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February 2018 Dear Parents, Thank you for your interest in applying for a partial scholarship for your child for school year 2018-2019. Since 1963, IST has provided an excellent educational experience to students who have proceeded to universities and other schools throughout the world. We are proud of the calibre of our staff and the work that they do; we are even prouder of the students with whom we work day by day. Our students represent many nationalities, including Tanzanian who, at about 20% of the student body, are currently the largest group represented although not the majority. IST is an IB World School authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) to offer its programmes for the Primary years, Middle years and, for our oldest students, the Diploma Programme. We are accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges (MSA). Accreditation by CIS and MSA indicates the high quality of our school in international terms, as well as to our desire to continually improve in all that we do. We strive to provide a world-class education for all our students, one that prepares them thoroughly for the contemporary challenges of study and work. We do so in a fascinating country, with many excellent learning opportunities beyond the school grounds. Important as academics are, we also want our students to be active and to learn about the society around them through our programmes of community engagement and service learning. The partial scholarship is an annual scholarship and reflects a reduction in the tuition fee by up to 30%. In order to be considered for a partial scholarship in subsequent years, applicants must reapply. It is vital for us that parents applying for a place for their child understand as much as possible about the school’s ethos and approach to education. It can be tempting to apply to a school simply because it is the largest or best-known school in the area but this can lead to a difficult situation if the “fit” is not right. IST has made a conscious choice to provide an education that is international and independent. With students of more than 60 nationalities and teachers from over 20 countries, we are not rooted in the education system of any one country and we aim, rather, to use the best practices from around the world. We do not rank students against their classmates; instead we use criterion-referenced assessment, which judges what students know and can do, rather than how much better or worse they are than those around them. We assess students continuously and in different ways – our students learn to be flexible! We challenge our students to think critically about a range of age-appropriate issues, including religion, ethics, personal behaviour, politics and social issues. We want our students to understand that people can validly hold differing views yet continue to enjoy warm relations. We also want them to learn that it is good to question one’s own beliefs, values and actions as well as those of other people. We believe that all the adults in our community – teachers, other staff members, parents and older students – should model good behaviour and learning habits to our students. We believe that students should be guided to develop self-discipline and a love of learning.

You will find a statement of our core values and vision in this letter and I ask that you read it carefully, so that you can make a fully informed decision about whether IST is the most suitable school for your children. All the necessary forms to apply for a partial scholarship at IST are in the following pages. Once completed, please send the material as email attachments to [email protected] or deliver in person to the Elementary Admissions Office (off of United Nations Road, Upanga) or the Secondary Admissions Office (corner of Haile Selassie/Chole Roads, Masaki). Once we receive your complete application and all the required documents, the application will be reviewed and you will be informed as soon as possible of the outcome of the review. Selected applicants will be invited for testing if required. If you have questions or would like to receive more detailed information about the programmes and activities our school has to offer, please contact Ms. Mwamy Sykes, Admissions Director ([email protected]). Thank you again for your interest. Sincerely,

Mark Hardeman, Ed.D. Director IST Mission: Challenging, inspiring and supporting all our students to fulfil their potential and improve the world. IST Vision: IST will be a global leader in the education of internationally-mobile young people. All students, regardless of their starting point, will think critically, achieve academically and develop the wisdom to make good choices. They will show curiosity and creativity in addressing authentic problems, local and global. They will pursue their varied passions with enthusiasm, developing resilience, perseverance and confidence. Understanding the diversity of people and cultures, they will act kindly, fairly and responsibly. All members of the IST community will work together to fulfil this Vision. IST Values: All members of the IST community are: • Responsible: We act responsibly, positively and constructively, towards ourselves and other people. We learn from our mistakes and accept the consequences of our actions.

• Inquiring: We show curiosity, perseverance and open-mindedness in seeking to understand and solve problems. We persevere in the face of difficulties and we embrace the learning that comes through failure as well as the joy of success.

• Compassionate: We empathise with others and act with care and kindness and courage. In our interactions, we behave with patience, generosity and integrity.

• Balanced: We believe in a broad education for our students, seeing the value for young people of participation in a varied curriculum.

• Diverse: We treasure the diversity within the IST community, using the rich opportunities for deeper understanding that come from our differences.

2018-2019 IB Partial Scholarship - Required Documents

APPLICATION FOR PARTIAL SCHOLARSHIP ADMISSION SY 2018-2019

Required Documents

Dear Parents,

This information package contains the forms that you need to apply for a Partial Scholarship at IST. Your application will be considered complete and ready for review once all the information forms and supporting documentation have been received. A complete application form includes the following items:

The Application (pages 4-7 in this pack). The Financial Questionnaire, Parents’ Questionnaire, Student’s Interest Questionnaire (pages 8-16). An IST Confidential Reference Form from the most recent school Principal (Elementary pages 17 -18, Secondary pages 19-20). A copy of the child’s passport, information page only. For a child without a passport, a copy of the child’s birth certificate. A copy of each parent’s passport information page, or birth certificate. One (1) passport size current photo of the applicant. School Reports/Transcripts/Test Reports for the current academic year. Previous School Reports/Transcripts/Test Reports for the last school year. If these records are not in English, please provide an official translation. TB Screening Results (Tine Test) or Current BCG Certificate. Any psycho educational or special education evaluations/records. Copy of Residency Permit (as applicable, as soon as it is issued if not yet issued). Non-refundable $500 Application Fee for each application. (When you accept IST’s offer of enrolment, you will pay a $1,000 Enrolment fee, which is deducted from the first tuition payment).

Final acceptance and admission to IST is based upon a review of all available information.

Students applying to IST Secondary (Grades 6-10) will be required to sit placement tests in English and Maths as part of the application process. The placement tests are taken at the Secondary Campus in Masaki, Dar es Salaam and you will be contacted about scheduling the test once the application is reviewed. You will also be required to submit a medical form if your child is selected for a scholarship.

