Working with schools in Tanzania
Tanzania's education system has improved, but there are still challenges that affect the quality and access to education. Local and international volunteers can help tackle these problems. Here’s a brief look at the Tanzanian education system, its challenges, and how volunteers can make a difference.
Tanzania’s education follows a 7-4-2- model. i.e Pre-primary education (2 years) for children aged 5 and 6, Primary education (7 years) free and required for ages 7 to 13, Secondary education ( 4 years) for students aged 14 to 18 and Advanced secondary education for 18+.
After Advanced secondary school, depending on the pass level, there is a tertiary education (2-3 years for diploma that includes colleges and vocational training and 3+ years for degree.
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Limited Resources which leads to overcrowded classrooms and lack of materials make learning hard. This also hinders the quality of education
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Access and Inclusivity- Gender inequality differences between urban and rural areas limit for some students.
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Dropout Rates resulted by financial problems or early marriage.
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Teacher Training by providing workshops on effective teaching, helping to get educational materials and set up libraries.
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Supporting Remote Schools by assisting in rural schools and raising awareness about the importance of education.
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Promoting Gender Equality by collaborating with groups to support girls’ education, teaching practical skills that match job market demands, providing lessons on hygiene and environmental issues.
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Infrastructure Improvement by helping to improve school facilities, Running after-school programs to support students, teaching computer skills to help students succeed in a digital world.
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In Tanzania, a vision emerged to reshape the future for our youngest generation. Acknowledging that 53% of children aged 2-5 from low-income families face developmental delays.
Believing every child deserves support in their early years, TECEC empower parents, caregivers, and preschool teachers with vital resources to enhance children's health and learning.
Being located in Nyegezi, Mwanza a distance of less that 5 kms form VOT Hostel, TECEC recognizes that early years are crucial for both the child's future and the community.
BMCC Day Care
BMCC Day Care is a newly launched center associated with the TAG-BMCC church, dedicated to providing care for children in the surrounding community while parents are at work. Understanding that parents need additional time for their jobs and family responsibilities, BMCC Day Care was founded to meet this need.
BMCC Day Care is a recently opened facility linked to the TAG-BMCC church, aimed at supporting children in the local community when their parents are away for work. With an awareness of the demands on parents to balance work and family, BMCC Day Care was established to assist them.
Bright Destiny Primary School School, is a dedicated institution located in Mwanza. Their mission is to serve the community by providing quality educational services at a low price in which every parent in the community can afford, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to learn and grow. BDPS believe in education accessible for all, fostering a nurturing environment where young minds can thrive. Join us in our commitment to shaping a brighter future for our community through education.