Kabojja International School vs Kampala International School Uganda

	K Kabojja International School Kampala, Uganda	K Kampala International School Uganda Kampala, Uganda
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year UGX 10,695,881 - 18,760,086	Fees / year UGX 16,647,325 - 105,433,060
Age range	Age range 2 - 18 years	Age range 1 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, IB (DP)	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP)
Pupils	Pupils 223	Pupils 500
Typical class size	Typical class size 20	Typical class size 15
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2008	Opened 1993
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Kabojja International School is located in Buziga - Munyonyo, with the Junior School on Mulamula Road and the High School on OK Muwanga Road. It is fully licensed by the Ministry of Education and Sports.	Location Plot No. 447, Block 213, Kyebando - Kisalosalo Road, Bukoto, Kampala, Uganda. P.O. Box Number 34249, Kampala, Uganda.
Stages	Stages Early Years; Primary School; High School. The school offers Cambridge Pathway and IB World School programmes (Early Years/Foundation Stage to Diploma Programme; IB and Cambridge).	Stages Early Years; Primary School (Key Stage 1; Key Stage 2); IB Diploma
School type	School type Private, co-educational international school offering Cambridge and IB curricula, with boarding facilities.	School type International day school offering the IB Diploma Programme.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix Learners come from over 30 nationalities.	Pupil nationality mix Over 450 students representing 46+ nationalities.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Learning Support is provided; the school is a flagship member of the International Forums of Inclusion Practitioners.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Uganda; licensed by the Ministry of Education and Sports.	Country affiliation —
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details The school provides a transportation service with routes across Kampala; drivers operate with monitors and have safety procedures; school vehicles include vans and buses.	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Academic year covered Fees shown are for the 2025/2026 academic year (school fee pages list rates in United States Dollars). Application / one-time admission fees - Admission / registration (one‑time at first enrolment): UGX 1,127,861 (example shown for Kindergarten 1). - Medical / health screening fee (annual, charged in first year examples): UGX 187,977 (example shown for Kindergarten 1). Tuition — annual and per‑term by year group (day students) The school operates on a three‑term academic year; per‑term figures below are the annual tuition divided into three equal instalments (annual ÷ 3). - Kindergarten 1 (age 3) - Annual total fees (day): UGX 9,380,043. - Per term (approx.): UGX 3,126,681. - Kindergarten 2 (age 4) - Annual total fees (day): UGX 9,380,043. - Per term (approx.): UGX 3,126,681. - Kindergarten 3 (age 5) - Annual total fees (day): UGX 11,635,764. - Per term (approx.): UGX 3,878,588. - Grade 1 (age 6) - Annual total fees (day): UGX 15,019,347. - Per term (approx.): UGX 5,006,449. - Grade 2 (age 7) - Annual total fees (day): UGX 15,019,347. - Per term (approx.): UGX 5,006,449. - Grade 3 (age 8) - Annual total fees (day): UGX 16,993,103. - Per term (approx.): UGX 5,664,368. - Grade 4 (age 9) - Annual total fees (day): UGX 16,993,103. - Per term (approx.): UGX 5,664,368. - Grade 5 (age 10) - Annual total fees (day): UGX 16,993,103. - Per term (approx.): UGX 5,664,368. - Grade 6 (age 11) - Annual total fees (day): UGX 18,572,109. - Per term (approx.): UGX 6,190,703. - Grade 7 (age 12) - Annual total fees (day): UGX 18,572,109. - Per term (approx.): UGX 6,190,703. - Grade 8 (age 13) - Annual total fees (day): UGX 18,572,109. - Per term (approx.): UGX 6,190,703. - Grade 9 (age 14) - Annual total fees (day): UGX 19,136,039. - Per term (approx.): UGX 6,378,680. - Grade 10 (age 15) - Annual total fees (day): UGX 19,136,039. - Per term (approx.): UGX 6,378,680. - Grade 11 (age 16) - Annual total fees (day): UGX 20,602,258. - Per term (approx.): UGX 6,867,419. - Grade 12 (age 17) - Annual total fees (day): UGX 20,602,258. - Per term (approx.): UGX 6,867,419. Boarding fees (applicable) - Boarding is offered for the school. Published day‑student fee materials do not show a single public boarding schedule on the fee pages; an historical/structured fee summary that has circulated lists a boarding charge of USD 500 (commonly shown as a per‑term boarding charge in past fee summaries). Use the boarding availability and historical boarding charge as indicative only. Other recurring and one‑off costs commonly charged - Medical fee (annual example): UGX 187,977 (see example for Kindergarten 1). - Uniform: historical published schedules and fee summaries list uniform charges (examples in USD around USD 100 in