Education

The American Cooperative School of Tunis (ACST) is the top choice for English-medium education, offering a US-style curriculum from kindergarten through grade 12. The British International School of Tunis is another English-medium option. Both are located in the northern suburbs near La Marsa.

Public schools in urban areas provide decent education but instruction is in Arabic. International schools - especially the French lycées - offer high-quality education recognized across Europe. Tunisia's education system consistently ranks among the best in Africa.

Annual fees range from about $2,000 to $8,000 depending on the school and grade level. This is significantly cheaper than international schools in Europe or the Middle East, which can cost $15,000–$30,000 per year.

Most international schools in Tunisia offer Arabic as a subject, either mandatory or elective. The French lycées include Arabic in their curriculum. The ACST also offers Arabic language courses alongside the American curriculum.

Homeschooling exists but is not formally regulated as it is in some Western countries. Some expat families homeschool using international online curricula (such as CNED from France or American distance-learning programs) while taking advantage of Tunisia's cultural immersion opportunities.