Living in Tunis
Learn how everyday life works, how to get around and what to expect while living in Tunisia's capital.
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STUDENT LIFE / TUNISIA
Learn here. Live here.
Your Arabic classes are one part of the experience. The rest happens through the people you meet, the places you discover and everyday life in Tunisia.
La Marsa · Tunis · Tunisia
01 / BEYOND CLASS
The hours outside class can teach you just as much as the hours inside it.
Taa Marbouta revolves around language learning, but your wider time in Tunisia matters too. We help students navigate life in the country, point them toward accommodation and travel resources, encourage deeper cultural engagement and connect eligible students with work or research opportunities.
02 / LIVING IN TUNIS
Mediterranean life.
Read our guide to Tunis
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Mediterranean life.
Arabic all around you.
Tunis combines the energy of a capital city with a more relaxed Mediterranean rhythm, giving students plenty of opportunities to use Arabic outside the classroom.
La Marsa and the surrounding northern suburbs offer cafés, beaches, restaurants and easy access to the wider capital.
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Getting around
Taxis, public transport and ride-hailing services make moving around Tunis relatively straightforward.
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Everyday Arabic
Cafés, shops and daily interactions give you space to practise beyond formal lessons.
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Explore further
Beaches, archaeological sites, historic towns and the rest of Tunisia are within reach.
03 / YOUR EXPERIENCE
Make Tunisia part
Make Tunisia part
of your education.
A study-abroad experience is not just a timetable. It is where you live, how you move around, what you discover and the conversations you have along the way.
Discover more of Tunisia
From Mediterranean coastlines to historic towns and the landscapes of the south, studying here puts the rest of Tunisia within reach.
Explore travel →Find somewhere that feels like home
Explore host-family stays, apartments and shared living options according to your budget and the kind of experience you want.
Accommodation guide →Add professional experience
Eligible students can explore internship or research placements through our network of Tunisian and international organisations.
Work & research →
CULTURE / COMMUNITY / EXPERIENCE
The country becomes
The country becomes
part of the classroom.
Trips, workshops and everyday interactions give context to what you learn and create opportunities to understand Tunisia beyond textbooks.
04 / WORK & RESEARCH
Build experience while you're here.
For enrolled students interested in more than language study, Taa Marbouta can help identify internship and research opportunities that match their interests.
Previous placements and connections have covered areas such as civil society, human rights, research, communications, local development and cultural heritage.
Learn about work & research →
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Internships
Practical experience with organisations based in Tunisia.
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Civil society
Understand Tunisia through local organisations.
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Research support
Connections and guidance for students conducting research.
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International experience
Add practical experience abroad alongside your Arabic study.
05 / THE PRACTICAL SIDE
The questions you have
The questions you have
before you arrive.
Where should I live? How do I travel around? What will my classes actually look like? Start with our practical guides.
Accommodation
Explore host-family stays, private apartments, shared accommodation and other options around Tunis and La Marsa.
Accommodation guide →Travel
Use your time outside class to discover Tunisia's coast, archaeological sites, historic cities and southern landscapes.
Travel guide →Living in Tunis
Learn about transport, daily life, neighbourhoods and what to expect when settling into the capital.
Living guide →
06 / BACK IN CLASS
A space to learn,
A space to learn,
then somewhere to use it.
Intensive classes focus on sustained Arabic learning, while evening and private formats provide more flexibility.
Study materials are provided, and intensive programmes connect classroom study with experiences around Tunisia.
Read about classes →
07 / THE LANGUAGE
Arabic is not one experience.
That is part of what makes it interesting.
Modern Standard Arabic, regional dialects, a root-based vocabulary system and a distinctive writing tradition all make Arabic a language with enormous depth and variety.
What makes Arabic distinct? →
08 / START PLANNING
From choosing a course
From choosing a course
to arriving in Tunisia.
Start with the Arabic programme that fits your goals. Then organise the practical side of your time in Tunisia.
YOUR TIME IN TUNISIA
