Teaching at Formal and Secondary Schools in Tanzania

Intern or volunteer at a public primary or secondary school in Moshi, Kilimanjaro. This program is open to university students majoring in education and qualified educators.

Children in primary schools are aged 6 to 15 years (Standards 1 to 7). Common subjects you may teach include English, reading, writing, and mathematics. For younger students (up to Standard 4 or 10 years old), most classes are conducted in Swahili, except for English. If you do not speak Swahili, your teaching will generally be limited to English lessons. From Standard 5 onwards, instruction is a mix of Swahili and English, allowing you to teach additional subjects beyond English.

For secondary school levels (ages 16–18, Forms 1 and 2), you can specify the subjects and age groups you want to teach, independently or alongside a local teacher. The city education office will assign you to a school within the city or district of Moshi based on your preferences. There is a particular demand for volunteers/interns who can teach science subjects at the secondary school level.