The Tanzanian government has banned boarding in a nursery and lower primary schools, claiming that the goal is to give children the opportunity to bond with their families while also learning about the country’s traditions, cultures, and values.
According to Education Commissioner Lyabwene Mtahabwa, boarding services for children under the age of ten will end next month, and they will continue to be day scholars until they reach the next grade, known in Tanzania as standard five.
She did, however, state that exceptions could be made for students whose parents or guardians obtain a special permit exempting them from the rule change.
According to Ms. Mtahabwa, any school found to be in violation of the directives will face disciplinary measures, including the removal of students from their books.
Boarding schools are top-rated in Tanzania and are available privately and publicly. Because few state-run primary schools accept boarders, most boarding schools affected by this measure will be private.
