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Tanzania, Dar Es Salaam
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The school empowers each student with the confidence to face challenges and seize opportunities. It provides an education to maximise academic, physical and artistic achievement by offering experiences that stimulate, challenge and support all to succeed. It develops positive relationships between students, staff and parents by nurturing the core values of respect for self, the rights of others and care for the environment. It encourages students to value cultural diversity and to develop an understanding and appreciation of the wider world. It helps children discover fulfilment through learning in a fun and caring environment, and teachers inspire students to be confident individuals, responsible global citizens and lifelong learners.
The school welcomes children with mild learning difficulties and offers a range of additional support. There is inclusion in most mainstream classes with withdrawal from one or two subjects decided in consultation with parents. When needs are known or suspected, parents are expected to inform the school before admission. Children undergo specific assessments soon after admission, or parents may be asked to arrange assessments by external specialists. If the school cannot meet the needs of a particular child, parents will be advised to withdraw the child and recommendations for alternative provision will be made.
The school has limited provision for children who have no knowledge of the English language. The approach and support offered is age dependent. EYU and KS1: Pupils are supported in mainstream classes – both beginners and those with more advanced knowledge. KS2 and KS3: Beginners undergo an intensive English course for one hour a day for 10 weeks, being withdrawn from Literacy, preferably in the morning lessons.
The health and well-being of our pupils, guardians, staff, volunteers and the overall community is our highest concern. Pastoral care is a core part of the school's approach, with safeguarding policies supporting the welfare of pupils. The Safeguarding Policy applies to all adults, including volunteers, working in or on behalf of the school, and outlines how everyone helps keep children safe. Online safety guidance is provided for remote learning to protect well-being in digital environments. Guidelines for parents are provided to support the well-being and structure of their children's online learning.
All Braeburn staff are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people. The Safeguarding Policy applies to all adults, including volunteers, working in or on behalf of the school, and explains how everyone helps keep children safe from harm and abuse. The Complaints Policy and Procedures provide a mechanism to address concerns regarding care and safeguarding. Braeburn Dar es Salaam International School is a member of the Braeburn Group of International Schools, which upholds safeguarding standards. Policies are available in the school's Policies section for reference.
Braeburn Dar es Salaam International School is a co‑educational international day school serving students from ages 2 to 18 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Opened in 2015 as the newest Braeburn Group school, it follows a British education framework aligned with the English National Curriculum. In the Early Years, pupils follow the EYFS, with Key Stages 1 and 2 delivering a broad core programme and Key Stage 3 preparing pupils for IGCSE. The secondary programme includes Cambridge IGCSE courses and a Sixth Form pathway to university via A Levels or a BTEC Level 3. The school emphasises sport, the creative arts, outdoor pursuits and community service, supported by an Inclusion Department for personalised learning. Facilities include a music and drama suite, a specialist art room, two libraries, three science laboratories and two ICT suites, plus a 25-metre swimming pool, covered courts, a multi‑purpose hall and a lush playing field. A fleet of buses and extensive transport support daily life.
