International School Fees Tanzania: Budget to Premium

Tanzania (Dar es Salaam, Arusha and other cities) has international schools from budget to premium – British, IB and other curricula. This guide gives fee ranges and example schools so you can make an informed choice.

Quick overview of fee ranges (annual tuition, indicative)

• Budget: Roughly TZS 4,000,000–9,000,000 per year (primary). Newer or smaller schools, recognised curricula.
• Mid-tier: Roughly TZS 12,000,000–22,000,000 per year (primary). Established schools, good facilities.
• Premium: Roughly TZS 25,000,000–45,000,000+ per year (primary). Top facilities, strong IGCSE/IBDP.

Secondary and exam years are typically higher. Dar es Salaam has the widest choice. Some schools quote in USD.

Budget end: example schools and fees

Haven of Peace Academy (HOPAC) (certain programmes), International School of Tanganyika (IST) (certain year groups) and St Constantine’s International School can sit in the budget band. Primary often TZS 5,000,000–9,000,000 per year. Check each school’s latest fee schedule.

Mid-tier: example schools and fees

International School of Tanganyika (IST), St Constantine’s International School and Braeburn School Arusha are mid-tier examples. Primary often TZS 14,000,000–22,000,000; secondary/IBDP can be TZS 22,000,000–32,000,000. Strong British/IB provision.

Premium: example schools and fees

International School of Tanganyika (IST) (full programme), Haven of Peace Academy (HOPAC) and Braeburn School Dar es Salaam sit at the premium end. Primary can be TZS 28,000,000–42,000,000 and secondary/IBDP TZS 35,000,000–50,000,000+. Extensive facilities and university placement.

What to watch beyond tuition

• Registration and enrolment fees (one-off; can be TZS 1,500,000–5,000,000+).
• Learning support and EAL – often extra; can add TZS 3,000,000–10,000,000+ per year.
• Board exam fees (IGCSE, IB, A level) – not in tuition; budget TZS 2,500,000–8,000,000+ per exam session.
• Currency: confirm TZS vs USD.

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How to choose

• Decide budget band and curriculum; get full fee schedules (tuition + one-off and annual extras).
• Compare total cost over 3–5 years and fee progression by year group.
• Ask what is included vs add-on (support, trips, exams) and payment currency.

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