If you have any questions, please contact the Admissions Office ([email protected]) or by phone (Elementary +255 684 228882/3 Ext. 302; Secondary +255 787 997778 Ext. 143). Students who do not receive a scholarship may still apply for general admission to IST.

Admissions PO Box 2651 • Dar es Salaam • Tanzania

Elementary Tel: +255 684 228882/3 Secondary Tel: +255 22 2601126

E-mail: [email protected]

2018-2019 IST Partial Scholarship Application for Admission

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IST PARTIAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION SY 2018-2019 For which grade are you applying

for admission? Students in Grades 11 and 12 are not eligible for partial scholarships.

Expected Date of Enrolment 15th August 2018

1. Student Information (PLEASE PRINT) Student’s Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________ First Name Middle Name Last Name Preferred Name for Student Directory: __________________________________________________________________ Expected Date of Enrolment: _____________________ Gender (M/F): _____ Date of Birth: ______________________ Day Month Year Place of Birth: ____________________________________ Country of Citizenship: City/Country Passport Number: _________________________________ Languages Spoken at Home: ________________________ Country Issuing Passport: ___________________________ Other Language(s) Spoken: _________________________ Student’s Email Address: ________________________________________________ Cell Phone: ____________________ 2. Family Information Father Mother Name: ________________________________________ _________________________________________ First Name Last Name First Name Last Name

Relationship to Student: _________________________________ ___________________________________________________ Place of Birth: ________________________________________ _________________________________________ City/Country City/Country Country of Citizenship: _________________________________ _________________________________________ Postal Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________ Names of Sibling(s): Age: Grade: Currently in IST/at school elsewhere: __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________





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3. Mailing Information Mailing address for school correspondence: Father/Male Guardian Mother/Female Guardian Home Address q Office Address q Home Address q Office Address q ___________________________________________________ _________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ _________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ _________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ _________________________________________ 4. Contact Information in Dar (where student will reside) Father/Male Guardian Mother/Female Guardian Address: _____________________________________________ _________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _________________________________________ Home Phone: _________________________________________ _________________________________________ Cell Phone: __________________________________________ _________________________________________ Business Phone: ______________________________________ _________________________________________ Email: _______________________________________________ _________________________________________ 5. Emergency Information Person to be contacted in an emergency if parents are not available. Please use a person outside your household.

Contact Number 1 Contact Number 2 Name: _______________________________________________ _________________________________________ Relationship: _________________________________________ __________________________________________ Email: _______________________________________________ _________________________________________ Telephone: ___________________________________________ _________________________________________ Cell: ________________________________________________ _________________________________________ 6. Company/Business Information Father/Guardian Mother/Guardian Parent’s/Guardian’s Name: _______________________________ _________________________________________ Position: _______________________________________________ _________________________________________ Company Name: ________________________________________ _________________________________________ Company Address: ______________________________________ _________________________________________


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7. Student’s Educational Information

Name of School City/Country (Please begin with the most recent year)

Type of Curriculum (Tanzanian,

American/English, etc.)

Attended To/From (Mo/Yr)

Age Grade/

Standard/ Form/Yr

Language of

Instruction

8. Student’s Detailed Information

1. Has the student previously submitted an application or attended IST?

No q Yes q Year ______

2. Has the student received any special academic, social, emotional support (i.e. speech, learning disability, counselling, etc.) and/or psycho-educational testing?

No q Yes q

2a. If yes, what type of support has the student received? q Counselling in school / outside school q Speech Language Therapy for _____________________________________________________ q Occupational Therapy for _________________________________________________________ q Physiotherapy for ________________________________________________________________ q Learning Support in school for _____________________________________________________ q Tutoring for _____________________________________________________________________ q Psycho-educational/ Educational Psychological testing for ______________________________ Did your child receive a specific diagnosis (e.g. ADHD, dyslexia)? q no q yes Diagnosis: ___________________ q Other formal assessments by specialists _____________________________________________ q Other __________________________________________________________________________ (Please attach relevant reports and test results. Failure to disclose all necessary information and/or altering documents may result in the offer of a place being revoked and, in the case of a place having been taken up, withdrawal from IST.)

3. Has the student ever repeated a grade level? No q Yes q

Which?

4. Has the student ever been asked to leave a school? No q Yes q

Explain below

9. Terms and Conditions of Accepting a Place at IST, SY 2018-2019 1. I agree to support the Vision and Values of IST, noted in the Director’s Welcome Letter.

2. I understand that failure to disclose all necessary information on the application form concealing pertinent information

and/or altering documents, may result in any offer of my place being revoked, and, in the case of a place having been taken up, withdrawal from IST.

3. I agree to support IST’s policies, rules and regulations. 4. I agree to attend parent-teacher-student conferences and to attend meetings the School may convene about my child. 5. I agree to pay the tuition and fees due IST in accordance with the payment plan that I selected.


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6. I understand that an offer of a place is contingent on there being a seat available in the Grade into which IST deems my child may be accepted.*

7. I understand that students must sign an Acceptable User Policy (AUP) to gain access to a computer. Access to the

school’s hardware, software and network may be withdrawn if this AUP is broken. 8. I understand that IST reserves the right to determine the placement of my child in the Grade or subjects judged most

appropriate for the student’s school experience and age. 9. I understand that the cover for personal accident insurance or loss of personal possessions is my responsibility and that

IST does not provide insurance for students taking part in School activities. 10. I understand that IST does not guarantee my child will advance to the next Grade. 11. I understand that re-enrolment from one year to the next at IST is not guaranteed and that the school reserves the right

to discontinue my child’s enrolment if the School’s view is that my child’s needs cannot be met at IST, my child’s academic performance is unsatisfactory or my child’s behaviour is deemed by the School to jeopardise the welfare of the school community.

