Einar H. Dyvik
Research expert covering Nordics and global data for society, economy, and politics
Education in Tunisia - statistics & facts
Tunisia's education system includes early, primary, lower-secondary (or middle), secondary, and higher education. The duration of compulsory schooling is nine years, meaning that school attendance is usually mandatory for children aged six to 15 years and normally includes primary and lower-secondary education (from grade one to nine). Due to the country’s history, education in Tunisia has been influenced by the French system. Together with Arabic, French is a language of instruction at all educational levels, being predominantly used in scientific and technical degrees. Some higher education courses are also offered in English. Tunisia has both public and private educational institutions, with tuition fees varying according to educational level and school type. However, the government provides financial support to students enrolled in public education.
