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Building a Bridge
Between School,
Home, & Community

Committed to fostering effective teaching and learning through a collaborative culture among all stakeholders.

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Celebrating Diversity in a Safe Space

Prioritising the safety and well-being of every student by cultivating a global mindset rooted in inclusivity and open-minded communication.

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Empowering a Personalised Learning Journey

Acknowledging the uniqueness of each learner by providing support through diverse resources to create an inclusive environment where every child can thrive at their own pace.

Building a Bridge
Between School,
Home, & Community

Committed to fostering effective teaching and learning through a collaborative culture among all stakeholders.

Celebrating Diversity in a Safe Space

Prioritising the safety and well-being of every student by cultivating a global mindset rooted in inclusivity and open-minded communication.

Empowering a Personalised Learning Journey

Acknowledging the uniqueness of each learner by providing support through diverse resources to create an inclusive environment where every child can thrive at their own pace.

Our Guiding Statements.

DIA is committed to providing high quality learning, teaching, and developing global citizens.

Our Mission

Dar es Salaam International Academy develops internationally-minded lifelong learners through a well balanced, holistic curriculum and a partnership between school, home, and community.

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Our Vision

To provide progressive, engaging, and relevant educational opportunities for a diverse range of learners to succeed.

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Explore our guiding statements
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With the passion of a Duma (Cheetah), DIA's spirit ensures everything we do leaves a lasting pawprint.

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The DIA Story:
A Learning Legacy

Founded in 2003, DIA was established to provide international education for the local and expatriate community. Starting our journey with only four students and a handful of teachers, DIA opened its doors and has continued to expand its current offerings. Committed to its host country and delivering high-quality education, DIA is a thought leader. Today, DIA, an International Baccalaureate World School, is accredited by the Council of International School (CIS) & Middle States Association (MSA), exemplifying its focus on lifelong learning and growth.

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Our Accreditations

DIA is committed to providing high quality education and learning opportunities in order to foster internationally-minded global citizens.

Student Life

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Arts
Arts

DIA offers a breadth of arts opportunities to students, with two visual arts room, a music room, as well as performing arts hall.

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Computer Labs
Computer Labs

DIA has three (3) computer labs on campus, providing students the opportunity to learn and integrate technology into day to day learning.

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Athletics Facilities
Athletics Facilities

DIA has a multi-purpose court, field, and swimming pool that support it's Physical & Health Education program, as well as extra-curricular activities.

Swati Subramaniam

Swati Subramanian

Class of 2020, BSc Economics -
London School of Economics

Vaibhav Bhatia

Vaibhav Bhatia

Class of 2020, Canadian Flight
Academy

Koomail Aziz

Koomail Aziz

Class of 2020, Bsc Biomedical
Sciences, Brunel University

Words from the DIA Family

“DIA made me think about what's important in life and has given me immense opportunities to unleash and realise my potential.”

Words from the DIA Family

“DIA helped me develop the skills I need to succeed in the real world, and gave me a strong foundation to pursue the next phase of my life.”

Words from the DIA Family

“DIA brought out my confidence and provided me with opportunities to speak publicly in front of crowds of all counts. Today, in addition to many skills developed within the walls of DIA, public speaking is definitely one of them.”

Our International
Baccalaureate Programmes

DIA is an International Baccalaureate World School offering a continuum of high-quality education to students aged 5-19.

Kindergarten - Grade 5

Primary Years Programme (PYP)

Nurtures students as inquirers, guided by six trans-disciplinary themes of global significance that enables the school to provide authentic learning experiences.

Grades 6 - 10

Middle Years Programme (MYP)

Develops internationally minded learners who are empowered to be creative, reflective, and action oriented.

Grades 11 - 12

Diploma Programme (DP)

Focuses on developing learners to have a wide range of knowledge and skills, and holistically nurtures the physical, intellectual, emotional, and ethical aspects of learning.

Take A Step Towards
21st Century Education

DIA is commited to providing high quality teaching and learning to support the holistic development of each earner. It embraces diversity and builds close knit relationships with all families throughout their academic journey.

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