FAQ
Maswali? Any more questions? Call or WhatsApp us on +255 743 575 768 or email hello@siyamodern.sc.tz – we will be happy to help.
Admissions & Enrolment — Usajili
We welcome children from 6 months to about 12 years:
- Baby Class – 6 to 12 months
- Middle Class – 1 to 3 years
- Preschool – 3 to 5 years
- Primary School – Grade I to Grade VII (about 5 to 12 years)
Our school year starts in January, which is our main intake. Admissions for the January 2027 intake are now open.
Children can also join during the year when places are available – please call us to check.
- Book a visit or interview.
- Complete the online application form, or pick one up at the school office.
- Bring the required documents (see below).
- We confirm your child’s place and class.
- A copy of your child’s birth certificate
- Your child’s clinic / immunisation card
- 2 recent passport-size photos of your child
- A copy of a parent’s or guardian’s ID (e.g. NIDA)
For Grade I and above, please also bring the latest school report and a transfer letter from the previous school.
Nursery children simply have a friendly meet-and-play session with our teachers.
Children joining Primary School do a short, relaxed assessment in English and Mathematics so we can place them in the right class.
Yes, please do! Book a visit and we will gladly show you our classrooms, playground, kitchen and school transport. Karibu sana!
The School Day — Siku ya Shule
| Schedule Item | Nursery School | Primary School (Grade I – VII) |
| Morning Reporting Time | 7:45 AM | 7:45 AM |
| Class Pickup/End Time | 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM (Flexible options available) | 3:00 PM (Standard End Time) |
Children are received at the school gate by our staff each morning.
For your child’s safety, we only hand children over to parents or adults you have registered with the school. If someone new is collecting your child, please call the office first.
Full school uniform, a named water bottle and their school bag with books. Nursery children should also bring a set of spare clothes, plus diapers and wipes if needed.
Please label everything with your child’s name.
Yes. Extra classes and after-school care are available after 3:00 PM by arrangement. Please ask the office for days and charges.
Learning — Masomo
We are an English-medium school following the Tanzania national curriculum.
In pre-primary, learning is play-based and builds early reading, writing, numbers and social skills.
In primary, pupils are prepared for the national assessments set by NECTA: the Standard Four National Assessment (SFNA) in Grade IV and the Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) in Grade VII. You can read about our latest results on our News page.
English is the main language of teaching and communication. Kiswahili (Kiswahili fasaha) is taught as a subject and used to support our youngest learners. Our pupils also learn Chinese.
- Computer Studies
- Chinese language
- Agriculture
- Art & Craft
- Daily outdoor play in our safe playground
Children learn by watching and copying. Our teachers model good play all day long – taking turns, being gentle and speaking kindly – and praise children when they do the same. Soon, play becomes a happy way for children to make friends and get along.
We begin with short separation times, so children learn to trust that their parent will come back. Once these short periods feel normal, we slowly make them longer. A comforter from home – a blanket, toy or teddy bear – often helps.
It is normal for a child to cry during the first days at school. It is a natural, healthy response to the love you have given them! When children move up to a new class, we also plan the change around their personality.
Primary pupils get homework suited to their age. Parents receive a progress report at the end of each term and are invited to parents’ meetings to talk about their child’s progress.
Health, Safety & Meals — Afya, Usalama na Chakula
- CCTV cameras in classrooms and around the school
- A secure gate and areas where children are always within a teacher’s sight
- Rounded corners and soft surfaces for our little ones
- Clean, child-friendly washrooms
Yes. Healthy porridge and lunch are prepared fresh in our school kitchen every day. Please tell us about any allergies or special diets when you register.
Our staff give first aid straight away and we contact you immediately.
If your child is unwell (for example fever, vomiting or a contagious illness), please keep them at home until they are better and let us know.
No. Our Baby and Middle Class teachers gently help children with toilet training. Please send diapers, wipes and spare clothes as needed.
Yes. Nursery children have a quiet rest time after lunch.
Fees, Uniform & Transport — Ada, Sare na Usafiri
Fees are paid per term, and instalments can be arranged with the office. Please contact us for the current fee structure.
You can pay by bank deposit or mobile money (M-Pesa, Mixx by Yas, Airtel Money). Please keep your receipt or transaction message.
Please ask the school office for the uniform list and where to buy it.
Yes. Our school transport serves Bunju and nearby areas. Contact the office for routes, pick-up times and charges.
Parents & Communication — Wazazi
We keep parents informed through phone and WhatsApp messages, notices, termly parents’ meetings and the News section of this website.
- Call or WhatsApp: +255 743 575 768
- Email: hello@siyamodern.sc.tz
- Visit us: Bunju A, Kinondoni District, Dar es Salaam – see map