British International School of Tunis
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 enrols about 250 students, aged 5 to 16, from Key Stage 1 to 5. The new sixth form opens in September 2020. The school is accredited by COBIS, has a membership to IAPS & is inspected under the ISI framework.
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49 rue du Parc 2036 La Soukra Tunisia | |
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| Founder | Meriem Milad |
| Principal | Martin Nugent |
| Headteachers | Gareth Evans (Primary) / Ross Dunn (Secondary) |
| Years | Reception to Year 12 (2020) |
| Education system | British Curriculum |
| Language | English |
| Houses | Boudicca, Cleopatra, Hannibal and Glyndŵr |
| Slogan | Our aim is to create lifelong learners with a passion for knowledge and adventure, fully equipped to meet the challenges of a dynamic world. |
| Website | bistunis |
Mission of BIST
The British International School Tunis (BIST) is a friendly, thriving school at the heart of the British community in Tunis.
Inspected by the British Government, BIST delivers an engaging, inspirational, and rounded education for ages 3 to 18, creating warm, polite learners with an infectious zest for life and high aspirations.
Primary School
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). Each class has a dedicated teacher, educated up to the British standard, who teaches the core curriculum of English, Maths and Sciences, along with supplementary classes in humanities (History and Geography), Sports (Physical Education) and PSHCEE (Personal, Social, Health, Citizenship and Economic Education). We have Tunisian teaching assistant, all with English degrees, to offer additional support to the pupils. Alongside this, there are specialised teachers in multiple subjects, such as Art, Computing, Languages (French and Arabic) and Music. Within the classroom, children are regularly and consistently assessed, to ensure we can offer the best, personalised education that suits the pace of the pupils, and to set realistic and attainable goals for everyone, however high or low they may be. While we teach the children the importance of academic achievement, we also encourage them to take a deeper look into their potential. Pupils have the opportunity to take up to 4 hours of co-curricular activities every week, from a broad range of disciplines; from music, to karate, to knitting, we ensure each child can flourish within their own skillset.[1]
Secondary School
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. Almost every class is led by a British-trained expatriate teacher and the school offers a stimulating environment and small class sizes. BIST Secondary School builds on the strong foundations made during students primary school education, with an innovative and stimulating programme aimed at developing all aspects of the pupils self, both academically and through interpersonal skills.
BIST secondary follows the English National Curriculum, using the unique international and local context that BIST can bring, to enhance teaching and learning to perfectly suit the student. BIST has a three-year KS3 curriculum, which is broad and balanced, offering all students the opportunities to build their skills, and lay the foundations needed to prepare them for the KS4 programme. Subjects we teach in KS3 include the core curriculum of English, Mathematics and Science, alongside subjects such as Art, Computing, Languages (French and Arabic), Geography, History, PE and PSCHEE. Our subject choices are constantly evolving, based on the wide range of choice from our quality teachers.
The curriculum at Key Stage 4 is a two-year course of study, culminating in external examinations based on the Englsh 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.
Sixth Form School
The BIST Sixth Form opens in September 2020, offering a range of International A-Level and BTEC qualifications. At Key Stage 5, the focus is on preparing our students for the next step. With this is mind, the BIST sixth form programme is diverse and mirrors the skills needed to for a move into Higher Education, whether is in Tunisia, Europe or North America. Staff advise and guide students through this complex time.