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International Schools in Tanzania

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About international schools in Tanzania

Tanzania offers a range of international schools for expat families, with options spanning British, IB, American, and other curricula. Families relocating here will find schools at various price points, from affordable to premium institutions with world-class facilities.

Compare 19 international schools in Tanzania. Filter by curriculum, fees (average TZS 18,471,928), location, and more to find the right international school now.

At a glance 19 schools · avg fee TZS 18,471,928
Schools listed
19
Curricula
13
Average annual fee
TZS 18,471,928
Fee range
TZS 200 – 97,170,000
Most common curriculum
Cambridge IGCSE (11 schools)
Average school size
916 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Laureate International School
Oldest
International School of Tanganyika (1963)
With boarding
3
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13 international schools in Dar Es Salaam

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5 international schools in Arusha

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1 international school in Zanzibar

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Choosing an international school in Tanzania

Curricula

There are 19 international schools in Tanzania covering 13 curricula. The most widely offered are Cambridge IGCSE (11), Cambridge A Levels (10), British Curriculum (8), Cambridge International AS Levels (7), Cambridge (Primary) (6). If your child may move countries again, an internationally-portable curriculum (IB, or Cambridge/British) keeps options open; if you're likely to settle, a curriculum matching your home or target university system can be the better fit.

Fees & what they cover

Annual tuition across Tanzania runs from about TZS 200 to TZS 97,170,000, averaging roughly TZS 18,471,928. Budget for one-off costs on top — application and enrolment fees, a refundable deposit, uniform, transport and exams.

Admissions & timing

Sought-after schools in Tanzania run waiting lists, so apply early — ideally a term or two ahead. Most admissions involve an application, prior school reports and an assessment or interview, with entry points often tied to the school year. Each school's profile shows term dates, open days and how to enquire.

Boarding

3 of the 19 schools offer boarding — useful if you're relocating or want weekly or full boarding.

How doris stays impartial

doris lists every international school in Tanzania we can find — not only those that pay. We take no placement fees and sell no rankings or "top school" spots, so the schools above aren't ordered by who paid most. Details come from the schools' own information and public sources, and you can compare any of them side by side.

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FAQs for Tanzania

How many international schools are in Tanzania?
Tanzania has 12 international schools listed on doris.
Which curriculum is most popular?
The most common curricula vary by city, but British, IB, and American pathways are widely available.
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