Ambrosoli International School vs Heritage International School - Kampala
Ambrosoli International School and Heritage International School - Kampala are both in Kampala, about 2 km apart. Both schools offer EYFS and IPC programmes. Ambrosoli International School also offers British, and Heritage International School - Kampala also offers American, Cambridge IGCSE and Advanced Placement (AP). Published annual fees are UGX 21 - 48,253,647 at Ambrosoli International School and UGX 3,550 - 16,250 at Heritage International School - Kampala, which puts Ambrosoli International School roughly 243605% higher. Ambrosoli International School takes pupils from 2 to 11, and Heritage International School - Kampala from 2 to 17. Heritage International School - Kampala is the larger school, with around 500 pupils to Ambrosoli International School's 320. Typical class sizes are 22 at Ambrosoli International School and 10 at Heritage International School - Kampala.
EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum, IPC (International Primary Curriculum)
Curriculum
EYFS (Early years foundation stage), IPC (International Primary Curriculum), American Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Advanced Placement (AP)
Pupils
Pupils
320
Pupils
500
Typical class size
Typical class size
22
Typical class size
10
Instruction language
Instruction language
English
Instruction language
English
Opened
Opened
1994
Opened
1994
Bus service
Bus service
No
Bus service
No
Essentials
Essentials
Location
Location
Plot 10/12 Binayomba Road, Kampala, Uganda. It sits in the quiet Bugolobi suburb on a secure campus just outside Kampala, on the edge of Lake Victoria. The campus features a football pitch, a junior-sized basketball court, climbing frames, a climbing wall, sandpits and large leafy trees, and a half Olympic-sized swimming pool. Approximately 320 children aged 2–11 come from over 50 countries.
Location
Heritage International School is on Kiwafu Crescent in Kampala, Uganda (P.O. Box 7899). The school is in the suburbs of Kampala and sits on a 15-acre campus. Classes are kept to a maximum of 20 students and are double-streamed from Kindergarten through Grade 12.
Stages
Stages
Ambrosoli International School is an international primary school serving pupils aged 2–11. The Early Years Foundation Stage unit includes Seedlings (2-3), Sunflower (3-4) and Reception (4-5); Key Stage 1 and 2 follow the English National Curriculum and the IPC.
Stages
Early Years, Elementary School, Middle School, and High School (K–12). The school is double-streamed from K through Grade 12 with class sizes up to 20 students.
School type
School type
The school is an international primary school.
School type
International Christian school
Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
Pupils come from over 50 nationalities; approximately 320 students aged 2–11.
Pupil nationality mix
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Additional learning support
Additional learning support
Special Educational Needs are supported through Inclusive Intervention, One-to-One Intervention, and Small Group Intervention; Speech and Language Therapy is provided in partnership with another organization. English as an Additional Language (EAL) is supported by a specialist EAL teacher with language learner profiles and targeted strategies.
Additional learning support
Inclusive education for students with mild to moderate learning challenges; support includes sessions, writing IEPs, literacy/numeracy catch-up programs, and occasional Personal Assistants; English as an Additional Language support; wellbeing services with a School Counselor and Chaplain.
Country affiliation
Country affiliation
Uganda
Country affiliation
Uganda
Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
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Religious affiliation
Christian
School day structure
School day structure
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School day structure
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Bus service details
Bus service details
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Bus service details
Yes. Bus services operate for students in selected Kampala residential areas with morning pick-up and after-school drop-off; late buses are available for enrichment activities; drivers are accompanied by a chaperone and buses have tracking devices; an extra charge applies.
Fees
Fees
Fee details
Fee details
Application & one‑off fees
- Application fee: USD 150 per child. - Enrolment / admission fee: USD 500 per child (payable to secure a place). - Capital development (capital levy): USD 1,100 per family (one‑off). - Emergency ambulance charge: USD 10 per child (annual).
Tuition fees by year group (annual and per term)
Fees presented in Ugandan Shillings (UGX). Annual totals shown below are the published school annual tuition figures for the 2025/26 fee schedule; per‑term figures are the annual amount divided into three terms (rounded to the nearest UGX) for ease of database entry.
