Development Overview

Planning for adequate instructional space for both science and design technology began in 2007. In order to upgrade both the design technology facilities as well as provide a footprint for the envisioned Science Building which would open two years later, IST planned for moving and upgrading the Design Technology labs to their current location near the Libray and ICT/IST Clinic on the Secondary Campus.

Planning began in 2008 for the new Science Building and included input from teachers as well as career scientists working in research and testing laboratories in Dar es Salaam. The building opened in 2009 on a site previously occupied by the Design Technology labs.

Twiga Apartments (Blocks A and B) consist of 16 units with a play area for children as well as a parking area for residents.

Construction began in 2011 and was completed in 2012. Block C of Twiga Apartments provides eight units (4-two bedroom and 4-three bedroom apartments) in addition to the 16 apartments already occupied in Block A and B of the new Twiga complex.

Construction has begun for new faculty housing on the Elementary Campus. Preparations are underway for a 12-unit building of two-bedroom apartments. These apartments are designed to be state-of-the-art with respect to sustainability and mindfulness of the environment.

Some of the faculty housing on the Elementary Campus was constructed as long ago as 1965 and one of the Board's highest priorities is to ensure the existing accommodations are safe, comfortable and suitable for the changing requirements of today's international educators.