Tanzania, Arusha
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Braeburn Arusha fosters a caring and supportive environment that recognises and addresses the unique needs of students and staff. It uses restorative practices to encourage positive behaviour and to challenge misbehaviour, promoting healing, personal growth, and community cohesion. The school emphasises building safe, respectful relationships among students, parents, staff, and the wider community. It emphasises the development of international and cross-cultural knowledge, fostering a global perspective. There are high expectations for behaviour and performance, and the school aims to celebrate diversity and respect for individuals.
The inclusion department reaches across all age groups and ensures that any student requiring additional support or extension are well catered for.
Mental wellbeing is supported through a stigma-free environment that encourages open conversations about mental health. The school has a counsellor on board, Dr Rupa Joshi, and students can work with the school counsellors on developing social skills, building coping strategies, and incorporating relaxation techniques as needed.
Braeburn Arusha has safeguarding and child protection policies, including a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and Deputy DSL. A safeguarding policy and a child-friendly safeguarding policy are in place, and staff are instructed to report concerns immediately.
Braeburn International School Arusha is a co‑educational day and boarding school serving ages 1 to 18. The school follows an English National Curriculum framework adapted for an international context, offering EYFS, the British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels and a BTEC qualification. At Primary, from Year 1, the curriculum includes English, mathematics, science, computing, geography, history, art and design, design technology, PSHE and citizenship, with specialist sessions in French, Swahili, music, physical education and swimming. The Kisongo campus provides boarding houses, libraries for EYFS to Secondary, music and IT suites, and laboratories, studios and preparation rooms. Facilities include an examination hall, a Sixth Form unit, multi‑purpose fields, a floodlit court, 25‑metre and learner pools, an indoor hall and a wetlands zone. An Infant School campus opened in Njiro in 2017. Extra‑curriculars include EAMUN, the International Award, the Junior Dragon Award, and Nature School, plus regular performing arts and language offerings.