International School of Tanganyika Ltd.

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
Email
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,