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Genesis Schools

Tanzania, Dar es Salaam

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees TZS 1,650,000
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 621
Opened 2003
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary)
Taught languages English
Strengths Academic Enrichment, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

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.

The Essentials

Genesis Schools has 621 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
Genesis Schools operates in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, with two campuses: Oyster Bay Campus in Oyster Bay and Kisota Campus in Kigamboni. Preschool through Year 10 are served by the school.

Stages
Pre-School (2-5 years), Primary (5-11 years), Secondary (11-16 years).

Type
Cambridge International School; follows the Cambridge Curriculum.
Fees

Annual tuition at Genesis Schools ranges from TZS 1,650,000 for 2026/27.

Application & Assessment Fees

- Application / Registration fee: TZS 500,000.
- Assessment, evaluation and interview fee: TZS 400,000.

Tuition fees by year group (available public figures)

- Publicly available tuition figures for Genesis Schools appear as a lower/upper range rather than a detailed grade-by-grade schedule: annual tuition has been listed in public directories in the range of TZS 1,650,000 to TZS 3,168,000 (reported figure set shown for earlier published school-year material). These figures are shown as annual tuition amounts.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Payment sequence required at admissions:
- Application/registration payment is required at application.
- Assessment/evaluation/interview payment is required as part of the admissions process.
- The school requires completion of the finance form and payment of an administration fee / first installment as part of the final admission steps.

Boarding fees

- Genesis Schools is operated as a day school; no boarding fee schedule is published because the school is listed as a coeducational day school.

Other costs and typical additional fees

- One-off and ancillary charges that are commonly listed for comparable international schools (and appear in public school-directory summaries) include registration/re-registration and additional exam or certification fees; specific amounts for uniform, textbooks, transport, meals or extracurricular charges for Genesis Schools are not published in the publicly available material consulted. Reported public summaries for similar schools indicate ancillary costs are commonly charged in addition to tuition.

Refund information

- No published refund policy or explicit refund amounts/conditions were found in the school's public admissions or contact materials. The school's admissions process requires payment of the application and assessment fees and requires completion of the finance form with payment of an administration fee / first installment as part of admission.

Fee payment options

- No specific public list of accepted payment methods (for example, bank transfer, credit card, mobile money or cash) is published on the public admissions or contact pages reviewed. Payment arrangements are handled through the school finance process at admission. Contact channels are provided for the finance office and reception.

Summary of key numeric items

- Application / Registration fee: TZS 500,000.
- Assessment / evaluation / interview fee: TZS 400,000.
- Publicly listed annual tuition range seen in external school directories: TZS 1,650,000 to TZS 3,168,000 (annual figures reported in directory listings).

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Academics

Genesis Schools teaches Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary) for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
Genesis Schools provides the Cambridge International Curriculum. From the age of five to nineteen, the Pathway provides pupils with a clear route to academic achievement. The curriculum uses a diverse range of courses and delivery methods to help learners discover new abilities and develop life skills. It is based on international education standards, developed by subject‑matter experts and supported by Cambridge resources to aid progression between levels. The aim is to nurture Cambridge learners who are self‑assured, responsible, inventive, and engaged.

Student Teacher Ratio
Student to teacher ratio is approximately 1:6.5 (621 registered students and 96 professional teachers).
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school emphasizes holistic development, aiming to develop students academically, physically, socially, and morally, and to equip them as global citizens. The school operates as a multi-cultural community that fosters tolerance and appreciation for difference.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Genesis Schools has a Special Education Needs (SEN) Unit that serves children with a range of needs, including autism and cerebral palsy. The school collaborates with parents and experts, employing specialists, therapists, and a team of support staff, and develops Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for each child.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The Cambridge curriculum includes English as a key subject; the English curriculum described is designed for learners who have English as a first language, suggesting English-language instruction is a central component of the program.

Mental Wellbeing
The school's philosophy emphasizes moral and spiritual development alongside academic learning, with a focus on preparing students to be responsible global citizens, which supports overall well-being through values such as empathy, integrity, and resilience.

Safeguarding
The school presents safety measures and a child protection framework on its site, with contact details and campus information available to guardians.
Parent Experience

History
Genesis Schools was founded in 2003 as part of a mission to develop outstanding education centres throughout Tanzania, with the aim of preparing students for global citizenship. The Oyster Bay campus was established first, and the school is expanding to Kisota, Kigamboni. Genesis is an International School that adopts the Cambridge International Curriculum from Preschool to Secondary. Oyster Bay and Kisota campuses serve students from Preschool to Grade 7, while the Cambridge curriculum is used across campuses for lifelong learning. The school has a Special Education Needs (SEN) Unit serving children with autism, cerebral palsy, and other developmental delays, with specialists including therapists, social workers, counselors, and psychologists, and it creates an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for each child. The site also references campuses in Dar es Salaam at Oyster Bay, Kisota, and Maweni Kigamboni.

