Al Muntazir School


Al Muntazir School, named after the Shia Twelfth Imam, is a collection of non-government schools, providing education from pre-school to A-levels, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
It was founded and is run by the Khoja Shia Ithna'sheri Jamaat, Central Board of Education.
The network includes campuses such as Al Muntazir Secondary, Al Muntazir Boys and Girls Primary Schools, Al Muntazir Nursery, and Al Muntazir Special Education Needs School, located across different areas of the city.
WWW almuntazir.org

Campuses

Al Muntazir Secondary

Established in 1986, the school is home to approximately 1000+ students and 80+ teaching faculty, and offers the Cambridge Assessment International Education Curriculum from Lower Secondary to A Level.

Curriculum

Al Muntazir Secondary is authorized by the Cambridge Assessment International Education to offer the Cambridge Lower Secondary, Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge GCE A Level programs for ages 12 – 18.
Secondary School uses Cambridge Lower Secondary, IGCSE and GCE A Level.
Years 7 to 9
Year 10 & 11
Year 12 & 13

Extracurricular Activities

Students are currently registered for clubs such as
  • Mathematics Club
  • Badminton
  • Editorial club
  • Kiswahili Club
  • Farsi Club
  • Table tennis
  • Model United Nations
  • Kickboxing
  • Environmental Club
  • Young scientists club
  • Community service
  • Swimming
  • Basketball club
  • Throwball
  • Cooking club
  • Football club
  • Cricket club

Facilities

School Library:2 libraries are available
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 sporting activities such as football, volleyball, cricket, squash, and swimming

Al Muntazir Boys Primary

The Al Muntazir Boys Primary, formerly known as Al Muntazir Junior School, is situated on Sea View Road opposite the Aga Khan Hospital. It currently follows the 6 year program on Cambridge Primary Curriculum.

Extracurricular Activities

Students can enroll in clubs such as
  • Quiz Club
  • Bookworm Club
  • Board Games: Scrabble, Math fun, etc.
  • Kiswahili Drama Club
  • Mathematics
  • Qur'an Hifz/Arabic
  • Arts and crafts
  • Environmental Club
  • Young Journalist Club
Sporting activities available are; Basketball&Karate

Al Muntazir Girls Primary

Al Muntazir Girls Primary is situated on the United Nations Road, next to the Selandar Bridge. 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 classrooms, as well as extra facilities such as an art room, a library, a computer room, a moral science room, a resource room, and a sick bay where children are taken care of by the school nurse. The curriculum offered is Cambridge Primary.

Al Muntazir Nursery

The Al Muntazir Nursery provides education to about 740 students aged between and 6 years. It currently offers Early Years Foundation Stage program, supporting children's development from

Al Muntazir Special Education Needs (SEN)

Located on Charambe Street, this campus caters to students with special needs, including those with Autism, Down syndrome, and cerebral palsy.

Academic Performance

Al Muntazir Schools have a strong record of academic achievement. In the 2024 Cambridge examinations, students excelled across all levels: IGCSE learners achieved high marks in Mathematics, Sciences, and Languages; AS Level students performed well in their chosen subjects; and A-Level graduates secured impressive results, with many gaining admission to reputable universities both in Tanzania and abroad. With an average Division I rate of 89.3%, the schools are considered among the leading private institutions in Dar es Salaam.