Diploma Programme (DP) at Dar es Salaam International Academy

Key facts

• Dar es Salaam International Academy was founded in 2003 with just four students
• DIA is an IB World Continuum School offering PYP, MYP and DP, accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and Middle States Association (MSA)
• DIA is a full member school of the Association of International Schools in Africa (AISA)
• The school website reports 48+ nationalities represented in its community
• The school website reports 450+ college and university acceptances as a school-wide figure
• DIA teachers require a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Education, minimum 2 years of experience, and IB training
• English is the language of instruction at DIA
• DIA does not provide school transportation; a parent-organized transportation program is available

What is the Diploma Programme (DP) at Dar es Salaam International Academy?

The Diploma Programme (DP) at Dar es Salaam International Academy is the internationally-recognised, two-year IB course for Grades 11-12. It aims to develop students physically, intellectually, emotionally and ethically, encouraging them to be knowledgeable, inquiring and compassionate while building intercultural understanding, open-mindedness, and respect for others' views.

What subjects does the DP curriculum cover at DIA?

At Dar es Salaam International Academy, the DP curriculum is organised into six subject groups alongside the DP Core. The school's own material names five subject areas within this framework: Language & Literature, Individuals and Societies, Sciences, Mathematics, and Art; the sixth group is not separately identified in the available material. Students choose a total of six subjects, with three taken at Higher Level (HL) and three at Standard Level (SL).

What is the DP Core at DIA?

• The DP Core at Dar es Salaam International Academy is made up of three required components that every Diploma Programme student must complete: Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity, Service. Together these broaden a student's educational experience and challenge them to apply knowledge and skills beyond regular subject coursework.
• Theory of Knowledge: students reflect on the nature of knowledge and on how we know what we claim to know.
• The Extended Essay: an independent, self-directed piece of research finishing with a 4,000-word paper.
• Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS): students complete a project related to creativity, activity and service as a required component of the DP Core.

What is the IB Learner Profile at DIA?

The IB Learner Profile is central to all IB programmes at Dar es Salaam International Academy, including the Diploma Programme. It is made up of ten attributes that support every member of the school community in working toward and demonstrating lifelong learning. At DIA, students and staff who demonstrate these attributes are celebrated and recognized throughout the academic year.

What skills does the IB Diploma Programme develop at DIA?

The IB Diploma Programme at Dar es Salaam International Academy fosters critical thinking, problem solving, and positive participation in community and society as global citizens. Learning is based on real-world situations so students understand the relevance of what they study, and students are taught to think conceptually, applying their knowledge to both familiar and unfamiliar situations.

What graduation pathways does DIA offer DP students?

Dar es Salaam International Academy offers a range of graduation pathways to its DP students, allowing choice over the route best suited to individual growth, success, and development toward future goals. Students are expected to follow the pathway most appropriate to them and are encouraged to pursue the most rigorous and challenging pathway on which they can succeed, aligned with their post-graduation aspirations.

What qualifications do DIA's teachers hold?

Teachers at Dar es Salaam International Academy, including those teaching the Diploma Programme, are required to hold a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Education, at least 2 years of teaching experience, and IB training. This staffing standard applies across the school's IB Continuum, from the Primary Years Programme through the Diploma Programme.

What campus facilities support DP students at DIA?

• Dar es Salaam International Academy's campus includes facilities that support Diploma Programme sciences, arts and physical education, spanning science and computer labs, aquatics and sports spaces, and dedicated arts rooms alongside general classrooms.
• Three science labs
• Three computer labs with iMacs
• A 25-meter swimming pool
• A multi-purpose court and field
• Visual and performing arts spaces and a music room
• A library and general classrooms

What outcomes does DIA report for its students after graduation?

Dar es Salaam International Academy's website reports 450+ college and university acceptances. This is a school-wide figure as published by the school, not a statistic specific to the Diploma Programme, and it should not be read as an admission guarantee or as a programme-specific placement rate.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does the Diploma Programme cover at DIA?

The Diploma Programme (DP) at Dar es Salaam International Academy covers Grades 11 and 12, following on from the school's Primary Years Programme (Kindergarten-Grade 5) and Middle Years Programme (Grades 6-10).

Is Dar es Salaam International Academy's DP accredited?

Dar es Salaam International Academy is an IB World Continuum School offering PYP, MYP and DP, and is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the Middle States Association (MSA). It is also a full member school of the Association of International Schools in Africa (AISA).

How many subjects do DP students take at DIA?

DP students at Dar es Salaam International Academy choose a total of six subjects across the programme's subject groups: three at Higher Level (HL) and three at Standard Level (SL), alongside the required DP Core. The school's material names five of the subject areas; the sixth is not separately specified.

Does CAS receive an academic grade at DIA?

Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) is one of the three required components of the DP Core at Dar es Salaam International Academy, alongside Theory of Knowledge and the Extended Essay. Students must complete a CAS project as a required component of the programme.

Does DIA provide transportation for DP students?

Dar es Salaam International Academy does not provide school transportation. Instead, a parent-organized transportation program is available for families who need it.

What language is instruction delivered in for the DP at DIA?

English is the language of instruction at Dar es Salaam International Academy, including in the Diploma Programme.

Is the 450+ college and university acceptances figure specific to the DP?

No. The 450+ college and university acceptances figure is reported on Dar es Salaam International Academy's website as a school-wide statistic. It is not presented as a Diploma Programme-specific outcome, an admission guarantee, or a placement rate.