British School of Kampala vs Kampala Community International Primary School

	B British School of Kampala Kampala, Uganda	K Kampala Community International Primary School Kampala, Uganda
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year UGX 8,242,706 - 52,983,294	Fees / year UGX 16,079,783 - 17,579,970
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 5 - 10 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, BTEC Qualification, IB (DP)	Curriculum British Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 530	Pupils 101
Typical class size	Typical class size 24	Typical class size 20
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2012	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Lubbobbo Close, Muyenga, Kampala, Uganda (P. O. Box 9378, Kampala).	Location The school is located in Kampala, Uganda. The address is Plot 10, Ntinda View Crescent, Naguru.
Stages	Stages Primary (ages 5-11) and Secondary.	Stages KCIS has 6 academic years: Year 1 to Year 6. Year 1 starts at age 5, Year 2 at age 6; Year 3 at age 7, Year 4 at age 8, Year 5 at age 9, Year 6 at age 10. The school divides these into Key Stage One (Year 1–2) and Key Stage Two (Year 3–6).
School type	School type Primary and Secondary school with English National Curriculum in Primary and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program in the senior years.	School type International primary school
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
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.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation England (UK)	Country affiliation The school operates in Uganda.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
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.	School day structure A day for Year 1–2 runs from 8:00 am to 2:30 pm, with clubs from 2:30–3:15 pm. A day for Year 3–6 runs from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, with clubs from 3:15–4:00 pm.
Bus service details	Bus service details Bus service is available (bus charges published).	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	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.	Fee details Application and one-off fees - Registration Fee (payable on application): USD 200. - Enrolment Fee (payable on enrolment): USD 330. Tuition fees (per term and annual figures) - Key Stage 1 (Years 1–2): USD 1,600 per term. Annual figure (inclusive of swimming) shown as USD 4,341. - Key Stage 2 (Years 3–6): USD 1,750 per term. Annual figure (inclusive of swimming) shown as USD 4,746. Billing schedule and payment terms - Fees are due exactly one week prior to the last day of the previous term. Specific due dates are set in the published term & fee dates. Term dates and corresponding fee due dates for the 2025/26 academic year are published and include: Term 1 (18 Aug 2025–21 Nov 2025; fees due: New students 15 Jul 2025, Returning students 1 Aug 2025), Term 2 (25 Nov 2025–13 Mar 2026; fees due 14 Nov 2025), Term 3 (16 Mar 2026–19 Jun 2026; fees due 6 Mar 2026). Fees for new students must be cleared in full before the student may begin. Students who enter after the start of term are charged a full term if enrolled before half term and half a term if enrolled after half term. - Spaces for new students are only confirmed once registration and enrolment fees are paid. Part payments are allocated first to tuition fees before lunch and clubs. Bank transfers should be received by the due date to avoid late charges. Payment methods and banking - School fees are payable in US dollars. Fees should be paid into the school bank account. Bank transfer is the primary method; bank account details are provided for Diamond Trust (DTB) and Stanbic Bank, including a SWIFT code for international transfers. Copies of bank slips for online or bank payments should be emailed to the accounts team or sent via WhatsApp for verification; receipts are issued on request. Cash is accepted at the school office for items such as morning/after care, uniform, clubs, library costs, school trips, and event tickets. Mobile money may be accepted for uniform, library costs, school trips, late pick-up fees, event tickets and some fundraising activities. Cheques from Ugandan bank accounts are accepted. A bounced check fee is applicable. Late payment and collection terms - If payment is not made within one week of the due date, a USD 25 late charge applies (unless other arrangements have been made). For every additional day late, a fee of USD 5 will be charged. If fees remain unpaid 21 days after late payment notice, attendance may be suspended until fees (including late charges) are paid. If fees are unpaid 30 days after the due date, the school may no longer hold a space for the child. Prolonged default may result in debt collection and associated costs being charged to the parent; outstanding student work and reports may be withheld. Refunds and withdrawal notice - Fees once paid are not refundable. No refund or discount is given if the school is forced to move learning online. One term's notice is required when withdrawing a child; if less than one term's notice is given, fees are due for the following term. If a child is withdrawn after fees have been paid, there will be no refund. To retain a place during an extended period away, term fees are still expected to be paid on time. Boarding - Boarding is not applicable; no boarding fees are listed for KCIS Primary. Other compulsory and optional costs - School Uniform Pack (compulsory, one-off): USD 