Un riche héritage

Sadiki School was founded by Khayr al-Din al-Tunisi in 1875. It is the first modern secondary school in Tunisia, established to complement the efforts of the Zaytuna School in spreading knowledge. Most of Tunisia's important political leaders and figures graduated from Sadiki, including President Habib Bourguiba, Judge Muhammad bin Ammar, Minister Ahmed bin Saleh, writer Mahmoud al-Masadi, and Constituent Assembly President Mustafa Ben Jaafar, among others.

This school established modern programs, open to the world, with rich, diverse, and modern teaching methods, including alongside Arabic foreign languages such as Turkish, Italian, and French, and exact sciences such as mathematics.

Foundation Document

Sadiki School Foundation Document 1875

Sadiki School was established in January 1875, two years after Khayr al-Din assumed the grand ministry. The main purpose of its formation was to teach mathematical and natural sciences and foreign languages alongside Arabic, jurisprudence, and religious sciences, and many endowments were dedicated to it.

"Sadiki was like an open window to new ideas from Europe, where students learned the secret of the West's power and superiority at that time."

Historical Development

First Phase (1875-1901)

The school was located in an old Turkish military barracks in one of the alleys of the old city of Tunis. Its first director was Muhammad al-Arabi Zarruq, one of General Hussein's assistants, known for his patriotism and loyalty to Tunisia.

New Building (1901)

The new building was constructed in 1901 after France's entry into Tunisia. The building combines Arabic-Islamic, Turkish, and European architecture. There is an overlap of three symbols of Arabic-Islamic, Turkish, and European architecture.

Legacy & Impact

Key Achievements