International School of Tanganyika

International School of Tanganyika
Location

Coordinates6°45′34″S 39°16′40″E / 6.75944°S 39.27778°E / -6.75944; 39.27778\
Information
TypeInternational school International Baccalaureate
MottoChallenge Support Inspire
Established1963
LocaleDar Es Salaam, Tanzania
DirectorMs. Melaine Vrba
GradesEarly Childhood - Grade 12
Number of studentsabout 1000
Color(s)     green, blue, yellow, black
MascotTwiga
Websitewww.istafrica.co.tz

The International School of Tanganyika (IST), founded in 1963, is an international school in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The school is an IB World School that hosts the Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma programmes. IST operates on two campuses in desirable suburbs of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. IST Elementary serves children from age 3 to Grade 5 while IST Secondary, 5 kilometers away, serves Grades 6 – 12. IST is fully accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the Middle States Association (MSA).