12. I understand that my child must reside with one or both parents or a legal guardian in a permanent residential situation

in Dar es Salaam. 13. I understand that, starting in Grade 4, IST offers Grade and age-appropriate trips, some of them overnight, which are

integral to the school’s programmes and/or commitment to community service. I agree to ensure my child’s participation.

14. I understand that the school is required by law to hold details of the residence status in Tanzania of all IST students. In

this regard, if I am already a resident in Tanzania or a Tanzanian citizen, I am required to submit a copy of my child’s passport or other relevant residence documentation along with this application. If I am not already a resident, I am required to submit my child’s residence document as soon as it is available.

* NOTE: When a student is accepted and for any reason, the starting date of the student is delayed for a future term (quarter or semester) in a Grade where there are five or fewer open seats, a ‘seat holding fee’ will be charged for each term (quarter or semester) when a student is not in attendance up to the term of actual attendance. This fee must be paid by a non-attending student in order to guarantee the availability of a seat when the student is ready to begin attending. A student who is not already in attendance and is unwilling to pay the seat holding fee is not guaranteed a seat. However a student not paying the seat holding fee is still regarded as “accepted” and will be accorded a seat, if a seat is available at the time when he or she is ready to begin attending IST, until the end of the academic year in question. Once a student is accepted, the student is guaranteed a seat, unless after being contacted by IST, due to five or fewer open seats in that grade level, the parent/guardian of the student declines to pay the seat holding fee. A seat can only be held for the school year under review. Seat held is neither transferrable to another student nor automatically rolled over to the next school year. 10. Guardianship Agreement I understand that IST has a policy under which every enrolled student must be residing with a responsible adult guardian in Dar es Salaam. In the case where both parents must be out of Dar es Salaam, I agree to notify the school in writing with the name, residential and mailing addresses and phone numbers of the person(s) designed to serve as our child’s guardian(s). I also understand that the school does not accept household employees as responsible adult guardians. I further understand that failure to notify the school of a guardian during a time when both parents are absent from Dar es Salaam could jeopardize our child’s place at IST. Signature of the person completing the form Relationship to Student Date

IST FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE 2018-19

Self-funding families may find it difficult to pay for the cost of education at IST. In order to

accommodate such families, a financial assistance scheme has been established on the following

basis:

PARTIAL SCHOLARSHIPS (AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS UP TO GRADE 10):

Eligibility for Financial Assistance:

Newly enrolling students demonstrating special aptitude in one or

more academic areas, the arts or sports, in addition to financial need.

Current students enrolled in the school who are facing temporary

financial difficulties.

Limit of Assistance:

Partial scholarships are restricted for study at IST for a maximum of up to

two years, subject to the enrollment/re-enrollment conditions being met and

continued good behavior and academic progress of the scholar.

Students may re-apply after two years. However, awarding of any further

partial scholarship is not guaranteed.

Financial assistance is limited to a maximum of up to 33% of the Annual

Tuition Fees.

DIPLOMA SCHOLARSHIPS (AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS OF GRADES 11 & 12):

Eligibility for Financial Assistance:

Newly enrolling students demonstrating special aptitude in one or

more academic areas, the arts or sports, in addition to financial need.

Current students enrolled in the school who are facing temporary financial

difficulties.

Limit of Assistance:

This scholarship is limited for study at IST in Grades 11 and 12, subject to

the enrollment/re-enrollment conditions being met and continued good

behavior and academic progress of the scholar.

Financial assistance is available up to 100% of the total Diploma fees

for a maximum of two years. However, full Diploma scholarships are

offered to Tanzanian students only.

Financial Questionnaire

In order to be considered for Financial Assistance, parents must complete ALL sections of this form

and submit it together with the requested supporting documentation. All information will be held in

the strictest confidence by IST. Worldwide income, expenses, assets and liabilities should be

included and all figures should be given in Tanzanian Shillings.

1. I/We wish to apply for consideration in the following scholarship program: (Please tick the

relevant box)

Partial Scholarship Diploma Scholarship

2. Student Information:

Full Name of the

Student Date of Birth

Grade Level

2018-19

No. of Years

Completed

at IST

Amount (%) of

Assistance

Required

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

3. Student(s) living with (please tick one):

Parents: _____ Father: _____ Mother: _____ Guardian: _____

4. Period of residence in Tanzania: From: ___________ To: _____________

5. Complete the table below listing any persons, including yourself, who depend on the

family income for daily living expenses.

Full name of

family member Age

Relationship

to you

If attending, the

name of school or

college

Year in

school or

college

Amount of

School/College

fees

6. Employment/Business Details:

If Employed, complete section below:

Employment Details Father Mother

Other Member in the

Family

Employer’s Name

Position

Company Address

Supervisor’s name and cell

phone number (may be

contacted by IST)

If Self-employed, complete section below:

Business Details Father Mother

Other Member in

the Family

Name and address of the Self

Owned Business(es)

Company TIN No.

No. of years in business

7. Annual Income and Expenses – Prior Year and Current Year

Actual Income and Expenditure for the year 01 Jan 2017 to 31 Dec 2017

Actual 2017 Father Mother

Other Source –

Relatives, etc. Total

INCOME (Before Tax):

Annual salary or net profits

from business

Annual rental income

Other income (please specify)

1.

2.

Total Annual Income 2017

HOUSEHOLD COSTS:

Rent/Mortgage

Utilities

Food

Household necessities

Medical expenses

Educational expenses

Loan payments

Personal Taxes/Pensions

Vehicle maintenance

Entertainment

Vacations

Other (please specify)

1.

2.

Total Annual Costs 2017

NET DISPOSABLE INCOME

2017

List any other benefits associated with your Employment, with values (e.g. housing, furniture,

utilities, car, flights, educational allowances, etc.)

