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Tunisia: Student Achieves Top National Score in Technical Baccalaureate, Credits Father's Help

From La Presse · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Mohamed Ouertani achieved the highest national score in Tunisia's technical baccalaureate exam with 19.72 out of 20.
  • Ouertani credits his father, a technical sciences teacher, for significant help with his revisions and consistent guidance.
  • The top-scoring student plans to pursue engineering studies abroad and advises future students on effective preparation.

Siliana, Tunisia โ€“ Mohamed Ouertani has topped Tunisia's national baccalaureate exams in the technical sciences stream, scoring an exceptional 19.72 out of 20. The student from the pilot high school in Siliana celebrated the achievement at his family home, which quickly filled with congratulatory relatives and neighbors.

My father helped me a lot with my revisions.

โ€” Mohamed OuertaniOuertani's statement about his father's support.

Ouertani approached the exam with confidence, building on a strong annual average. He described a year of consistent, disciplined work focused on all subjects. He dedicated his success to his family, particularly his father, a technical sciences teacher, who provided constant support and guidance throughout his revision period.

I approached the exam with confidence, building on an annual average close to 19 out of 20.

โ€” Mohamed OuertaniOuertani's reflection on his preparation and confidence.

Looking ahead, Ouertani aims to study engineering abroad. He also offered advice to future baccalaureate candidates, recommending effective preparation during holidays while emphasizing a balanced approach to avoid overload.

I set my goal at the beginning of the school year and committed to regular work, based on discipline and concentration on all subjects.

โ€” Mohamed OuertaniOuertani detailing his study strategy.

Family members highlighted the crucial role of moral support, continuous encouragement, and pedagogical assistance in Ouertani's success. His father noted that while he tutored his son in technical sciences, Mohamed managed other subjects independently with rigorous time management and a balanced lifestyle. His mother expressed pride, noting that all three of her children excel academically, attributing their success to a family environment prioritizing educational and moral values.

Moral support, constant encouragement, and pedagogical support played a determining role in this success.

โ€” Family membersRelatives commenting on the factors contributing to Ouertani's achievement.
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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.