- Nursery 2 (Nurs.2) - Annual tuition: UGX 21,444,394. - Per term (3 terms): UGX 7,148,131 per term.
- Kindergarten 1 (KG1) - Annual tuition: UGX 29,783,045. - Per term (3 terms): UGX 9,927,682 per term.
- Kindergarten 2 (KG2) - Annual tuition: UGX 37,298,358. - Per term (3 terms): UGX 12,432,786 per term.
- Kindergarten 3 / Reception (KG3 / Rec) - Annual tuition: UGX 39,948,831. - Per term (3 terms): UGX 13,316,277 per term.
- Year 1 (Grade 1) - Annual tuition: UGX 46,674,641. - Per term (3 terms): UGX 15,558,214 per term.
- Years 2–6 (Grades 2–6) - Annual tuition: UGX 48,253,647 (per year group shown as the published annual figure for Years 2–6). - Per term (3 terms): UGX 16,084,549 per term.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Billing / payment frequency options: Annual payment, Termly payment (per term), or a 10‑month instalment plan. All school fees are payable before the first day of the school year/term as specified in the fee schedule. - Payment timing requirement: All school fees are required to be paid prior to the first day of school unless an approved payment plan is in place. - Loyalty/continuity discounts: Percentage discounts for length of continuous enrolment are published (examples: completion of 4 years = 6%; 5 years = 10%; 6 years = 15%; 7 years = 20%).
Boarding fees
- Boarding is not offered; the school operates as a day school for ages 2 to 11. No boarding fee schedule applies.
Other charges and optional costs
- All‑inclusive fee option: An all‑inclusive package is available that covers school tuition, lunch, after‑school clubs, school trips within Uganda, three sets of uniform (including cap, book bag and jumper) per year, after‑school supervision and an administration fee; LAMDA and individual music lessons are excluded from the all‑inclusive package. - Afterschool clubs: UGX 100,000 per club per term (optional). - Uniforms: The all‑inclusive package includes three sets of uniform per year; otherwise uniform costs are charged separately. - School trips: School trips within Uganda are included in the all‑inclusive option; optional or international trips may incur additional charges. - Cheque/transfer charges: USD cheques incur a clearing charge (published example: USD 50 cheque clearing charge); bank transfer and returned‑payment charges apply as indicated in the payment instructions.
Refund information
- No specific refund schedule or detailed refund policy is published in the school fee literature provided with the fee schedule. Parents should consult admissions for exceptional circumstances.
Fee payment options
- Bank transfer (Stanbic Bank Uganda, Ambrosoli Limited): USD and UGX accounts are provided for payments; published account examples include a USD account and a UGX account with the bank branch listed and a SWIFT code for international transfers. Use the student's name as payment reference. - Mobile Money (MOMO): Mobile Money (UGX) payments are accepted; the fee literature provides steps and the merchant number for MOMO payments. - Cheque: Cheques are accepted with an indicated clearing charge for USD cheques; bank/cheque clearing rules apply.
Notes for database entry
- One‑off fees (application, enrolment/admission and capital development levy) are charged in USD as listed above and are payable at enrolment. - Annual tuition figures above are the published annual totals for the relevant year group; per‑term figures shown are the annual total divided by three terms to provide a per‑term value for billing entry.
Fee details
Application and initial fees - Application fee (non-refundable): USD 500. - Reservation / Re-enrollment deposit (non‑refundable but deductible from next year's tuition): USD 500. - Capital levy (paid annually): USD 500 per family when more than two children enroll; if only one child, USD 250.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Payment plan options: - Annual plan: single payment at the beginning of the school year (preferred). - Semester plan: two equal instalments at the start of each semester (costs 10% more than the Annual plan). - Quarterly plan: four equal instalments at the start of each quarter (costs 16% more than the Annual plan). - Discounts and sibling concession: - 5% discount for families paying the Annual fee by 1 June; 2.5% discount for annual payment by 1 July. - 10% discount for families with more than two children enrolled. - New families: tuition must be settled as per the invoice issued by the Finance Office before the student's first day of school. Returning families follow the agreed payment plan. - Late payment: a surcharge of 10% applies to fees not paid on time; nonpayment may result in discontinuation of services.
