The Tunisian education system emphasizes bilingualism in Arabic and French. Basic education is compulsory for nine years, encompassing six years of primary school and three years of preparatory school (lower secondary, grades 7-9). While art is mentioned as part of the curriculum in several sources, the specific details of the art syllabus for preparatory education (grades 7-9) remain elusive. For more information on the Tunisian education system, please consult the Ministry of National Education website: ministere.education.tn.