SBC School of LanguageTunis, Tunisia
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What we like about the school
- Excellent rating of teaching quality4.8
- Learning progress guarantee.
- Optional language workshops.
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 11.111111111111% |
| 18-24 years | 22.222222222222% |
| 25-34 years | 22.222222222222% |
| 35-50 years | 22.222222222222% |
| >50 years | 22.222222222222% |
The average age outside summer is 3 years higher than in summer.
Location: Tunisia is in the North West of the African continent almost touching the tip of Europe. Tunis is the capital city of Tunis, in the North of Tunisia, is an important port to Europe, with boats departing to both Sicily and Genoa from La Goulette. Tunis has a very old past and the most interesting way to understand this is to visit, what is called the Medina of Tunis, or the old town of Tunis. The area was originally formed in the 600s and has had various influences throughout the time period to reach how it looks today. The majority of the forms are a reflection of the Hafsid period with mosques, palaces and mausoleums among the 700 monuments spread throughout the area.
Getting around: Smart Business Consulting (SBC) is a language school and business learning portal in Tunis a mere 20-minute walk from the Medina. The school is very close to the subway stop, Ibn Rachiq, on the black central line which allows you to easily make connections to other zones to explore all the city has to offer. If the subway is not your thing then there are plenty of bus stops close by connecting to all parts of the city. For those wanting to dip their toes in the Mediterranean sea then the wonderful beach town of Hammamet is a perfect location. The town is two hours on the train from Tunis, leaving at the main train station Gare de Tunis, just 12 minutes from the school. Smart Business Consulting is in a great position in Tunis, the perfect base for exploring all this ancient city has to offer.
Course structure: Whilst Arabic is the official language of Tunis, there are 2 other primary languages, French and Tunisian. These languages are taught in schools and cities throughout the country are encouraged and able to communicate in all three of these. Smart Business Consulting school offers 3 options for a language course: private lessons, a professional course and a VIP mini-group. All these courses are available in both Arabic and French.
School facilities: The school building has modern facilities in all the classrooms including electronic whiteboards, air conditioning for the summer, heating for the winter and some of the rooms have a smartboard. The facilities do not stop once outside the classroom as the school encourages its students to continue learning in their spare time through other provisions they offer. The school has available for its students a kitchen, a computer room with its own language learning software, a balcony, a bilingual library, free coffee and free wifi.
Arabic Courses
General Language
Arabic Course 20 (MSA or Tunisian Tunisian)
20 lessons per week
|10 students (max)
This course tends to sell out quickly!
Offer!from
200€190€
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 52 |
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| Price in € | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 200190 | 400380 | 600570 | 800760 | 1000950 | 12001140 | 14001330 | 16001520 | 20001900 | 24002280 | 104009880 |
| Price in US$ | 199 | 397 | 595 | 793 | 991 | 1189 | 1387 | 1585 | 1981 | 2378 | 10301 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 52 |
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| Price in € | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 200190 | 400380 | 600570 | 800760 | 1000950 | 12001140 | 14001330 | 16001520 | 20001900 | 24002280 | 104009880 |
| Price in US$ | 199 | 397 | 595 | 793 | 991 | 1189 | 1387 | 1585 | 1981 | 2378 | 10301 |
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Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 13:30 - 17:30
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 13:30 - 17:30
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 10 / Average: 8
Student comments about "Arabic Course 20 (MSA or Tunisian Tunisian)" at SBC School of Language
Maximilian
"Very competent."
