Al Muntazir School, named after the ShiaTwelfth Imam, is a collection of non-government schools, providing education from pre-school to A-levels, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. It was founded and is run by the Khoja ShiaIthna'sheri Jamaat (KSIJ), Central Board of Education (CBE).
The network includes campuses such as Al Muntazir Secondary, Al Muntazir Boys and Girls Primary Schools, Al Muntazir Nursery, and Al Muntazir Special Education Needs School, located across different areas of the city.
Campuses
Al Muntazir Secondary
Established in 1986, the school is home to approximately 1000+ students and 80+ teaching faculty, and offers the Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) Curriculum from Lower Secondary to A Level.
Secondary School uses Cambridge Lower Secondary, IGCSE and GCE A Level.
Years 7 to 9 (Lower Secondary)
Year 10 & 11 (IGCSE)
Year 12 & 13 (Post 16 – A levels)
Extracurricular Activities
Students are currently registered for clubs such as
Mathematics Club
Badminton
Editorial club
Kiswahili Club
Farsi Club
Table tennis
Model United Nations (MUN)
Kickboxing
Environmental Club
Young scientists club
Community service
Swimming
Basketball club
Throwball
Cooking club
Football club
Cricket club
Facilities
School Library:2 libraries are available(1 per wing)
Science Laboratories: A total of six science labs are available(3 per wing)
IT Laboratories: Two IT Labs are available(1 per wing)
Sports Ground The school has access to the Union Sports Club Sports ground for sporting activities such as football, volleyball, cricket, squash, and swimming
Al Muntazir Boys Primary
The Al Muntazir Boys Primary, formerly known as Al Muntazir Junior School, is situated on Sea View Road opposite the Aga Khan Hospital. It currently follows the 6 year program on Cambridge Primary Curriculum.
Extracurricular Activities
Students can enroll in clubs such as
Quiz Club
Bookworm Club
Board Games: Scrabble, Math fun, etc.
Kiswahili Drama Club
Mathematics
Qur'an Hifz/Arabic
Arts and crafts (knitting, drawing, etc.)
Environmental Club
Young Journalist Club
Sporting activities available are; Basketball&Karate
Al Muntazir Girls Primary
Al Muntazir Girls Primary is situated on the United Nations Road, next to the Selandar Bridge. The campus was established in 2002, branching out from the Al Muntazir Junior School as a two-floored open rectangle. It consists of offices and classrooms, as well as extra facilities such as an art room, a library, a computer room, a moral science room, a resource room, and a sick bay where children are taken care of by the school nurse.[1] The curriculum offered is Cambridge Primary.
Al Muntazir Nursery
The Al Muntazir Nursery provides education to about 740 students aged between 2⁄2 and 6 years.[2] It currently offers Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) program, supporting children's development from
Al Muntazir Special Education Needs (SEN)
Located on Charambe Street, this campus caters to students with special needs, including those with Autism, Down syndrome, and cerebral palsy.
Academic Performance
Al Muntazir Schools have a strong record of academic achievement. In the 2024 Cambridge examinations, students excelled across all levels: IGCSE learners achieved high marks in Mathematics, Sciences, and Languages; AS Level students performed well in their chosen subjects; and A-Level graduates secured impressive results, with many gaining admission to reputable universities both in Tanzania and abroad. With an average Division I rate of 89.3%, the schools are considered among the leading private institutions in Dar es Salaam.
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