TZ-Zanzibar Improving Student Prospects Project

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The objective of the Zanzibar Improving Student Prospects Project for Tanzania is to improve the quality of: (a) instruction; and (b) learning environment in targeted grades and targeted subjects. There are four components to the project, the first component being effective Math, Science, and English instruction. This component aims to fundamentally transform the way in which MSE is taught in upper primary and lower secondary grades. This will be done through a cohesive set of interventions that together address constraints in three key domains, availability of trained teachers, teacher skills, and teacher incentives and accountability structures. The second component is the improved school autonomy and learning environment. The main objective of this component is to equip schools with autonomy, resources, and incentives to improve the quality of instruction and learning environment. To this end, school improvement grants (SIGs) will be provided which are expected to facilitate removal of charges to parents in secondary schools (in support of the Government’s policy of free basic education) and provide additional resources and incentives at the school level to improve their learning environment in the face of expanding access. The third component is the hubs for enhanced Math, Science, and English learning. The main objective of this component is to support the impactful provision of learning facilities/resources for improved MSE achievement. Finally, the fourth component is the systems transformation and project management. This component will focus on four areas: (a) examination reform; (b) education systems planning; (c) strengthening data systems and supporting project M&E; and (d) project implementation support.