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British Curriculum International Schools in Tanzania

Compare 14 British Curriculum international schools in Tanzania. Filter by curriculum, fees (average TZS 14,983,095), location, and more to find the right international school now.

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Schools listed
14
Curricula
10
Average annual fee
TZS 14,983,095
Fee range
TZS 200 – 51,600,000
More school facts
Most common curriculum
Cambridge IGCSE (12 schools)
Average school size
1,040 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Laureate International School - Mbezi (Dar es Salaam, Secondary)
Oldest
The Aga Khan Mzizima Secondary School (1967)
With boarding
1
About international schools in Tanzania

British-curriculum international schools in Tanzania generally deliver an English-medium programme built around the English National Curriculum and Cambridge examinations (Cambridge Primary, Checkpoint, IGCSE and GCE A-Level pathways are commonly offered), sometimes alongside or bridging to national Tanzanian syllabuses. Swahili (Kiswahili) is usually taught as a subject and some schools use both English and Kiswahili in practice, especially in earlier years or for local students. Fees vary widely across the country, from modestly priced local international options to schools charging tens of millions of Tanzanian shillings (or the equivalent in US dollars) at the premium end, so families should budget according to the level of facilities and exam programmes they need. Most choices are concentrated in Dar es Salaam and other regional centres, and admissions are typically handled on an application plus records/assessment basis with established cut-off dates and common entry points at early years, around Year 7 and at sixth-form entry; details and timing differ school by school.

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FAQs for Tanzania

What qualifications will my child study and sit in a British-curriculum school in Tanzania?
Most British-curriculum schools follow Cambridge programmes and prepare students for Cambridge Checkpoint in primary/lower secondary, IGCSEs in Years 10 - 11 and Cambridge GCE A-Levels in Years 12 - 13; a few schools also offer the English National Curriculum stages or run parallel Tanzanian NECTA options. Expect subject choice to widen toward IGCSE and A-Level, with schools often registered as Cambridge examination centres.
In what language are classes taught and will my child learn Kiswahili?
Instruction in British-curriculum international schools is primarily in English, while Kiswahili is commonly taught as a subject and some schools report a mixture of English and Kiswahili use, particularly at lower levels or for local language support. If maintaining or improving Kiswahili is important, ask schools for their language-of-instruction policy and how Kiswahili is timetabled.
How much do British-curriculum international schools in Tanzania cost?
Tuition varies considerably: directories and school schedules show everything from lower-fee local international schools with annual charges in the low millions of TZS to premium schools listing fees in the tens of millions of TZS (and some premium secondary programmes quoted in the equivalent of many thousands of US dollars per year). When comparing costs, include one-off registration or capital/maintenance fees and exam fees, which are commonly charged in addition to tuition.
When should we apply and what does the admissions process usually involve?
Admissions are usually application-based and include submission of past school reports, proof of identity/visa, a school visit or interview and age-appropriate assessments; many schools use a birthdate cut-off (commonly 31 August) to place children in year groups. Families should apply as early as possible for popular entry years (early years, Year 7 and sixth form), expect assessment or placement testing, and confirm deposit and re-registration deadlines directly with each school.
Do British schools in Tanzania teach the Tanzanian curriculum as well?
Some schools offer dual pathways or a blended approach, teaching Cambridge programmes while also providing the Tanzanian NECTA syllabus or national subjects, particularly where local certification or continuity for Tanzanian students is required. If you need NECTA certification or a specific combination of international and national programmes, check each school’s published curriculum and examination registration options.