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The Aga Khan Mzizima Secondary School

Tanzania, Dar Es Salaam

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The school at a glance
Fees TZS 200 - 2,275,000
Ages 11 - 16 years
Pupil numbers 722
Type Co-educational
Opened 1967
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP)
Taught languages English, French, Swahili
Typical class size 30
Strengths STEM, Languages, Sport
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

The Aga Khan Mzizima Secondary School is a private secondary school in Tanzania affiliated with Aga Khan Education Services, Tanzania (AKES,T). It offers two curricula: the Tanzania NECTA and an international pathway—the Middle School Programme (Year 7–9) leading to IGCSE (Year 10–11) and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (Year 12–13). Students are aged 11 to 16 in Lower and Upper School. The school has a long history as Tanzania's first private secondary school established after the Arusha Declaration (1967). AKES,T has introduced inquiry-based learning and IT integration here. Facilities include 24 classrooms, a dedicated music room, a geography/business studies room with an interactive whiteboard, six science laboratories, a well-stocked library, two ICT rooms, and an audio-visual suite. Outdoor courts for volleyball and basketball, plus a hall for badminton and gymnastics, support sport and wellbeing.

www.agakhanschools.org

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The Essentials

The Aga Khan Mzizima Secondary School has 722 pupils, typical class sizes of 30.

Location
The Aga Khan Mzizima Secondary School is located in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Campus address: Plot No 955, Fire Station Road, West Upanga, Dar Es Salaam. Mailing address: P.O. Box 21563, Fire Road Upanga, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.

Stages
Lower School is Years 7-9 and Forms 1-2; Upper School is Years 10-13 and Forms 3-6.

Type
Private secondary school.

Country affiliation
Aga Khan Education Services, Tanzania (AKES,T)

School day structure
Monday to Thursday: 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 12:35 p.m.
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at The Aga Khan Mzizima Secondary School ranges from TZS 200 to TZS 2,275,000 for 2026/27.

Application / Admission fees

- One-time admission fee for new students on the International curriculum: USD 500. A refundable caution deposit of USD 200 is payable on admission; the caution deposit is refunded when the student leaves the school provided all outstanding fees and fines have been settled.

- One-time admission fee for new students on the NECTA (national) curriculum: TZS 250,000; caution fee TZS 200,000 (total TZS 450,000) payable on application/acceptance. A Good Faith deposit for Secondary Forms 1–4 is TZS 500,000 and must be paid when the application form is returned.

Tuition fees (per academic year and instalments)

- International curriculum (amounts shown as annual fee followed by instalment amounts in the order of the listed due dates: 1 August 2025; 11 December 2025; 1 April 2026):
- Grades 7–9: Annual tuition USD 5,470 — instalments: USD 1,790; USD 1,890; USD 1,790.
- Grade 10: Annual tuition USD 5,795 — instalment amounts shown as USD 2,845 and USD 2,950 (tuition for Grade 10 is payable in two terms).
- Grade 11 (DP1): Annual tuition USD 12,600 — instalments: USD 4,200; USD 4,200; USD 4,200.
- Grade 12 (DP2): Annual tuition USD 12,600 — instalments: USD 6,300; USD 6,300 (tuition for DP2 is payable in two terms). Note: charges for final external examinations will be invoiced separately where applicable.

- NECTA curriculum (amounts shown in Tanzanian Shillings, per academic year for the 2025 academic year):
- Form 1: School fees TZS 1,755,000; Maintenance fees TZS 500,000; Tahosa TZS 10,000; Diary TZS 10,000.
- Form 2: School fees TZS 1,575,000; Maintenance fees TZS 500,000; Tahosa TZS 10,000; Diary TZS 10,000.
- Form 3: School fees TZS 1,575,000; Maintenance fees TZS 500,000; Tahosa TZS 10,000; Diary TZS 10,000.
- Form 4: School fees TZS 1,575,000; Maintenance fees TZS 500,000; Tahosa TZS 15,000; Diary TZS 10,000. NECTA examination fees are listed (examples shown as TZS 10,000 and TZS 50,000 for applicable classes).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- International curriculum payment schedule (due dates shown): 1 August 2025; 11 December 2025; 1 April 2026. Instalment amounts are shown in the tuition schedule; Grades 7–9 and Grade 11 (DP1) are shown payable in three instalments on those dates; Grade 10 and Grade 12 (DP2) are shown payable in two instalments. An annual maintenance cost of USD 300 is charged once per academic year and is payable with the first-term tuition fees.

