Basic Information

Name: Al Muntazir Schools (also known as Al Muntazir Islamic International School, ALMIIS)

Established: 1986

Type: Private, faith-based (Shia / Islamic) international day school

Governing Body: Operated by the Khoja Shia Ithna’sheri Jamaat (KSIJ), under their Central Board of Education

Motto: “Committed To Excellence”

Location / Campuses: Multiple campuses in Dar es Salaam, with facilities on United Nations Road and Charambe Street near Salendar Bridge

Student Body & Staff

Over 4,500 students across all levels (Nursery to Year 13 and Special Education Needs)

Approximately 550 staff members, including teaching and support staff

Instruction is primarily in English, with integration of local languages and Islamic studies

Academic Structure & Curriculum

The school follows the Cambridge international curriculum, combined with Islamic values:

Level Age/Year Range Curriculum
Nursery / Early Years Ages 3–5 Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
Primary School Years 1–6 Cambridge Primary
Lower Secondary Years 7–9 Cambridge Lower Secondary
IGCSE / Upper Secondary Years 10–11 Cambridge IGCSE
Post-16 / A-level Years 12–13 Cambridge GCE A Level
Special Education Needs (SEN) Various ages Tailored support for autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and other needs
Facilities

Two libraries at the secondary campus

Six science laboratories

Two IT / computer labs

Access to Union Sports Club grounds for football, cricket, squash, volleyball, and swimming

Dedicated art rooms, computer rooms, moral science rooms, sick bays, and resource rooms on younger campuses

Extracurricular Activities

Students participate in a wide variety of activities, including:

Clubs: Mathematics, Environmental, Editorial/Writing, Kiswahili, Farsi, Young Scientists, Model United Nations, Cooking, Arts & Crafts, Debate

Sports: Football, basketball, cricket, swimming, throwball, badminton, kickboxing

Character Development: Community service and activities centered on responsibility, integrity, and perseverance

Reputation & Academic Performance

Considered one of the leading private international schools in Dar es Salaam

Students perform well in Cambridge examinations (IGCSE and A-levels)

Graduates often continue to reputable universities locally and abroad

Contact & Operations

Address: United Nations Road, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Office Hours: Weekdays, 7:00 am – 4:00 pm

Phone (Islamic Seminary campus): +255 745 629677 / +255 716 629676

P.O. Box: 21735, Dar es Salaam