Boarding fees - Boarding is not listed in the 2026/2027 fee schedule; no boarding fees are provided for this academic year. Heritage's published fee documents for 2026/2027 do not include boarding charges.
Optional and other costs - Lunch program (price per semester): PS1 – Junior Kindergarten: USD 300; Kindergarten – Grade 5: USD 400; Grade 6 – Grade 12: USD 450. - Bus service (price per semester, by route): Route A (Buziga, Bunga, Muyenga) USD 500; Route B (Bugolobi, Port Bell) USD 550; Route C (Kololo, Kisementi, Makerere) USD 550; Route D (Entebbe Road, Lubowa) USD 600. - SEN (Special Educational Needs) support (per semester): Moderate (3–4 sessions/week) USD 500 or 10% of semester fees, whichever is lower; Mild (1–2 sessions/week) USD 250 or 5% of semester fees, whichever is lower. - EAL/ESL support (per semester): Moderate (3–4 sessions/week) USD 1,000 or 12% of semester fees, whichever is lower; Mild (1–2 sessions/week) USD 500 or 6% of semester fees, whichever is lower. - Development / capital levy (annual): see Application and initial fees above. - Uniforms and textbooks: uniform costs are not specified in the 2026/2027 fee schedule and are charged separately; uniforms and other consumables (textbooks, field trips, examinations, CCA, transport where applicable) are additional to tuition and optional-service charges.
Refund information - Re-enrollment and admission fees are non‑refundable. - Tuition refund on withdrawal (per published schedule): - If admission is withdrawn prior to the start of the semester: 75% refund of tuition paid. - If withdrawn within 2 weeks of the start of the semester: 50% refund. - If withdrawn within 1 month of the start of the semester: 25% refund. - After 1 month of the semester has passed: no refund for that semester's tuition.
Fee payment options and banking details - Accepted payment methods: cheque, Visa card, or bank transfer. Fees may be paid in US Dollars or Ugandan Shillings. Tuition is charged in US Dollars and payable according to the chosen payment plan. - Published bank details (selected): - Stanbic Bank Uganda (Forest Mall Branch): Account name Heritage International School Limited; Account number: 9030008122171; SWIFT: SBICUGKX. - DFCU Bank Uganda (Nsambya Branch): Account number: 02100018380569; SWIFT: DFCUUGKA. - Absa Bank Uganda (Kampala Road Branch): Account number: 034-4062781; SWIFT: BARCUGKX. - First Merchants Bank (US) — account for USD payments: Account number: 102543998; Routing number: 074900657 (details supplied for international payments).
(All amounts are shown in USD. Figures are taken from the school's published 2026/2027 school fees documentation and the school's tuition and fees information.)
Diving deeper
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Boarding arrangements
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Boarding arrangements
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Uniform requirement
Uniform requirement
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Uniform requirement
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Food options
Food options
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Food options
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House system
House system
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House system
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Governance and ownership
Governance and ownership
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Governance and ownership
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Academics
Academics
Curriculum details
Curriculum details
The school follows the Early Years Foundation Stage, Key Stage 1 and 2 from the English National Curriculum and the International Primary Curriculum (IPC). The school is CIS-accredited and is a member of IPC and AISA.
Curriculum details
Blend of international standards. Early Years follows the UK Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Elementary uses the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) alongside Singapore Math. Secondary works toward a High School Diploma on a credit-based system, with options to sit IGCSE (Cambridge UK) and Advanced Placement (AP) exams. Iowa Assessments are administered annually and results are shared with parents. AP courses are offered in subjects such as Biology, Calculus AB/BC, Chemistry, Computer Science Principles, Environmental Science, Microeconomics, Physics (1 and C), Psychology, World History, and Human Geography.
Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
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Student teacher ratio
Average class size is 18 students.
