Black Rhino Academy

International School

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Welcome to Black Rhino Academy

A small school where every student is known, challenged and supported

Black Rhino Academy is an international school in Karatu, Northern Tanzania. We follow the Cambridge International curriculum and pair high international standards with pride in Tanzanian culture and heritage.

We educate the whole child: academically, socially, emotionally and physically. Through critical thinking, problem solving, hands-on learning and a wide range of activities, we nurture a love of learning and prepare students to become thoughtful global citizens, rooted in their local identity.

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  • CambridgeAccredited by Cambridge International since April 2019
  • From age 3Early Years through to Secondary and IGCSE
  • Year 1+Full boarding from Year 1
Learning at Black Rhino

Every stage, from Nursery to IGCSE

Ages 3 to 5

Early Years

Nursery and Reception, where children learn through carefully planned play, with their own outdoor area designed to spark curiosity.

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Key Stages 1 and 2

Primary

English, Maths and Science at the core, alongside Swahili, French, history, geography, music, art and sport. Lessons are full of discussion and debate.

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IGCSE and beyond

Secondary

A broad Cambridge programme leading to IGCSE exams in Years 10 and 11 and pre-university exams in Years 12 and 13.

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Boarding

Boarding that feels like home

Full boarding is open from Year 1. Our boarders live, learn and grow together in a close, caring community.

  • Separate dorms for boys and girls, with bedrooms arranged by age
  • A full-time matron living in every dorm, day and night
  • A school nurse available 24 hours a day
  • All meals included, with activities every weekday afternoon and at weekends
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A bright boarding bedroom with wooden bunk beds, mosquito nets and a tiled floor
Beyond the classroom

Room to explore, play and grow

Aerial view of the Black Rhino Sports Centre: a football pitch inside a running track, with junior pitches and courts

Black Rhino Sports Centre

A full-size football pitch, running track, junior pitches and courts on the edge of the Ngorongoro Crater, where national and international teams come to train and compete.

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Year 6 students with members of the Hadzabe community during a cultural visit

Rooted in Tanzanian culture

Our curriculum brings Tanzanian history, traditions and culture into the classroom and beyond, from trips like our Year 6 visit to the Hadzabe community to service learning for older students.

Our curriculum
Admissions

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Questions? Email us at info@blackrhinoacademy.com

We provide an education that meets the highest international standards while embracing the richness of Tanzanian culture and heritage. Our holistic approach supports the development of the whole child - academically, socially, emotionally, and physically. Through critical thinking, problem solving, interactive learning, and a wide range of extracurricular activities, we nurture a love of learning and prepare students to become thoughtful global citizens rooted in their local identity.

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Two children playing on a yellow seesaw outdoors.

Black Rhino Boarding – Where students thrive in learning, leadership, and a vibrant community that feels like home.

Room interior with wooden bunk beds, white curtains, and tiled floor.
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