Tanzania, Arusha
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The main language of instruction is English. Languages offered for study include English, French, Swahili, Spanish, and self-taught mother tongue languages. EAL (English as an Additional Language) support is provided to students who need language assistance.
The school offers a Bilingual Diploma within the IB Diploma Programme. Students may earn the Bilingual Diploma by taking two Group 1 language courses. Languages offered for the Diploma Programme include English, French, Swahili, Spanish, and self-taught mother tongue languages. English language support is provided for students who require it.
UWC East Africa is a two‑campus international school in Tanzania (Moshi and Arusha) offering the IB Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme on both campuses for students aged 3 to 18/19. The Moshi and Arusha campuses provide both residential and day schooling, with resident houses on each campus to support IB Diploma students and on‑campus life. The school joined the UWC movement in 2019 and is owned by International School Moshi Ltd, a Tanzanian non‑profit; governance is by a board with representatives from founding shareholders and the Parent‑Teacher Association. Facilities include science labs, Wi‑Fi across campuses, a pool on the Moshi site, and multiple residential houses. The Diploma Programme includes Group 4 sciences and an individual investigation. Co‑curricular life emphasises Sport, Service and Creativity, Outdoor Pursuits, and leadership through the Duke of Edinburgh Award. Kiswahili language learning is offered, and clubs include astronomy, yearbook, knitting, and choir.