Exam results
Exam results
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Exam results
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Higher education progression
Higher education progression
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Higher education progression
Graduates have gained admission to universities around the world including the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Uganda, Kenya, Asia and other European countries, with many students receiving scholarships.
Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented
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Gifted and talented
Enrichment for gifted and talented students is provided by the Student Support Service Team.
Academic calendar
Academic calendar
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Academic calendar
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Wellbeing & support
Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning
Social & emotional learning
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Social & emotional learning
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Special educational needs (SEN)
Special educational needs (SEN)
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Special educational needs (SEN)
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English as an additional language
English as an additional language
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English as an additional language
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Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
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Mental wellbeing
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Safeguarding
Safeguarding
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Safeguarding
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Safeguarding policy
Safeguarding policy
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Safeguarding policy
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Facilities
Facilities
Facilities overview
Facilities overview
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Facilities overview
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Sports facilities
Sports facilities
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Sports facilities
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Academic facilities
Academic facilities
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Academic facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
Extra curricular facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
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Parent experience
Parent experience
History
History
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History
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Community
Community
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Community
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Parent teacher association
Parent teacher association
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Parent teacher association
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Extra-curricular
Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual
Academic & intellectual
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Academic & intellectual
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Arts & creative
Arts & creative
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Arts & creative
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Cultural & language
Cultural & language
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Cultural & language
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Social & hobbies
Social & hobbies
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Social & hobbies
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Community & service
Community & service
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Community & service
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Leadership & professional
Leadership & professional
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Leadership & professional
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
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Language provision
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Bilingual teaching
Bilingual teaching
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Bilingual teaching
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Immersion programs
Immersion programs
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Immersion programs
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Reputation
Reputation
Awards
Awards
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Awards
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Accreditations
Accreditations
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Accreditations
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Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
1. Complete a copy of the Application form; the application fee is US$150. 2. The school may offer a place and there may be a meeting with the Head of School if available in your country. 3. To secure the place(s), pay US$500 Enrolment fee and US$1,100 capital levy per family. 4. Complete and submit a full enrolment form with supporting documents. 5. The school sends a Confidential Reference Form to your child's current/previous school if required. 6. Enrolment Ages and Class Groups (25/26): Nursery Seedlings (2+), Kindergarten Sunflowers (3+), Reception (4+), Year 1 (5+), Year 2 (6+), Year 3 (7+), Year 4 (8+), Year 5 (9+), Year 6 (10+). The school year runs from September to August. Alternative placement is at the discretion of the Head of School. Children can be enrolled throughout the year according to availability. Class sizes are around 22 children per class, each with an internationally qualified teacher and Learning Assistant. 7. Location and contact: Plot 10/12 Binayomba Rd, Kampala; P.O. Empowering pupils to become confident, compassionate & internationally minded learners.
Admissions
1. Begin by completing the application form to begin the school admission process. Once submitted, the registrar will contact the family. Admissions are accepted throughout the year. 2. The Head of School, the Elementary Principal, the Secondary Principal, the Head of Student Support Services, and the Registrar determine admission based on past school records, Heritage student assessment, and the school's admissions policies. Admission criteria include the applicant's ability to benefit from the program, space in the appropriate grade level, the capacity of the school to meet the applicant's educational needs, and the family's ability to meet financial obligations. 3. Required forms include Student Application, Student Health Record (including Authorization for Emergency Medical Care), School Fees Agreement, and Photo and Video Release. Required documentation includes Immunization Records, school records (transcripts, IEP and Psych. Assessment if applicable), copy of Birth Certificate or Passport, and, for High School, a chart for courses and hours completed. 4. Student placement follows age-based placement from Pre-School 1 through Grade 12, with exceptions possible when moving from other jurisdictions. Promotions are recommended at the end of the school year based on student performance; if a student is not eligible for promotion, parents will be invited to discuss alternatives. All classroom instruction is conducted within the Christian ethos of the school, and all students participate in religious instruction and activities. 5. An online application is available via heritageis.openapply.com and an inquiry form is available for questions. The Admissions Team and registrar are available to assist, and campus visits can be arranged during office hours.
