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Kennedy House International School offers the Cambridge Primary and Lower Secondary curriculum within a UK framework for ages 2 to 13. Located on a 20‑acre campus in Usa River, Arusha, Tanzania, the school combines English national standards with a Tanzanian context, including Swahili studies and explorations of local culture, history and geography. The on‑site facilities support active learning: a 25‑metre swimming pool, extensive playing fields for cricket, hockey, rugby, football and athletics, hard‑court tennis and netball, three cricket nets and a 1km cross‑country track; an Early Years play area and a treehouse encourage outdoor discovery. Inside, a science laboratory with video microscopes, a mezzanine library, and ICT‑enabled spaces underpin inquiry. A dedicated music suite hosts vocal and instrumental lessons; LAMDA examinations certify communications skills. Small class sizes (about 1:12) and termly drama productions, field trips to Mt Meru and Maasai villages, and a student wellbeing curriculum complete the international experience.
Braeburn International School Arusha is a co‑educational day and boarding school serving ages 1 to 18. The school follows an English National Curriculum framework adapted for an international context, offering EYFS, the British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels and a BTEC qualification. At Primary, from Year 1, the curriculum includes English, mathematics, science, computing, geography, history, art and design, design technology, PSHE and citizenship, with specialist sessions in French, Swahili, music, physical education and swimming. The Kisongo campus provides boarding houses, libraries for EYFS to Secondary, music and IT suites, and laboratories, studios and preparation rooms. Facilities include an examination hall, a Sixth Form unit, multi‑purpose fields, a floodlit court, 25‑metre and learner pools, an indoor hall and a wetlands zone. An Infant School campus opened in Njiro in 2017. Extra‑curriculars include EAMUN, the International Award, the Junior Dragon Award, and Nature School, plus regular performing arts and language offerings.
Academic International School (AIS) offers early-years to upper-secondary education in international community. Nursery provides an inclusive program supporting academic, social and physical development, while the Primary School follows a rigorous UK ISSEB syllabus with core subjects English, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies; Grades II–III add Kiswahili, French and ICT; Grades IV–VII expand with Geography, Civics, History, French and ICT. The Secondary School, affiliated with Cambridge International Education, delivers Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge GCE AS & A Level programs with wide range of subjects including English, French, Swahili, Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, History, Economics, Accounting and Business Studies. The school operates three registered divisions—Academic International Nursery School, Primary School, and Secondary School—sharing administrative arrangements. Established in 1994, AIS serves an international student body and follows a year that runs from mid-August/September to June, with July–August holidays. The institution emphasizes a balanced approach, lifelong learning, independence and moral integrity.
Braeburn Dar es Salaam International School is a co‑educational international day school serving students from ages 2 to 18 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Opened in 2015 as the newest Braeburn Group school, it follows a British education framework aligned with the English National Curriculum. In the Early Years, pupils follow the EYFS, with Key Stages 1 and 2 delivering a broad core programme and Key Stage 3 preparing pupils for IGCSE. The secondary programme includes Cambridge IGCSE courses and a Sixth Form pathway to university via A Levels or a BTEC Level 3. The school emphasises sport, the creative arts, outdoor pursuits and community service, supported by an Inclusion Department for personalised learning. Facilities include a music and drama suite, a specialist art room, two libraries, three science laboratories and two ICT suites, plus a 25-metre swimming pool, covered courts, a multi‑purpose hall and a lush playing field. A fleet of buses and extensive transport support daily life.
The International School of Zanzibar (ISZ) is a non-profit international school serving students aged 2 to 18 on the island of Zanzibar, Tanzania. Founded in 1988, ISZ is accredited by the Middle States Association (MSA-CESS) and is a certified Cambridge Examination Centre. The school offers a Reggio Emilia-inspired early years programme, the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), the International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC), and Cambridge IGCSE and A Level qualifications.
The Aga Khan Mzizima Secondary School is a private secondary school in Tanzania affiliated with Aga Khan Education Services, Tanzania (AKES,T). It offers two curricula: the Tanzania NECTA and an international pathway—the Middle School Programme (Year 7–9) leading to IGCSE (Year 10–11) and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (Year 12–13). Students are aged 11 to 16 in Lower and Upper School. The school has a long history as Tanzania's first private secondary school established after the Arusha Declaration (1967). AKES,T has introduced inquiry-based learning and IT integration here. Facilities include 24 classrooms, a dedicated music room, a geography/business studies room with an interactive whiteboard, six science laboratories, a well-stocked library, two ICT rooms, and an audio-visual suite. Outdoor courts for volleyball and basketball, plus a hall for badminton and gymnastics, support sport and wellbeing.
The Laureate International School network in Tanzania provides a British-oriented English program alongside the Tanzanian National Curriculum across multiple campuses in Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar. From age 3 to 18, students follow the Cambridge Pathway beginning with Cambridge Early Years, then Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, Cambridge Upper Secondary and Cambridge Advanced, with Cambridge IGCSE offered at the Upper Secondary level and Cambridge International AS and A Levels in the Advanced stage. The school offers Cambridge Primary and Secondary under the Cambridge framework, supported by a language department delivering Literature, English, French, Arabic and Swahili. With around 3,000 students from more than 10 nationalities, about 80 percent speak more than one language. Academic facilities include departments in Language, Science, Humanity, Business & Account, and Mathematics & ICT. Extracurriculars feature events such as International Culture Day and educational tours showcased in the Education Gallery, reflecting a multilingual, multicultural community today.
