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Médénine: Four twin sisters pass baccalaureate exam with distinction

From La Presse · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Four twin sisters from Médénine, Tunisia, have successfully passed the baccalaureate exam in the main session of 2026.
  • Rabab Atigui achieved the highest average in the group with 17.77 out of 20 in the mathematics section.
  • Her sisters Maram, Meriem, and Rahab also achieved strong averages in experimental sciences, marking a rare family achievement.

Four twin sisters from Médénine, Tunisia, have achieved a remarkable academic feat by all passing the baccalaureate exam in the main 2026 session. The Atigui sisters, born in 2007, have demonstrated exceptional academic prowess, with three of them scoring well in scientific fields.

Rabab Atigui, a student at the pilot high school of Médénine in the mathematics section, particularly distinguished herself by obtaining the highest average among the sisters, with an impressive score of 17.77 out of 20. Her sister Maram followed with an average of 16.05. Meriem Atigui secured an average of 14 out of 20, while their sister Rahab achieved a score of 13.50.

The latter three sisters are enrolled in the experimental sciences section at the Médénine high school. This simultaneous success of all four sisters, each pursuing scientific disciplines, represents a rare and noteworthy family achievement in the region's educational landscape.

The regional education delegation of Médénine has registered this outstanding performance, highlighting the dedication and academic rigor of the Atigui sisters.

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Originally published by La Presse in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.