

École française Arthur Rimbaud de Dar es Salaam
Arthur RimbaudSecular, Founded 1967
Updated July 2026
Curriculum
Accreditations
Languages
The International French School in Tanzania is a multicultural, AEFE-certified institution in Dar es Salaam serving students from age two through grade 12. It provides a multilingual education in French, English, and additional languages within a supportive, innovative environment.
Curriculum
Teaching approach
The school fosters excellence through multilingual learning, global awareness, and a holistic approach that values both academic and socio-emotional growth. It promotes an inclusive, caring climate where cultural and individual differences are viewed as collective strengths, aiming to develop responsible and informed citizens.
Programmes
The school offers a comprehensive curriculum from preschool (ages 2-5) through secondary school (ages 11-18). The programme includes French, English, and Kiswahili in the early years, with options for Spanish, Italian, German, and Japanese as students progress. The secondary curriculum prepares students for the Diplôme National du Brevet and the Baccalauréat, with specialized subjects and an international British English BFI section.
Outcomes
By the end of high school, 100% of students are proficient in French, English, and a third language. Graduates are prepared for higher education and careers worldwide, with the school facilitating pathways to both French- and English-speaking universities. Students sit for the Diplôme National du Brevet and the Baccalauréat, including the British English BFI (Baccalauréat Français International).
Student support
Learning support
The school is committed to an inclusive and differentiated pedagogy designed to meet the individual needs of every student. It emphasizes a caring environment that supports students' socio-emotional development and soft skills alongside their academic growth.
Frequently asked questions(6)
- What curriculum does École française Arthur Rimbaud de Dar es Salaam offer?
- École française Arthur Rimbaud de Dar es Salaam offers French National Curriculum.
- What ages does École française Arthur Rimbaud de Dar es Salaam teach?
- École française Arthur Rimbaud de Dar es Salaam enrolls students aged 2 to 18.
- Is École française Arthur Rimbaud de Dar es Salaam a day or boarding school?
- École française Arthur Rimbaud de Dar es Salaam is a day school.
- What accreditations does École française Arthur Rimbaud de Dar es Salaam hold?
- École française Arthur Rimbaud de Dar es Salaam holds accreditations including AEFE.
- Is École française Arthur Rimbaud de Dar es Salaam co-educational?
- École française Arthur Rimbaud de Dar es Salaam is a co-ed school.
- Where is École française Arthur Rimbaud de Dar es Salaam located?
- École française Arthur Rimbaud de Dar es Salaam is an international school in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Tuition & fees
No published fee schedule was found for this school.
Admissions
Families can register their children online through the Skolengo school platform. The school secretariat is available to assist with any inquiries regarding the enrollment process.
Calendar
The school operates on a standard academic schedule with office hours from Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. A specific school calendar is maintained and accessible to the community.
Facilities
About the campus
The school operates across two campuses located 50 meters apart in the Masaki area of Dar es Salaam. One campus houses the primary and secondary schools, while the second campus features dedicated spaces for the preschool and a covered sports field.
Co-curriculars
The school offers a wide range of optional extracurricular activities for students. These programmes are designed to complement the academic curriculum and provide opportunities for students to engage in diverse interests outside of the classroom.






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French National Curriculum