Boston International School vs British School of Kampala

	B Boston International School Kampala, Uganda	B British School of Kampala Kampala, Uganda
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year UGX 5 - 10,000,000	Fees / year UGX 8,242,706 - 52,983,294
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type —	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, BTEC Qualification, IB (DP)
Pupils	Pupils 170	Pupils 530
Typical class size	Typical class size 15	Typical class size 24
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened —	Opened 2012
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location —	Location Lubbobbo Close, Muyenga, Kampala, Uganda (P. O. Box 9378, Kampala).
Stages	Stages —	Stages Primary (ages 5-11) and Secondary.
School type	School type —	School type Primary and Secondary school with English National Curriculum in Primary and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program in the senior years.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support Pastoral care includes a full-time school psychologist and counsellor; personalised learning; Special Educational Needs support; Gifted and Talented programs.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation England (UK)
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure Primary day runs 07:30–16:00; Secondary day starts 07:45 with five 1‑hour lessons from 08:00, with a 10:05–10:25 snack break and a 12:30–13:30 lunch break; last lesson ends at 14:30.
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details Bus service is available (bus charges published).
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application fees - No separate application or one‑time admission fee is published in the available public fee schedules for Boston International School; public fee listings present tuition amounts but do not list a non‑refundable application or admission charge. Tuition fees by year group (annual amounts) - Kindergarten (Kindg. 1 to Kindg. 3) and Years 1–8: UGX 5,000,000 per year. - Years 9–12: UGX 10,000,000 per year. - Note: the figures above are published as annual tuition totals; a per‑term breakdown is not provided in the publicly available fee materials. Billing schedule and payment terms - Fees are quoted as annual tuition amounts. No publicly available fee schedule specifies exact billing dates, the number of instalments accepted, instalment deadlines, or published late‑payment penalties. Boarding fees (if applicable) - Public fee listings show day‑student tuition amounts and do not publish boarding fees. For families seeking boarding, no boarding fee schedule is publicly listed in the available materials. Other costs and fees - No explicit, published line items for school uniform costs, transport, canteen/lunch, exam charges, activity or club fees, deposits (e.g., caution/capital deposit), or refundable bonds appear in the available public fee summaries. Additional ancillary costs are not itemised in the public fee summaries accessed. Refund information - No published refund policy or details on refunds for tuition, deposits, or fees were included in the public fee summaries reviewed. Fee payment options - Accepted payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, mobile payment, cheques, etc.) are not specified in the public fee materials that list the tuition amounts. Summary of findings and gaps - Published public fee listings consistently report annual tuition amounts of UGX 5,000,000 for Kindergarten–Year 8 and UGX 10,000,000 for Years 9–12. These listings do not include per‑term figures, application/admission charges, boarding fees, payment schedules, payment methods, uniform costs, or refund policy details in the publicly available fee summaries reviewed; therefore those items cannot be presented as specific numeric values from the available materials.	Fee details Application / Assessment / Registration Fees - Assessment fee (non-refundable): UGX 50,000 for general admissions; UGX 70,000 for candidates to the Optimum Learning Centre (OLC). - Registration fee (one‑time, non-refundable): USD 200 per child, payable on admission. - Caution (security) deposit (refundable, subject to exit clearance and deductions): USD 100 for Years 1–6; USD 200 for Years 7–11; USD 300 for Years 12–13. Refund is returned after full settlement of dues, return of school property, and payment for any damage. Tuition fees by year group (term and annual guidance) - Tuition is charged in a mix of Ugandan shillings and US dollars; exam fees for senior years are included in the dollar component where applicable. The school's published guidance places annual tuition approximately in the following USD ranges: Year 1–4 around USD 2,200 and up to under USD 4,000 for Years 12–13. Tuition is largely billed in UGX with a component payable in USD for some grades. - Where a detailed per-grade schedule has been publicly recorded (academic year 2022/2023), the year‑by‑year annual totals (UGX) were reported as follows (these figures were published as the last available detailed schedule): - Kindergarten 3 / Grade 1–3: UGX 8,242,706 per year. - Grade 4: UGX 40,112,471 per year. - Grade 5–8: UGX 52,983,294 per year. - Grade 9: UGX 16,028,118 per year. - Grade 10: UGX 11,790,275 per year. - Grade 11: UGX 20,370,824 per year. - Grade 12: UGX 14,306,384 per year. - (Note: the school states tuition amounts differ by year group and that some fees are payable in USD; refer to the school for the current per‑grade published fee schedule.) - Payment frequency for tuition: tuition is normally billed and payable across the academic year in termly instalments. Standard term billing is September, January and April; Year 11 and Year 13 fees are billed per semester (September and January). Specific due dates and split-payment rules are in the billing schedule below. Billing schedule and payment terms - Invoices are issued in early November, March and June for the upcoming academic term. The school implements a split payment schedule per term: - Term 1: 50% due by 10 August, balance due by 10 September. - Term 2: 50% due by 10 December, balance due by 10 January. - Term 3: 50% due by 10 April, balance due by 10 May. - Students admitted before half term must pay the full term's fees; those admitted after half term are charged 50% of that