How to join Olgun
Four steps, from your first question to your son's first day. We reply on WhatsApp the same day.
Four steps to a place
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Enquire
Send us a message on WhatsApp or fill in the short form. Tell us your son's class and where you live, and ask anything you like.
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Visit
See the classrooms, dormitories and dining hall, meet the teachers and ask your questions in person. If you live abroad, ask for a video tour or send a relative on your behalf.
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Apply
Collect an application form from the school office in Kisauni, Zanzibar, or apply through the form on this site, by phone or on WhatsApp. Your son then has an interview in Mathematics, English and Science, at Olgun or at one of our interview centres in Dar es Salaam, Mwanza and Dodoma.
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Offer
The school tells you its decision in writing within three days. You secure the place by paying the joining costs (TZS 900,000 for the registration fee, uniform, stationery, and bed and mattress), and we tell you the kit list and arrival day.
Who can join
Olgun is a Muslim secondary school for boys, from Form 1 to Form 4. We admit Muslim boys.
| Form 1, January 2027 | Classes of up to 20 boys |
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| Form 2 to Form 4 | Yes, when a place is free in that form. |
| Age on entry to Form 1 | 12 to 15 |
| What he needs to join Form 1 | His national primary school exam (Standard 7) results |
| Boarding | Every boy boards. |
When to apply
| Applications | Open now. There are no fixed dates. |
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| Interview | Contact us to arrange it. |
| Decision | In writing, within three days |
| New boys arrive | One week before the other boys, to settle in |
Term dates are set by the school. See all term dates for 2027
Come and see the school.
Walk the classrooms and dormitories, meet the teachers and ask your questions in person.