Haven of Peace Academy

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Haven of Peace Academy (HOPAC)
Bringing Together Faith And Learning
Location
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Information
Type	Christian International School
Established	1994
Homepage	[1]

Haven of Peace Academy (HOPAC), Dar es Salaam is a Christian International School situated in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania, East Africa with over 290 students from Kindergarten to Grade 12. HOPAC brings together a rich blend of students from 30 different countries and a variety of religious backgrounds including Christian, Muslim and Hindu. While the majority of students come from families of missionaries, diplomats and the international business community, 32% are Tanzanian.

Haven of Peace Academy was founded in 1994 by missionaries from several organizations who saw the need for quality, affordable Christian education for their children. The school's mission is to provide an excellent, Christ-centered, international education that meets western academic standards and equips students to live out a Biblical worldview in all areas of life to the glory of God.

Haven of Peace Academy uses the IGCSE and AS/A level system from CIE (Cambridge International Examinations) with exams taken May/June for Grades 10, 11 and 12. The subjects offered for IGCSE include History, Geography, Math, English (language and literature),German, French, Biology, Chemistry and Physics. The subjects offered for the AS/A Level course include History, Geography, Math, English, German, French, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Business Studies and Psychology.

The campus consists of 17 acres and overlooks the Indian Ocean on the north side of Dar es Salaam. Teachers serve as volunteers and are sent by various Christian mission organizations and churches.