Secondary School
Offered programs (e.g., Cambridge, IB).
Oxford International School of Tunis (OIST) offers the renowned Cambridge curriculum, providing students with a rigorous academic foundation that prepares them for success in an increasingly globalized world. Our students sit for internationally recognized assessments, including Cambridge Checkpoint, IGCSE, AS, and A Levels, ensuring they are well-equipped for higher education and future career opportunities. The Cambridge curriculum fosters critical thinking, independent learning, and academic excellence, empowering our students to reach their full potential.
Secondary is divided into 3 stages:
Lower secondary year 7, year 8 and year 9 are also called KS3
at the end of key stage three students sit for lower secondary checkpoint. In checkpoint students choose to sit four, three, two or one of the following subjects: global perspectives, Math, science and English first or second language.
Year 10 and year 11 also called KS4
, at the end of year 11 students will sit for IGCSE exams, at least 6 subjects from the following blocks:
Group I: Languages
Subjects such as First Language English, French, Spanish, and other language courses.
Group II: Humanities and Social Sciences
Subjects including History, Geography, and Global Perspectives.
Group III: Sciences
Subjects like Biology, Chemistry, and Physics…
Group IV: Mathematics
Subjects such as Mathematics and Additional Mathematics.
Group V: Professional and Creative
Subjects including Business Studies, Art & Design, and Information & Communication Technology…
A level also called KS5
, which is a two year program includes Year 12 (As level) and Year 13 (A2 level) at the end of each year students will sit for international exams, students have to sit for 3 subjects.
At Oxford we offer different blocks starting from year 10:
- For year 10: They study all subjects
- For year 11 : Sciences and Engineering
- For year 12 and 13: Medicines, business, computer science and engineering…
This block system is subject to change according to students choices and staff availability.
Extracurricular activities
At Oxford International School of Tunis (OIST), we believe that education extends beyond the classroom, offering secondary students diverse extracurricular activities that foster growth, creativity, and leadership.
Educational trips allow students to connect theory to practice, deepening their understanding through real-world experiences.
Our monthly assemblies focus on relatable topics, encouraging discussions that shape students’ values while also developing their public speaking and leadership skills.
Events like our annual Science Fair—an OIST tradition—enhance learning and innovation, while other school-wide activities promote social interaction and life skills. We also engage parents in key events to strengthen the bond between school and family.
We also offer a variety of clubs, such as robotics, where students can explore their passions, develop technical skills, and collaborate on creative projects.
Additionally, our Student Council, led by the elected Head boy and Head girl, empowers students to take initiative, contribute to school life, and gain hands-on leadership experience.