“If you love Wisdom and don’t reject her, she will watch over you”

Akeri Hope Pre & Primary School is in the Western District and is led by Headteacher Gadiel Mbise, currently away furthering his studies, and Acting Headteacher Madam Pendo Sumari. Established in 2016, the school was built with significant support and generous donations from Akeri Parish's partner congregation, St. John's Lutheran Church in Brookfield, Wisconsin.  The school offers pre-primary level through Standard 7. 

Anande Pre-Primary & Primary School is in the Eastern District of the Diocese of Meru and is led by Head Teacher Mr. Raphael Mollel. Established in 2020, the school offers Nursery School through Standard 6 and provides a mid-day meal for Students. They plan on adding Standard 7 in 2026. Recent projects included adding a fence around the school grounds, adding a system to capture & store rainwater and completion of the administration area. 

Angaza Lutheran Pre & Primary School is in the village of Usa River and is led by Headteacher  Rev. Joel Malaki. In 2012, a group from St. John’s Lutheran Church in Bakersfield, California, visited Tanzania after hearing about a deep need for the building of a Christian school in the village of Usa River. They came home to share the request of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Tanzania. The team carried the hope that the people of St. John’s might sponsor the education of 10 students. Instead, sponsors stepped up for 86 children, and a school was born. The school opened in January 2014 with the first two buildings dedicated that summer.  Enrollment grew – adding a grade level each year. Every year, as a new class was added, both the size of the school and the need for sponsors grew. Additional classroom buildings were constructed in 2015. The current campus has reached student capacity. A second campus at Maji ya Chai is being explored.

Ailanga Junior Seminary is a boarding secondary school in the Central District and is led by Headmaster Rev. John Mbise. The school, located on the slopes of Mt. Meru near the gate of Arusha National Park, offers Form 1 - 6, The school has nine classrooms, two science labs and separate dormitoriesfor girls and boys. The staff includes several teachers with bachelor’s and master’s Degrees. Ailanga is also home to an observatory and many “self-reliance” projects that provide healthy food plus gives students extra-curricular activities that include tending vegetable gardens. 

Kikatiti Secondary School is in the Southern District of the Diocese of Meru and is led by Headmaster Mr. Tareto Nassari. Established in 1988, the school offers Form 1 through Form 6 with boarding and non-boarding options for students. Recent improvements to school grounds include a large vegetable garden, and the addition of some cows to reduce the cost of food. They have expanded the indoor kitchen, have added a water filtration system, and are constructing two new science laboratories. 

Leguruki King’ori Education Center (LKEC) is in the Eastern District, set on a 150-acre parcel, and is led by Director Mr. Benard Mbise. The center is home to a secondary school and training center. Leguruki Vocational Training Center is led by Headteacher Mr. Elisante Kitomari. The boarding school, established in 1972, offers quality vocational courses in electrical installation, carpentry and furniture making, masonry, auto mechanics, plumbing, solar panel installation, tailoring, and food production. Student- projects help reduce school fees. 

Leki Secondary School is led by Headmaster Mr. Ombeni Ndosi. Established in 2004, the school offers In Form 1-4 academic subjects, plus tech subjects including Engineering Science, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Technical Engineering (graphic arts). 

Makumira Secondary School is in the Central District of the Diocese of Meru and is led by Headmaster Mr. Richard Ollomy. The school offers Form 1 – 6 and is in the process of renovating both the boys’ and girls’ dormitories. They are also enhancing their fishpond, garden, bakery and pig projects which will help them provide food for student meals, as well as offer income from sales to the community. The school celebrated its 50thanniversary in 2023 and use the slogan “Bibi (Grandma) Makumira is old but not tired, she just needs a new dress!” 

Mshikamano Vocational Training Center is in the Central District and is led by Principal Ms. Magdelena John. Established in 1998, the school offers six two-year programs and three short courses that are up to six months in duration. The 2 two-year courses are in food production, tailoring, tour guiding, secretarial, commercial and evangelist training. The short courses are in hairdressing, computer skills and English. The school accepts students who failed the Form 2 or 4 national exams, giving them the opportunity to retake the national exam after one year at the school. They also enroll young school–aged mothers who had to leave secondary school. The training center is committed to preparing students for life after graduation.

Ngarenanyuki Secondary School is in the Northern District and is led by Headmaster Mr. Edward Nassary. Established in 1986, the school offers Forms 1 - 4 with a mix of boarders and non-boarders. The school features three distinct laboratories for biology, chemistry, and physics. The school has hydroelectric power, some solar panels and a generator for when the electric grid is down. In addition to the required academics, this school also has a fish project, farm projects, plus sports and games, all of which ensure good health and happy students. A new dining hall is under construction. 

Usa River Rehabilitation Center (URRC) is in the Central District of the Diocese of Meru and is home to a rehabilitation and training center for students with special physical and/or cognitive needs, and a traditional secondary school. The Center generates income through a guest house, café, bakery and gift shop. URRC Secondary School is led by Headmaster Mr. Emanuel Ayo. Established in 2018, it offers Forms 1 – 4. Pastor Elisha Masangwa leads the Rehabilitation Center.  They offer training in baking, sewing and welding. URRC Special Education Training Unit (SETU) is led by Jenifer Lucas. The school focuses on preparing students for independent living while developing marketable skills. They also train adults who want to work with students with disabilities.