Compare SEN / Special Education International Schools in Tanzania

Genesis Schools operates in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, with two campuses: Oyster Bay Campus in Oyster Bay and Kisota Campus in Kigamboni. Preschool through Year 10 are served by the school.

Pre-School (2-5 years), Primary (5-11 years), Secondary (11-16 years).

Cambridge International School; follows the Cambridge Curriculum.

Genesis Schools provides the Cambridge International Curriculum. From the age of five to nineteen, the Pathway provides pupils with a clear route to academic achievement. The curriculum uses a diverse range of courses and delivery methods to help learners discover new abilities and develop life skills. It is based on international education standards, developed by subject‑matter experts and supported by Cambridge resources to aid progression between levels. The aim is to nurture Cambridge learners who are self‑assured, responsible, inventive, and engaged.

Student to teacher ratio is approximately 1:6.5 (621 registered students and 96 professional teachers).

The school emphasizes holistic development, aiming to develop students academically, physically, socially, and morally, and to equip them as global citizens. The school operates as a multi-cultural community that fosters tolerance and appreciation for difference.

Genesis Schools has a Special Education Needs (SEN) Unit that serves children with a range of needs, including autism and cerebral palsy. The school collaborates with parents and experts, employing specialists, therapists, and a team of support staff, and develops Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for each child.

The Cambridge curriculum includes English as a key subject; the English curriculum described is designed for learners who have English as a first language, suggesting English-language instruction is a central component of the program.

The school's philosophy emphasizes moral and spiritual development alongside academic learning, with a focus on preparing students to be responsible global citizens, which supports overall well-being through values such as empathy, integrity, and resilience.

The school presents safety measures and a child protection framework on its site, with contact details and campus information available to guardians.

1. Submit an online preliminary Google form with accurate details. Applications are accepted for Pre-School up to Grade 10 at Genesis Oyster Bay Campus and Genesis Kisota Campus for the 2023-2024 academic year. The form collects information about the applicant and the family to support evaluation. Submissions should be complete to avoid delays. 2. Pay the application fee of Tshs 500,000 and the assessment, evaluation, and interview fee of Tshs 400,000. Payment is required to proceed to the admission process. 3. An interview date is arranged after the form and payment are received. The interview assesses the applicant; an entrance exam may also be part of the process. 4. Complete the Application/Registration Form and submit all required documentation. The school processes admission and updates the final decision within 3 days of receiving payment and all documentation. 5. Attend the interview; an Entrance Exam covering Maths/Science and English is completed. Administration reviews the results and makes an initial assessment of suitability. 6. Submit the finance form and pay the admin fee or the first installment. The final admission decision is communicated within 3 days of receipt of payment and documentation.

Two campuses in Moshi and Arusha, Tanzania. The Moshi Campus has a view of Mt Kilimanjaro; the Arusha Campus has a view of Mt Meru. The campuses are located in northern Tanzania near Moshi and Arusha. The school operates as a residential and day school for students aged 3 to 19.

IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and IB Diploma Programme (DP) offered on both campuses.

Residential and day school for students aged 3 to 19 years.

Learning Support (LS) provides for students with mild-to-moderate learning difficulties and academically able students. English Language Support (ESL) is available in both primary and secondary; ESL teachers may provide in-class support and withdrawal when needed; costs for additional personnel or resources may be recovered from parents.

Tanzania

Arusha Campus offers residential houses Jacaranda, Baobab and Acacia for IB Diploma students, up to 120 residents, with 10 rooms per house and four students per room (same sex). Each room has en‑suite showers and a study area, and houses include an outdoor living area with a kitchen and laundry. Moshi Campus admits residential students from age 8 (P4) and has 9 houses; all rooms have hot and cold water showers, a room key is issued to each student, and bed linen is provided.

The dress code is student-informed and requires clothing to cover from shoulders to knees; shorts/skirts should reach mid-thigh, and sleeveless tops are allowed only if the torso is covered. Hoods or hats are not worn during classes, and appropriate footwear is required; a purple ISM Sport T-shirt is worn for sport.

Both campuses operate dining facilities that cater for all dietary needs. All residential students are eligible for three meals a day; students may bring their own food during breaks and lunch, and there are on-campus options to purchase food and drinks. Food is consumed in designated eating spaces, with hours posted in the canteen.

Arusha Campus has residential houses Jacaranda, Baobab and Acacia; Moshi Campus has nine residential houses. Each house includes a common room and an outdoor entertainment area, and houses accommodate separate living spaces with shared facilities to support social and pastoral life.

UWC East Africa is established, owned and managed by International School Moshi Ltd, a non-profit private company registered in Tanzania. Ownership is through 10 shares held by Good Samaritan Foundation (6 shares) and Evangelical Lutheran Church of Tanzania, Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, United Evangelical Mission, and Baptist Mission. A Governing Board, consisting of shareholder-nominated members and two Parent-Teacher Association representatives, oversees policy, appointments and financial expenditure.

The school offers IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP) on both campuses in Moshi and Arusha.

