Braeburn International School Arusha, commonly known as BISA, is an established British-curriculum day and boarding school in Tanzania catering to students from the early years through to senior school. The school distinguishes itself by offering a complete academic pathway in a scenic northern Tanzanian setting, guiding learners seamlessly through GCSE and IGCSE qualifications to AS and A Levels.
What teachers and parents say
Positives
- Supportive community ethos with engaged, caring teachers providing individualized attention to students.
- Attractive, spacious campus in Kisongo featuring solid extracurricular facilities and convenient on-site staff housing.
- Inclusive learning support catering well to mixed abilities, neurodiversity, and international student backgrounds.
Negatives
- Subpar compensation packages, with teacher reviews highlighting low savings potential, modest medical cover, and limited CPD.
- Management and culture friction, including teacher forum complaints about insular leadership ('boys' club' dynamic) and dismissive handling of staff concerns.
- Address
- P.O. Box 14268Arusha, 00100Tanzania
- [email protected]
- Phone
- Tanzania (+255) 27 250 5716
- System
- British
- Curriculum
- A Level, AS Level, GCSE, IGCSE
- Levels
- Early years, Primary, Middle school, Senior school
- Enrollment
- 334
- Faculty
- 38
- Boarding
- Boarding
