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International Schools in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Compare 13 international schools in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Filter by curriculum, fees (average TZS 24,560,567), location, and more to find the right international school now.

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Schools listed
13
Curricula
13
Average annual fee
TZS 24,560,567
Fee range
TZS 200 – 97,170,000
More school facts
Most common curriculum
Cambridge IGCSE (9 schools)
Average school size
1,148 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Laureate International School - Mbezi (Dar es Salaam, Secondary)
Oldest
International School of Tanganyika (1963)
About international schools in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Dar es Salaam’s international schools are a mix of long-established IB and British-curriculum campuses alongside schools that follow national (NECTA) or other national systems, so families can find PYP/MYP/DP, Cambridge IGCSE/A-level and national curricula within the city. English is the usual medium of instruction while Kiswahili is commonly taught as a valued subject and a number of schools offer additional modern languages such as French or German. Fees vary widely by school and year group: budget and newer international schools quote lower annual tuitions, while established IB/IGCSE schools publish substantially higher charges and additional one-off or exam costs; check each school’s published fee schedule and what it includes. Most international schools in Dar es Salaam run an academic year that begins around August - September, operate termly billing and admissions cycles, and offer rolling places where space permits, so start enquiries early and ask about deposits, waiting lists and entry assessments.

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Which curricula will my child be able to study in Dar es Salaam international schools?
You will commonly find the International Baccalaureate (PYP, MYP and Diploma) and British-style Cambridge programmes (Checkpoint, IGCSE and A-levels) across Dar es Salaam, and some schools also offer the Tanzanian national curriculum (NECTA) or other national systems. Individual schools publish which programmes they run and their exam and accreditation status, so confirm the specific pathway and year groups with each school before applying.
How much should we budget for fees?
Annual tuition varies a lot by school and by age: independent guides and local school schedules show primary-level tuition from lower TZS levels for budget schools to mid and high bands for established international schools, while IB diploma years and secondary exam years are typically more expensive. Check each school’s fee schedule for currency, one-off registration or capital fees, and extras such as exam, transport or learning-support charges; for example one long-established IB school publishes detailed annual and additional fees and local guides summarise budget/mid/premium bands.
When does the school year start and how do admissions usually work?
Most international schools in Dar es Salaam start the academic year in August or September and publish term dates on their websites, but many accept applications year-round and run rolling admissions when places are available. Expect an application form, an application fee or deposit, and for some age groups an entry assessment or interview; popular schools can have waiting lists, so begin enquiries as early as possible and confirm the school’s policy on late entry and pro rata invoicing.
What languages are used and what language support can we expect?
English is the medium of instruction at most international schools in Dar es Salaam, with Kiswahili taught as a subject and encouraged in the school community, and many schools also teach modern languages such as French or German. Schools usually describe their language provision and any EAL (English as an additional language) or bilingual programmes on their websites, so check how language support, homework and assessment are handled for newcomers.
What should relocating parents look for when comparing schools?
Prioritise curricular fit (which examinations and university pathways it leads to), formal accreditation and inspection or membership status, the school’s approach to pastoral care and inclusion, published fee transparency (what is and isn’t included), and practicalities such as transport, location and term dates. Also ask about language support, class sizes, how the school helps new arrivals settle, and whether the school publishes recent exam or university destination information so you can match provision to your child’s needs.