International School of Tanganyika Ltd. is a IB Diploma Programme / IB Middle Years Programme / IB Career-related Programme / IB school in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Founded in 1963. Annual tuition ranges from $17,694 to $36,668 USD.
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Scholarships Available
IB Diploma Scholarship: merit- and need-based two-year full-tuition scholarship covering Grades 11–12 for Tanzanian students who completed the national curriculum through NECTA. Beacon Scholarship Programme: for financially disadvantaged students with strong leadership qualities; tuition is split three ways between the School, Beacon, and Scholar Parents/Sponsors/Guardians.
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About
International School of Tanganyika Ltd. is a private, coeducational day school in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, authorized by the International Baccalaureate since 1982. The school offers the IB Diploma Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Career-related Programme with English as the primary language of instruction.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
IST is a parent-governed, not-for-profit IB World School offering PYP, MYP, and DP across two purpose-built campuses in Dar es Salaam. The school emphasizes co-curriculars including arts, athletics, and service learning, and supports neurodiverse learners through an MTSS framework. Life Centered Education and a strong counseling department underpin student wellbeing.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 - Grade 8 | TZS 29,981 |
| Grade 9 - Grade 10 | TZS 31,849 |
| Grade 11 - Grade 12 | TZS 36,668 |
| Kindergarten - Grade 5 | TZS 25,853 |
| Early Childhood (EC1-EC2) | TZS 17,694 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: TZS 46,890,000 - 97,170,000. Application fee: $491.
Admissions Process
- 1Submit online application form. Pay the non-refundable application fee and complete all items on the application checklist. Only completed applications are reviewed. IST has rolling admission throughout the school year. Grades 9–12 must enroll at the start of Semester 1 (August) or Semester 2 (January). If joining after term 1, processing may be delayed until August if the grade level is near capacity.
Admissions Details
Applications for near-capacity grade levels may be delayed until August of the following school year.
Student Life
IST uses a house system for student life; inter-house athletics are held, with Grades 3–5 taking part in Inter-House Athletics.
Grades 6–10: blue, grey, or yellow IST shirt (or ISSEA black travel shirt) with black, navy or khaki bottoms; PE uniform required (sports shorts, IST PE shirt, athletic shoes and socks). Grades 11–12: collared shirt or blouse with modest styling; PHE uniform required for PE.
DipDip BBQ provides healthy meals at both campuses with daily rotating menus (Tanzanian, Vegetarian & Salad Bar, Continental, International, and Friday Funday). Secondary offers Grab & Go and Hot Lunch Buffet; Elementary offers Grab & Go, Hot Lunch Buffet, and Picnic Lunch for younger children. Payments available by mobile money, bank transfer, cash, or card.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
A Counseling Department is part of IST's Student Support, addressing social-emotional wellbeing. The school emphasizes social-emotional growth through a dedicated Student Support Department. Life Centered Education is part of IST's approach. The MTSS model is used to adjust supports based on academic, social-emotional and language needs.
IST is committed to protecting students in line with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and Tanzanian law. All job applicants undergo child-protection screening, police background checks, and reference checks. The Child Protection Policy is in effect; the Safeguard Officer is Mr. Riley DuBois.
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