Special note for 2025 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2025 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2024 many schools were fully booked during the holidays and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2025 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
Additional information for all courses
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1 Year Arabic Course
15 lessons per week
|10 students (max)
Offer!from
150€143€
Course Details
Based on the price of 24 weeks
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 24 | 40 | 48 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 36003420 | 56005320 | 62405928 |
| Price in US$ | 3566 | 5547 | 6181 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 24 | 40 | 48 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 36003420 | 56005320 | 62405928 |
| Price in US$ | 3566 | 5547 | 6181 |
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Starting dates
2024: 04 Mar 2024, 07 Oct 2024
2025: 03 Mar 2025, 06 Oct 2025
2025: 03 Mar 2025, 06 Oct 2025
Course specific data
General course schedule
3 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:00 - 11:00
Morning: 8:00 - 11:00
Possible course durations
24, 40, 48 weeks
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 10 / Average: 8
Additional information for all courses
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Business
Business course Arabic Or French
20 lessons per week
|8 students (max)
This course tends to sell out quickly!
Offer!from
250€238€
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 250238 | 500475 | 750713 | 1000950 | 12501188 | 15001425 | 17501663 | 20001900 | 22502138 | 25002375 | 30002850 |
| Price in US$ | 248 | 496 | 743 | 991 | 1239 | 1486 | 1734 | 1981 | 2229 | 2477 | 2972 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 250238 | 500475 | 750713 | 1000950 | 12501188 | 15001425 | 17501663 | 20001900 | 22502138 | 25002375 | 30002850 |
| Price in US$ | 248 | 496 | 743 | 991 | 1239 | 1486 | 1734 | 1981 | 2229 | 2477 | 2972 |
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Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 13:30 - 17:30
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 13:30 - 17:30
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
20 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 7
Additional information for all courses
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Our prices for SBC School of Language include
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
- INCLUDED Paid assistance in finding flats for long-term students at 20€
- INCLUDED Learning progress guarantee
- INCLUDED Free assistance for finding jobs
- INCLUDED Optional language workshops
Student opinions about SBC School of Language, Tunis
4.8
Overall school rating of
SBC School of Language, Tunis
SBC School of Language, Tunis
6 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
5.0
Facilities
4.2
Social activities
4.0
Organisation
4.8
Course
Quality of teaching
4.8
Value for money
4.8
Accommodation
Homestay
4.3
Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (0 ratings)
0.0
Students 18-30 years (2 ratings)
4.5
Students 31-49 years (2 ratings)
5.0
Students 50+ years (2 ratings)
5.0
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Maximilian
29 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Although the school itself is rather modestly equipped, as someone who has already attended several Arabic courses, I judge my teacher Layla to be exceptionally competent. This is because, in addition to her patience, helpfulness and motivation, she was also able to adapt very well to my individual level of knowledge by starting the lesson each day with a short conversation at my level and building on this.”
“The school favours individual lessons. I know that this is a privilege that many students value in terms of focussing on individual skills, but I personally think more of the opportunity to practise a foreign language through joint interaction and communication. However, I would like to emphasise that an exception was made for me and I had a classmate for one of the three weeks. For the rest of the course, I was alone in class and personally found this rather lacking compared to the first week. There were no jointly organised social activities during my stay, apart from occasional recommendations for places or events in the city.”
Insider tip: “Get information from locals about the transport structure and connections.”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Very competent.
Course: Arabic Course 20H /week (MSA or dialecte Tunisien) - 3 weeks
Review date: 12. Aug. 2024 by Maximilian Bendl
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Claudia
36 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Nice teacher! Warm welcome.
I liked the fact that the school was flexible, they adapted to my demands.
My stay was unfortunately a bit short, but I know I will improve quickly in speaking Arabic.
Thanks to SBС School, and especially to Ameny!”
“It is a bit cold in the classrooms during winter, but it's ok, we can still drink tea or coffee.”
Review details
Course: Private Course 15 - 1 week
Review date: 18. Feb. 2023 by Claudia Niklaus
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Stephan
56 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“I really liked the school, the owners of the school are very friendly, helpful and competent, my teacher was extremely dedicated and competent.”
Review details
Course: Private Course 15 - 3 weeks
Review date: 26. Feb. 2023 by Stephan Stöcker
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Nels
62 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“All staff were prompt, and consistent in keeping their commitments. Very knowledgeable in French, and ability to teach.”
“I would have benefitted with a little more encouragement to do homework / practice each day.”
