“The Arts are an essential element of education, just like reading, writing, and arithmetic… music, dance, painting and theater are all keys that unlock profound human understanding and accomplishment.” William Bennett, Former US Secretary of Education The Tanzanian education system allows room for students…
Being a lawyer, a teacher, an engineer, a doctor or many other professions in Tanzania is a long journey through different levels of education. From Kindergarten to University level, there are major decisions to be made along the way about a particular path one would…
This blog is intended to help people gain a greater understanding of what AfricAid’s Kisa and Binti Shupavu Scholars face when going to school. What does it take for them to get there in the first place? AfricAid staff members have contributed their views and…
As you learn about Tanzania’s educational system, it is important to keep a perspective using some general country statistics. School attendance for primary school exceeds 80% and is similar for both genders. Girls, particularly those in rural areas, start to drop out or leave school…