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Haven of Peace Academy

Tanzania, Dar es Salaam

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees TZS 29,395,000 - 38,630,000
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 390
Type Co-educational
Opened 1994
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages Swahili, French
Typical class size 25
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Community and Service, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School
Introduction

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 Essentials

Haven of Peace Academy has 390 pupils, typical class sizes of 25, instruction in English.

Location
The school is located on a twelve-acre campus overlooking the Indian Ocean in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. It sits on Old Bagamoyo Road at Kunduchi Junction. The postal address is P.O. Box 70027, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The campus is in the Kunduchi area with access to Bagamoyo Road.

Stages
Kindergarten to Grade 12; Primary School, Middle School, and Senior School.

Type
Private, fully-accredited, non-profit international school; English-medium.

Religious affiliation
Christian (evangelical)

School day structure
School operates in the morning and ends in the afternoon; late buses are arranged for after-school activities.

Bus service
School buses cover the town centre, Mikocheni, Masaki and Upanga; morning and end-of-day runs; late buses available for after-school activities; bus fees 1,500,000 TSH per child per year; transportation@hopac.sc.tz.
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
Private, fully-accredited, non-profit international school in Dar es Salaam. It is affiliated with the Network of International Christian Schools (NICS) and accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and the Middle States Association (MSA). It is a Cambridge International Examinations Centre and a registered member of the Cambridge Primary Programme.
Fees

Annual tuition at Haven of Peace Academy ranges from TZS 29,395,000 to TZS 38,630,000 for 2026/27.

Tuition (annual)
- Kindergarten – Grade 5: 28,715,000 Tshs.
- Grades 6 – 8: 30,950,000 Tshs.
- Grades 9 – 10: 34,035,000 Tshs.
- Grade 11 – 12: 37,950,000 Tshs.

Tuition (per term — three equal terms, computed from the annual tuition)
- Kindergarten – Grade 5: 9,571,667 Tshs per term (28,715,000 ÷ 3).
- Grades 6 – 8: 10,316,667 Tshs per term (30,950,000 ÷ 3).
- Grades 9 – 10: 11,345,000 Tshs per term (34,035,000 ÷ 3).
- Grade 11 – 12: 12,650,000 Tshs per term (37,950,000 ÷ 3).

Annual and one‑time development charges
- Annual Development Fee: 680,000 Tshs per student. This fee is payable with the first installment of school fees.
- Capital Development Fee (one‑time contribution required for every student entering the school): 7,500,000 Tshs.

Application / assessment fees
- An assessment fee is required and must be paid in cash at the school when assessment takes place; no separate, fixed application fee amount is published.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The Annual Development Fee is collected with the first installment. The school references payment by installment(s) (a first installment is named) but does not publish a detailed public term-by-term billing calendar on the fee page. All cash payments must be paid directly to the bank and one copy of the deposit slip given to the school; cheques are to be given to the accountant. Payment may be made by direct deposit to the Tanzanian account, by telegraphic/wire/direct transfer, or to the U.S. account in USD (contact the finance office for account details).

Boarding
- Boarding is not available.

Other fees and recurring costs
- School bus / transportation fees: 1,500,000 Tshs per child per year for the routes served. Bus service runs morning and end of day; late buses are arranged for after‑school activities. Bus fees are payable in Tanzanian shillings; no reduction is made for one‑way use.
- Uniform: no school uniform requirement is listed in school directory information (uniform listed as “No” in directory listings).
- Other potential costs that may apply (exam registration, assessment, consumables, trips, optional activities): an assessment fee is required at assessment; specific, separate amounts for external exam registration (IGCSE/AS/A‑Level) or other itemised charges are not published on the public fee page.

Refunds and cancellations
- No specific published refund terms for tuition, capital development fee or annual development fee are provided on the public school fees page. An assessment fee is collected in cash at assessment; no published amount or refund rule for that fee appears on the public fee page.

Payment methods (how fees are accepted)
- Bank deposit in Tanzanian shillings (a copy of the deposit slip must be provided to the school).
- Cheque (to be given to the school accountant).
- Telegraphic/wire/direct bank transfer to the school's Tanzanian account.
- Payment to the school's U.S. account in USD.
- Cash payments for assessment are accepted in person at the school. (Contact the finance office for specific account details and currency instructions.)

Summary of items to budget for (per student)
- Annual tuition (amount depends on grade; see figures above).
- Annual Development Fee: 680,000 Tshs.
- One‑time Capital Development Fee for entering students: 7,500,000 Tshs.
- Transportation (optional): 1,500,000 Tshs per year if using school bus.
- Assessment fee (amount payable in cash at assessment; amount not published).
Academics

Haven of Peace Academy teaches British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels.

Curriculum
Cambridge International Programme guides the curriculum from Kindergarten through Grade 12. The primary curriculum follows the Cambridge Primary Programme; the middle years focus on mathematics, English and science; for IGCSE and A Level courses the Cambridge syllabus is followed closely. Classes are taught by licensed, native English-speaking teachers.

Exam Results
Senior school students sit for IGCSE and A Level exams. An overview tracks student achievement for those earning A*-C.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates pursue higher education worldwide. The majority study in the United States, United Kingdom and Canada, with students also going to other countries. Notable destinations include Oxford University, Yale, Stanford, Columbia, and the University of Pennsylvania.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Holistic teaching addresses academic, spiritual, physical, social and emotional development; the school cultivates a haven where students are accepted, loved and challenged.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The philosophy states every learner has physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual needs, and the school provides opportunities for growth in these areas.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English is the language of instruction; classes are taught by licensed, native English-speaking teachers.

