The International School of Tanganyika (IST) is a private, not-for-profit, co-educational day school located on two campuses in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Founded in 1963, IST serves students from age 3 to Grade 12. The school is known for its rigorous academic programs, which use the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum.

JOB DETAILS:

Challenge, support and inspire all learners to become accountable citizens who find their own paths
and thrive in a dynamic world.

IST Vision
IST is a pioneering International Baccalaureate Continuum school that ignites a life-long passion for
learning.
We are a diverse and vibrant community that values student agency and cultivates local and global
partnerships, in an open and adaptive learning environment.
IST fosters exploration, collaboration, and authentic experiences that develop resilient and
compassionate individuals.

Core Values
● Respect
● Service
● Well-being
● Belonging
● Growth

Mission Impacts
● An accountable citizen recognizes their impact and responsibility to their communities. They are
equipped with knowledge, empathy, and ethical commitment. They embody the schoolʼs values
and contribute positively to society.
● Learners will collaborate with mentors and are empowered to explore diverse opportunities that
extend and enrich the curriculum.
● Learners are self-driven, curious and confident. They are creative and imaginative thinkers who
can develop solutions, seize opportunities, and adapt in the face of adversity.

Strategies
In order to support our mission, vision and values, IST will:
Strategy 1 – Leveraging Community
Leverage the IST community and local and global partners.
Strategy 2 – Professional Growth
Attract, develop, and retain exceptional professionals who embody ISTʼs mission, vision, and values.
Strategy 3 – Innovation & Learning
Explore, create, and implement innovations in the educational ecosystem in support of learner agency,
academic rigor, and the pursuit of excellence.
Strategy 4 – Future Focus
Implement transformative approaches to resource management focused on environmental
responsibility and efficiency, financial viability, and institutional continuity.