Contact details - Moshi Campus - TEL: +255 27 2755004
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UWC East Africa (UWC EA), previously known as the International School of Moshi, joined the UWC movement in August 2019, becoming the 18th school worldwide and second on the African continent. With two campuses in Moshi and Arusha, UWCEA provides education for students ranging from 3 to 19 years old with over 100 nationalities represented overall. The school features a structured residential component for its Middle Years Programme (MYP) at the Moshi campus and International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) on both campuses.
Three Unique Features
- Location: Situated in the mountainous northeast of Tanzania, with views of Mt Kilimanjaro and Mt Meru, students are surrounded by rich biodiversity and wildlife of the region. They also have the opportunity to explore the coastal beauty of the Indian Ocean in the historic Pangani town, owned by the school and located in the Tanga region.
- Outdoor pursuits programme: UWC EA offers diverse outdoor activities for students of all skill levels. These include mountaineering expeditions, off-road adventures, coral reef restoration, sea diving and more. The programme is structured around five streams: Peaks, Plains, Rides, Reefs and Mindfulness..
- First IBDP school in Africa: With a commitment to academic excellence, UWC EA made history as Africa’s inaugural International Baccalaureate (IB) school in 1973. It played a pivotal role in shaping the IB Middle Years Programme in the 1980s, reinforcing its dedication to providing a top-tier education.
Contact details - Arusha campus - TEL: +255 784 490133
Email schoolOur students follow the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), which is made up of three core components and six subject groups.
Average class size: 18 students
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Core components
Theory of Knowledge: Students reflect on the nature of knowledge and on how we claim what we know.
The Extended Essay: An independent, self-directed piece of research finishing with a 4,000-word paper.
Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS): Students take part in a range of experiences and at least one project.
Subjects
Studies in language and literature: English Literature, English Language andLiterature, Chinese Literature, Chinese Language and Literature, Spanish Literature, Spanish Language and Literature, School Supported Self-Taught Literature
- Studies in language and literature: English Literature, English A Language and Literature, Swahili Literature, School Supported Self-Taught Literature
- Individuals and societies: Economics, Geography, History, Global Politics, Environmental Systems & Societies, Business Management
- Sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Systems & Societies
- Mathematics: Maths – Analysis and Approaches, Maths – Applications and Interpretation
- The arts: Visual Arts, Theatre, Music
Co-curricular
All students at UWC complete a co-curricular programme called Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS) – an integral part of the IB qualification. Students get the opportunity to choose a physical, a creative and a social service activity. UWCEA engages students to participate in different inter-school competitions locally and internationally for personal improvement and enjoyment.
Physical activities
Badminton
Basketball
Boxing
Cricket
Cross Country
Cycling
Football
Gymnastics
Netball
Rugby
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball
Walking
Yoga
Zumba
Creative activities
Afro Dance
Chess Club
Coding
College Choir
Community Choir
Cooking Club
Debate Club
Garage Band
Gardening
Knitting/Crochet Club
Model United Nations
Music
Painting
Photography
Poetry
School Production
TEDx
Yearbook
Social service
Animal Care Projects
Assistance to Local Hospital
Bee Club
Campus Care for Environmental Improvement
Community Clean-up
Farmers’ Market
Library Support
Peer Listeners for Student Support
Plastic Recycling Projects
Simba’s Footprint Foundation
Smokeless Kitchen
Student Climate Summit
Work with Children at Local Orphanage
Work with refugees
Project Week
Arusha is a leafy campus spread out over 40 acres at the base of Mount Meru. Moshi is at the base of Mount Kilimanjaro and has organically grown to be a 40+ acre green, tree-filled space.
Amphitheatre
Art & design studio
Changing rooms
Dining hall with indoor and outdoor seating
Full-size football and rugby pitches
Gym and weight-training facilities
Library
Medical centre
Multi-function hall
Music room
Multi-purpose hard-court for basketball, netball and tennis
Outdoor fitness area
Outdoor swimming pool
Performance stage
Small field for seven-a-side games
Student social spaces
Theatre
400m grass-running track
Residential accommodation:
Both campuses provide an excellent environment for residential students, equipped with outdoor living areas, kitchen, laundry facilities, study rooms and Wi-Fi. In Arusha, the newly built Jacaranda, Baobab and Acacia houses accommodate up to 120 IB diploma students. The Moshi campus features nine houses, admitting residential students from age eight and above.
Medical provisions
Arusha
- Health centre open 24 hours a day
- Full-time nurse
- Local hospital five kilometres away & Arusha airport 24/7 Medivac facilities one kilometre away
Moshi
- Health centre open 24 hours a day
- Full-time nurse
- Fortnightly doctor’s clinic on campus
- Local GPs nearby and local hospital five minutes away
Academic and emotional well-being
- Full-time counsellor available Monday to Friday
- Psychologist on campus three days a week in Arusha
- Two House parents (parents providing residential support to students) live adjacent to the student residential houses – available in the evenings and weekends
- Night staff on duty seven days a week
- Weekly meetings with tutors or mentors who oversee student progress academically, socially and emotionally
You can apply through your UWC national committee (NC) or through the UWC Global Selection Programme. Direct applications are also possible for the lower years. For more information about UWC East Africa, visit the website.
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