circulated fee summaries). - Resource / development fee: historical fee summaries list a small resource development fee (example USD 50). - Transport (for non‑resident day students): historical fee summaries list transport charges (example USD 400 in circulated schedules). - Examination / external assessment charges (IGCSE/AS/A‑level): charged separately in candidate years; these exam charges are billed in addition to tuition. Billing schedule and payment terms - The school runs a three‑term academic calendar (term dates typically: mid‑August to December; early January to March; April to June). Tuition is commonly presented as an annual sum and billed per term (three instalments) or can be invoiced on a termly basis. The per‑term figures provided above are annual ÷ 3 to reflect the three terms. - Historical/archived fee documents and circulated fee summaries indicate: bank slip invoicing before each term, acceptance of direct bank deposit or bank‑to‑bank transfer, issuance of bank details in parent notices, and addition of bank charges or telegraphic transfer costs to the payer where applicable. Late payment penalties and returned‑cheque fees are included in circulated fee summaries (examples: bounced‑cheque fee USD 100; interest or late‑payment charges applied to overdue balances). Refunds and withdrawal - No detailed public refund schedule or comprehensive refund policy is published in the fee pages and the primary fee summaries for 2025/2026; historical fee documents circulated to parents indicate that certain one‑time fees (for example, registration/admission) are charged at enrolment and that outstanding balances affect release of candidate results or documents. Specific refundable items (for example, refundable caution/security deposits) are not listed in the publicly visible fee summaries for the 2025/2026 materials reviewed. Accepted payment methods and practical notes - Published and circulated school fee materials and parent notices indicate payment by direct bank deposit / bank‑to‑bank transfer and local bank payment slips. Historical materials and circulated fee summaries note acceptance of payments in USD or in Uganda Shillings (UGX) at the bank exchange rate on credit, and that bank charges for telegraphic transfers are added to the payer's account. Examples of bank details and bank deposit instructions have been provided to parents in school newsletters. Notes on presentation and currency - The school's official fee pages present rates in United States Dollars; the annual and per‑term figures above are given in Uganda Shillings where a consolidated UGX figure is published for 2025/2026 and per‑term numbers are the annual amounts divided into three equal instalments to reflect a three‑term billing year. (End of fees overview.)	Fee details Application / Enrolment fees - Enrolment fee for Early Years (KG & Reception): USD 580. A top-up of USD 2,630 is applied when a pupil moves into Year 1, yielding the full enrolment charge for Early Years → Year 1 entry. - Enrolment fee for Year 1 through IB2 (one-time): USD 3,200 (presented as the standard enrolment/entrance charge for Year 1–IB2). - A separate school statement of financial terms also records an enrolment amount of USD 2,350 to be paid on the day of enrolment and notes this fee as non-refundable; this figure appears alongside the other published enrolment amounts. Tuition fees — Term fees (per term) - Kindergarten 1–3: Tuition USD 1,540; Lunch USD 430; Total per term USD 1,970. - Reception: Tuition USD 3,870; Lunch USD 440; Total per term USD 4,310. - Year 1 & 2: Tuition USD 7,030; Lunch USD 550; Total per term USD 7,580. - Year 3–6: Tuition USD 7,680; Lunch USD 550; Total per term USD 8,230. - Year 7–9: Tuition USD 8,830; Lunch USD 600; Total per term USD 9,430. - Year 10: Tuition USD 8,830; lunch is optional at USD 600 — total per term USD 8,830 (without lunch) or USD 9,430 (with lunch). - Year 11: Tuition USD 13,225 per term; lunch optional at USD 600 — total per term USD 13,225 (without lunch) or USD 13,825 (with lunch). Year 11 is payable in two half-yearly payments (school notes the payment frequency for Year 11). - IB1 (Year 12): Tuition USD 14,630 per term; lunch optional at USD 600 — total per term USD 14,630 (without lunch) or USD 15,230 (with lunch). IB1 is shown as payable in two half‑yearly payments. - IB2 (Year 13): Tuition USD 14,630 per term; lunch optional at USD 600 — total per term USD 14,630 (without lunch) or USD 15,230 (with lunch). IB2 is shown as payable in two half‑yearly payments. Tuition fees — Annual fees (per year) - Kindergarten 1–3: Tuition USD 4,600; Lunch USD 1,240; Total per year USD 5,840. - Reception: Tuition USD 11,560; Lunch USD 1,300; Total per year USD 12,860. - Year 1 & 2: Tuition USD 21,060; Lunch USD 1,600; Total per year USD 22,660. - Year 3–6: Tuition USD 23,010; Lunch USD 1,600; Total per year USD 24,610. - Year 7–9: Tuition USD 26,450; Lunch USD 1,760; Total per year USD 28,210. - Year 