Diploma students receive university preparation with dedicated university counsellors on both campuses, Maia Learning for career and university research, and access to the Davis UWC Scholars Program for scholarship funding.

The school engages students in socio-emotional development through a Life Skills curriculum, a mentoring program, and residential care staff. It maintains a wellbeing initiative to support health and well-being across the community. It collaborates with the Association of International Schools in Africa to review and refine social-emotional provisions. Pastoral care is a component of the support system, with ongoing staff professional development. Counseling is available on both campuses for students seeking personal or social support.

The Learning Support (LS) programme provides for students with mild to moderate learning difficulties and academically very able students, with the aim of enabling participation in mainstream classes. The type of support may include in-class assistance, withdrawal from class, or assistance outside regular tuition hours depending on needs. Admission is offered only when an appropriate educational programme can be provided, and the costs of additional personnel or resources may be recovered directly from parents. The LS teacher, working with the Head of Campus and Heads of Primary and Secondary, establishes procedures and criteria for identifying needs and assessing students receiving LS help.

The school provides specialist English Language Support with in-house ESL teachers in both the primary and secondary. A new student may need an intensive course in English, while others with existing proficiency join mainstream classes with ESL support as they progress. The ESL program aims to enable students to become independent and confident listeners, speakers, readers and writers in English and to participate fully in the school's academic programmes. Initially a student may spend some lesson time working in a small group with the ESL teacher and will gradually re-join regular classes, with the ESL teacher continuing to support and advise both the student and teachers.

The Health Centre on each campus provides a counsellor for personal or social matters, with confidentiality as standard. The wellbeing initiative supports the health and socio-emotional development of all community members, including Life Skills, mentoring, and residential care staff, with ongoing professional development for staff. If you have concerns, counseling staff can be contacted on each campus.

UWC East Africa provides a safe, collaborative and caring environment, with protecting the physical and mental health of all students as the highest priority and shared responsibility across campus. The UWC International Statement commits to wellbeing and safety and to protecting the rights of the child under the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, with alignment to Tanzanian child protection regulations. Educators have a professional obligation to identify and address situations of abuse or neglect and to ensure appropriate services are accessed. All staff must report suspected incidents of abuse or neglect in accordance with policy, and cases may be reported to employers, local authorities or home-country authorities as applicable. The Safeguarding Policy is available to view, and UWCEA remains aligned with the UWC Common Standards for Safeguarding; safeguarding contacts are listed for Moshi and Arusha campuses.

1. Campus options and programmes: UWC East Africa operates on two campuses, Moshi and Arusha. The Moshi campus serves day students aged 3 to 19 and offers boarding for students aged 10 or older. The Arusha campus serves day students aged 3 to 19 and offers boarding for Diploma students. Both campuses provide IB programmes, including the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and the Diploma Programme (DP). 2. How to apply: Primary and Middle Years applicants use UWCEA Apply online, while Diploma Years applicants choose between two routes: a Scholarship Option via UWC national committees or a Fee-Paying Option via the Global Selection Programme (GSP). Tanzanian applicants apply through the UWC Tanzania National Committee; applicants from other countries apply through their home country national committees. There is no application fee for PYP and MYP; DP applications carry a fee via the national committee route or through GSP. 3. What you need to apply: The online application requests the student's birth certificate and passport, school reports from the last two years, any exam or test results (or mock results), and a passport-style photograph. When possible, a campus visit or meeting with the child is encouraged, and in some cases a placement assessment may be requested. 4. Admissions process and interviews: For PYP and MYP, an interview is required for older MYP applicants; placement tests may be requested if previous records are insufficient. Diploma applicants follow one of the two DP routes and may be invited to an interview or a Global Selection weekend if shortlisted. 5. Offers, documents, and forms: After the online application, a formal admission letter and invoice are issued, specifying amounts due and payment dates. The platform also prompts for an online health form and, for residential students, a parental consent form; families can download handbooks describing school life, curriculum, and residential arrangements. 6. Pre-arrival and arrival: Between admission and arrival, families may contact the admissions team with questions, and the school looks forward to meeting you on arrival to help with settling in. 7. Diploma-specific notes: Diploma applicants are directed to either the national committee route (Scholarship Option) or the Global Selection Programme (GSP); DP selections via national committees include substantial numbers of financial assistance offers, and GSP is a limited, fee-paying route coordinated by UWC International.

Diploma Years (DP) scholarships are available through two routes. The Scholarship Option has applicants selected via one of UWC's national committees, and over 65% of those selected receive financial assistance. Scholarships are awarded based on need and means. Tanzanian students apply through the UWC Tanzania National Committee, while students from other countries apply through their home country national committee. The Fee-Paying Option uses the UWC Global Selection Programme (GSP), designed for candidates who wish to apply 9–12 months before the school year and who can pay the full school fee. GSP is coordinated by UWC International in cooperation with UWC schools; selections are carried out by experienced UWC volunteers and is a route for a limited number of places at some UWCs, including UWC East Africa. Currently, applicants can choose to apply to UWC East Africa or to 15 of the other 17 UWC schools via this route.