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Braeburn International School Arusha

Tanzania, Arusha

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees TZS 29,131,000 - 45,884,000
Ages 1 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 419
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, BTEC Qualification
Taught languages French, Swahili
Typical class size 15
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

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.

The Essentials

Braeburn International School Arusha has 419 pupils, typical class sizes of 15, instruction in English.

Location
Braeburn International School Arusha is located in Kisongo, 14km west of Arusha in the Arumeru District, Tanzania. It is a co-educational day and boarding school. It educates children from age 2 to 18.

Stages
Early Years, Primary, Secondary, Sixth Form.

Type
co-educational day and boarding school.

Country affiliation
England (follows the National Curriculum of England).
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Boarding is available for students aged 5 to 19. There are four boarding homes on a four‑acre site near the school; junior boarding is limited to 16 residents, senior boys' housing to 48, and senior girls' housing to 24, with a sixth‑form girls' home added. Rooms accommodate up to four students with mosquito nets, private spaces and individual lockers; senior homes have ensuite bathrooms. Lounges are equipped with DSTV and there are internet facilities and computers in the prep rooms. Meals are included in boarding fees.

Uniform Requirement
Uniform is compulsory for students in FS2 and above. Items include dark blue shorts/trousers/skirt; Braeburn blue school PE kit; Braeburn book bag; Braeburn sweatshirt; plain dark blue pullover; pale blue Braeburn polo shirt; House Team T‑shirt for inter‑house events; Braeburn hat/cap; white socks; shin guards; mouth shield; blue swim trunks or a one‑piece swimsuit.

Food Options
Catering is provided by MAVSONS CATERING LTD‑GEORGES TAVERN. For Kisongo Campus, the weekly menu includes dishes such as Butter Chicken, Palak Paneer, Rice, salads and fruits, with additional items listed on the campus menu board.

House System
The Primary and Secondary school is divided into four houses named Kilimanjaro, Lengai, Mawenzi and Meru; students earn house points for work and citizenship, and siblings are placed in the same house. House T‑shirts are worn for inter‑house sports.

Governance and Ownership
Braeburn Arusha International School is a member of the Braeburn Group of International Schools. Governance is provided by the group's Boards of Directors and Executive Committees; Braeburn Schools Limited is the governing company.
Fees

Annual tuition at Braeburn International School Arusha ranges from TZS 29,131,000 to TZS 45,884,000 for 2026/27.

Application & enrolment fees

- Enrolment fee (paid once when a student first joins): TSh 350,000 for the first child. Family enrolment (two or more children): TSh 550,000. Students joining in Year 12 or Year 13: TSh 750,000.

Refundable and other deposits

- Refundable deposit on entry (Early Years): TSh 450,000.
- Refundable deposit on entry (Year 1 to Year 13, only applies to students who have not attended Early Years): TSh 650,000.
- Boarding refundable deposit: TSh 1,200,000.

Tuition fees (annual and per-term by year group)

- Pre-Crèche: Annual TSh 10,353,999. Per term (annual ÷ 3): TSh 3,451,333. Deposit: TSh 450,000.
- Crèche & Nursery (Half day): Annual TSh 12,507,000. Per term: TSh 4,169,000. Deposit: TSh 450,000.
- Crèche & Nursery (Full day): Annual TSh 15,006,000. Per term: TSh 5,002,000. Deposit: TSh 450,000.
- Reception: Annual TSh 19,091,000. Per term: TSh 6,363,667. Deposit: TSh 900,000.
- Years 1–2: Annual TSh 29,131,000. Per term: TSh 9,710,333. Deposit: TSh 650,000.
- Years 3–6: Annual TSh 31,687,998. Per term: TSh 10,562,666. Deposit: TSh 650,000.
- Years 7–9: Annual TSh 38,189,000. Per term: TSh 12,729,667. Deposit: TSh 650,000.
- Year 10: Annual TSh 42,785,000. Per term: TSh 14,261,667. Deposit: TSh 650,000.
- Year 11 (IGCSE): Annual TSh 42,785,000. Year 11 fees are divided into two equal instalments (annual ÷ 2): TSh 21,392,500 per instalment. Deposit: TSh 650,000.
- Year 12 (AS / BTEC): Annual TSh 44,484,000. Per term: TSh 14,828,000. Deposit: TSh 650,000.
- Year 13 (A2 / BTEC): Annual TSh 44,484,000. Year 13 fees are divided into two equal instalments (annual ÷ 2): TSh 22,242,000 per instalment. Deposit: TSh 650,000.

