Al Muntazir Schools, named after the ShiaTwelfth Imam, is a collection of non-government schools, providing excellent education from pre-school to A-levels, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. It was founded and is run by the Shia Ithna'sheri Jamaat, Central Board of Education. The Al Muntazir Schools consist of the following schools:
Established in 1986, the school is home to approximately 1000+ students and 80+ teaching faculty, and offers both the Cambridge International Curriculum and the NECTA National curriculum.
Curriculum
Al Muntazir Islamic Seminary is authorized by the Cambridge International Examinations to offer the IGCSE program for ages 13 – 16 as well as the GCE A Levels for ages 16 – 18. At the same time, the school is authorized to provide the local curriculum by the National Examination Council of Tanzania to offer the A level program for ages 16 – 18. The IGCSE program allows students to undergo a four-year study before sitting for the international examinations. It is taken in core and extended levels through five subject groups: Languages, Humanities, Sciences, Mathematics and Vocational. At the same time, for the preparation of a holistic professional, additional subjects are provided including Information Technology, Physical Education and Religious Studies. At the A level, the school provides both the international curriculum through Cambridge and the local curriculum through NECTA. The following combinations are provided:
At the same time, additional electives provided include General Paper, Pure Math and Religious Studies. The 2 year NECTA A level program is authorized by the local Ministry of Education and examined by the National Examination Council of Tanzania. At Al Muntazir Islamic Seminary, the subject combinations provided at the A levels include:
Physics, Chemistry and Advance Math
Physics, Chemistry and Biology
Physics, Geography and Advance Math
Economics, Geography and Advance Math
Economics, Commerce and Accounting
Commerce, Biology and Geography
History, Kiswahili and other Languages
History, Geography and Other Languages
Extracurricular Activities
Students are currently registered for clubs such as
Mathematics Club
Needle work
Badminton
Editorial club
Kiswahili Club
Arabic Club
Table tennis
Model United Nations
kick boxing
Environmental club
Young scientists club
Community service
Swimming
Basketball club
Throwball
Cooking club
Football club
Cricket club
Taxation
Facilities
School Library: Science Laboratories: A total of six science labs are available. IT Laboratories: Two IT Labs are available. Sports Ground The school has access to the Union Sports Club Sports ground for any sporting activity including football, volleyball, cricket, athletics and basketball.
Al Muntazir Boys Primary School
The Al Muntazir Boys Primary School, formerly known as Al Muntazir Junior School, is situated in the Sea View area opposite the Aga Khan Hospital. It currently follows the Tanzania National Curriculum.
Sporting activities available are; Basketball&Karate
Al Muntazir Girls Primary School
Al Muntazir Girls Primary School is situated on the United Nations Road, very close to the Indian Ocean. 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 spacious classrooms, as well as extra facilities such as an art room, an inviting library, a modernized computer room, a moral science room, a resource room and a sick bay where children are taken care by the school nurse.
The Al Muntazir Union Nursery School is one of the biggest pre-schools in Dar es Salaam. Established in 1956 with just two classes, the school now provides education to almost 740 students aged between and 6 years.