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BP 150, Cite Taieb M'hiri Laouina, 2045, Tunez, Ben Arous.

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American Cooperative School of Tunis (ACST) has been opening doors, hearts, and minds for international and Tunisian students for 60 years. Our students come from around the world, speak many languages, and are united in their love of learning. As an American school, we emphasize developing well-rounded students. We value academics, athletics, and the arts, as well as service to one’s community and to those less fortunate. We are accredited by the Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges (MSA) and are authorized to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). We are led by a Board of Governors, a leadership team, and international and Tunisian teachers. Our facilities are modern and ever-improving. We have a dynamic and skilled group of local employees who keep our school safe and running efficiently, and our local staff contributes actively in school life.

Educational System of American Cooperative School of Tunis


Method

Pedagogical method general Curriculum

School values

ACST's mission is to spark a love of learning and give students the knowledge and confidence to pursue their goals in a global society. Its vision, summed up in the phrase about opening doors, hearts and minds, calls for a holistic education that develops intellectual curiosity and personal growth. The school's core values are respect, integrity, grit, curiosity and compassion, and it also focuses on four learning competencies: collaboration, communication, initiative and adaptability. Positive Discipline guides classroom management in the Elementary School.

AMPA AMPA
Tutoring Tutoring

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Attention to Diversity at American Cooperative School of Tunis


Educational Psychologist Educational Psychologist

Educational Stages of American Cooperative School of Tunis


Nursery
Preschool
Primary
Middle School
High School
Vocational / Others

Information about the educational stages of the American Cooperative School of Tunis

ACST is organised into an Elementary School and a Secondary School. The Elementary School covers a play-based preschool for 3- and 4-year-olds (Pre-Kindergarten 1 and 2, with a half-day option for PK1), then Kindergarten to Grade 5. The Secondary School covers the Middle School (Grades 6-8) and the High School (Grades 9-12). Grades 9 and 10 follow the core American programme, and Grades 11 and 12 take the IB Diploma Programme. Elementary grade placement is based on the child's age on September 1.

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Languages and International Programs at American Cooperative School of Tunis


English English (Instructional)
Arab Arab (High)
French French (High)
German German (Half)

Information about languages of the American Cooperative School of Tunis

English is the language of instruction, and multilingual learners whose home language is not English receive EAL support. World languages are taught from an early age: in the Elementary School, French is offered at beginner, intermediate and advanced levels, the last aimed at native speakers, and Modern Standard Arabic and German are offered for speakers of those languages when enrolment allows. Secondary students can add a further language as an elective. The IB Diploma offers English, Arabic, French and German A Language and Literature, plus French B, Arabic B and French ab initio.

IB (International Baccalaureate) IB (International Baccalaureate)
Montessori Model United Nations (MMUN) Montessori Model United Nations (MMUN)
Common Core Common Core
American Curriculum American Curriculum

Information about international degrees and programmes of the American Cooperative School of Tunis

ACST's curriculum runs from preschool to Grade 12 and is built on American standards: Common Core for English language arts and mathematics, NGSS for science, C3 for social studies, SHAPE for physical education and the National Core Arts Standards, with units designed using Understanding by Design. In Grades 11 and 12 students follow the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, which the school has offered since 2000 as the first in Tunisia. The programme includes Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay and CAS, and subject choices cover English, Arabic, French and German literature, French and Arabic acquisition, business, geography, history, sciences, two mathematics routes and the arts.

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Extracurricular Activities at American Cooperative School of Tunis


Activities Artistic

Music Music
Craftsmanship Craftsmanship
Crafts Crafts
Dance Dance
Theater Theater

Activities Sporting

track and field track and field
Soccer Soccer
Basketball Basketball
Tennis Tennis
Swimming Swimming
Volleyball Volleyball
Badminton Badminton
Taekwondo Taekwondo

Activities Cultural

Debate Debate
Study support Study support
Other languages Other languages
Robotics Robotics

Information about extracurricular activities of the American Cooperative School of Tunis

ACST uses the American three-season sports model, with high school and middle school teams in soccer, volleyball and basketball, a co-ed swim team, cross country, track and field and high school cheerleading; varsity teams finish each season at an international tournament. After-school activities run from 3:00 to 4:00 pm in three sessions a year and include debate, robotics, homework club, languages, badminton, tennis, swimming, taekwondo, golf, fitness, arts and crafts, dance, drama, music, pottery and jewellery making. Model UN, which hosts its own conference, National Honor Society and student government add further options.

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Services and Facilities of American Cooperative School of Tunis


Awards and Recognitions of American Cooperative School of Tunis


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Mejores Schools de Ben Arous

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Reviews of American Cooperative School of Tunis


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Foto de W. I. D.
Excellent school and high level of teachers. I strongly recommend it either for foreign kids or Tunisian and at any age.
Foto de A. F.
Fantastic school. The teachers are mostly great, and the IB program it offers is excellent.
Foto de E. B.
Outstanding School! One of a Kind!
Foto de N. L.
The best
Foto de C. T.
Very good school

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