Our Ethos

Challenging, inspiring and supporting all our students to fulfil their potential and improve the world.

Yenye changamoto, msukumo na kusaidia wanafunzi wetu wote kutimiza uwezo wao na kuboresha dunia.

IST will be a global leader in the education of internationally-mobile young people.

All students, regardless of their starting point, will think critically, achieve academically and develop the wisdom to make good choices. They will show curiosity and creativity in addressing authentic problems, local and global.

They will pursue their varied passions with enthusiasm, developing resilience, perseverance and confidence. Understanding the diversity of people and cultures, they will act kindly, fairly and responsibly.

All members of the IST community will work together to fulfil this Vision.

IST itakuwa ni kiongozi katika kutoa elimu ya kimataifa ya vijana wanaozunguka kimataifa.

Wanafunzi wote, bila kujali hatua yao ya kuanzia, watafikiri kwa kina, kufaulu kimasomo na kuendeleza hekima ya kufanya maamuzi mazuri. Wataonyesha udadisi na ubunifu katika kushughulikia matatizo halisi, ndani ya nchi na kimataifa.

Watafuata mielekeo mbalimbali wanayotamani kwa shauku, na kuendeleza ujasiri, uvumilivu na kujiamini. Kuelewa tofauti za watu na tamaduni, watafanya kazi kwa wema, haki na uwajibikaji.

Wanachama wote wa jumuiya ya IST watafanya kazi kwa pamoja ili kutimiza Dira ya IST.

IST Service Charter         

Providing excellent service to all our community members is key to our success.

We aim to:

Provide the highest professional standards of service to you by

• Treating you considerately, courteously and fairly

• Respecting confidentiality at all times

Keep you informed about the school’s activities by

• Giving you accurate up-to-date information about our services

• Regularly seeking your opinion on how we are performing and reporting the results to you

Respond to enquiries by

• Dealing with your enquiries within three working days, either giving a direct response or a clear indication of when to expect one 

• Being polite, friendly and approachable at all times

In return, we ask that you

• Treat our staff and other community members with courtesy and respect

• Provide us with the information we need to deliver our services

• Seek clarification from us regarding anything you are not sure about

Contacting us

If you have a concern about your child, it is usually best to approach his or her teacher in the first instance.

Concerns of a more general nature should be discussed with the Principal or Vice Principal.

Questions or concerns related to school policies or which have not been resolved after discussion with the teacher and/or Principal should be raised with the Director.

We will make every effort to resolve disputes and complaints promptly and fairly. In all matters, the safety and educational wellbeing of students is our first priority.

IST’s student body is diverse: 21% of our 1000 students are Tanzanian with the rest representing almost 60 different nationalities. The majority (80 %) of our students are multi-lingual.

Our faculty of approximately 130 teachers represent more than 20 nationalities, many with extensive international experience as well as advanced degrees in education and/or their subject of interest. The enthusiasm our faculty members have for their profession continues to be one of IST's strengths.

The majority of our staff members are Tanzanian with many having a long history of service to IST. 

IST parents are enthusiastic, involved and dedicated. Our parents add vibrancy and diversity to our community which is valued, and they are active in diplomatic missions, non-governmental organizations, local government, as well as local and international businesses.