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Seven siblings, including triplets and twins, pass baccalaureate exams simultaneously in Tunisia

From La Presse · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Seven students from three different sets of siblings, triplets and two pairs of twins, simultaneously passed their baccalaureate exams at La Manouba high school.
  • The students, aged 18 and 19, achieved varying scores across different academic tracks, including science, technique, and preparatory studies.
  • Families celebrated the rare achievement, with aspirations ranging from medicine and health sciences to engineering and IT management.

La Manouba High School witnessed a historic moment as seven students, comprising triplets and two sets of twins, all passed their baccalaureate exams simultaneously.

the two girls hadnโ€™t scored below 16 all year

โ€” Mohamed FersiFather of the Fersi triplets, commenting on his daughters' academic performance.

The exceptional achievement involved the Fersi family's triplets, Yasmine and Tasnim in Science, and Ahmed in Technique, along with the Aouadi twins, Emna and Amanollah, also in Science, and the Bakhti twins, Youssef and Yassine, who excelled in their studies.

While the Fersi triplets, all 19, achieved diverse results, Yasmine and Tasnim aiming for higher scores to pursue medicine, and Ahmed expressing relief at his admission, their father noted the girls consistently scored above 16. The Aouadi twins, 19, who have been inseparable since kindergarten, shared the joy of their results in the Science track, with both aspiring to careers in the health sector.

the difference in scores did not diminish the joy at all

โ€” Emna AouadiOne of the Aouadi twins, commenting on achieving success alongside her brother.

The Bakhti twins, Youssef and Yassine, both 18, achieved top marks in their class, with Youssef scoring 16.83 and Yassine 15.76. Their mother described a festive atmosphere upon receiving the news. The brothers are now considering paths in engineering and management IT, which might lead to their first separation.

a moment of unprecedented pride

โ€” Basma AmriDirector of La Manouba high school, describing the significance of the students' achievement.

Basma Amri, the school's director, hailed the event as a "moment of unprecedented pride" for the institution. She attributed the success to the "natural emulation generated by twinship" and the dedication of the teaching staff, emphasizing the shared joy among students, educators, and families.

this double joy was shared equally among the students, teachers, and families

โ€” Basma AmriDirector of La Manouba high school, reflecting on the collective celebration of the twins' success.
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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.