Leadership & Teachers
Meet the Leadership and Teachers of OIST
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The People Behind Every Student Journey
A school's curriculum provides the structure.
Its people create the experience.
At Oxford International School of Tunis, students are guided by a team of academic leaders, teachers and education professionals who contribute to their learning and development at every stage.
From a child's first days in Early Years to the academic demands of IGCSE and A Levels, the people around them matter.
They are the teachers who explain a difficult concept differently.
The leaders who shape academic direction.
The support staff who contribute to a safe and organised school environment.
And the people students see every day.
Our School Leadership
Guiding OIST With Purpose and Responsibility
The leadership team works across academic development, school operations, student support and the long-term direction of OIST.
Each leader has a defined role in supporting students, families and staff.
Head of School
Mr Ayoub Abdullah
Strategic Leadership · Safeguarding · School Vision
Mr Ayoub Abdullah provides strategic direction for Oxford International School of Tunis and supports the continued development of the school community.
His responsibilities include guiding the school’s vision, supporting educational standards and ensuring that safeguarding remains an important part of school leadership.
Deputy Head of School
Ms Kotrobel Naghmouchi
Daily Operations · Pastoral Care · Student Behaviour
Ms Kotrobel Naghmouchi supports the day-to-day operation of the school while contributing to student wellbeing and pastoral care.
Her role helps connect academic life with the wider student experience and supports the systems that help school life run effectively.
Head of EYFS
Mrs Takwa Neffeti
Early Years Academic & Pastoral Oversight
Mrs Takwa Neffeti oversees the academic and pastoral experience of younger learners at OIST.
Her role focuses on supporting the foundations of each child’s educational journey during the important early years of learning.
Head of Primary
Ms Marwa Hussain
Primary Curriculum · Student Development
Ms Marwa Hussain leads the Primary stage, supporting curriculum development and the academic and personal growth of students.
Her work helps ensure that students build the knowledge, skills and confidence needed as they progress through their educational journey.
Head of Secondary
Ms Shaima Mannai
Curriculum · Assessment · Examinations
Ms Shaima Mannai oversees key aspects of the Secondary educational experience, including curriculum, assessment and examination preparation.
Her role supports students as academic learning becomes increasingly specialised and independent.
Exams Officer
Ms Meriem Selmi
Registration · Results · Appeals · Cambridge Certification
Ms Meriem Selmi supports the examination process, including registration, results, appeals and Cambridge certification procedures.
Her role provides an important connection between students, the school and formal examination processes.
Teachers Who Guide, Challenge and Support
Great teaching involves more than presenting information.
It requires understanding where students are, recognising when they need support and knowing when to challenge them to go further.
At OIST, our teaching team works across different stages and subject areas to support students as they develop knowledge, skills and confidence.
Homeroom Teachers
For younger students, a homeroom teacher plays an important role in creating consistency and connection throughout the school experience.
Our homeroom teachers support students across the primary years:
Ms Ghada Agrebi
Reception
Mrs Takwa Neffeti
Year 1
Ms Molka Remadi
Year 2
Ms Marwa Hussain
Year 3
Mr Saif Ouwesleti
Year 4
Ms Fadia Ben Jamia
Year 5
Ms Malek Ben Aissa
Year 6
Secondary Teachers
As students progress through secondary education, they work with teachers who support deeper engagement with individual subjects.
| Subject | Name |
|---|---|
| English | Mr Hamdi Bousaada |
| Mathematics | Ms Amal Bali - Ms Dorra Abbes - Mr Akram Zarai |
| Science | Ms Jamila Ben Abdalla |
| Biology | Ms Malak Ben Mahmoud |
| Physics | Mr Mohamed Amine Mejri |
| Chemistry | Ms Hana Naceur |
| Computer Science | Ms Noura Ben Alaya - Mr Atef Amdouni |
| Business | Ms Farah Gharbi |
| Global Perspectives | Ms Shaima Mannai |
Specialist Teachers
Students benefit from specialist teaching across languages, technology and creative subjects.
These subjects give students opportunities to communicate, create, experiment and discover different areas of interest.
| Subject | Name |
|---|---|
| French | Ms Mariem Mekny (KS2 to KS4) - Mrs Fathia Abdlkrim (EYFS and KS1) |
| Arabic | Ms Khouloud El Mokaddam (KS2 to KS4) - Ms Rania Shaheer Shehada (EYFS and KS1) |
| Computing & Robotics | Ms Souha Ben Hlima |
| Art | Ms Soukayna Mejri |
| Drama | Ms Khadija Hadded |
| Music | Ms Baya Ben Mastoura |
Supporting the Whole Student
Education involves more than classroom teaching.
Students are also supported by professionals working across wellbeing, learning resources, administration, laboratory services and daily school operations.
| Subject | Name |
|---|---|
| Psychologist | Ms Rania Shaheer Shehada |
| Early Years Assistant / Substitute Teacher | Ms Eya Dahmen |
| Secondary Assistant / Substitute Teacher | Ms Abir Selmi |
| Administrative Coordinator / Duty Officer | Mr Aziz Milad |
| Laboratory Assistant / Nurse | Ms Farah Dayeh |
| Financial Assistant | Mr Omar Amara |
Supporting the Whole Student
Behind every programme, lesson and school day is a team of people contributing to the OIST experience.
Parents are encouraged to meet the people who will become part of their child's educational journey.
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