cck79
English expat in Tunisia
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Registration: 25 July 2012
Public Tunisian school for non natives by Ummrania
Hello everyone, My husband is Tunisian, I am American but we have lived together our entire marriage in Germany. Our 4 children speak English/German and very little Tunisian Arabic. We are considering moving to Tunis but have some questions about ...
I think you would be putting your older child in a very difficult situation. The Tunisian school system can be good but it is old fashioned and the classes are very large so they would not have time or resources to give extra help to your children. ... Read More
Private School in Tunis? by mahmoud147
Hi everyone, Do you know any private schools (foreign school) in Tunis? if yes, it would be useful that you give me your opinion about them. thank you
There are just two accredited schools teaching in English - the British school in Aouina BIST (accredited by the UK association COBIS) and ACST an American run school that is accredited by several global organisations including the IBO ... Read More
What makes you wanna move to Tunisia? by AnesBay
I found a lot of people here that want to move to Tunisia. So what makes you want to come here? Love? Quality of Life? I'm very curious to find out :)
I think you really have to visit here - it is not what you expect. From the outside you will be amazed at how open the society is and not conforming to Western stereotypes of what an Islamic country is. Remember if the terrorists are trying to ... Read More
Having a baby in Tunisia! by Lauren76
Has anyone had a baby in Tunisia? I'm wondering if there's anything I need to know. Anything I should bring from America that they don't have there? Thanks!!
Usually your obstetrician will have a clinic that he usually works with . Clinique Hannibal is the newest one in Tunisia Read More
Easyjets flights by clumberdog
does anyone know if the easyjet flights to Monastir are considered Scheduled airline or chartered .Thinking of going to UK in July and can only use schedule flights Thank you
I'd like to know as well - there are easyjet, monarch and jet2 now that fly to Tunisia. I think that anyone can take these planes, not like before. Read More
Having a baby in Tunisia! by Lauren76
Has anyone had a baby in Tunisia? I'm wondering if there's anything I need to know. Anything I should bring from America that they don't have there? Thanks!!
Hi there Simple things of good quality are expensive here, so I advise you to load up with nice cotton clothes of good quality in a variety of sizes. Especially all in one romper suits - I could never find anything I liked that was in one piece ... Read More
Buying a house in Tunisia by BeachBum2015
Hi Everybody :cheers: , I am looking into buying a house in tunisia. I would like to know what I can get for 20.000/30.000 Euros there, in Hammamet and Djerba, I was told that it is possible to buy a nice home there with that amount. Is that true ...
And I agree with Helen Pierrette that not speaking French and Arabic makes you vulnerable to being ripped off Read More
Buying a house in Tunisia by BeachBum2015
Hi Everybody :cheers: , I am looking into buying a house in tunisia. I would like to know what I can get for 20.000/30.000 Euros there, in Hammamet and Djerba, I was told that it is possible to buy a nice home there with that amount. Is that true ...
Hi, I recommend you contact Melanie at this address: http://www.thetunisianhouse.co.uk/ This is not an advertisement, I do not know them, but buying property in Tunisia is full of pitfalls and you should take expert advice and they seem very expert ... Read More
HOUSING / LIVING AS A COUPLE - is that prohibited? by SIRLOUI
HELLO, IS THERE A LAW IN THIS COUNTRY THAT PROHIBITS A SINGLE MAN LIVING TOGETHER WITH A SINGLE WOMEN IN A HOUSE OR TO HAVE A SINGLE WOMAN VISIT FOR 2-3 DAYS ON A WEEKEND? ..IS THERE A CIVIL / PENAL PENALTY?...... IS IT ANY DIFFERENT IF THE ...
There is a law forbidding unmarried couples from living together I think. But I know many couples who do live together and nobody is interested in them, nobody bothers them. Some of them choose to say they are married and the woman wears a wedding ... Read More
Locals to host travelers
Just realized this was an old old post ! I'm sure your holiday has been and gone, never mind other people may be interested Read More
Locals to host travelers
There is a Facebook page called Bed and Breakfast - ouvrir sa maison aux étrangers pour quelques jours which means open your house up to foreigners for several days. Try posting on that https://www.facebook.com/groups/20135460918/ Read More
Help Needed to get a Job visa in tunisia by s72.akhan
Hey everyone, I am looking for a way to get a job in Tunisia and work there. Any suggestions.....?
@rafiahmmed There is a system at Tunis airport for issuing certain visas (like Australian) where you go out, change @ 30 DT/20 Euros in the main part of the airport, then return to pay for your visa and you can go. It is not complicated and takes ... Read More
Help Needed to get a Job visa in tunisia by s72.akhan
Hey everyone, I am looking for a way to get a job in Tunisia and work there. Any suggestions.....?
