The Aga Khan Mzizima Secondary School,
Dar es Salaam

Where students are equal on merit and there are limited places available, precedence will be given first to siblings of students already attending any of the Aga Khan Schools and then to siblings of graduates of Aga Khan Mzizima Secondary School.

Admissions

The Aga Khan Mzizima Secondary School, Dar es Salaam welcomes boys and girls of all nationalities, races, religions and cultural heritage. Admissions are open for Grades 7-12 and Form 1-4. Click here to apply

Selection Process

Students seeking admission into Grades 7-9/Forms 1-4 at secondary level are required to take an entrance assessment. Admission into the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme is based on the student’s current grades and school reports, performance in the entrance assessment and previous board/public examinations, if completed.

Where students are equal in merit and there are limited places available, precedence will be given first to siblings of students already attending any of the Aga Khan schools and then to siblings of graduates of the Aga Khan Schools.

Time of Admission

Ordinarily, the time of admissions is before the beginning of the school year for the grade level admission is being sought. Students will be admitted mid-year when places are available.

Applications will generally not be accepted for admission into Grade 10 or Form 4 and Grade 12. Exceptions can be made if the student is coming directly from overseas.

Procedure

Announcements are made in the local press and our social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn) inviting applications for admission. Information is given about the closing dates for submitting application forms and the dates and times of the entrance assessment.

Before sitting for an entrance assessment, a completed application form must be submitted together with other required documents.

Where there are more eligible applicants than places for a particular grade level, admission will be on a first-come basis.

Parents of prospective students who are not able to take the entrance assessment on the announced date should contact the school. The school will arrange an alternative date if there are still places available in the required grade level.

Visits to the School

Parents and prospective students are welcome to make an appointment to meet the head of school and tour the school.

Office hours are 7:15 am to 4:00 pm.

Admissions Fees

International curriculum fees payment schedule for the 2024-2025 academic year.
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Below fees are indicated in USD.

Grade/Year
School Fees
Maint. Fees
Total
Secondary Year 7-9
5,110
300
5,410
Secondary Year 10-11
5,420
300
5,720
Secondary Year 12
11,960
300
12,260
Secondary Year 13
10,850
300
11,150

International curriculum fees payment schedule for the 2025-2026 academic year.
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Below fees are indicated in USD.

Grade Annual Tuition Fees (USD) Due date and amount
1 August 2025 11 December 2025 1 April 2026
Grades 7-9 5,370 1,790 1,790 1,790
Grades 10 5,690 2,845 2,845
Grade 11 (DP1) 12,600 4,200 4,200 4,200
Grade 12 (DP2) 12,600 6,300 6,300


NECTA curriculum fees payment schedule for the 2024 academic year.
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Below fees are indicated in TZS.

Form
School Fees
Maint. Fees
Total
Form 1-4 (January-December 2024)
1,250,000
500,000
1,750,500

In addition to the above fees, parents of new students joining AKES, Tanzania will have to pay a one-time admission fee. Payment for admission and caution fees:

Form
Admission Fees
Caution Fees
Total
Form 1-4
250,000
200,000
450,000

Good Faith deposit for each level is as follows:

Education Stage
Grade/Year
Total
Secondary
Form 1-4
500,000

The Good Faith Deposit must be paid when the application form is returned duly completed.


Fee payment dates (NECTA)

Payment
Form 1-4
1st Payment
11 December 2023
2nd Payment
2 April 2024
3rd Payment
5 July 2024

Notes
Examination Class: Form 4 will have the annual fees paid in two instalments.