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Opening doors, minds, and hearts

Welcome to the American Cooperative School of Tunis (ACST). ACST has been opening doors, hearts, and minds of children and families from around the world since 1959. Whether you are a prospective student or parent, a current community member, a possible employee, or an interested onlooker, it is my pleasure to welcome you to ACST. Read more

About Us

ACST is a not-for-profit independent school offering an American curriculum and the IB Diploma Programme in Grades 11 and 12.

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Admission

We accept students for admission throughout the year. You can call or email to arrange a campus visit between 8 am and 12 pm and between 1 pm and 3 pm Monday through Friday.

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Learning

ACST offers an engaging pre-K through grade 12 curriculum that is inquiry infused and standards based.

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Student Life

Our school offers an abundance of after-school activities, athletic teams, clubs, and organizations for students in all grade levels.

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Community

At ACST, our parents are our partners and we welcome their involvement in activities on our campus.

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IB Exams end
HS Prom
Grade 11 EOY Exams
Grade 11 EOY Exams
SS Music Spring Concert & Spring Art Show
Parent 2 Testimonial

"We like all the activities ACST is offering. The campus appeals to us as well as the varsity program.”
- Elena Galliano, grade 7, 10 &12 mum

Student 2 Testimonial

"Doing IB at ACST inspired me to seek a well-rounded flexible education."

- Ameni, Class of 2019-2021

Student 1 Testimonial

"There are many things to write and share but most of all, ACST taught me how to understand different cultures as well as different characters. It helped me discover other perspectives, and made me to continue learning new things."
- Duygu Akdeniz, Class of 1996-1998

Parent 3 Testimonial

“Nous avons choisi l'école américaine pour la réelle ouverture internationale qu’elle offre pendant la scolarité et lors de l’orientation universitaire grâce à l'attractivité du diplôme IB.”
- Olga Astier, grade 8 & 12 mum

Student 3 Testimonial

“ACST has taught me how to work together as a team and that no matter what challenges we are faced with, we can overcome them together.”
- Sebastian Theres, Class of 2003-2006

What's Happening at ACST?

Tunisian Artist Jamel Chaouki Mahdaoui Engages TOK Students in Thought-Provoking Discussion
Tunisian Artist Jamel Chaouki Mahdaoui Engages TOK Students in Thought-Provoking Discussion

Tunisian artist Jamel Chaouki Mahdaoui engaged TOK students in a thought-provoking discussion about the nature of art during a rooftop meeting in Sidi Bou Said. He emphasized that while art is a deeply personal expression, both artists and audiences play crucial roles in creating meaning and understanding within the art experience.

From Grade 5 Student Ambassadors
From Grade 5 Student Ambassadors

Last week we were Student Ambassadors at the ACST Fourth Grade Trade Fair Simulation. We helped students when they got frustrated with their math and we gave feedback, and helped them follow the Falcon Way.

Another Sighting of the Mysterious Zero the Hero!
Another Sighting of the Mysterious Zero the Hero!

On October 1, 2024, ACST celebrated the 30th day of school with a special visit from Zero the Hero, a math enthusiast who helps kindergarteners understand the importance of zero in place-value concepts. Through a jazzy song and fun math tools, Zero the Hero creates memorable learning experiences that connect to future abstract ideas, leaving students excited for his next appearance on the 40th day of school.