Al Muntazir School
Al Muntazir Schools, named after the Shia Twelfth Imam, is a collection of non-government schools, providing excellent education from pre-school to A-levels, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. It was founded and is run by the Shia Ithna'sheri Jamaat, Central Board of Education (CBE). The Al Muntazir Schools consist of the following schools:
- Al Muntazir Islamic Seminary
- Al Muntazir Boys Primary School
- Al Muntazir Girls Primary School
- Al Muntazir Union Nursery School
- Al Muntazir Toddlers & Day Care Centre[1]
| The Al Muntazir Schools Dar es Salaam | |
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| Motto | The will to succeed |
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Al Muntazir Islamic Seminary
Established in 1986, the school is home to approximately 1000+ students and 80+ teaching faculty, and offers both the Cambridge International Curriculum (IGCSE) and the NECTA National curriculum.
Curriculum
Al Muntazir Islamic Seminary is authorized by the Cambridge International Examinations (CIE – UK) to offer the IGCSE program for ages 13 – 16 as well as the GCE A Levels for ages 16 – 18. At the same time, the school is authorized to provide the local curriculum by the National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA) to offer the A level program for ages 16 – 18.
The IGCSE program allows students to undergo a four-year study before sitting for the international examinations. It is taken in core and extended levels through five subject groups: Languages (English as 1st Language and Kiswahili), Humanities (Economics and Geography), Sciences (Biology, Chemistry and Physics), Mathematics and Vocational (Business Studies and Accounting). At the same time, for the preparation of a holistic professional, additional subjects are provided including Information Technology, Physical Education and Religious Studies.[2]
At the A level, the school provides both the international curriculum through Cambridge and the local curriculum through NECTA. The following combinations are provided:
- Physics, Chemistry and Advance Math (PCM)
- Physics, Chemistry and Biology (PCB)
- Physics, Geography and Advance Math (PGM)
- Economics, Geography and Advance Math (EGM)
- Economics, Business Studies and Accounting (EBA)
At the same time, additional electives provided include General Paper, Pure Math and Religious Studies. The 2 year NECTA A level program is authorized by the local Ministry of Education and examined by the National Examination Council of Tanzania.[3] At Al Muntazir Islamic Seminary, the subject combinations provided at the A levels include:
- Physics, Chemistry and Advance Math (PCM)
- Physics, Chemistry and Biology (PCB)
- Physics, Geography and Advance Math (PGM)
- Economics, Geography and Advance Math (EGM)
- Economics, Commerce and Accounting (ECA)
- Commerce, Biology and Geography (CBG)
- History, Kiswahili and other Languages (HKL)
- History, Geography and Other Languages (HGL)
Extracurricular Activities
Students are currently registered for clubs such as
- Mathematics Club
- Needle work
- Badminton
- Editorial club
- Kiswahili Club
- Arabic Club
- Table tennis
- Model United Nations (MUN)
- kick boxing
- Environmental club
- Young scientists club
- Community service
- Swimming
- Basketball club
- Throwball
- Cooking club
- Football club
- Cricket club
- Taxation
Facilities
School Library:
Science Laboratories: A total of six science labs are available.
IT Laboratories: Two IT Labs are available.
Sports Ground The school has access to the Union Sports Club Sports ground for any sporting activity including football, volleyball, cricket, athletics and basketball.
Al Muntazir Boys Primary School
The Al Muntazir Boys Primary School, formerly known as Al Muntazir Junior School, is situated in the Sea View area opposite the Aga Khan Hospital. It currently follows the Tanzania National Curriculum.[4]
Extracurricular Activities
Students can enroll in clubs such as
- Quiz Club
- Bookworm Club
- Board Games: Scrabble, Math fun, etc.
- Kiswahili Drama Club
- Mathaletics
- Qur'an Hifz/Arabic
- Arts and crafts (knitting, drawing, etc.)
- Environmental Club
- Young Journalist Club
Sporting activities available are; Basketball&Karate
Al Muntazir Girls Primary School
Al Muntazir Girls Primary School is situated on the United Nations Road, very close to the Indian Ocean. The campus was established in 2002, branching out from the Al Muntazir Junior School as a two-floored open rectangle. It consists of offices and spacious classrooms, as well as extra facilities such as an art room, an inviting library, a modernized computer room, a moral science room, a resource room and a sick bay where children are taken care by the school nurse.[5]
Extracurricular Activities
Students can enroll in clubs such as
- Arts and crafts
- Language Club
- Health and Science Club
- Home Science Activities
- Sports
- Drama
Al Muntazir Union Nursery School
The Al Muntazir Union Nursery School is one of the biggest pre-schools in Dar es Salaam. Established in 1956 with just two classes, the school now provides education to almost 740 students aged between 2 1⁄2 and 6 years.[6]
Al Muntazir Toddlers & Day Care Centre
See also
References
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