About Us
WELCOME TO DAR ES SALAAM INDEPENDENT SCHOOL (DIS)
DIS is an International School that includes a full educational cycle for children from 2 to 19 years old. The DIS implements the highest standards of International education, which ensures exceptional academic success for students of all levels.
The DIS is accredited by Cambridge Assessment International Education and Edexсel for BTEC, which enables students to choose the best universities in the world for admission.
A professional International team of teachers, psychologists, methodologists, and other specialists in various fields create and maintain an educational environment that motivates students to achieve high learning outcomes that contribute to the formation of broad thinking and diversified development.
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SCHOOL VISION
All Members of the DIS community will fulfil their potential and be confident, innovative and responsible having acquired knowledge and life-long learning skills. Having cultivated a sense of responsibility to themselves and DIS community, students and staff will be able to excel in their lives in Tanzania and across the world/globally.
SCHOOL MISSION
To provide quality international education to children from Reception to Form 6 (Kindergarten – Year 13), irrespective of their ethnicity, gender or creed.
WHY CHOOSE DIS?
International Community
Dar es Salaam Independent School is a bilingual and multi-cultural school with two campuses Mikocheni Campus (The main campus for Early Years and Primary Schools from grade 1-6), and Mbweni Campus (Middle, Secondary and High School).
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98% Go To Colledge
We have successfully achieved a proven track record with consistent delivery of high achievers in the Cambridge IGCSE & AS - A Levels examinations year after year. Many students graduated from DIS have been accepted into premier colleges and universities around the world.
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Cambridge International & BTEC School
We have successfully achieved a proven track record with consistent delivery of high achievers in the Cambridge IGCSE & AS - A Levels examinations year after year. Many students graduated from DIS have been accepted into premier colleges and universities around the world.
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Active Learning Teaching Approach
Our teaching approach encourages students to reflect on their learning so that they are able to build on experience and plan ahead. They will be confident, innovative and resourceful, secure in their knowledge yet open to new ideas and opinions.
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Upcoming Events
| Date | Event | Categoty |
|---|---|---|
| 19-12-2025 | Last Day Of First Term Whole School | Closing School |
| 20-12-2025 | First Term Holiday | Holiday |
| 12-01-2026 | Zanzibar Revolution | Public Holidays |
| 13-01-2026 | Start Of Second Term Mikocheni & Mbweni | Opening School |
| 23-01-2026 | Form 2 Parents' Meeting Mbweni | PTA |
| 30-01-2026 | Form 4 Parents' Meeting Mbweni | PTA |
School Calendar
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🌐 Online AI Training Workshops at DISTuesday,Nov 11,2025-07:48
- Leyna & Lorita’s Shines at Kenya Aquatics Champs
Tuesday,Jun 03,2025-08:08
- Class 6 Exhibition
Monday,Jun 02,2025-15:28
- TISA Invitational Swimming Gala 2025 🏊♂️
Friday,May 30,2025-06:57
- DIS 2024-2025 Yearbook
Tuesday,May 27,2025-13:55
- DIS U9 Girls Crowned Champions
Thursday,May 15,2025-13:52
- Celebrating Our Students' Achievements at Yale
Thursday,May 15,2025-11:46
Facts
MORE THAN 26 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
Annual Admissions
Annual Graduates
Sports Trophies & Medals
University Scholarship
DIS STUDENTS TESTIMONIES
QUINLAN MAKALLE?
My experience of six years in DIS is wonderful.
It has made me more confident.
I hope to be one of teachers when I grow up!
NEEMA
I joined DIS School since class one.
It has been magical!
The lessons and fun trips are things
that I will never forget.