What about trying a major international company here? They may be interested in your experience. But you are right, it is very difficult for non Tunisians. Most Tunisians applying for the jobs will have fluency in three languages (English, French ... Read More
Moving to Tunisia by villagemedrim555
Hi, My name is Nour, I live in Southern California, I am 57 years old, a chef, an Architect and few other things, I am thinking about early retirement, and Tunisia is one of the destination that I am interested in, I would love to get some ...
Hey I would just like to add that if you do decide to make a major purchase here in Tunisia using foreign currency make sure you get a certificate from the Banque Centrale stating how much you are bringing in. Not sure what this paper is called but ... Read More
Looking for yoga and core pilates classes, group or coach.
Try espace Zmorda in La Soukra for yoga Read More
Tunisian state schools by anniescot
Hi Everyone, can anyone tell me if they have sent their children to a state school in Tunisia even though they can't speak any Arabic. I am trying to find out what to do with my kids for the best for them. I know there is a school in Tunis which ...
French schools charge around 5000 DT per year for Tunisians and double that for other nationalities. Here is a link to their site: http://www.institutfrancais-tunisie.com/?q=node/1773 Read More
Tunisian state schools by anniescot
Hi Everyone, can anyone tell me if they have sent their children to a state school in Tunisia even though they can't speak any Arabic. I am trying to find out what to do with my kids for the best for them. I know there is a school in Tunis which ...
Not sure what the French schools charge but I know the places go very quickly. As your kids are young though you may want to look into the state schools if you live in a nice area. The quality of the schools varies a lot, and there are some ... Read More
Tunisian state schools by anniescot
Hi Everyone, can anyone tell me if they have sent their children to a state school in Tunisia even though they can't speak any Arabic. I am trying to find out what to do with my kids for the best for them. I know there is a school in Tunis which ...
How old are your children? Easier to pick up French since the letters are the same at least. Tunisian private schools teach in French, Arabic and English. Read More
Renting an appartment in La Marsa/Gammareth by francescaa
Hi there! Im looking to rent an appartment either in la marsa or gammareth as of August 2014. Ideally fully furnished. Any help? Thanks:)
Good idea to look in La PResse newspapers at the weekend, they have lots of advertisements for properties Read More
Recent graduate - how much do they pay? by CaroA
Hi, I'm hoping to move to Tunisia with my boyfriend in the next few months but I am worried about finding a job that pays "enough". I recently got my master's degree and, from what I understand, Tunisians who have recently graduated tend to make ...
Well if you speak French I would try and approach international companies here, or perhaps try and meet some people via any contacts you have here. I wouldn't worry too much about not having Arabic. There is a teacher/student approach to the ... Read More
Recent graduate - how much do they pay? by CaroA
Hi, I'm hoping to move to Tunisia with my boyfriend in the next few months but I am worried about finding a job that pays "enough". I recently got my master's degree and, from what I understand, Tunisians who have recently graduated tend to make ...
Hi I would say it is almost impossible to get a job in marketing here unless you speak French and Arabic. Most Tunisians who work for international companies here speak three languages fluently. Best bet for you is to do something either online ... Read More
Is there A Need For Nursery Workers / nanny's in Tunisia
Why don't you visit the 'jardin d'enfants' (kindergarden) in the rich areas of Tunisia. Some of them are trilingual (Arabic, French and English) so they may like to give you work. Also there is an American School and a British School - both these ... Read More
What is living in Tunisia REALLY like? by Raeleen10
I am a blonde,Christian Canadian woman who is considering moving to Tunisia. But I am wondering what is it really like to move/live there? I am 31, completed University Degree, strong work experience but only speak english. My husband is Tunisian ...
When I say different here are the main reasons. The streets are very very dirty, especially since the revolution. This is especially the case in Tunis, I don't know where you will live. When you go out people look at you and are interested in who ... Read More
US-trained Arab-American nurses
Contact the clinics - but it will be difficult to work without Tunisian Arabic I think. I know nurses in Tunisia who just got a job after completing their degree so there is work in this sector. But yes you will have a problem getting permission to ... Read More
My boyfriend is moving to Tunis
Try Amideast or British Council for teaching English. They are often looking for qualified teachers. Read More
What is living in Tunisia REALLY like? by Raeleen10
I am a blonde,Christian Canadian woman who is considering moving to Tunisia. But I am wondering what is it really like to move/live there? I am 31, completed University Degree, strong work experience but only speak english. My husband is Tunisian ...
Hi I think for someone who has never left Canada things in Tunisia will be very different. Not worse, or better, just very very different. When I moved here it took me two years to get used to it and four years to make any money at all. The ... Read More
Planning to move to Tunisia
Hi Jessie, Congratulations on finding love. Just make sure you take a visit to Tunisia before making any decisions. Tunisia is a wonderful country with great people but the laws and traditions are different to the US and better to know a bit ... Read More