__________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

Expected Income and Expenditure for the year 01 Jan 2018 to 31 Dec 2018

Expected 2018 Father Mother

Other Source –

Relatives, etc. Total

INCOME:

Annual salary or net profits

from business

Annual rental income

Other income (please specify)

1.

2.

Total Annual Income 2018

HOUSEHOLD COSTS:

Rent/Mortgage

Utilities

Food

Household necessities

Medical expenses

Educational expenses

Loan payments

Personal Taxes/Pensions

Vehicle maintenance

Entertainment

Vacations


Total Annual Costs 2018

NET DISPOSABLE INCOME

2018

List any other benefits associated with your Employment, with values (e.g. housing,

furniture, utilities, car, flights, educational allowances, etc.)

__________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

8. Assets and Liabilities (in TShs.):

i. Does your family own its home? Yes No (If yes, complete below):

a. What year was it purchased? ___________

b. What was the original purchase price? __________

c. How much does your family still owe on the purchase price? _____________

d. What is the present market value? ___________________

ii. Please list the value of the following family assets (if applicable):

a. Land and buildings (other than home): ______________;

Annual income produced: ________

b. Savings (Cash and Bank Accounts): __________________________

For bank accounts, please provide:

Name of the Bank Account No. Amount (in TShs.)

c. Investments (such as stocks/equity and bonds): __________________________

d. Money owed to family: ___________________________

Repayment expected this year: ____________________

e. Vehicle: _______________

Make/Year: ____________

f. Other (jewellery, art works, antiques, etc.): __________________________

iii. Does your family have money, property or assets in another country? Yes

No

If yes, please complete the following:

Details Value (in TShs.) In which Country?

Money

Property

Other Assets

9. If you were to attend IST, where and with whom would you live?

_____________________________________________________

10. How would you commute to IST?

_____________________________________________________

11. Enter the expected amount of annual support towards your IST educational costs

from the sources listed below:

Sources Value (in TShs.)

Immediate family contribution

Friends and relatives

Sponsors


12. Additional Information: Please include any additional information which you feel

the School may need to consider in order to more effectively evaluate your

application. Use additional paper if necessary.

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

13. Supporting Documents – the following documents must be included with your

Financial Assistance Application:

i. Copy of passport or National ID (if Tanzanian) of parents

ii. If employed, Letter of verification from employer of position held, years of

employment, income, benefit and tax paid from employment income

iii. If self-employed, audited financial statements for the last two years

iv. Real estate valuation for properties owned based on the latest property tax

assessment

v. Documents supporting amount and term of liabilities (mortgages, loans, etc.)

vi. Copies of bank statements for all bank accounts for the last six months

vii. If self-employed, copies of last two years’ final income tax returns.

14. DECLARATION

In applying for financial assistance from the International School of Tanganyika (IST),

I/We declare that the answers to the questions in this application are true and

complete. I understand the necessity for confidentiality. I also understand that

assistance may be revoked for any of the following reasons:

If any of the information provided in this report proves to be false or

deliberately misleading.

If the student receiving the assistance demonstrates academic or social

behavior not consistent with the goals of the school.

I/We confirm that we would have financial difficulty in meeting IST fees for our child(ren).

I/We do not receive ANY financial support from my/our employers or any sources towards

the cost of the school fees, except as indicated in this form.

I/We give permission to the School Director to contact my/our employer(s) or other relevant

authorities for reference in relation to this application.

I/We agree to pay the balance of all fees by the stipulated due dates (applicable in case of

non-full Scholarships).

Signature of Parent(s) or Guardian(s) of Financial Assistance applicant(s):

________________________________ ________________________

Signature – Mother Date

________________________________ ________________________

Signature – Father Date

Please ensure all required supporting documents are attached.

PLEASE NOTE THAT INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

IB Partial Scholarship Application 2018-2019

Parent’s or Parents’ Questionnaire (to be completed by the parent(s) or

guardian)

Add additional pages if needed.

1. What do you see as your role as the parent or guardian in your child’s education?

2. What do you see as your role as the parent or guardian in supporting your child’s school?




Student’s Interest Questionnaire (to be completed by students age 8 and up)

Add additional pages if needed.

1. What initiative or activity would you describe among your passions? How does this interest show itself in your life?

2. Tell us about a situation where you have struggled with a challenge. How did you respond? What was the result?

3. Tell us about your commitment and achievements in the following areas as relevant:

Sport / Athletics The Arts (music, theatre, dance, visual arts, etc.) Civic Involvement / Service Work Leadership Academic Studies

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ELEMENTARY STUDENT APPLICATIONS SY 2018-2019

CONFIDENTIAL SCHOOL REPORT This form is to be completed by your child’s Principal or current teacher. We thank them for their time and reflection in completing it. These observations form an important part of this student’s application. Please ask the writer to send it confidentially as a signed, scanned e-mail attachment directly to: [email protected] (or to insert this form into an envelope, seal and sign across the sealed flap for you to hand carry to IST).

Student Name

Current Grade School Year

Type of Curriculum

Name of School

Address of School

Website Telephone

Fax/Mobile Email

Person completing form Position

The student has been enrolled at this school from date to date

I have known this student for years.

Describe the student’s strengths:

Describe parental support and involvement:

Has the student been dismissed, suspended, placed on probation, or incurred serious disciplinary action? Yes No (If yes, please explain briefly)

Describe any limitations, disabilities or special needs, including amount of teacher support required.

