Curriculum: IST is an International Baccalaureate World School. Modern languages offered are French, Spanish, and Kiswahili. Staff specialists serve in areas of computer, counselor, learning disabilities, nurse, ESL. Special programs are in art, band, physical education, computer instruction and drama. Extra-Curricular Activities: Areas are in drama, gymnastics, instrumental music, computers, literary magazine, excursions, expedition and field trips. Sport options are in soccer, softball, netball, basketball, volleyball, field hokey, badminton, swimming, sailing, squash and cricket. Several clubs serve the students. Tests are given: PSAT, SAT, TOEFL, IB, IGCSE, and Stanford. Clubs: UN, International Awards Scheme, Interact, Roots & Shoots.
- City
- Dar es Salaam
- elementary@istafrica.com; secondary@istafrica.com
- Website
- http://www.istafrica.com
- Administrator
- Dr. Mark Hardeman (Director)
- Grades
- PreK-12
- Ages
- 3-19
- Students
- 966±
- Tuition
- USD/year: Grades 1-5=$11,900; 6-8=$14,600; 9, 10=$15,700; Grades 11, 12, $20,000
- Boarding
- None available
- School Year
- August to June
- Sponsoring Organization
- Non-profit, private; governed by elected Board of Directors
- Year Founded
- 1963
- Accreditation
- Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS), Council of International Schools (CIS). Member of Association of International Schools in Africa (AISA), International Baccalaureate Organization,