Tunisia-France Project "Savoir Agir" Comes to a Close
On Monday, at a press conference, the Ministry of Higher Education officially closed the Tunisia-France project "Savoir Agir", which has been underway for over two years. The project's goal was to bring universities closer to the professional world.
A New Approach to Education
Mounir Ayadi, in charge of university innovation at the ministry, announced the official closure of the project. Instead of modifying existing programs, the project took a transversal approach: providing students with a common set of skills in languages and pedagogy, regardless of their specialty, from the beginning to the end of their undergraduate cycle. This approach aims to fill the gap between academic education and the skills required in the job market.
Impact on Students and Teachers
The 2026-2027 academic year will see approximately 80,000 students benefit from these new skills. The project has also trained 1,363 teachers in four areas:
- Fundamental university skills: organization, documentary research, critical thinking, initiative, and problem-solving (413 teachers)
- Reinforcing French language skills, both written and spoken (236 teachers)
- Scientific English to facilitate international mobility and access to research (344 teachers)
- Life skills: leadership, teamwork, creativity, emotion management, and adaptability (370 teachers)
A Broader Reform of University Licenses
The project has also led to a broader reform of university licenses, with the support of the French Institute and the French Embassy. The University Council has validated the transition to 1,191 fields and training offers, which will take effect in September 2026.
Funding and Cooperation
The French Ambassador, Anne Guéguen, confirmed a funding envelope of 2 million euros for the cooperation period from 2023 to 2026. The project's impact will still be felt in the years to come, with trained teachers transmitting their new skills to their colleagues starting from the next academic year.