Community
Genesis Schools operates a Cambridge International Curriculum across campuses in Dar es Salaam. The extracurricular programme includes an Activity Week with learning-focused study tours and a Community Service Week. The SEN Unit collaborates with parents and experts and provides a range of professionals including therapists, social workers, counselors, and psychologists.
Facilities

Academic Facilities
Genesis Schools Tanzania is a Cambridge International School that follows the Cambridge Curriculum. Pre-School (2–5 years) uses play-based learning. Primary (5–11 years) uses the Cambridge Primary syllabus. Secondary (11–16 years) provides education aligned with Cambridge requirements. Genesis has campuses in Oyster Bay, Kisota, and Maweni-Kigamboni in Dar es Salaam. Cambridge intake for 2024 is now open; applications are accepted for Pre-School at Maweni Campus and for up to Grade 10 (Secondary) at Oyster Bay Campus and Kisota Campus for the 2023–2024 year.

Extra Curricular Facilities
There are 12 extra-curricular activities.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Genesis Schools provides the Cambridge International Curriculum for students from preschool through secondary, covering ages roughly five to nineteen. The pathway offers a clear route to academic achievement and a diverse range of courses delivered through Cambridge frameworks. Subjects include Mathematics, Global Perspectives, Physical Education, Science, Computing, English, Digital Literacy, Art and Design, and Music.

Arts & Creative
Art and Design and Music are Cambridge Primary subjects offered by Genesis Schools, fostering imagination, creativity, and transferable skills. The Art and Design curriculum Sparks creativity and concentration, while Music supports self-expression and performance. The school also runs an enhanced, extra-curricular programme with Activity Week and a Community Service Week.

Cultural & Language
Genesis Schools aims to provide a British-style education and follows an English curriculum, within a Cambridge International School framework. The school emphasizes a multicultural environment that enriches activities and promotes tolerance and appreciation of difference. The community motto is 'Every Child Counts, Every Moment Matters.'

Social & Hobbies
The school offers an enhanced extra-curricular programme, including an Activity Week and a Community Service Week, to broaden student engagement beyond academics. It emphasizes social development through a multicultural school culture and a motto focused on valuing each child and each moment.

Community & Service
Genesis Schools highlights interaction at local, national, and international levels and includes involvement in community service activities as part of its aims. The school operates a Special Education Needs (SEN) unit with professionals to support individualized plans, engaging with parents and experts to implement IEPs. Community service and service-learning are integrated into the school's life and values.

Leadership & Professional
The Vision is to be a leading institution providing a British-style education and preparing students to be successful global citizens. The Mission focuses on developing learners with strong moral values, communication skills, and the ability to participate as responsible global citizens. The school emphasizes values such as adaptability, cooperation, curiosity, integrity, respect, and responsibility, and it seeks to build strong relationships with parents and stakeholders.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Genesis Schools advocates holistic development, aiming to cultivate academically, physically, socially, and morally well-rounded students. The curriculum supports sports and physical activity to build sportsmanship, and the campuses include facilities such as libraries, computer rooms, science labs, and sports areas. The school describes itself as a multicultural community that enriches student life and emphasizes safety and wellbeing.
Languages

Language Provision
Genesis Schools provides the Cambridge International Curriculum for ages five to nineteen. The language of instruction is English; the Cambridge Primary English curriculum is designed for learners who have English as a first language. The Cambridge Primary subjects listed include English, Mathematics, Global Perspectives, Physical Education, Science, Computing, Art and Design, Digital Literacy, and Music.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Submit an online preliminary Google form with accurate details. Applications are accepted for Pre-School up to Grade 10 at Genesis Oyster Bay Campus and Genesis Kisota Campus for the 2023-2024 academic year. The form collects information about the applicant and the family to support evaluation. Submissions should be complete to avoid delays. 2. Pay the application fee of Tshs 500,000 and the assessment, evaluation, and interview fee of Tshs 400,000. Payment is required to proceed to the admission process. 3. An interview date is arranged after the form and payment are received. The interview assesses the applicant; an entrance exam may also be part of the process. 4. Complete the Application/Registration Form and submit all required documentation. The school processes admission and updates the final decision within 3 days of receiving payment and all documentation. 5. Attend the interview; an Entrance Exam covering Maths/Science and English is completed. Administration reviews the results and makes an initial assessment of suitability. 6. Submit the finance form and pay the admin fee or the first installment. The final admission decision is communicated within 3 days of receipt of payment and documentation.
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