International Schools in Tanzania
Compare 5 international schools in Tanzania. Filter by curriculum, fees (average TZS 238,399), location, and more to find the right international school now.
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- Schools listed
- 5
- Curricula
- 8
- Average annual fee
- TZS 238,399
- Fee range
- TZS 200 – 2,275,000
More school facts
- Most common curriculum
- IB (DP) (3 schools)
- Average school size
- 476 pupils
- Largest by enrolment
- The Aga Khan Mzizima Secondary School
- Oldest
- The Aga Khan Mzizima Secondary School (1967)
- With boarding
- 2
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.
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1 international school in Zanzibar
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Curricula
There are 5 international schools in Tanzania covering 8 curricula. The most widely offered are IB (DP) (3), IB (PYP) (2), IB (MYP) (2), Cambridge IGCSE (2), British Curriculum (2). 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 2,275,000, averaging roughly TZS 238,399. 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
2 of the 5 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.