Insider tip: “To get the most out of it, clarify ideal homework, and take opportunity to verbally practice each evening at least one key takeaway from that day.”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: It felt like we struggled a bit to know what level I was at. But perhaps it was more an issue of me hitting the ground running - by the second week I figured out how to get more of each day.
Course: Private Course 15 - 2 weeks
Review date: 17. May. 2022 by Nels Wolf
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Harun
42 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Very good school with good management and teachers.”
Review details
Course: Professional Course 20 - 2 weeks
Review date: 4. Apr. 2022 by Harun Cicek
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Ratings of SBC School of Language compared to ratings of all schools in Tunisia
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SBC School of Language
Accreditations and Quality seals
Arabic teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 9:00
Student gender mix
50% male / 50% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at SBC School of Language and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Year of school foundation
2014
Legal name/parent company
Smart Business & Consulting | Tax registration ID: 000/P/P/1350623G
General school facilities
Kitchen for student use
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Cafeteria
Computer lab
Library
Free after-class access to language learning software
Auditorium
Balcony / terrace
Student support desk
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Free WIFI
Free water dispenser
Free coffee
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Smoking zones (outdoors)
Tourist information
Assistance with entrance ticket purchases
Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs
Assistance with organizing transportation
Laundry (paid)
Dry cleaning (paid)
Ironing service (paid)
Babysitter (paid)
Paid parking (<500m)
Facilities for islamic students
Halal food offered at the school
Homestay option that can prepare halal food
Arabic homestays available
Classroom equipment
Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 4
- Number of public PC workstations: 1
Student Age / Nationality
Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 3
Junior courses - In summer: 2
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 2
Minimum age of students
18 years
16 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 4
Adult courses Throughout the year: 4
Junior courses In summer: 2
Junior courses Throughout the year: 2
Average age of students
In summer: 20 years
Throughout the year: 23 years
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| Italy | 20% |
| Germany | 20% |
| England | 20% |
| France | 20% |
| USA | 20% |
| Spain | 10% |
| Switzerland | 1% |
| Netherlands | 1% |
| Iran | 1% |
| Turkey | 1% |
Information for all courses offered by SBC School of Language
Lesson duration
50 minutes
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 20 Mar 2024, 09 Apr 2024, 01 May 2024, 25 Jul 2024, 13 Aug 2024, 20 Aug 2024, 15 Oct 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024.
01 Jan 2024, 20 Mar 2024, 09 Apr 2024, 01 May 2024, 25 Jul 2024, 13 Aug 2024, 20 Aug 2024, 15 Oct 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 20 Mar 2025, 30 Mar 2025, 31 Mar 2025, 01 Apr 2025, 09 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 06 Jun 2025, 07 Jun 2025, 26 Jun 2025, 25 Jul 2025, 13 Aug 2025, 04 Sep 2025, 15 Oct 2025, 17 Dec 2025.
01 Jan 2025, 20 Mar 2025, 30 Mar 2025, 31 Mar 2025, 01 Apr 2025, 09 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 06 Jun 2025, 07 Jun 2025, 26 Jun 2025, 25 Jul 2025, 13 Aug 2025, 04 Sep 2025, 15 Oct 2025, 17 Dec 2025.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Full number of lost classes are made up
Please note that this school reserves the right to reduce the number of lessons if the minimum number of students is not reached.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per Arabic language level
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.
Visa Documents
Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 90 days.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
No
Express shipment fee (via courier)
5 €
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.
Leisure activities
| activity possible | |
|---|---|
| Cooking | |
| Dancing | |
| Diving | |
| Football (soccer) | |
| Golf | |
| Horse riding | |
| Mountainbiking | |
| Music | |
| Sailing | |
| Skiing | |
| Squash | |
| Swimming | |
| Tennis | |
| Volleyball | |
| Windsurfing | |
| Yoga | |
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- Educational and cultural tour in the Medina in downtown Tunis
- Guided tour of museums in downtown Tunis (subject to availability).
