@cck79
English expat in Tunisia
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Registration: 25 July 2012
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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 by hheyitsme
Hi folks, Some friends and I are thinking about visiting Jem and mainly Djerba for a few days, we do not want to stay in hotels as we want to get a real feel of the local culture and customs staying with locals or expats living in either of the ...
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 by hheyitsme
Hi folks, Some friends and I are thinking about visiting Jem and mainly Djerba for a few days, we do not want to stay in hotels as we want to get a real feel of the local culture and customs staying with locals or expats living in either of the ...
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. by gamso
Hi, been in tunis for couple of months now. looking for yoga and core pilates classes, group or coach. cheers G.
Try espace Zmorda in La Soukra for yoga Read More