Typing at school in Tanzania
Kiswahili is the language of everyday writing and of primary education, so practising typing in Kiswahili makes sense. Ustadi teaches the keyboard with Kiswahili words and sentences, and the English grade courses suit secondary learners.
Typing tests for jobs in Tanzania
Offices, NGOs, banks and tourism businesses in Dar es Salaam and Arusha often need staff who type quickly and accurately in both Kiswahili and English.
| Your net WPM | What it suits |
|---|---|
| Under 25 | Keep learning; take the touch typing course |
| 25 to 35 | School work and light computer use |
| 35 to 50 | Most office, admin and data entry jobs |
| 50 to 60 | Secretarial, PA and customer chat roles |
| 60 and up | Transcription and high-volume data entry |
More detail in What typing speed do you need for data entry and office jobs?
Improve your score
- New to typing? Start the touch typing course or find the right course for your age and goal.
- Try the Ustadi, touch typing in Kiswahili.
- Practise 10 to 15 minutes a day and retest weekly.
- Teachers can set up a class and track every learner.
Whether you are in Dar es Salaam, Dodoma, Arusha, Mwanza and Zanzibar or anywhere else, all you need is a web browser and a keyboard. Lessons can be downloaded for practice without a connection.