10: Tuition USD 26,450 per year; lunch optional USD 1,760 — total per year USD 26,450 (without lunch) or USD 28,210 (with lunch). - Year 11: Tuition USD 26,450 per year; lunch optional USD 1,760 — total per year USD 26,450 (without lunch) or USD 28,210 (with lunch). Year 11 payment frequency is listed as two half‑yearly payments in the published schedule. - IB1 (Year 12): Tuition USD 29,250 per year; lunch optional USD 1,760 — total per year USD 29,250 (without lunch) or USD 31,010 (with lunch). IB1 is shown as payable in two half‑yearly payments. - IB2 (Year 13): Tuition USD 29,250 per year; lunch optional USD 1,760 — total per year USD 29,250 (without lunch) or USD 31,010 (with lunch). IB2 is shown as payable in two half‑yearly payments. Transport (bus) fees - Bus fee per term: One‑way USD 495; Two‑way USD 680. Billing schedule and payment terms - Some year groups (Year 11 and the two IB years) are shown as payable in two half‑yearly payments; other year groups are presented with term and annual totals so fees are billed on a term or annual basis as indicated. - All fees must be paid by the published due date; parents must pay fees for the next term before the last day of the current term. Outstanding accounts may result in exclusion from class or withholding of official documents. - External examination fees (IGCSE and IB) are billed separately and must be paid prior to exam registration. Boarding fees - Boarding is not available at this school; there are no published boarding fees. Other costs and charges - Lunch: lunch fees are shown separately for each year group and may be optional for some grades (Year 10, Year 11, IB1, IB2 show optional lunch at the published rate). These lunch charges are included in the term and annual totals where noted. - Enrolment / admission-related top‑ups and staged enrolment charges (Early Years top‑up to Year 1, and the larger single enrolment charge for Year 1–IB2) are published as set amounts under the enrolment section. - External examination fees (IGCSE and IB) and other exam‑related charges are billed separately. - Co‑curricular clubs and activity sessions may charge separately; the school's published CCA guidance specifies that fees for CCA blocks are non‑refundable if a pupil cannot attend all sessions. - International trips and optional excursions are described as part of the school programme; such trips are typically charged separately from tuition and will appear as additional costs when offered. - Uniform costs are not listed in the published fee schedule and are not given as fixed amounts in the publicly available fee documents. Parents should expect separate uniform purchases or charges arranged through the school or approved suppliers. Refunds and cancellation policy - Fees once paid are non‑refundable. The published financial agreement states that if a child is absent for more than three weeks or withdraws from the school, no refund will be issued. If a child is asked to leave for disciplinary reasons, no fees will be refunded. Fee payment arrangements and contact for payment instructions - The school's financial terms state that payment is to be made to the Bursar's office; parents are required to follow the school's invoicing and bursar procedures and to settle all outstanding fees by the due dates. Specific bank account details or card/payment processor details are not published on the fee schedule pages; contact the Admissions or Office email addresses for the school's accepted payment methods and bank details. - Admissions and finance contact details published with the fee materials: admissions@kisu.com and office@kisu.com; Admissions phone +256 752 711882. Notes on inconsistencies in published enrolment figures - The school's published materials include more than one enrolment figure: the Fees Structure shows Early Years as USD 580 (with top‑up) and USD 3,200 for Year 1–IB2, while the Agreement of Financial Terms and Conditions page records an enrolment fee amount of USD 2,350 payable on the day of enrolment. These differing published figures should be clarified with school admissions or the Bursar's office when arranging enrolment and payment.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Cambridge International Curriculum and the International Baccalaureate (IB) are offered. The school is a Cambridge International Centre and an IB World School. The IB programmes include the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP). It is a candidate for the Diploma Programme (DP) and is preparing to complete the full IB continuum from Early Years through DP. The school serves learners from over 30 nationalities, creating an international learning community.	Curriculum details The school follows the National Curriculum for England with modifications for the Ugandan setting.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio There are 32 certified teachers and over 450 students, giving an approximate student–teacher ratio of about 14:1.
