UWC East Africa Arusha Campus
- IB PYP
- IB MYP
- IB Diploma
Per yearUSD 5.15K–35.2K
2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-30)
About
UWC East Africa is one school across two campuses in Moshi and Arusha, Tanzania. The Arusha campus is a day school for ages 3 to 19 and offers boarding for Diploma students. The school offers the IB Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programmes, and serves a community of students from more than 100 nationalities.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IB PYP · IB MYP · IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 3–19
Students
700
Type
International school
Fee level
- Founded
- 1969
- Accreditations
- IB
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Nursery (2 years old – Arusha only) per | USD 5,150 |
| Early Childhood per year | USD 8,200 |
| Primary P1-P6 per year | USD 14,850 |
| M1-M3 (Class 7 – Form 2) day students pe | USD 20,400 |
| Total for M1-M3 Residential Students per | USD 30,800 |
| M4 & M5 (Form 3 – 4) day students per ye | USD 20,500 |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| Nursery (2 years old – Arusha only) per | USD 5,150 (about TZS 13.6M) |
| Early Childhood per year | USD 8,200 (about TZS 21.6M) |
| Primary P1-P6 per year | USD 14,850 (about TZS 39.2M) |
| M1-M3 (Class 7 – Form 2) day students pe | USD 20,400 (about TZS 53.9M) |
| Total for M1-M3 Residential Students per | USD 30,800 (about TZS 81.3M) |
| M4 & M5 (Form 3 – 4) day students per ye | USD 20,500 (about TZS 54.1M) |
| Total for M4 & M5 Residential Students p | USD 31,300 (about TZS 82.6M) |
| D2 day students in 2026/27 only | USD 22,600 (about TZS 59.7M) |
| Total for D2 Residential Students in 202 | USD 35,200 (about TZS 92.9M) |
Source: school website (uwcea.org) · checked 2026-10-30 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Capital levy
- USD 1,500
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Source: school website (checked 2026-10-30)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Sibling discount
- 5% / 10% / 20% off tuition and residential fees for 2nd / 3rd / subsequent children enrolled above Early Childhood
- Financial aid
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB PYP · IB MYP · IB DP (Diploma)
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPOffered
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPOffered
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Outdoor education
- Service
- Sport
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- Nurse on site
- Yes
- Boarding
- Yes
Campus and school life
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After-school activities
- Sport
- Service
- Creativity
- Outdoor Pursuits
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Location
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