Haven of Peace Academy (HOPAC) is a private, fully accredited, non‑profit international school in Dar es Salaam serving Kindergarten through Grade 12. The British Cambridge curriculum guides learning from Kindergarten through IGCSE and A Levels, with the Primary Programme for early years and Cambridge syllabi guiding IGCSE/AS/A Level courses. Classes are taught by licensed, English teachers, and the school incorporates a Christian perspective. The twelve-acre campus overlooks the Indian Ocean and includes a learning resource center and a dedicated performing arts building. Facilities include a football pitch, two basketball courts, two youth pitches, a 25-metre pool and a 200-metre track. HOPAC emphasises service learning, with weekly programs, partnerships with seven schools and a Service Emphasis Week. Swahili and French are taught alongside English. Performing Arts develop Drama and Music, with regular productions and events such as International Day. The school serves 400 students from over 30 nationalities. A multilingual community.
Dar es Salaam Independent School (DIS) offers an international Cambridge-based programme across two campuses, Mikocheni for Early Years and Primary and Mbweni for Middle to High School. The school serves ages 2 to 18 with English as the medium of instruction and Kiswahili taught as an equally valued subject; French is taught as a foreign language. The curriculum follows Cambridge Assessment International Education from Primary through Lower Secondary (up to Grade 9) with Cambridge Checkpoint in English, Maths, Science, ICT and Global Perspective. Grades 10–11 pursue Cambridge IGCSE syllabi, and Grades 12–13 complete Cambridge GCE A-Levels (typically 3–4 subjects). The school is accredited by Cambridge Assessment International Education and Edexcel for BTEC qualifications, enabling access to universities worldwide. Facilities include two campuses, sport facilities (swimming, football, volleyball, basketball), and a broad extracurricular program featuring DAR MUN and The World Scholar's Cup, alongside community service and language/cultural activities for global citizenship.
Genesis Schools Tanzania is a Cambridge International School serving ages 2 to 18, with campuses in Oyster Bay, Kisota, and Maweni-Kigamboni, Dar es Salaam. It delivers the Cambridge curriculum from Preschool through Secondary, with Pre-School (2–5) play-based learning, Cambridge Primary (5–11), and Cambridge Secondary (11–16) aligned to Cambridge requirements. The Pathway provides a clear route to academic achievement across campuses, supported by Cambridge resources and subject-matter experts. The school runs a Special Education Needs (SEN) Unit with therapists, social workers, counselors, and psychologists, creating Individualized Education Plans for students. Extracurriculars include 12 activities, with Art and Design and Music as Cambridge Primary subjects. The programme also features Activity Week and Community Service Week. Genesis emphasizes a British-style education in a multicultural environment, with values such as adaptability, integrity, and responsibility, and the motto Every Child Counts, Every Moment Matters. The Cambridge intake for 2024 includes Maweni Campus Pre-School and Oyster Bay and Kisota up to Grade 10.
Feza International School (FIS) is a Cambridge-accredited school in Dar es Salaam offering Kindergarten to A-Level education. Established in 2011 by the Ishik Medical and Educational Foundation, FIS uses IEYC in Kindergarten and the CAIE curriculum for Primary through Secondary. It is a registered centre for Cambridge Checkpoint, IGCSE, and A-Level exams, and operates NECTA curriculums. A College Counsellor supports university applications, scholarships, and career planning, complemented by the Feza Alumni Foundation. Facilities include modern science and computer laboratories, a well-equipped library, and tech-enabled classrooms with digital learning spaces to support delivery across the curriculum. The campus serves pupils from Kindergarten through A-Level and provides spaces for activities. Notable programs include Creative Arts & Design, Reading & Storytelling, Music & Dance, STEM Explorations, Eco & Nature Activities, and Mindfulness & Wellbeing, with football, basketball, swimming, athletics, and martial arts. Leadership opportunities are offered through Student Council and Model United Nations.
The Laureate International School network in Tanzania provides a British-oriented English program alongside the Tanzanian National Curriculum across multiple campuses in Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar. From age 3 to 18, students follow the Cambridge Pathway beginning with Cambridge Early Years, then Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, Cambridge Upper Secondary and Cambridge Advanced, with Cambridge IGCSE offered at the Upper Secondary level and Cambridge International AS and A Levels in the Advanced stage. The school offers Cambridge Primary and Secondary under the Cambridge framework, supported by a language department delivering Literature, English, French, Arabic and Swahili. With around 3,000 students from more than 10 nationalities, about 80 percent speak more than one language. Academic facilities include departments in Language, Science, Humanity, Business & Account, and Mathematics & ICT. Extracurriculars feature events such as International Culture Day and educational tours showcased in the Education Gallery, reflecting a multilingual, multicultural community today.
The Laureate International School network in Tanzania provides a British-oriented English program alongside the Tanzanian National Curriculum across multiple campuses in Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar. From age 3 to 18, students follow the Cambridge Pathway beginning with Cambridge Early Years, then Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, Cambridge Upper Secondary and Cambridge Advanced, with Cambridge IGCSE offered at the Upper Secondary level and Cambridge International AS and A Levels in the Advanced stage. The school offers Cambridge Primary and Secondary under the Cambridge framework, supported by a language department delivering Literature, English, French, Arabic and Swahili. With around 3,000 students from more than 10 nationalities, about 80 percent speak more than one language. Academic facilities include departments in Language, Science, Humanity, Business & Account, and Mathematics & ICT. Extracurriculars feature events such as International Culture Day and educational tours showcased in the Education Gallery, reflecting a multilingual, multicultural community today.
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