This page presents key points in Tanzanian history and education development. 1880s-1919: Tanzania is a German Colony 1919: Tanzania becomes a British Trust Territory 1934: Under British rule, the first secondary school for Tanzanians opens in Tabora 1935: Education budget for entire Tanganyika amounted to (US) $ 240,000 1956: Expansion of education beyond primary school becomes a priority, due to shortage of skilled labor in Tanzania 1960: enrollment in Form IV (11th grade) reaches 700 pupils (the estimated population at that time in Tanzania was 10.6 million people) 1961: Tanzania gains Independence from the British 1967: pupils completing secondary school reaches 5,000 1967: The much loved President Nyerere (known even today as "Father of the Nation"; and "Teacher") delivers his "Arusha Declaration", outlining his version of socialism to develop the nation's economy which included system of self-reliance in locally administered villages through a villagization program structured around the ujamaa, or extended family found in traditional Africa. The strong pro-poor focus of the Arusha declaration aimed to equip Tanzanians for self-reliant rural livelihoods, based on agriculture. Nyerere aimed that the majority of people would attain primary education, with a small minority going beyond that. Mid 1970’s: funding was concentrated on primary education expansion. Secondary enrolment stagnated. 1970’s-1980’s policies restricted involvement of the private and voluntary sector in education in an effort to maintain equality and socialist principles. 1985: Socialism in Tanzania ends, and Nyerere hands over power to Ali Hassan Mwinyi 1995: First ever multi-party elections are held 2001: Government of Tanzania drops primary school fees 2001: First grade enrollments increased by 43.1% due to free primary education 2001-2002: 1.7 million extra children join the school system 2004: Government begins expanding the secondary school system under SEDP (Secondary Education Development Programme), but not fast enough to meet the demands of the first pool of graduating 7th graders in 2007 & 2008. 2007: Secondary enrollment in Tanzania is among the lowest in the world at 20%, but Government is rapidly expanding infrastructure. We invite you to join us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and watch our videos on YouTube         You can support Nurturing Minds while shopping at Amazon.com  Click on the Amazon logo which brings you to Amazon.com. A portion of your purchase will benefit Nurturing Minds, however, it will only work with this link.  Please return here each time you'd like to make a purchase at Amazon.com.