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.