Ambrosoli International School vs Shree Sahajanand International School

	A Ambrosoli International School Kampala, Uganda	S Shree Sahajanand International School Kampala, Uganda
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year UGX 21 - 48,253,647	Fees / year UGX 5,800
Age range	Age range 2 - 11 years	Age range 11 - 16 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type —
Curriculum	Curriculum EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum, IPC (International Primary Curriculum)	Curriculum British Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 320	Pupils 100
Typical class size	Typical class size 22	Typical class size 20
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1994	Opened —
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 —
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 —
School type	School type The school is an international primary school.	School type —
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix Pupils come from over 50 nationalities; approximately 320 students aged 2–11.	Pupil nationality mix —
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 —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Uganda	Country affiliation —
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
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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 / Admission Fees - Enrollment / admission fee (one‑off, payable on admission): USD 200. - Admission testing fee: offered at a discounted rate (amount set by the school). Tuition (per term) — by year group - Year 7 to Year 9: USD 1,650 per term. - Year 10: USD 1,750 per term. - Year 11: USD 1,850 per term. - Year 12–Year 13 (Arts): USD 2,450 per term. - Year 12–Year 13 (Science): USD 2,550 per term. - Note: Tuition is charged on a termly basis. One‑off / other compulsory costs - Uniform (one‑off purchase from the school): USD 200 for Years 7–11; USD 250 for Years 12–13. - Clubs (optional): USD 150 per term. - Cambridge (external) examination fees for Years 11, 12 & 13: charged separately at the time of exam registration according to the exam invoice. - Educational field trips and special events: may attract additional charges. - Tuition includes school‑provided meals and stationery. Billing schedule and payment terms - Billing frequency: termly. Termly fees must be paid before the start of the term to which they apply. - Grace / late payment: a two‑week grace period is allowed after the term start date; learners with unpaid balances may be excluded from school activities thereafter. - Enrollment requirement: a learner is deemed admitted after payment of the enrollment/admission fee and submission of required documentation. - Mid‑term enrollments: learners who enroll after the half‑term break pay half the term tuition for that term. Learners who enroll before half‑term pay the full term fee. - Withdrawal notice: written notice of withdrawal must be given at least one month in advance of the first day of the term; otherwise the parent/guardian remains liable for payment of that term. Clearance from the school is required before any documentation or refunds (where applicable) are issued. Boarding / hostel fees - No boarding or hostel fees are listed in the published fee schedule; the fee schedule makes no provision for boarding services. Refund policy - Fees paid are non‑refundable in whole or in part. Money paid for optional activities (for example, a school trip) that are later cancelled or from which a learner withdraws becomes non‑refundable. Discounts and concessions - Sibling (joining) discount: 2.5% off tuition. - Annual payment discount: 2.5% off tuition (applies when tuition is paid annually as specified by the school). - Other discounts: may be offered at the discretion of the school Board of Governors. Fee payment options and bank details - Bank transfer details (for electronic payments to the school): - Bank: Stanbic Bank. - Account name: Shree Sahajanand School. - Account number: 9030024659886. - Payment method indicated explicitly: bank account details are provided for payments. Other specific payment methods (for example, credit card or mobile payments) are not itemized in the published schedule. Other notes on chargeable items and administration - Textbooks: the school provides recommended textbooks in the library on a borrowing basis; parents receive a course book list if they wish to purchase personal copies. - Examination payments: payments for external examinations are made according to the examination invoice and deadlines and are separate from term tuition. Examination registration does not automatically guarantee a candidate will sit exams if other conditions (attendance, fee clearance, discipline) are not met. - Learner activities and damage: learners may be charged for damage to school property as per school rules. (End of fee overview.)
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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 —
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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 —
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