Does the student ever disrupt the learning of others in the classroom? ☐Yes ☐No To your knowledge, has the student had any formal external assessment? ☐Yes ☐No

Speech Language Educational Psychologist Occupational Therapist Other (specify)

Has the student received any of the following support while at your school? Yes - received at our school

No - does not need

No - but might benefit

Elementary Campus

PO BOX 2651 • Dar es Salaam • Tanzania

Tel: +255-658-228883/5

Fax: +255 22 2152077


Website: www.istafrica.com

mailto:[email protected]


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Support in learning English language

Frequent 1-1 support to access the curriculum

Frequent 1-1 support to behave appropriately in the classroom

Significant differentiation of the curriculum in their current grade

Please rate the student’s current progress in the following areas:

Area of concern

Working towards expected

levels

Working within

expected levels

Working above

expected levels

Not applicable

Communication: listening, receptive language

Communication: speaking, expressive language

Writing conventions

Writing content - ideas

Reading fluency

Reading comprehension

Mathematical understanding

Mathematical computation

Social skills: participates in both small & large groups

Social skills: works well with others, tolerant of difference

Social skills: shows awareness of fairness, is principled

Self-management: generally able to organise self and belongings

Self-management: demonstrates care over tasks and responsibilities

Self-management: tackles new or unfamiliar tasks confidently

Self-management: completes most tasks within reasonable timeframe

Thinking skills: shares ideas and opinions

Thinking skills: shows initiative

Thinking skills: asks questions and demonstrates curiosity

Attendance

Any additional comments:

Signature: Date:

Email:

Note: If the form is completed electronically it should come from the official school email address. OFFICIAL SCHOOL STAMP:

FOR SECONDARY STUDENTS APPLYING TO IST 2018-2019

IST CONFIDENTIAL REFERENCE FORM

This form is to be completed by your child’s Principal or current teacher. We thank them for their

time and reflection in completing it. These observations form an important part of this student’s

application. Please ask the writer to insert this form into an envelop, seal and sign across the

sealed flap for you to hand carry to IST, or to send it as a signed, scanned email attachment directly

to: [email protected]

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Student Name: __________________________________________________________________________

First Middle Last

Current Grade/Class: __________________________ School Year: _____________________________

Type of Curriculum: ____________________________

School Presently Attending: _______________________________________________________________

Address of School: _____________________________________________________________________

Website: ______________________________________ Telephone: _______________________________

Mobile: _____________________ Fax: ___________________ Email: _____________________________

Person Completing Form: ______________________________ Position: ___________________________

The student has been enrolled in the current school from _______________to _______________. I have

known him/her for __________________ years.

1. What would you describe as the applicant’s greatest strengths?

_____________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________

2. Describe any limitations, disabilities, or special needs (including amount of teacher time

required).

_____________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________

3. How would you describe the parental support and involvement in the school?

_____________________________________________________________________________

4. Has the student been dismissed, suspended, placed on probation, or incurred serious

disciplinary action? ________ If yes, please explain on a separate piece of paper.

Secondary School

PO BOX 2651 • Dar es Salaam • Tanzania

Tel: + 255 787 997778/98

Fax: +255 22 2600954 E-mail: [email protected]



5. Does the student:

Frequently require one-to-one support? Yes No

Require modification of the curriculum in their current Grade? Yes No If yes: Modification for support to meet Grade level expectations Yes No

Modification to extend beyond Grade level expectations Yes No

Disrupt the learning of others in the classroom? Yes No To your knowledge, has the student had any formal external assessment? (e.g. Ed. Psych,

Speech-Language, Occupational therapist) No Yes which? __________________

6. Would this student need English language support? Maybe No Yes

Academic Performance

Unknown Below

Average

Average Above

Average

Superior

Current Academic

Standing

Reading Comprehension

Verbal Ability

Writing

Mathematics

Classroom Participation

Study Habits

Motivation to Learn

Organization

Attendance

Social/Emotional Development

Unknown Below

Average

Average Above

Average

Superior

Attention Span

Follows Directions

Completes Tasks

Attitude Toward Teachers

Attitude Toward Peers

Positive Contributor to the

School

Accepts Consequences

Self Control

Comments (particularly any areas “Below Average” or Superior”):________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________

Please feel free to use additional sheet.

Signature: Date:

Email address: Note: If the form is completed electronically it should come

from the official school email address.

School stamp here please

March 2017 Fee Schedule: SY 2017-2018 Page 1 of 3

FEESCHEDULE2017-2018SCHOOLYEARNote: The Fee Schedule and Guidelines for 2018-19 is expected around March 2018.

AnnualTuitionFeeonly–excludingotherfees&interestGrades US$

EarlyChildhood1-2 14,900Kindergarten-Grade5 19,800

Grades6-8 22,900Grades9-10 24,300

Grades11,12(IB1&IB2) 29,300

OtherFeesinadditiontoannualtuition–excludinginterest

ForaReturningStudentaParentPays

ForaNewStudentaParentPays

$1,000 AnnualCapitalFee $1,000$1,000 AnnualTuitionDeposit

(deductiblefromthe1sttuitionpayment)

$1,000

$0 BuildingFee–Grades11and12 $7,000payablefullyintheyearofadmission

0$ BuildingFee-EarlyChildhood(EC)toGrade10

Option1-$7,000payablefullyintheyearofadmission

Option2-$2,500payableannuallyforthreeconsecutiveyears(fullamountisnotpayableifthechildleavesbeforethestartofyear3)

$0 AlumniFee $100$0 FamilyDeposit $500$0 ApplicationFee $500

1. AnnualTuitionFee-AnAnnualTuitionFeeshallbepaidforeachstudentforeachyearenrolledattheSchool.TuitionFeesvarywithgradelevelsasshowninthetableabove.TheTuitionFeecoversoperatingcosts,includingoverheads,salariesandeducationalmaterials,workbooks,theuseoftextbooksandsomeextra-curricularactivities.Itdoesnotincludecertainitemsrequiredforpersonalstudentusage,suchasuniforms,transportationtoandfromschool,lunchandpersonalschoolsupplies.

LateAdmissionsNewstudentsenteringaftertheSchoolYearhascommencedwillbeinvoicedonaproratatermlybasis.FeesshallbeinvoicedfullyforthewholetermregardlessofthedaysthestudentattendedSchool.

