IB CAS in
Zanzibar
An 8-day school program shaped around your CAS goals, marine conservation,
community work, and reflection in Jambiani.
Marine Conservation and Community Work, Built Around Your CAS Requirements
Over 8 days in Jambiani, IB students take part in locally guided marine conservation fieldwork, community teaching, and cultural exchange, alongside structured reflection. With your school, we shape the program around its learning goals and a focus such as dolphin monitoring, coral reef surveys, teaching, or environmental education. Activities depend on local guidance and what is appropriate for the group.
The experience is designed to support Creativity, Activity and Service, with opportunities to consider all seven CAS learning outcomes. It does not award CAS credit or replace a school’s own planning, evidence and assessment process.
We plan the practical and safeguarding side of each trip with your school. Your staff remain
involved in student care and supervision, while our team coordinates locally guided activities
and support in Jambiani.
This is one possible schedule, not a fixed plan.
Day One
Forest & first science briefing: Jozani Forest and the Butterfly Centre, then a presentation on dolphin and coral conservation and a first Swahili lesson.
Day Two
Jozani Forest and the Butterfly Centre, then a presentation on dolphin and coral conservation and a first Swahili lesson.
Day Three
Coral reef observation in Jambiani, then an SDG workshop and a Maasai culture presentation.
Day Four
A full day exploring Zanzibar's spice trade and history, ending with dinner at Stone Town's night market.
Day Five
A local sponge farm, a second Swahili lesson, a community needs analysis workshop, and dinner with local families.
Day Six
A morning on the water observing dolphins and the local fish market, lunch on a sandbank, afternoon reef observation
Day Seven
A beach or town litter pick-up, a Swahili lesson, and a visit to a local upcycling centre, closing with a beach barbecue.
Day Eight
A CAS reflection workshop and certification in the morning, then pack and depart.
Marine Conservation & Community Focus Areas
Dolphin monitoring, coral reef observation, and data collection alongside local marine scientists.
The Jambiani village tour, Swahili lessons, a Maasai culture presentation, and a shared meal with a local family.
Jozani Forest, a local sponge farm, a spice farm, Stone Town, and the SDG workshop.
Where your group will stay
Your group stays at our base in Jambiani, in air-conditioned, en-suite rooms shared by up to four students, with single rooms for accompanying teachers. Linens, mosquito nets and fans are provided, and there’s a swimming pool and several shared spaces for studying, journaling or relaxing as a group.
Meals are freshly prepared by our local chefs, and dietary needs can usually be accommodated with advance notice. The base has 24/7 security and first-aid-trained staff, and students receive a full safety induction on arrival, with teachers staying involved in supervision throughout.
Included in the program
Plan Separately
The Blended Model: At Least one month
8 days in Zanzibar
SDG workshop
Daily journaling
Swahili lessons
Take part in dolphin monitoring and reef observation
Engage with the program on the ground
Explore Jambiani and Stone Town.
The beach and town litter clean-up.
Work at the upcycling centre.
A village tour and wider community engagement.
Identify strengths and areas for growth
Take on challenges and develop skills
Initiate and plan a CAS experience
Show commitment and perseverance
Work collaboratively
Engage with issues of global significance
Consider the ethics of choices and actions
Bring your group
to Zanzibar
Tell us about your school, cohort and CAS goals.
We can discuss the program and practical next steps together.
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