The International School of Tanganyika (IST), located in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, has two campuses:
- Elementary Campus (Upanga)
- Secondary Campus (Masaki/Msasani Peninsula)
Since its establishment in 1963, IST has been providing a world-class education to both expatriate and Tanzanian families. The school follows the International Baccalaureate (IB) Curriculum from Early Childhood through Grade 12.
Fee Structure (2025)
Annual Tuition Fees
All fees are in Tanzanian Shillings (TZS) and U.S. Dollars (USD).
| Grade Level | Annual Tuition (TZS in Millions) | Annual Tuition (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood 1-2 | 45.41 | $17,400 |
| Kindergarten – Grade 5 | 66.29 | $25,400 |
| Grade 6 – 8 | 77.00 | $29,500 |
| Grade 9 – 10 | 81.69 | $31,300 |
| Grade 11 & 12 (IBDP 1 & 2) | 93.96 | $36,000 |
Additional Fees & Charges
| Charge | Amount (TZS in Millions) | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| New Student Annual Capital Fee | 3.13 | $1,200 |
| Annual Tuition Deposit (Deductible from 1st tuition payment) | 2.61 | $1,000 |
| Building Fee – Grade 11 & 12 | 26.10 | $10,000 |
| Building Fee – EC to Grade 10 (Option 1: Full Payment) | 26.10 | $10,000 |
| Building Fee – EC to Grade 10 (Option 2: 3-Year Installment Plan) | 10.44 per year | $4,000 per year |
| Alumni Fee | 0.26 | $100 |
| Family Deposit | 1.31 | $500 |
| Application Fee | 1.31 | $500 |
Important Notes
- Sibling Discounts: Contact IST for details regarding discounts for multiple children enrolled in the school.
- Payment Plans: Tuition can be paid annually, semi-annually, or quarterly, with potential late fees for overdue payments.
- Refund Policy: Certain fees may be non-refundable once the academic year begins.
- Fee Adjustments: Fees are subject to change, and parents should confirm with IST for any updates.
Contact Information
For more details on fee policies, financial aid options, or admissions, reach out via:
📞 Phone:
- +255-677-002445 (Elementary School)
- +255-764-096368 (Secondary School)
📧 Email:
🌐 Website:
This fee structure is subject to review, and parents are encouraged to contact the school directly for the latest information.
The International School of Tanganyika (IST), founded in 1963, is an international school in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The school is an IB World School that hosts the Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma programmes. IST operates on two campuses in desirable suburbs of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. IST Elementary serves children from age 3 to Grade 5 while IST Secondary, 5 kilometers away, serves Grades 6 – 12. IST is fully accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the Middle States Association (MSA).
IST is a diverse international school currently serving about 1000 students from across the globe: 22% of the students are Tanzanians, 15% American, 10% British, 8% Indian, and the remainder from approximately 60 other nationalities. The Elementary Campus offers programmes for students from age 3 to Grade 5 and the Secondary Campus offers programmes from Grade 6 to 12. IST families are a mix of long-term residents, Tanzanian citizens, expatriates in a growing private sector, and NGO and diplomatic workers from numerous donor countries. To be admitted to the pre-Kindergarten a child must be 3 years of age before September 1.
Scholars from IST have gone to universities such as Georgia Institute of Technology, Berkeley, McGill, MIT, Harvard, Oxford, Cambridge, Yale, Brown, Duke University, LSE, UCL, Princeton, Columbia, Cornell and Stanford.
IST is open to anyone and everyone from all over the world. The school offers preschool for children aged 3–6, Primary school for children aged 6–11 and Secondary school for children aged 11–18. In addition to their academic studies, all students from Grade 6 and up engage in the community service-learning aspect of the IB CAS programme.