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results The IB Diploma Programme is offered at KISU. DP results have steadily improved, and the school underwent an IBO review in 2018 that commended its Diploma Programme. To begin the full Diploma Programme, students must achieve a grade B or higher in their IGCSE for Higher Level subjects and a grade C or higher for Standard Level; for Physics or Mathematics at Higher Level, an A is required. There are three DP pathways: the full Diploma Programme, a trial Diploma, and IB Courses certificates.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression IB learning focuses on preparing students for higher education and life beyond school. Graduates gain entry into leading international universities across the globe.	Higher education progression —
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Admission is merit-based and selective. Kabojja International School seeks students who have the potential to succeed academically and fit the school's standards. The student body should be diverse, drawn from varied economic, cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds. The Admissions Committee, overseen by the Admissions Manager, conducts the admissions process as part of a common admissions procedure. 2. Admission timing is ideally at the beginning of the academic year or term but can occur at any time if not disadvantageous to the student or the school. Admission is for a programme (PYP, MYP or Diploma) but progression from one programme to the next is not automatic; progression depends on academic progress, attitude and behaviour. 3. Each applicant should have a campus tour, either in person or virtually, and all applicants follow the common admissions procedure with age-related considerations. 4. Kabojja International School admits students from Grade 1. 5. Documents required include the last two consecutive school reports, birth certificate and passport (or valid identity card), two recent passport photographs, the student's medical record and vaccination card, and the school leaving certificate (if available). 6. Fees include an assessment fee charged before an assessment; to hold a place, an Admissions fee and a caution deposit are payable; the caution deposit is refundable on graduation or exit provided that conditions are met. Tuition fees are payable in advance or in instalments; outstanding fees from the previous year may prevent re-admission; an offer is valid for one term; the children of faculty and Senior Leadership Team members may receive tuition concessions; other fees apply beyond tuition.	Admissions 1. Step 1: Parents ask for an application pack, complete it, and return all required documents. Incomplete applications are discarded after 30 days. Applications are reviewed to assess the student's ability to succeed in an English-language environment, taking into account prior academic records and developmental history. The application must include all documents outlined in the procedure to be processed. 2. Step 2: Admissions invites the family for a campus tour, an interview, and interactions or assessments with the student. For grades 10–12, discussion may include IGCSE or IB options. Interviews may be conducted face-to-face or online, and English and Math assessments may be used as part of placement. Parents are interviewed to ensure understanding and alignment with the school's mission and policies. 3. Step 3: Admissions informs the family of the decision. The final admission decision rests with the Director. Accepted students are placed in the appropriate grade level if space allows; accepted conditionally are monitored and may be promoted or required to repeat a year. A waiting list is used when the grade level is full, with priority to the earliest completed application; if a seat is not found within the year, parents may apply for the following academic year; the option to decline is issued if the applicant does not meet requirements.
Scholarships	Scholarships The school offers Financial Aid. The children of faculty and Senior Leadership Team members are welcome to apply for admission and, if successful, tuition fees are waived for two children. Subsequent children enrolled pay full tuition fees unless assessed for Financial Aid. Any income tax obligation on this concessional education will be borne by the employee. Other fees beyond tuition, such as examinations and field trips, are covered by the employees; these students may apply for Financial Aid to participate in the Student Exchange programme.	Scholarships —
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist Waiting list is used when a grade level is full but admission requirements are met. Priority on the waiting list goes to the earliest completed application. If a seat is not found within the current academic year, parents may apply for the following academic year by contacting the admissions office by the beginning of May. Applications do not automatically roll over to the next academic year.
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