term. Parents may request a payment plan before the published cut‑off dates for each term. Late or unpaid fees can lead to exclusion from lessons and, in some cases, loss of place. Boarding fees - No boarding fees are listed and the school's materials and admissions information describe primary and secondary day provision only. Boarding is not indicated as an offered option. Transport (school bus) charges and related costs - Transport is optional and charged separately; routing is zone‑based with one‑way and two‑way rates. Published route charges (example schedule) list amounts in UGX such as UGX 400,000–900,000 depending on route and one‑way/two‑way selection. Transport charges are non‑refundable. Specific route prices were published in the school's transport charge schedule. Other costs and typical additional fees - Uniforms: a uniform fee is charged separately; the school has a uniform policy and a separate charge for uniform items. Participation in after‑school clubs incurs separate fees. Lunch fees are optional and non‑refundable; the school issues an annual lunch cost schedule. - Assessment, registration and caution fees are itemised above and are additional to tuition. Exam charges for senior students are included in the USD fee component where applicable. Refund information - The caution (security) deposit is refundable after a student's permanent exit clearance and subject to deductions for outstanding fees, unreturned school property, or damage. Apart from the caution deposit, most enrolment and tuition‑related charges are non‑refundable; assessment and specified term/transport/lunch sums are non‑refundable per the school's published policy. Fee payment options - The school recommends bank deposit or direct bank transfer into the school's accounts at DTB (Dollar and UGX accounts are provided). Parents must provide the deposit slip or electronic proof of transfer to the school; the school does not accept cash payments. Account details (account names and UGX/USD account numbers) are supplied in the school handbook and billing communications. Notes on availability of up‑to‑date per‑grade figures - The school publishes a detailed downloadable fee schedule for each academic year; the most recent publicly‑accessible, itemised per‑grade numbers located in open sources were published for academic year 2022/2023 and are listed above. The school's student & parents policy handbook and transport charge schedule include the formal billing schedule, mandatory charges (assessment, registration, caution) and the bank payment instructions that apply across years. For the current academic year (2025/26 or 2026/27) parents should rely on the school's official published fee schedule and invoice for exact per‑grade term and annual amounts and any currency split between UGX and USD.
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Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership —	Governance and ownership —
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details —	Curriculum details British School of Kampala follows the British National Curriculum (Pearson-Edexcel IGCSE, GCE-A Level, and BTEC Levels 1–3) with Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) for younger learners. For senior students, the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program is offered.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression The curriculum provides qualifications for higher education and professional pathways; Pearson-Edexcel IGCSE, GCE-A Level, BTEC Levels 1–3, and the IB Diploma Program enable progression to higher education globally.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented Gifted and Talented Programs provide advanced opportunities for students who excel in specific areas.
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview —
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities —
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History —
Community	Community —	Community —
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision —
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions —	Admissions 1. Inquiry: The school has an Online Inquiry Form to receive information about programs, facilities, and admissions requirements. The Inquiry is the first step in the Admissions Process. The form invites prospective applicants to begin the admissions journey. The information gathered through the inquiry supports subsequent steps in the process. 2. Application: The Application Form is completed and submitted with the required documents. Required documents may include a copy of the birth certificate, recent school reports or transcripts, a passport-sized photograph, and any relevant medical records or special educational needs documentation. The Application is the second step in the Admissions Process. The documents accompany the application for consideration. 3. Assessment: Depending on the program and grade level, the child may be invited for an assessment or interview. The assessment or interview helps determine academic level and suitability for the programs. The assessment is part of the admissions process to gather information about the student. The results inform next steps in the admissions process. 4. Decision: After reviewing the application and assessment results, the admission decision is communicated. If accepted, a formal offer letter with details on the next steps is provided. The decision and offer letter outline conditions for enrollment. The admission decision determines eligibility to enroll. 5. Enrollment: To secure the place, follow the instructions provided in the offer letter. This includes completing the enrollment forms and paying any required fees. Enrollment formalities finalize the child's admission. The start date is arranged once enrollment is complete. 6. Orientation: Once enrolled, the child is invited to an orientation session to familiarize with the school environment, meet teachers, and start their journey at BSK. Orientation helps the student settle in and learn about routines. It provides opportunities to meet staff and peers. The onboarding process supports a smooth start to the school year.
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Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist —
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