Braeburn International School

Overview & Curriculum

• Co‑educational day school for ages 2–18, located in Mbezi Beach (Africana Junction), Dar es Salaam.

• Early Years (2–5): play‑based learning.

• Primary & Lower Secondary (KS1–3): Internationalised National Curriculum of England.

• Key Stage 4 (Years 10–11): Cambridge IGCSE.

• Sixth Form (Years 12–13): choice of A‑Levels, BTEC Level 3, or a blend—preparing students for university abroad.

✅ Accreditation & Affiliations

• Member of the Braeburn Group of International Schools (East Africa).

• Accredited by:

  • Council of British International Schools (COBIS)

  • Council of International Schools

  • Association of International Schools in Africa

  • Independent Schools Inspectorate

  • Approved exam centre for Cambridge International and BTEC

🏫 Facilities & Student Life

• Modern campus (opened 2017) featuring:

  • Music/drama suite, art room, assembly/exam hall

  • Dual libraries for primary & secondary

  • Three science labs & two ICT suites

  • Two swimming pools (25 m + learner pool)

  • Covered tennis/basketball courts, multi‑purpose hall, sports field, table tennis rooms

  • Fleet of school buses for transport.

• Strong extracurricular offerings: languages (French, Kiswahili), Duke of Edinburgh Award, sports, music, drama.

📝 Admissions Process & Policies

• Entry available any term; applicants begin with a campus visit or meeting with the headteacher.

• Necessary documentation:

  • Passport or birth certificate

  • Previous two school reports

  • Transfer certificate (if applicable)

  • Age-based placement across year groups (strict) with limited flexibility for special educational needs.

💵 Fees & Financial Info (2024–2025)

• Registration fee: USD 100 (non‑refundable).

• Yearly tuition (per term breakdown in USD):

  • Crèche: 8,385; FS1: 9,390; FS2: 10,830; Years 1–6: 16,800; Years 7–13: 18,480.

• Transport depending on zone: USD 819–1,623 annually.

• Deposit: USD 300 refundable (less losses or damages).

• Discounts:

  • 3 % for early term fees payment

  • Tuition discount for siblings (10–40 %) and transport (50 %).

• Additional costs: examination fees, uniforms, extracurricular activities, trips are charged separately.

• Payment terms:

  • Fees billed each term (Aug, Dec, Apr)

  • 1.25 % monthly surcharge for late payment

  • Full term notice required for withdrawal or equivalent fees apply.

📞 Contact & Location

• Address: Africana/Mbezi Beach (off Bagamoyo Road), Africana Junction, Dar es Salaam.

• Phone: +255 763 086 646

• Email: enquiries.dar@braeburn.sc.tz

🧭 In a Nutshell

BDIS offers a British-style international education with global accreditation, a broad curriculum, and strong academic preparation, supported by advanced facilities and diverse extracurricular programs. The fees reflect its premium positioning, with transparent policies for payment, discounts, and withdrawals.