- Guided tour of museums in downtown Tunis (subject to availability).
Adults - Paid activities
A local guide to accompany you on your visit to the non-free museum and other tailor-made outings. This service is not free and on request.
Accommodation
Homestay downtwon Tunis - Lafayette Seulement pour Femme / Fille ![Most Popular Accommodation]()
Single room, No meals
In high demand!
3 ratings
from
100 €
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 100 | 200 | 300 | 400 | 500 | 600 | 700 | 800 | 1000 | 1200 | 100 |
| Price in US$ | 105 | 209 | 313 | 418 | 522 | 626 | 730 | 835 | 1043 | 1252 | 105 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 100 | 200 | 300 | 400 | 500 | 600 | 700 | 800 | 1000 | 1200 | 100 |
| Price in US$ | 105 | 209 | 313 | 418 | 522 | 626 | 730 | 835 | 1043 | 1252 | 105 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Sunday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Sunday
Price per person
We can offer a good price for annual homestay fees.
Check-in
Saturday 12:00 or later
Check-out
Sunday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
No extra nights bookable
Room Occupancy
Single room
Includes
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
17
Maximum age of students
66
Student comments about Homestay downtwon Tunis - Lafayette Seulement pour Femme / Fille
Maximilian
"The description host family is perhaps a little misleading. It's a sparsely furnished but cosy little flat, as you might find on Airbnb, but I think it's a good price. There is a small kitchen for shared use, which is sufficient. The air conditioning is a real blessing. My host was also very nice and helpful, but my relationship was always more like that of a nice landlord than a host family."
Nels
"Made to feel very welcome and at home. They are very good at hospitality."
Homestay lac 1 for only for Man
Single room, No meals
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
from
100 €
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 100 | 200 | 300 | 400 | 500 | 600 | 700 | 800 | 1000 | 1200 | 100 | 20 |
| Price in US$ | 105 | 209 | 313 | 418 | 522 | 626 | 730 | 835 | 1043 | 1252 | 105 | 21 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 100 | 200 | 300 | 400 | 500 | 600 | 700 | 800 | 1000 | 1200 | 100 | 20 |
| Price in US$ | 105 | 209 | 313 | 418 | 522 | 626 | 730 | 835 | 1043 | 1252 | 105 | 21 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Sunday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Sunday
Price per person
Check-in
Saturday 12:00 or later
Check-out
Sunday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 20€.
No extra nights bookable
Room Occupancy
Single room
Distance from school
20 minutes by public transport.
Includes
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
17
Maximum age of students
66
Questions and answers about SBC School of Language
- The best language of instruction would be English, but French might also be possible.“All courses are available in both Arabic and French.”Martin Zakostelecky, LanguageCourse.Net - May 29, 2023
- Is it possible to pay the course fee by bank transfer?“Yes, the school has different forms of payments, including payment via Wire transfer to STB Bank Tunisia. ”Rahma, Counsellor from SBC Languages - Nov 08, 2023
FAQ about SBC School of Language, Tunis
- What is the best price for a course at SBC School of Language, Tunis?Arabic courses at SBC School of Language start at 143 € for 1 Year Arabic Course course with 15 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- What is the most popular accommodation offered by SBC School of Language?The accommodation Homestay downtwon Tunis - Lafayette Seulement pour Femme / Fille is the most popular among all our clients of SBC School of Language
- What is the number of students per class at SBC School of Language?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at SBC School of Language varies from 8 students (Business course Arabic Or French ) to 10 students (Arabic Course 20 (MSA or Tunisian Tunisian))
- What is the qualification of the teachers at SBC School of Language?100% of teachers at SBC School of Language hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of SBC School of Language from?The highest Nationality percentage at SBC School of Language comes from Germany with a 20% representation, followed by students from England (20%) and France (20%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
- SBC School of Language offers courses for which ages?SBC School of Language offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 20 during the summer and 23 for the rest of the year.
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