Kibangu Ruge School

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about Kibangu Ruge English Medium School

1. Is this school registered?

Yes. The school registration was completed in 1997. The registration number is EM 10279.

2. What syllabus do you use for teaching?

We follow the syllabus provided by the Ministry of Education of Tanzania for all subjects. We also have special instructions for teaching library usage.

3. Do your students take the Primary School Leaving Examination?

Yes. We have had graduates who took the government examination since 2001.

4. Do your students take the examination in English language?

Yes. Students from all schools that use English as the medium of instruction take the primary school leaving examination in English.

5. Are your students selected to continue with secondary education in government schools?

Yes. Students get equal opportunities with students in government schools. They can also choose to continue their studies in many good non-government schools.

6. Does the school have sports fields?

Yes. We have set aside more than one third of the school area for sports. There are fields for basketball and netball; there is also a playground. We use the football field available in the nearby army camp.

7. How many students are in each class?

The maximum number for each class is thirty students, except for Pre-School where the maximum number is twenty children in each group.

8. What food do children get?

At 10:00 AM children get a cup of tea and bread or donuts. The lunch meal has various types of food from one day to another including rice, pilau, ugali, meat, beans and leafy vegetables.

9. What is the daily schedule like?

The day starts at 7:30 AM and ends at 3:20 PM. Students of grade seven leave at 5:30 PM from Monday to Friday and at 4:00 PM on Saturday.

10. Can a child bring food to school?

No. It is not allowed to bring food, soda or juice to school. Give the child clean and safe water to drink.

11. What shoes are allowed?

The child should wear black leather shoes and white socks. On Friday the child should wear sports shoes (rubber).

12. What hairstyle should girls have?

If you want your daughter to have a hairstyle, choose only the backward style popularly known as "Uti wa Roda".

Still have questions?

Feel free to contact us for more information:

+255 742 557677 / +255 717 557627
director@kibangurugeschools.ac.tz
Off Mandela Road at Riverside, Kibangu, Ubungo, Dar es Salaam