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Dar Es Salaam is home to 7 international schools, offering families a range of curricula and price points to choose from.
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École Française Arthur-Rimbaud in Dar es Salaam is a bilingual French school serving ages 2 to 18 within the AEFE network. The curriculum follows the French national education program and is taught in French and English, with a primary-level British international section. The school operates on two Masaki campuses: the main campus houses Primary and Secondary, while a second campus provides Preschool facilities and a covered sports field. Approximately 500 students from 48 nationalities learn in both languages, with language pathways including Spanish, Italian and German from age 12, and Japanese from Grade 10. Libraries on both campuses support research and media education. Extracurricular activities span more than 40 options each year and are conducted in French and English. The Sustainability Committee coordinates environmental projects, while language programs foster multilingualism. The school is AEFE-affiliated, connecting students to a global network of French international schools. Facilities include two libraries across campuses.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dar es Salaam International Academy (DIA) is Tanzania's IB World School offering the IB continuum for ages 5–18. Founded in 2003 to serve residents, the school delivers Primary Years Programme (PYP) from Kindergarten to Grade 5, Middle Years Programme (MYP) for Grades 6–10, and Diploma Programme (DP) for Grades 11–12. DIA holds accreditation from International Baccalaureate, Council of International Schools and Middle States Association, with CIS and MSA accreditation achieved in 2021. The campus features three science laboratories, three computer laboratories, a 25‑metre swimming pool, a multi‑purpose court and a field, plus a music room, Performing Arts and two Visual Arts rooms. The Library uses online public access system and classrooms are equipped with teaching technology. After-school activities span arts, athletics, STEM and academics, while Service Learning and CAS integrate community engagement across IB years. DIA celebrated 20 years in 2023 and welcomed its first graduating class in 2019 to date.
International School of Tanganyika (IST) is an independent, private, not-for-profit day school with campuses in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. It serves ages 3 to 18 and offers the International Baccalaureate programmes in the Elementary and Secondary years: PYP, MYP and DP. IST was authorized as an IB World School in January 2021 and has a history dating to 1963, when it was created by parents with support from Geneva-based International Schools Association. Two campuses—Elementary in Upanga and Secondary on the Masaki/Msasani Peninsula—house facilities, including over 30 air‑conditioned classrooms on the Elementary campus and over 50 on the Secondary site, plus dedicated music and art spaces and Early Childhood rooms renovated in 2021. The Secondary campus features science and design technology labs opened in 2009 and an Athletic Center opened in 2021. IST emphasises co-curriculars—arts, athletics, service learning, and Extended Studies Programme—with clubs such as Model United Nations and service partnerships.
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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