Mental Wellbeing
The University Counselling Office guides students on career and college readiness and personal development; the Life Skills course runs from lower secondary through A levels with group and individual support.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding is supported by safe recruitment, a code of conduct, ongoing staff, volunteer and student training, and a Safeguarding Team; concerns can be reported via a form or by emailing childsafety@hopac.sc.tz; staff report within 24 hours.
Parent Experience

History
Haven of Peace Academy was conceived in prayer by five missionary families in 1992 to establish a Christian school in Dar es Salaam. It opened in September 1994 on a rented Oyster Bay plot with 47 students and 4 teachers. Growth followed quickly, with Grade 7 added in 1997 and a move to the Kunduchi campus in 2001; the secondary program became a Cambridge International Examination Center in 2004 and produced its first IGCSE results in 2005. Ongoing campus development and strategic plans—Vision 2010 and HOPAC 20—accompanied continued growth, including new facilities such as a learning resource center and a performing arts building. The school is private, fully-accredited, non-profit, and serves Kindergarten through Grade 12, with licensed native English-speaking teachers and a Christian perspective.

Community
Community at HOPAC is diverse and international, with nearly 400 students from over 30 nationalities and teachers from various countries, many of them evangelical Christians. Service Learning is integrated across the school, with the secondary program partnering weekly with local schools, NGOs, orphanages, hospitals and mission organizations. The school emphasizes authentic community through diversity and shared Christian values. The 2023-2024 school year marked HOPAC's 30th anniversary.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Haven of Peace Academy is a private, fully-accredited, non-profit international school in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The program runs from Kindergarten through Grade 12, with classes taught by licensed, native English-speaking teachers. The twelve-acre campus overlooks the Indian Ocean. The school now serves nearly 400 students from over 30 nationalities. Facility development includes a learning resource center and a performing arts building as part of ongoing growth.

Sports Facilities
Full-sized football pitch, two basketball courts with adjustable hoops, two youth-sized football pitches, a 25-meter swimming pool, and a 200-meter running track form the core sports facilities. The spacious campus hosts regular games and tournaments, and outside clubs and schools use the facilities for training and competitions.

Academic Facilities
HOPAC follows the British Curriculum across the school and is organized into Primary (Kindergarten–Grade 5), Middle (Grades 6–8) and Senior (Grade 9–12). The National Curriculum for England and Wales is followed but adapted for an international context. Senior School pursues Cambridge International Examinations, with IGCSE in Grades 9–10 and AS Level and A Level in Grades 11–12. IGCSE subjects include English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, Biology, Geography, Chemistry, Physics, History, French, Accounting, Art and Design, ICT, and more. Bible, Life Skills and Leadership are among non-examined courses; Swahili and French are taught, ICT and swimming are part of the curriculum; English is taught by licensed, native English-speaking teachers.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Service Learning is an essential part of the curriculum, with weekly service programs and partnerships with seven local schools; the school marks over 12 years of service learning and holds an Annual Service Emphasis Week. Performing Arts covers Drama and Music; Primary and Middle School have classes, while Senior School participates in productions and the Worship Band. The program includes Christmas productions, Easter services, a literary play, a musical and a talent show; International Day showcases are also held.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Arts & Creative
Performing Arts at HOPAC consists of Drama and Music. The focus is on developing imagination and creative thinking, for the glory of God. Primary and Middle School have classes in Music and Drama; Senior School may participate in School Productions, the Worship Band and other activities. Primary performs Christmas productions, Middle School participates in the Easter Service, and the school also stages a literary play, a musical and a talent show.

Cultural & Language
International Day is a highlight where students showcase their culture through dance, song and skits. Music and Drama are offered to Primary and Middle School, with Senior School participating in productions and other cultural events. The Performing Arts programme connects culture with creative expression across age groups.

Community & Service
The Service Learning Program is an essential part of the HOPAC curriculum. Weekly service programmes connect Middle and Senior School students with community partners in Dar es Salaam. The school partners with seven local schools and engages with the Sala Sala community as part of its service work. Annual Service Emphasis Week involves the whole school serving in schools, hospitals, orphanages and NGOs, with dates 27 March – 2 April.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school has full-sized football pitch, two basketball courts with adjustable hoops, two youth-sized football pitches, a 25-meter swimming pool and a 200-meter running track. The facilities host regular games and tournaments, and external clubs and schools also use the grounds. HOPAC fields football (Term 1) and basketball (Term 2) teams for U11–U18, with year-round swim team training for Primary and Secondary and opportunities to compete in developmental and competitive galas. Rugby, Ultimate Frisbee and Volleyball are offered as after-school activities.
Languages

Language Provision
The language of instruction is English. The main foreign languages taught are Kiswahili and French. Kiswahili helps students participate in the local culture and community. French provides language skills for future study and cross-cultural interaction.
Admissions

Admissions
Step 1 — HOPAC Online Application and entry categories. Complete the HOPAC Online Application. Entry to Kindergarten, Grade 6 and Grade 11 is handled differently. Applications are closed until December 1, 2026. Step 2 — Assessments and interviews. All applicants for Kindergarten and Grade 6 with completed applications are invited to assessment and interview. Applicants meeting minimum requirements for entry into A Levels (Grade 11) are invited for assessment and interview. Assessments and interviews are conducted between March and April. Step 3 — Space availability and preferences. For other grades, testing and interviews are contingent on space; if there is space, initial testing and interviews for those grades will be conducted in May. All applicants for those grades will be contacted only if space is available. Preference is given to applicants who have a sibling at HOPAC or who have had a sibling study at the school previously, and to children of missionaries serving in Tanzania.
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