85 (includes two uniform tops, PE house shirt, hoodie, cap and book bag; excludes grey trousers/skirt). - Lunch (optional): USD 250 per term (paid termly). Lunch is prepared on site and follows an international menu. Field trips are compulsory for curriculum units; field trip costs are paid per trip and charged in UGX. Clubs and individual activities are optional and charged termly. After-school clubs: USD 60 or USD 80 per term (depending on the club). Individual music lessons: USD 80 per term. Morning Care (optional): USD 50 per child per term (service available from 7:00am; supervision begins 7:40am). After School Care (optional): USD 50 per child per term, or UGX 10,000 per After Care session; a charge of UGX 10,000 per ten minutes applies for late pick-up. Sibling may stay without extra charge until their sibling finishes. A one-off fee of USD 50 per child per term applies to use morning care. Discounts and concessions - Sibling Discount: 5% applied to the younger sibling's tuition (or the lower of the two tuition amounts); not valid with other discounts and does not apply to annual fee payments that already have a discount. Annual Discount: 10% discount applies to fees when paying for a full academic year in advance if paid prior to 1 June; the annual discount applies only to fees. Additional operational notes on charges - Clubs and private individual music lessons must be paid before the child commences the programme; children with outstanding balances may be prevented from joining until fees are cleared. Any bank transfer charges should be paid by the parent/guardian; uncovered bank charges may be debited from the next term's fees. Students who enter after the start of the term may be charged a full term if before half term or a half term if after half term. Field trips, some aftercare sessions and small items may be charged in UGX.
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Academics	Academics
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.	Curriculum details KCIS follows the UK's English National Curriculum (ENC), adapted to reflect the international nature of its school community and its location in Uganda. The school offers 13 subjects across the curriculum and a wide range of extra-curricular activities. KCIS is a single-stream school with a maximum of 20 students per class and a teacher-student ratio of up to 1:10. An active learning approach is used, with a variety of methods and activities to develop transferable skills and life skills. KCIS has six academic years (Year 1 to Year 6) with class allocation by date of birth on 1 September each year. The aim is to inspire every child to love learning and to equip them with the skills, attitudes and values to realise their diverse and distinctive potentials.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio Teacher-student ratio is up to 1:10.
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
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.	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented Gifted and Talented Programs provide advanced opportunities for students who excel in specific areas.	Gifted and talented —
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 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.	Admissions 1. Book a school visit. KCIS invites all parents to book an appointment to visit the school; visits are generally conducted Monday–Friday 8.30am–2pm, but can be arranged at other times by appointment. 2. Meet with the Director and assessment. You and your child will be invited to meet with the Director of Education, and your child's two most recent report cards will be reviewed; your child may be asked to complete an assessment. KCIS uses the British Curriculum (The English National Curriculum). 3. Secure a place. When the school offers a place for your child, pay the enrollment fee to secure the place; parents then submit the final documents online and pay the appropriate school fees prior to commencement. 4. Enrolment documents submission. Return the following items to the KCIS office: the online Enrolment Form, Home Form, Choices Form, Communication Form, and Swimming Consent; provide one passport photo; copies of Passport or Birth Certificate and Vaccination record; two most recent school reports (if applicable); map or directions to home for emergencies; and a bank slip for Registration and School Fees. The school will call to confirm a starting date after submission. 5. Starting date and class placement. The starting date is confirmed by KCIS after documents are submitted; KCIS has six academic years and allocates Year 1 to children aged 5 at the start of the school year, Year 2 to age 6, Year 3 to age 7, Year 4 to age 8, Year 5 to age 9, and Year 6 to age 10, with class placement by date of birth on 1 September.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships KCIS offers bursaries with up to 50% discount off school fees for students to study at KCIS. Bursaries are available for all years of study (ages 5 to 12) and are awarded twice a year. The next bursary application deadline is 30 November 2025. Applications are submitted to the Bursary Committee, and completed application forms along with the child's two most recent school reports should be returned in person to KCIS, or by mail to the KCIS office. For more information please email bursaries@kciskampala.com or call 077 6666 885. An application form can be downloaded.
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