Boarding fees (annual and per term)

- Years 3–9 Full Boarding: Annual TSh 22,110,000. Per term: TSh 7,370,000. Boarding deposit: TSh 1,200,000.
- Years 3–9 Weekly Boarding: Annual TSh 18,761,000. Per term: TSh 6,253,667. Boarding deposit: TSh 1,200,000.
- Year 10 & 11 Full Boarding: Annual TSh 22,523,000. Per term: TSh 7,507,667. Boarding deposit: TSh 1,200,000.
- Year 10 & 11 Weekly Boarding: Annual TSh 19,800,000. Per term: TSh 6,600,000. Boarding deposit: TSh 1,200,000.
- Year 12 Full Boarding: Annual TSh 23,315,000. Per term: TSh 7,771,667. Boarding deposit: TSh 1,200,000.
- Year 12 Weekly Boarding: Annual TSh 19,800,000. Per term: TSh 6,600,000. Boarding deposit: TSh 1,200,000.
- Year 13 Full Boarding: Annual TSh 23,315,000. Per term: TSh 7,771,667. Boarding deposit: TSh 1,200,000.
- Year 13 Weekly Boarding: Annual TSh 19,800,000. Per term: TSh 6,600,000. Boarding deposit: TSh 1,200,000.

(Note: Boarding fees include accommodation, meals, bedding/mosquito net, internet access, email and DSTV, home study support from teachers, transport when required, and an activity fee for trips and excursions.)

School bus (per term)

- Kisongo (Primary/Secondary) — Central Pick-Up Point: Zone A TSh 913,000; Zone B TSh 1,028,500; Zone C TSh 1,097,250.
- Kisongo (Primary/Secondary) — Door to Door: Zone A TSh 1,226,500; Zone B TSh 1,347,500; Zone C TSh 1,413,500.
- Early Years Centre — Door to Door: Zone A TSh 585,750; Zone B TSh 657,250; Zone C TSh 709,500.

Additional costs and examinations

- Examination fees for IGCSE, AS and A level subjects and BTEC assessments are invoiced separately; approximate cost TSh 200,000 per subject (registration, entry, postage and packing). Other assessment fees (e.g., NEA, ABRSM) are charged when applicable.
- Day, residential and sports excursions, extra external clubs or services provided by outside experts, and certain trips are charged separately. Any activity or trip-related costs are invoiced in addition to tuition and boarding fees.

Billing schedule, payment terms and late charges

- The school year is comprised of three terms. Years 11 and 13 have their annual tuition divided into two equal instalments rather than three. Payment by monthly instalments may be arranged at the discretion of the Head Teacher in consultation with the Fees Administration Committee.
- If fees from the previous term remain unpaid at the end of the second week of term, parents will receive a reminder and students may be excluded from school unless arrangements have been made with the Head Teacher. A surcharge of 1.25% per month is levied on all outstanding fees. A banking slip or telegraphic transfer advice should be presented to verify payment to avoid surcharges.

Withdrawal and refund conditions

- One full term's written notice to the Head Teacher (acknowledged in writing) is required before withdrawing a student. If written notice is not given, a term's fees in lieu of notice must be paid. Notice is not required for students leaving on completion of Year 11 or Year 13.
- The refundable deposit will be returned when a child leaves the school provided all fees are paid, school resources have been returned and no damage has been done to school property or resources. No refund of fees or refundable deposits will be given if a student is suspended or excluded, or if absent from school due to illness or holiday.

Payment method and bank details

- Payments should be made at ABSA Bank, Arusha branch; payments are not accepted at the school. Account name: Braeburn Schools (T) Ltd. Account number (TSh): 4002179. Branch code: 002. Swift/BIC: BARCTZTZXXX.
Academics

Braeburn International School Arusha teaches EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, BTEC Qualification for students aged 1 to 18.