- NECTA curriculum payment dates for the 2025 academic year: 1st payment 11 December 2024; 2nd payment 2 April 2025; 3rd payment 5 July 2025. Examination classes (Form 4) have annual fees payable in two instalments.

- Sibling discount: A 5% discount on annual tuition fees applies for the second child and beyond (shared learning/sibling discount).

Boarding fees

- No boarding fees are listed and boarding facilities are not advertised for Aga Khan Mzizima Secondary School; the school's facilities and practical information describe day-school facilities and timetables only. No boarding fees apply.

Other costs and recurring charges

- Annual maintenance fee (International curriculum): USD 300, charged with first-term tuition and payable once per academic year.

- NECTA-specific additional items (per academic year): Tahosa and Diary fees as listed above; NECTA examination fees where applicable.

- Uniforms: Standard uniform lists are specified by year groups (items for boys and girls and sportswear). Uniforms can be purchased from Seifi Stores - Toto Junction. Specific uniform pricing is not listed.

Refunds and withdrawal terms

- Refund eligibility: Students registered and who have paid fees for the current academic year who choose not to attend must provide written notice at least one term in advance to be eligible for a tuition refund. Refunds apply only to tuition fees and will be issued via cheque or bank transfer; transfer costs are borne by the recipient. Fees for the current term are non-refundable if a student withdraws after the term has begun. To withdraw from the following term, written notice must be submitted at least four calendar weeks before the current term ends; failure to provide timely notice will result in tuition fees for the next term being non-refundable. Admission fees and annual maintenance fees are strictly non-refundable.

Fee payment options and instructions

- Cash is not accepted. Accepted payment methods include bank deposits, mobile money, and the Duka Direct app. Card payments can be made in person at the school using Point of Sale (POS) machines at reception and the finance office. Parents must include the student identity number in all payments to ensure correct crediting. For payment queries contact the finance department at finance@akest.org.
Academics

The Aga Khan Mzizima Secondary School teaches Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP) for students aged 11 to 16.

Curriculum
Two curricula are offered: the Tanzania national curriculum (NECTA) and the International curriculum (Middle School Programme, IGCSE and IBDP). NECTA runs from Form 1 to 6. Lower School is Years 7–9; Upper School is Years 10–13. The International curriculum covers Middle School Programme from Year 7 to 9, leading to IGCSE in Year 10–11, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in Year 12–13.

Higher Education Progression
A qualified career counsellor provides guidance on higher education and scholarships from institutions around the world, and information on career options; university placement is a focus.

Gifted and Talented
There is flexibility in academic levels within each year group to differentiate for individual abilities and potential.
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Eligibility and application: The school welcomes boys and girls of all nationalities, races, religions and cultural heritage. Admissions are open for Grades 7-12 and Form 1-4. Applications are submitted online at akes.nexquare.io. Before sitting for an entrance assessment, a completed application form must be submitted together with other required documents. 2. Selection Process: Students seeking admission into Grades 7-9/Forms 1-4 are required to take an entrance assessment. Admission into the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is based on the student's current grades and school reports, performance in the entrance assessment, and previous board/public examinations if completed. Where places are limited and merit is equal, precedence is given to siblings of students already attending any Aga Khan Schools and then to siblings of graduates of Aga Khan Mzizima Secondary School. 3. Time of Admission: Ordinarily, admission is before the beginning of the school year for the grade level being sought. Students may be admitted mid-year when places are available. Applications are generally not accepted for admission into Grade 10 or Form 4 and Grade 12; exceptions can be made if the student is coming directly from overseas. 4. Procedure: Announcements are made in the local press and on social media inviting applications. Information is provided about closing dates for submitting application forms and the dates and times of the entrance assessment. Before sitting for the entrance assessment, a completed application form must be submitted together with other required documents. When there are more eligible applicants than places for a particular grade level, admission will be on a first-come basis. 5. Visits to the School: Parents and prospective students are welcome to make an appointment to meet the head of school and tour the school. Office hours are 7:15 am to 4:00 pm.

Scholarships
Scholarships: A qualified career counsellor provides guidance on higher education, and scholarships from institutions around the world and career options. The counsellor helps students explore scholarship opportunities and plan for post-secondary education. This support is part of the school's broader approach to preparing students for higher education.

Waitlist
Waitlist: If more eligible applicants than places exist for a grade level, admission is allocated on a first-come basis. Where merit is equal and places are limited, precedence is given to siblings of students currently attending Aga Khan Schools and then to siblings of graduates of Aga Khan Mzizima Secondary School.
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