Sadiki College

Collège Sadiki • Sadiki College

1875

The first modern college in Tunisia, founded in 1875 by Khaireddine Pasha, where much of modern Tunisia’s leadership was educated.

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About Sadiki College

Collège Sadiki

Founded in 1875 as the first modern college in Tunisia, Sadiki College has been a cornerstone of educational excellence and a cradle of national leadership, shaping the minds that would build modern Tunisia.

151

Years since foundation

126

Documented notable alumni

60%

Of the Neo-Destour political bureau, 1955–1969

1875

Founded by Khaireddine Pasha

Mission & Vision

Mission et vision

To continue the legacy of educational excellence established in 1875, nurturing critical thinking, cultural heritage, and leadership qualities that prepare students to contribute meaningfully to Tunisia and the world.

Heritage & Modernity

Héritage et modernité

Balancing respect for our rich historical heritage with modern educational approaches, we prepare students for the challenges of the 21st century while honoring the wisdom of our founders.

Core Values

Valeurs fondamentales

Academic Excellence

Respect for Heritage

Responsible Leadership

Critical Thinking

Community Service

Innovation & Creativity

Distinguished alumni

Since 1875 Sadiki College has educated presidents, ministers, reformers, writers and scientists who helped build modern Tunisia.

Habib Bourguiba

1903–2000

1st President of the Tunisian Republic (1957–1987)

Ali Bach Hamba

1876–1918

Founder of the Sadiki Alumni Association (1905) and of Le Tunisien (1907)

Mahmoud Messadi

1911–2004

Writer, author of "Essed" (The Dam), Minister of Education

Habib Bourguiba with his classmates in his baccalaureate year, 1924 (National Archives of Tunisia, public domain).

By the numbers

5 Presidents of the Republic educated at Sadiki

47 Documented statesmen and stateswomen

26 Writers, thinkers and scholars

60% Of the Neo-Destour political bureau (1955–1969)

What the sources say

"From independence to today, five presidents have governed Tunisia, four of them Sadikians."

— Chedly Ben Younes, Anadolu Agency, 2016

"55% of the statesmen of the post-independence era were products of Sadiki education."

— Lazhar Sakhraoui, Anadolu Agency, 2016

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A long history

Founded in 1875 on the initiative of Grand Vizier Khaireddine Pasha, Sadiki College (Collège Sadiki) was the first modern secondary school in Tunisia. This page traces its history from published scholarship, cites its sources, and flags the points on which they disagree.