Curriculum
The school follows the English National Curriculum and adapts it for its international context. The Primary curriculum is based on the English National Curriculum produced by the Department for Education (England) and is divided into Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. From Year 1, students study English, mathematics, science, computing, geography, history, art and design, design technology, PSHE and citizenship. Specialist teachers deliver sessions in French, Swahili, music, physical education and swimming. The curriculum uses cross curricular links and supports language and information technology development.

Exam Results
IGCSE results: 72% A* to C. A Level and BTEC results: 100% pass rate; more than half of students achieved A* to A; 93% attained A* to C.

Higher Education Progression
Leavers gain places at universities worldwide.

Gifted and Talented
Inter-school events include gifted and talented weeks.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Braeburn Arusha fosters a caring and supportive environment that recognises and addresses the unique needs of students and staff. It uses restorative practices to encourage positive behaviour and to challenge misbehaviour, promoting healing, personal growth, and community cohesion. The school emphasises building safe, respectful relationships among students, parents, staff, and the wider community. It emphasises the development of international and cross-cultural knowledge, fostering a global perspective. There are high expectations for behaviour and performance, and the school aims to celebrate diversity and respect for individuals.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The inclusion department reaches across all age groups and ensures that any student requiring additional support or extension are well catered for.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported through a stigma-free environment that encourages open conversations about mental health. The school has a counsellor on board, Dr Rupa Joshi, and students can work with the school counsellors on developing social skills, building coping strategies, and incorporating relaxation techniques as needed.

Safeguarding
Braeburn Arusha has safeguarding and child protection policies, including a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and Deputy DSL. A safeguarding policy and a child-friendly safeguarding policy are in place, and staff are instructed to report concerns immediately.
Parent Experience

Community
BISA is committed to the school community, the local community and the global community and has a truly international outlook. A genuine 'family feel' helps transitions between sections, with literacy support sessions, the Music Keys program and boarding family groups serving students across ages. Home-school links are strong through a digital newsletter and blog, with regular parent/teacher consultations and reports; families are invited to events, and the Parent Representative Group values parent and student voices. Saturday School, now in its sixth year, supports local children in reading, mathematics, physical education and team building, and BISA undertakes environmental and community projects, including recycling with Chanzi-Okota, fundraising for Walk in Love and Maternity Africa, and offsetting transport emissions with Carbon Tanzania.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The BISA PTA supports a vibrant school community that promotes engagement among teachers, parents and students. It funds key school projects, provides volunteer support for activities, runs community events and encourages dialogue across the school. All parents and guardians of BISA students are members. An executive committee is elected at Annual General Meetings to represent the parent body.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Our Kisongo campus caters for students from 2 to 18 years old and is 12km from the centre of Arusha. It offers senior and junior boarding houses, a covered amphitheatre, and EYFS, Primary and Secondary libraries. There are music suites with practice rooms, Information Technology suites, Wi‑Fi, and a range of purpose-built specialist classrooms, laboratories, studios and preparation rooms. An examination hall, a Sixth Form unit with a common room and study areas, multi‑purpose playing fields, a floodlit hard court for basketball, netball and tennis, a 25m swimming pool, a learner pool, an indoor sports hall, an outdoor dining room and kitchen, and a wetlands learning zone are on site. Infant School campus is a separate, purpose-built campus in Njiro, 4km outside the town, opened in September 2017.

Sports Facilities
The Kisongo campus features multi‑purpose playing fields and a floodlit hard court for basketball, netball and tennis. There is a 25m swimming pool and a learner pool. An indoor sports hall is available for indoor physical activities. Many facilities are open for use by BISA families during holidays and weekends.

Academic Facilities
EYFS, Primary and Secondary libraries are on site. There are Information Technology suites. There are purpose-built specialist classrooms, laboratories, studios and preparation rooms. An examination hall and a Sixth Form unit including a common room and study areas are available.

Extra Curricular Facilities
An extensive range of academic, performance and sporting opportunities are available.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The East African Model United Nations (EAMUN) stands at the forefront of the leadership program, with Key Stage 4 and 5 students attending an extra-curricular club to polish their leadership and diplomatic skills. The International Award and the in-house Junior Dragon Award Scheme build resilience, communication, flexibility and resourcefulness in students. The Nature School site supports cross-curricular enrichment with enrichment programs and regular off-site visits.