WhenastudentisnotattendingatthebeginningoftheSchoolYearorthebeginningofatermdespitebeingenrolled,hisorherseatcanonlybereservedifthestudent’sAnnualTuitionFeehasbeenpaidfortheconcerningterm.Aseatcanonlybeheldfortheschoolyearunderreview.TheseatheldisneithertransferrabletoanotherstudentnorautomaticallyrolledovertothenextSchoolYear.

Central Office P.O. Box 2651 • Dar es Salaam • Tanzania

Telephone • +255 22 2152350 +255 684 228883

Fax • +255 22 2152077 www.istafrica.com


EarlyWithdrawalsIncasestudentsleaveorreleaseaseatbeingheldduringtheSchoolYear,theAnnualTuitionFeeshallberefundedproratafromthemomentthestudentleavesontheconditionthattheparentsoftheconcerningstudenthavegiventheSchoolaminimumof4weekswrittennoticebeforetheyleave.Norefundsshallbemadeforatermthathasalreadystarted.

2. AnnualCapitalFee–(non-refundableandnon-transferable):ThisUS$1,000isinadditiontothetuitionfeestatedabove.TheAnnualCapitalFeeisleviedasacontributionbytheparentstocovertheSchool’scapitalexpenditures.Allparentspaythefullcapitalfeeinthe1stinstallmentirrespectiveofthepaymentplanselected.

3. AnnualTuitionDeposit(non-refundable&non-transferablebutdeductiblefromthefirsttuitionpayment):AfeeofUS$1,000perchildisduebyApril06th,2017toensureaseatforthenextschoolyear.Asimilarfeeispayablebynewstudentsenrollingduringthecourseoftheschoolyear.Thisfeeisdeductiblefromthefirsttuitionpayment.Thedepositrepresentsthefamily’scommitmenttojointheSchool.Astudentisre-enrolledinthenextyearonlywhenthecurrentoutstandingsumiscleared.Ifafamilydecidestowithdrawthestudent(s)afterthepaymentoftheAnnualTuitionDeposit,thedepositshallbeforfeited.

4. BuildingFee

Grades EC1toGrade10:Option 1-$7,000payablefullyintheyearofadmissionOption 2-$2,500payableannuallyforthreeconsecutiveyears(fullamountisnotpayableifthechildleavesbeforethestartofyear3).

Grades11and12:Feeof$7,000payablefullyintheyearofadmission.

Buildingfeeisneitherrefundablenortransferable.ThefeeisassignedtotheBuildingReserveFund,aSchoolReserveFundthatisspecificallydesignedformajorbuildingprojects,landand/orpropertypurchase,newconstruction,expansionandmajorinfrastructureimprovements.Eligibleparentsmaypaythebuildingfeeininstallments(alongwithapplicableinterest)dependingonthepaymentplanselected.

5. AlumniFee:(one-timepaymentperchildenrolled):US$100non-refundableAlumniFeeispayableonadmission.ThisfeeisadministeredbytheSchoolforAlumnioutreachactivities.

6. FamilyDeposit:US$500payableupfrontatthetimeofjoiningtheSchool.Thisdepositisrefundable,withoutinterest,atthetimelastchildofthefamilyleavestheSchool.TheSchoolreservestherighttoadjustthisrefundablesecuritydepositagainstanyamountdueandoutstandingfromanyfees,activityfee,libraryoranyotherarea,priortorefundingthedeposit.DepositsunclaimedforoverthreeyearsfromthedateofthelastchildleavingSchoolshallbetransferredtotheSchool’sOperatingandCapitalReserveFund.

7. ApplicationFee(non-refundableandnon-transferable):AfeeofUS$500perchildispayableonsubmissionofanapplication.TheApplicationFeeensurestheprocessingoftheapplicationforadmissionofanewstudentorofastudentreturningafteranabsenceofoneyearorlonger.CompletedapplicationswillonlybeprocessedafterreceiptoftheApplicationFeeoruponsubmissionofadequateproofofpayment.Paymentofthefeedoesnotguaranteethatachildmaybeadmitted.Itisnon-refundable&non-transferableifyoudeclineourofferofaplaceorwithdrawyourapplication.Ifyoudecidetoleaveawaitlistand/orifISTisunabletomeettheneedsofyourchild,youwillreceivearefundofUS$350.Thebalancewillberetainedasaprocessingfee.Iftheapplicationisrolledovertothefollowingyearandyoudecidetoleaveawaitlist,youwillreceivearefundof$200($150processingfeeperannum).


GuidelinesandTermsforPaymentofFeesandRefunds

1. AllfeesarebasedinUS$andaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.

2. Alltuitionfeesareduebythedatesindicated,unlessotherarrangementsareapprovedbytheDirector.Followingtheduedate,latepaymentchargesofUS$25perweekareaddedtothestudent’saccountandwillcontinueeachweekuntilthefeesaremadecurrent.

3. Parents who select semester and termly payment plans but are not able to fulfill their installmentpaymentobligationsmayberequiredtoshifttoplansdesignatedbytheschoolmanagement.

4. AlldishonouredchequesincurachargeofUS$100andlatepaymentpenaltiesinadditiontoallbankchargesleviedagainstthedrawer.

5. Paymentscanbemadeby:a) CashdepositeddirectlytoanyoneoftheSchool’[email protected]

fordetailsoftheSchool’spreferredbankaccount.PleasenotethattheSchooldoesnotacceptpaymentofschoolfeesinhardcash.

b) ChequedepositeddirectlyintooneoftheSchool’[email protected]’spreferredbankaccount.Alternatively,chequesmaybepresentedtotheFeesOfficesituatedintheAdministrationBuilding,ElementaryCampus,UpangaortotheFeesofficesituatedintheAdmissionsOffice,SecondaryCampus,Masaki.

c) CreditCard(thiswillattractanadditionalchargeof3.5%forVISAand4%forMasterCard).d) InlinewithBankofTanzaniaregulations,allpaymentsmadeinTanzanianShillingswhichare

aboveTZS.10MorUnitedStatesDollarsUS$10,000shouldbetransferredbyTanzaniaInterbankSettlementSystem(abbreviatedasTISS).

