IST families are a mix of long-term residents, Tanzanian citizens, expatriates in a growing private sector, and NGO and diplomatic workers from numerous donor countries.

Students in the Class of 2017 earned 7 points (the maximum score possible) in the following higher level subjects: physics, biology, economics, geography, psychology and theatre.

Meru, trips to outstanding wildlife areas, camping, snorkeling, and sailing activities and beach peer-bonding days.

All Secondary students in Grades 6-11 annually participate in Extended Study Program week that includes trips around Dar, to Zanzibar and throughout Tanzania.

IST performs in regional ISSEA (International Schools of Southern and Eastern Africa) events in which International Schools from Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and South Africa compete and collaborate in various sports and cultural exchanges such as basketball, volleyball, swimming, track and field, STEM, Band & Choir, Art & Drama and football.