Arts & Creative
Performing Arts features four major productions each year, including a large Secondary School production in Term 2 that tours theatres in Nairobi, Dar-es-Salaam and Arusha. Regular music recitals, dance performances, visiting acts and class assemblies occur throughout the year. Key Stage 4 and 5 music, drama, performing arts and media (IGCSE and BTEC) contribute to a long-term program of entertainment within the school calendar. LAMDA is offered as an extracurricular activity for Primary and Secondary students, with peripatetic teachers providing instrument instruction and many students taking ABRSM examinations.

Cultural & Language
The school prioritizes language education and actively encourages every child to engage in learning Swahili, with Years Four to Six completing Swahili examinations. Swahili is promoted as a widely spoken language in East Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa, with A-Level classes able to sit for Swahili exams and obtain international certificates. MS TCDC offers Swahili immersion programs and opportunities for cross-cultural understanding.

Social & Hobbies
Regular music recitals, dance performances and class assemblies occur throughout the year, providing social and collaborative opportunities. Visiting acts enrich the calendar, adding diverse cultural experiences for students. Peripatetic teachers provide instruction in different musical instruments, and many students participate in ABRSM examinations.

Community & Service
Saturday School is an initiative to support local children through reading, mathematics, physical education and team building. BISA supports environmental and community projects locally and globally, actively recycling with Chanzi-Okota, fundraising for Walk in Love and Maternity Africa, and offsetting transport carbon emissions through Carbon Tanzania.

Leadership & Professional
The East African Model United Nations (EAMUN) leads the leadership program, with Key Stage 4 and 5 students attending an extracurricular club to develop leadership and public-speaking skills. In-house opportunities include Prefects in the Secondary School and House Captains in the Primary School, supported by Student Councils and democratic elections. The International Award is open to Secondary students, Year 10 and above, with challenges in community, skills, physical and expedition, and the Junior Dragon Award Scheme mirrors these areas for younger students.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sports are integrated from Early Years through the Sixth Form, with timetabled lessons for major sports and after-school and weekend coaching. Inter-house competitions celebrate achievements, and the East African inter-school sports circuit provides higher-level competition. International sports excursions have visited the UK, the United States and Dubai in recent years.
Languages

Language Provision
Kiswahili is compulsory for all students from Creche to Year 8. Kiswahili is taught to Early Years and Primary students. At A-Level, Swahili exams are offered with an international certificate. French is taught at A-Level, including a literature examination; Kiswahili and French are language examination options.
Reputation

Awards
The school is described as award-winning.

Accreditations
The school has Council of British International Schools (Compliance Member), GL Education Assessment Excellence, Cambridge International Examinations, Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music, Kenyan International Schools Association, and Association of International Schools in Africa.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Start the process using the Apply Now form to begin applying for a place at Braeburn Arusha International School. The form collects parent/guardian details and student details, including entry date, and the child's name and date of birth. We will be in contact to arrange a tour or a chat with the headteacher. The entry date field lets families indicate their preferred start date. 2. Before starting the admissions process Braeburn Arusha recommends visiting the school for a tour, or having an informal chat with the headteacher if you are out of the country. Final admission is subject to interview with the headteacher. Upon successful completion of the admissions process you will receive a letter from the headteacher confirming placement and the start date. 3. All applicants must provide copies of their passport or birth certificate, previous two reports, and the leaving certificate from the previous school. Year group entry is determined by age: Creche through Year 9 with stated age requirements for each year, and entry normally at the start of the next term following the child's second birthday. Children are placed in year groups by age, with exceptions for additional educational needs, and never placed in a year group above their age band. 4. When a year group is full, waiting lists operate on a first-come, first-served basis, and priority may be given to siblings of children who already have a place. Siblings attending Braeburn may receive priority and there is a discount on tuition fees for siblings. 5. Admission testing is used pre- and post-admission to ensure all pupils can access the curriculum, to provide teachers with an idea of a child's needs and strengths, and to help with target setting. English as an additional language provision is limited; testing determines English proficiency, with an age-dependent approach to support (EYU/KS1 mainstream, and KS2/KS3 with an intensive English course as needed).

Waitlist
Waiting lists are used when a year group is full. Waiting lists operate on a first-come, first-served basis, with priority potentially given to siblings of children who already have a place. Siblings have priority in situations where there are waiting lists, and there is a discount on tuition fees for siblings.
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