Tumaini Jipya Girls Secondary School (TJSS) is the boarding School for girls registered in the country by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology by registration number S.5913. The school is owned by Africa Inland Church Tanzania (AICT) in partnership with ROCK International, USA and being managed by the diocese of Mara and Ukerewe. TJSS is dedicated to provide quality ordinary education for secondary school students (Form I-IV); it follows the syllabus of National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA). This school is located at Kazilankanda Village in Ukerewe Island, 17 Kms from Nansio Township
Quick Facts
Mission
The Mission of the Tumaini Jipya Girls Secondary School in Ukerewe is to see every pupil has the opportunity to receive a high-quality education, free of abuse and injustice, in Christ-honouring atmosphere.
Vision
We desire to bring opportunity and redemption to the lives of girls in the Ukerewe District of Tanzania
Core Values
Christ Centred, Honesty & Integrity, Professionalism, Academic Excellency, Sustainability
Students
26 Girls, Ages 12-13
From Ukerewe Island
From Ukerewe Island
52%
From Mainland Tanzania
From Mainland Tanzania
48%
Full or Partial Scholarship
Full or Partial Scholarship
85%
Self funded
Self funded
15%
Future Plans
What we aim to achieve
Faculty and Staff
All teachers are Tanzanian citizens, with most
from the mainland. Faculty housing is an expectation for teachers in
Tanzania and we plan to build that on campus to help attract and…
Students
The school will eventually have four grades (forms 1-4), with one being added yearly. In the first 4 years, each grade will have around 25 students, with eventual plans…
Campus Buildings
The next phase of construction will include:
1 Classroom building (with 2 rooms)*
Wall (around campus)*
Computer and science lab block
Furnishing indoor kitchen
Teacher housing
* already in progress
Currently, The campus-style school has 9…
Sustainability
Currently, 94% of costs are met by generous donors, with the goal of the school being mostly self-sustainable by 2033.
The school has hundreds of newly planted fruit and palm…
Financial Costs
Approximately $350,000 USD was raised to complete the first phase of construction. More is needed to complete the next phase of
construction. Monthly donations help support tuition for girls, staff…
Dreaming of a Bright Future
The creation of this school is a God story -- He brought people with willing hearts together as early as 2008, forged relationships, and created a shared vision for girls facing barriers to an education in 2014. In 2015, construction began and finally in January 2023, our inaugural students and staff were welcomed to campus for the first year of school. Tumaini Jipya is Swahili for "New Hope" and that is exactly what the school will offer these girls, their families, and the community. We invite you to dream big and partner with us on this journey.