Tanzania International Education Fair

October 9, 2025

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About the Event


Dar es Salaam International Education Fair 2025

Tanzania is rapidly emerging as a key player in Africa’s international education market, with thousands of students seeking global opportunities every year. The Dar es Salaam International Education Fair 2025 is your gateway to connect with ambitious, English-speaking students from across Tanzania and the greater East African region.


About the Fair

Organized by Lekkside Education Fair, one of Africa’s leading platforms for international student recruitment, the Dar es Salaam edition is part of a regional series of high-impact education expos that connect global institutions with high-intent African students.

Backed by over a decade of experience, Lekkside has hosted 700+ institutions from 40+ countries and generated thousands of qualified student leads.

Dar es Salaam, as Tanzania’s largest city and commercial capital, offers access to top-performing secondary schools, A-level colleges, and a growing population of students and families seeking quality international education.


Who Will You Meet?

The fair draws serious, motivated students, parents, and educators from across Tanzania — many already preparing for overseas studies.

Audience by Study Level:

  • 50% Undergraduate applicants
  • 25% Graduate (Master’s/PhD) prospects
  • 10% High school and A-level students
  • 15% Language programs, short courses, gap year & travel seekers

Popular Subject Interests:

  • Arts & Design: 8%
  • Architecture & Planning: 3%
  • Business & Management: 14%
  • Education & Teaching: 3%
  • Engineering & Technology: 18%
  • Humanities & Languages: 17%
  • Medicine, Nursing, and Life Sciences: 24%
  • Law & Social Sciences: 9%
  • Technical & Vocational Training: 4%

Visitor Profile:

  • 67% Students
  • 14% Working professionals
  • 11% Parents
  • 4% Counselors & agents
  • 4% Others

Preferred Start Dates:

  • 2025: 79%
  • 2026: 16%
  • 2027+: 5%

Who Should Exhibit?

The fair is ideal for institutions and organizations that want to tap into the East African student market, including:

  • Universities and colleges (undergraduate and postgraduate)
  • Medical, law, and business schools
  • Pathway programs and English language schools
  • Government education bodies and scholarship providers
  • Summer, foundation, and short-term program providers
  • Student recruitment agencies and visa consultants
  • Academic test prep centers and education platforms

What Exhibitors Are Saying

“Dar es Salaam gave us access to an underserved but eager student base.”

“The fair was efficient, well-organized, and full of genuine prospects.”

“We were impressed with the interest and preparation of Tanzanian students.”

“Excellent support and high-quality leads.”


Event Features

  • Two Editions in 2025 (Spring & Fall): Align your recruitment with Tanzania’s academic year.
  • Live Seminars: Present your programs to a focused, in-person audience.
  • Post-Fair Webinars: Reconnect with attendees virtually for deeper engagement.
  • QRConnect™ Technology: Instantly scan and collect student data using our mobile system.
  • Lead Push Campaign: Continue conversations with all fair registrants after the event.
  • School Visit Planner: Extend your trip with targeted visits to top schools in Dar es Salaam and nearby cities.
  • Digital Marketing Outreach: Reach 1.3+ million students, parents, and educators across East Africa via targeted ads and email campaigns.

Why Dar es Salaam?

Dar es Salaam is a vibrant, youthful city with a growing appetite for international education. With English as a key language of instruction and many students following British, American, and IB curricula, Tanzania presents a strong opportunity for institutions seeking engaged, well-prepared applicants.


Get Involved

📍 Event Name: Dar es Salaam International Education Fair 2025
📍 Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
📆 Dates: Spring & Fall 2025
📧 Email: info@lekkside.com
🌍 Website: www.lekkside.com


We highly recommend you to make your registration as soon as possible as the places are limited.

Event Schedule

Date: Thursday, October 9, 2025
Venue: Four Points by Sheraton Dar es Salaam

🕒 Event Schedule:

  • Student General Session: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Free Admission)

  • Student VIP Session: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

  • Agency Networking Session: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Single event Registration:

💼 Participation Fees:

  • In-Person Educator – Exhibitor Booth: $1,500

  • Virtual Educator – Exhibitor Booth: $1,000

  • Agency Session Registration (Education Agents): $100

  • Student & Parent General Admission: Free

  • Student VIP Session (Premium Access + One-on-One Consultation): $10


🕒 Event Schedule:

  • Student General Session: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Free Admission)

  • Student VIP Session: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

  • Agency Networking Session: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM


$1,499USD Before/on June 14, 2025
$1999USD After June 15, 2025

Deadline for Early-bird Application to Register:  June 14th 2025

E-visa application to be made (If applicable) between June 15 to September 30th, 2025

Exhibitor registration for the Education Fairs includes:

  • Participation for up to 2 Delegates
  • Special dedicated Table + 2 Chair
  • live chat on a radio broadcast station before the fair.
  • Visa support documentation
  • We arrange Ground Transportation
  • Meetings with students, parents & Educational Consultants
  • Lunch and refreshments on a fair day
  • Database of Student Attendees
  • Agency agreement with Lekkside Education(optional)

 Not Included in the Package:

  • Regional Airfare Tickets (available on request )
  • Airport Transfers (free) 
  • Hotel Accommodations ($100 – $250 per Night, available on request)

Event Venue

Four Points by Sheraton Dar es Salaam

Register

Student

$0

EXHIBITOR

$1500

Sponsors

$0

Photo Gallery

See some pictures of some of our recent education fairs held at different venues across Africa.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, you can get on-the-spot admission into any of the participating university when you satisfy their admission requirements.

Entry is FREE at all venues. The fair begins at 10AM and ends at 6PM in all locations.

This Education fair is a public event open to all persons interested in studying abroad and their parents. Parents and guardians are advised to accompany their wards as there will be courses for secondary school leavers, current university and polytechnic students, graduates and academia for Phd.

Reasons vary by individuals: A more effective education system, new cultural experience, making life long friends, becoming world ready, traveling… Reasons are limitless, find yours.

Photocopies of all your educational qualifications, credentials, certificates, copy of international passport data page; passport photograph, CV, transcript and reference letter (if available).

Experienced counselors and university delegates would be more than happy to discuss on a one on one basis with you to identify, unlock and recommend appropriate courses.

There will be no scholarship awarded on the day. However, information on where to source scholarships are widely available.

Yes you can! Whether you’re in the university or polytechnic, you can transfer to a top foreign institution and continue your education.

Yes you will. You can direct all your questions to foreign representatives of participating universities who will be on ground to attend to all your needs and inquiries.

You can get ON-THE-SPOT admission. in addition to first-hand information about affordable study options, talk with experienced education counselors, get visa counseling, discuss accommodation facilities and travel arrangements, high visa success is also guaranteed.

Participating Institutions