Tanzania, Dar Es Salaam
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The International French School in Tanzania was founded in Dar es Salaam in 1967. It operates on two Masaki campuses: the main campus houses Primary and Secondary, while a second campus nearby provides Preschool facilities and a covered sports field. Almost 500 students from 48 nationalities are enrolled, aged 2 to 18, and they learn both English and French. From age 12, they can choose Spanish, Italian and German, and from Grade 10 they can start learning Japanese. The school is officially acknowledged by AEFE, linking it to a worldwide network of French international schools.
Almost 500 students from 48 nationalities are enrolled at the Masaki campuses in Dar es Salaam. Primary and Secondary are on the main campus, and Preschool facilities plus a covered sports field are on a second campus nearby. Students aged 2 to 18 learn both English and French, with additional language options from age 12 (Spanish, Italian and German) and from Grade 10 (Japanese). AEFE affiliation connects the school to a global network of French international schools, fostering a multicultural community.
The school has an Events Committee that coordinates public events. Mme Hanane Ghaddar, Mme Hoda Ghaddar and Mme Patricia Gay are members. Contact for the committee is comite.evenements@frenchschooltanzania.org. The committee operates within the governance framework of the school. Public events are organized to engage the school community. For information about events, contact the committee at the provided email.
École Française Arthur-Rimbaud in Dar es Salaam is a bilingual French school serving ages 2 to 18 within the AEFE network. The curriculum follows the French national education program and is taught in French and English, with a primary-level British international section. The school operates on two Masaki campuses: the main campus houses Primary and Secondary, while a second campus provides Preschool facilities and a covered sports field. Approximately 500 students from 48 nationalities learn in both languages, with language pathways including Spanish, Italian and German from age 12, and Japanese from Grade 10. Libraries on both campuses support research and media education. Extracurricular activities span more than 40 options each year and are conducted in French and English. The Sustainability Committee coordinates environmental projects, while language programs foster multilingualism. The school is AEFE-affiliated, connecting students to a global network of French international schools. Facilities include two libraries across campuses.