6. WhenmakingpaymentsdirectlytotheSchool’sbankaccounts,pleaseprovideISTwithacopyofthebankorwiretransferadvicethatwillenableustorecordandreceiptyourpayments.PleasenotethatISTisnotresponsibleforbanktransferchargesorcommissions.TheseifincurredbytheSchoolforincomingtransfers/wires,wouldbedebitedtoparentsconcerned.

7. PaymentsmadeinTanzanianShillings,SterlingPoundsandEurosareconvertedintoUSDollarsattheinternalISTratesprevailingonthedaythesumsarereceiptedbytheSchoolandcreditedintheschool’sbankaccount.ThoughISTendeavourstoalignitsinternalconversionrateswiththoseofthemarket,itshallnotberesponsibleforforeignexchangedifferences.Toavoidexchangedifferences,parentsarerequestedtocontacttheFeesDepartmentforthecurrentday’sexchangerateontelephonenos.+255684228882;+255684228883;+255222152350(Extension144or237)[email protected].

8. RefundsforwithdrawalsunderanyplanwillapplyonlytounattendedtermsaftersubmittingawrittennotificationforwithdrawaltotheSchoolatleastfourcalendarweeksbeforethecommencementofthenewterm(s).Norefundswillapplyforpartialcompletionofatermnorcapitalportionofthefees.Refundsarecalculatedonthebasisofschooldaysandshallapplytotuitionfeesonly.Refundsshallbemadebycrossedchequesorbanktransfers.TheSchooldoesnottakeresponsibilityforbankcharges.

9. TheSchoolreservestherighttodenyentrytopupilsinarrearsoffees.

March 17th, 2017

Central Office P.O. Box 2651 • Dar es Salaam • Tanzania

Telephone • +255 22 2152350 +255 684 228883

Fax • +255 22 2152077 www.istafrica.com

OptionsforPaymentofSchoolFeesfor2017-18

In order to provide payment flexibility to parents, the School has developed three paymentplanswhichwe feelwillmake it easier for parents to pay their fees. Under these paymentplans,parentshavethefollowingoptions:

1. Yearly Payment Plan option allows parents to pay for the whole school year by 11th

August2017.

2. SemesterPaymentPlan isoverall4%morecostly than theYearlyPaymentPlan. Thisallowsforparentstopayintwoinstalments,whicharedueby11thAugust2017and11th

January2018.

3. Termly Payment Plan is overall 8% more costly than the Yearly Payment Plan. Thisallows parents to pay in four instalments, which are due by 11th August 2017, 13th

October2017,11thJanuary2018and23rdFebruary2018.

ForGrade12students,paymentsaredueby11thAugust2017,15thSeptember2017,1st

December2017and26thJanuary2018.

Meanwhile,incasestudentsleaveorreleaseaseatbeingheldduringtheSchoolYear,theAnnualTuitionFeeshallberefundedproratafromthemomentthestudentleavesontheconditionthattheparentsoftheconcerningstudenthavegiventheSchoolaminimumof4weekswrittennoticebeforetheyleave.Norefundsshallbemadeforatermthathasalreadystarted.

Theschoolhasalsosignedupasacreditcardmerchant.Thisgivesyoutheoptionofpayingourfeesbycreditcard.However,paymentsusingthisoptionwillincuranadditionalfeeof3.5%forVISA&4%forMastercardtocoverbankcharges.

Central Office

2018/19 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT IMPORTANT DATES1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 14

July 2018 15 16 17 18 19 20 2122 23 24 25 26 27 2829 30 31

1 2 3 4

5 6 7 8 9 10 11 8:Peasants Day; 9,10,13 & 14th : In service Days;

12 13 14 15 16 17 18 15 : School opens for Students & teachers -1st day of Term 119 20 21 22 23 24 25 22 : Tentative Eid

26 27 28 29 30 311

2 3 4 5 6 7 89 10 11 12 13 14 15

16 17 18 19 20 21 22 21 : Professional Development (No school for students)23 24 25 26 27 28 2930

1 2 3 4 5 67 8 9 10 11 12 13 12 : Last day of Term 1

14 15 16 17 18 19 20 14: Nyerere Day 15-19 : Short Break

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 22 : Beginning of Term 2

28 29 30 31

1 2 34 5 6 7 8 9 1011 12 13 14 15 16 17 16 : Professional Development (No school for students)18 19 20 21 22 23 2425 26 27 28 29 30 26 : Maulid Day (Tentative)

12 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 9:Independence Day 14:End of Term 2

16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Dec 17- Jan 7 School Holidays

23 24 25 26 27 28 29 25:Christmas Day 26:Boxing Day

30 31

1 2 3 4 5 1:New Years Day

6 7 8 9 10 11 12 7:School re opens for Students & Teachers Beginning of Term 312:Revolution Day

13 14 15 16 17 18 19

20 21 22 23 24 25 2627 28 29 30 31

1 23 4 5 6 7 8 9

10 11 12 13 14 15 16

17 18 19 20 21 22 23

24 25 26 27 281 2

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 4-5 : Professional Development (No school for students) 6-8 : Short Break

10 11 12 13 14 15 16

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 22:End of Term 3

24 25 26 27 28 29 30 25 : Beginning of term 431

1 2 3 4 5 67 8 9 10 11 12 13 7 : Karume Day

14 15 16 17 18 19 20 19 : Good Friday21 22 23 24 25 26 27 22 : Easter 23-25 : Short Break ; Monday 26 : Union Day28 29 30

