIN card (For Tunisian parents)
- For parents of Tunisian pupils, proof of income in TND is required
- Proof of address in Tunisia must be provided in the form of a lease agreement, utility bill, or other official documents
Tunis Montessori School
This is a private Montessori preschool in Tuni, Tunisia offering a Montessori-based education. It offers a very conducive environment where each child discovers learning in the form of writing-reading-mathematics-science, at their own pace. The school allows independence and students can enjoy learning with minimum supervision through individual play and guided learning. This enables students to grow in autonomy, self-confidence, and self-esteem.
Pre-primary Section
- address: 10 Rue Mohamed Balrem 5, Tunis 2070, Tunisia.
- ages: 3-5
- Duration of study: 2 years
- Primary Languages: English
- Terms : 3 terms
Curriculum- the Montessori curriculum recognizes each of the child’s development areas or periods called sensitive periods. It gives children the freedom to choose among the activities offered, those they want to do and that meet the development laws of each child. The Montessori curriculum focuses on areas of learning namely Theory, Practical Life and Sensorial, Language and Math, and Culture and Science, to mention but a few.
Prospective students- the following must be submitted with the application forms:
- a photocopy of the child's vaccination record
- a certificate of good health for the child drawn up by a registered physician
- a birth certificate of the child.
- 4 color identity photos.
- a copy of the parents' national identity card.
- in the event of a divorce, a copy of the judgment establishing parental authority, and the conditions for its exercise must be submitted.
Tuition and fees- the following are the fees fr the year 2021-2022
registration fee 780d .
Tuition fees 780d per month
Re-enrollment fees from the 2nd year 700d.
Note that To register your child, you must pay the registration fee and at least 2 months of tuition, and All additional activities like LEGO, circus, dancing, additional languages are paid extra.
American Cooperative School of Tunis
This is a non-profit independent international school in Tunis, Tunisia offering an American curriculum from pre-kindergarten to the 12th grade. The school aims to inspire a passion for learning while endowing students with the expertise and confidence to pursue their vision in a global society.
Pre-school section
- Established: 1959
- Address: BP 150 Cite Taeib M'hiri, Laouina 2045 Tunis, Tunisia
- Ages: 3-4
- Duration of study: 2 years
- Primary Languages: Arabic, French
- Terms : 3 terms
- Accreditation: Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges (MSA)
Preschool at the school is a play-based program with mixed classes of children aged 3 to 4 years old. Children are constantly presented with opportunities to build relationships with other students and people around them and to develop skills through open-ended activities. They are taught how to develop autonomy and become independent and confident. Children are taught literacy and math and have special classes for art, music, Physical education, counseling, and library.
Curriculum- the school uses various approaches to provide the best learning experiences for the children. The Play-Based Approach allows children enough space and time to explore on their own and discover the world on their own. The Centre Based Approach focuses on the classroom environment and the various materials used to influence learning and choices. The Reggio Emilia Approach believes that all children are capable enough to create their meaning, children learn through interaction within the community, and that they are natural communicators who should be encouraged to express themselves in their way.
The school uses the US-based early learning framework that focuses on literacy, social and emotional development, scientific reasoning, perceptual, motor, and physical development, mathematics development, language and communication, and approaches to learning.
Prospective students- the following documents are required from parents who wish to enroll their children in the school.
PreKindergarten 1-2:
- A copy of the student's passport (information page)
- Student passport size photo
- Parents passport size photo
- Student Medical Form
- Copy of the Immunization Record
- A copy of each parent’s passport (information page)
Kindergarten-Grade 12:
- A copy of the student's passport (information page )
- Student passport size photo
- Parents passport size photo
- Student Medical Form
- Copy of the Immunization Record
- A copy of each parent’s passport (information page )
- An ACST Confidential Reference Form for each child (from the previous school)
- Previous School Records/Transcripts/Test Reports for the last three school years (where applicable).
- Standardized achievement test scores
- psychological, educational, or special education evaluations or records, IEP, or existing individual learning plans.
Note that If the documents are not in English, French, or Arabic they should be translated by an official translator or public notary.
Tuition and Fees- below are some of the fees that are to be paid by students enrolled here. Tuition is charged in US dollars and must be paid before the start of the school year.
pre-kindergarten 1 - half day $7 293
pre-kindergarten 1 and 2 – full-day $12 149
elementary school (kindergarten - grade 5) $23 246
non-refundable fees
capital fee (grades k-12) $1 150
application fee $200
deposit for incidentals $250
Extracurricular activities- the school provides opportunities for students to participate in a wide range of After School Activities, sports activities, and clubs. These include Volleyball, Soccer, Swimming, Basketball, Cross Country, Track and Field, arts and crafts, drama, musical theater, free play gardening, baseball, taekwondo, papercraft, to mention but a few.
