ESIS will tentatively have seven (7) departments that will support in achieving its objectives. Other departments to be established in the next strategic plan period as will be found necessary.
Earth Sciences Institute of Shinyanga (ESIS) is a private Technical Institution registered by the National Council for Technical Education of Tanzania (NACTE) with Reg. No REG/EOS/041P to offer exploration, mining engineering, mineral processing and gemology long and short courses. ESIS’s head office is located at Ndala in Shinyanga Municipality while classes and dormitories are currently located within the mining premises of Williamson Diamond Limited in Mwadui Shinyanga.
It is focused on Earth Sciences and offers certificates and diplomas in earth science fields that are competence based – so called National Technical Awards (NTAs) in accordance to National Council for Technical Education (NACTE).