1 2 3 4 1 : Workers Day5 6 7 8 9 10 11

12 13 14 15 16 17 1819 20 21 22 23 24 2526 27 28 29 30 31

12 3 4 5 6 7 8 5-6 : Tentative Eid9 10 11 12 13 14 15 14 : Last day of Term 4/School Year

16 17 18 19 20 21 2223 24 25 26 27 28 2930

Instructional Days 180

School Holidays In Service Days 8 Days in Term 1 41 Days in term 3 50

Teacher Professional Development Total 188 188 Days in Term 2 38 Days in term 4 51

National Holidays Approved by the Board of Directors : 9th November 2017

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Secondary School Dress Code/School Uniform

SY 2018-2019

Secondary Campus Dress Code /School Uniform

All IST students are expected to dress in a respectful and appropriate manner. The aims of this expectation are as follows: ● To create positive and respectful environment conducive to teaching and learning. ● To honour the diversity in our community by showing consideration and sensitivity for cultural and/or religious beliefs and values. ● To understand the importance of appropriate and tasteful dress in an educational and/or professional environment.

IST Polo Shirt

Students in Grades 6-10 are expected to wear an IST polo shirt to school on a daily basis. Students are expected to wear the school polo shirt from the time they enter school in the morning until the end of the school day. The IST polo shirt is a white, light blue, gray, or yellow polo-shirt with a collar and an IST logo on the left breast. The IST polo shirt should be neat and clean and not contain any pictures or writing, apart from the IST logo. If a student chooses to wear a t-shirt or vest underneath the school uniform, it must be plain. In cold or wet weather, students may wear a plain white or plain blue sweater or jacket over their IST polo shirt. IST polo shirts can be purchased at the Secondary Campus Admissions Office.

IST Dress Code

In addition to wearing the IST polo shirts (Gr. 6-10), all IST students are expected to comply with the dress code requirements stated below.

Female Male

Gr. 6-10

IST or ISSEA polo shirt in good repair

Solid navy blue or black skirts, approximately 3 inches/8 cm above the knee or longer

Shorts/ capris, and skorts in good repair and mid-thigh or longer

Solid navy blue or black trousers and capris in good repair; no low-riders with visible underwear

No denim or anything that resembles denim

Footwear in good repair

IST or ISSEA polo shirt in good repair

Solid navy blue or black shorts or trousers in good repair; no low-riders with visible underwear

No denim or anything that resembles denim


Secondary School PO Box 2651 • Dar es Salaam • Tanzania

Tel: +255 787 997778/98

Fax: +255 22 2600954


Gr. 11-12

Collared shirt, blouse or t-shirt in good repair, no offensive logos or slogans or drug/alcohol references

Tops or dresses where the straps are at least three-finger widths wide, with no visible underwear, midriff or cleavage

Skirts, approximately 3 inches/8 cm above the knee or longer

Shorts/ capris, and skorts in good repair and mid-thigh or longer

Clean and neat trousers, jeans, and capris; no low-riders with visible underwear


Collared shirt or t-shirt in good repair, no offensive logos or slogans or drug/alcohol references

Clean and neat shorts, trousers, pants, or jeans; no low-riders with visible underwear


Note: If a clothing item is not listed above, then it is not acceptable. This includes excessively tight-fitting clothing. All clothing and shoes should be in good repair.

Grade 11-12 Dress Code Privileges

● Gr. 11-12 students may wear loose-fitting denim providing that it is in good repair (no rips or holes). ● Gr. 11-12 students do not have to wear the IST polo shirt or navy blue or black clothing; however, they are required to honour all other IST Dress Code Expectations

Theme Dress Days

On occasion various student groups may be given permission to organize a Theme Dress Day for secondary students. This means that students in Grades 6-10 are not required to wear their school polo shirt on that day or blue/black pants. Students may wear denim. However, regardless of the theme, students are expected to comply with the rest of the above-stated Gr. 6-12 guidelines.

Parent Expectation

Parents are expected to help by monitoring the dress of their children before they leave

for school.

Finding suitable clothing (e.g. pants, shorts, skirts, skorts) that complies with the IST

Dress Code can be challenging in local stores. Consequently, we advise parents to have

suitable clothing made at a local tailor if appropriate clothing is not available in local

stores.

Listed below are contact details for a tailor who is familiar with the IST Dress Code:

Zainabiya Tailors

Ms Zubeda Dewji: +255 784 508 044

Secondary School Supply List 2018-2019

The Secondary Campus provides all textbooks, workbooks, and supplementary materials.

In addition, students receive a Homework Diary for recording homework, quizzes and

tests, and projects. Below is a generic supply list, which is designed to provide every

secondary school student with the opportunity to be organized and successful in school.

Students and their families are expected to acquire the following supplies.

At Home For School

Thesaurus

Dictionary

Contemporary World Atlas

Stapler

Tape

Pens, pencils, erasers

Coloured pencils

Fine-point markers

Ruler

White-out

Scissors

Computer with Internet connection

and printer

2 GB Flash Drive/Memory Stick)

1.5 in. 2-ringed binder

2-hole A-4 white-lined paper

Binder dividers

Plastic folders or an accordion folder

High-lighters (3 different colours)

Pencil case

Pens, pencils, erasers, and pencil

sharpener that catches the shavings

Geometry Kit- Ruler, Compass, Protractor

Glue stick

White-out

IST uniform (Gr. 6-10)

PE uniform and towel (Gr. 6-10)

Re-usable water bottle

Optional:

Large lock for locker (with think

shank/shackle)

Mini-stapler

Note: Specific subjects, such as Visual Arts, may have an additional subject-specific

supply list, which will be communicated to students and parents.

Secondary School

PO Box 2651 • Dar es Salaam • Tanzania

Tel: +255 787 997778/98

Fax: +255-22-2600954

