Tanzania follows a bilingual education system, where both Swahili and English are used as mediums of instruction in schools. English is primarily taught as a subject in schools and is also used for teaching various subjects such as mathematics, science, and social studies at higher grade levels.

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In English medium schools in Tanzania, the primary language of instruction is English. These schools aim to provide a more immersive English language learning experience to students. The curriculum in English medium schools is typically based on international educational standards and often follows a British or American curriculum

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The use of English as a medium of instruction in schools aims to equip students with strong English language skills, as it is widely used in higher education, professional settings, and international communication. However, it's worth noting that Swahili remains the national language of Tanzania and is widely spoken across the country.

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Subjects and Skills Taught to Classes 1 and 2

• Numeracy

• English Reading

• Writing

• Kiswahili

• Health and Nature studies

• Music

• Art

Subjects and Skills Taught to Classes 3, 4 and 5

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• English

• Kiswahili

• Mathematics

• Science and Technology

• Civics

• Social Studies

Subjects and Skills Taught to Class 6

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• English

• Kiswahili

• Mathematics

• Science

• History

• Geography

• Civics

• Vocational Skills

• Information Technology

• Personality Development and Physical Education

Subjects and Skills Taught to Class 7

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• English

• Kiswahili

• Mathematics

• Science

• History

• Geography

• Civics

• Information Technology

• National Exam preparation