Kabojja International School vs The Aga Khan High School

	K Kabojja International School Kampala, Uganda	T The Aga Khan High School Kampala, Uganda
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year UGX 10,695,881 - 18,760,086	Fees / year UGX 14,001,000
Age range	Age range 2 - 18 years	Age range 11 - 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 IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE, Bespoke Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 223	Pupils 550
Typical class size	Typical class size 20	Typical class size 13
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2008	Opened 1959
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 Old Kampala, Kampala, Uganda. Muammar Gaddafi Road (formerly Makerere Road). The campus includes a library, science laboratories, ICT facilities, sports fields and an auditorium. English is the medium of instruction for the Ugandan O-level (UCE), IGCSE and IB Diploma Programme.
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 Grades 7–12. Co-educational.
School type	School type Private, co-educational international school offering Cambridge and IB curricula, with boarding facilities.	School type Private, non-profit, non-denominational, co-educational, day school.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix Learners come from over 30 nationalities.	Pupil nationality mix Approximately 550 students from 32 nations.
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 Learning Support Centre provides ESL/EAL support and assistance for learners with difficulties; English, Mathematics and French are supported.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Uganda; licensed by the Ministry of Education and Sports.	Country affiliation Uganda; part of the Aga Khan Education Services (AKES).
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation Non-denominational.
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 / admission fees - One‑off admission fee charged on first enrolment: First child UGX 275,000; second child UGX 225,000; third and subsequent children UGX 175,000. - Annual insurance charge: UGX 12,000 per student. Tuition fees (per term and per year) — by programme / year group - National O‑Level (UCE / S1–S4): UGX 951,000 per term — UGX 2,853,000 per year (three terms). - National A‑Level (UACE) — Arts: UGX 982,000 per term — UGX 2,946,000 per year. - National A‑Level (UACE) — Sciences: UGX 1,024,000 per term — UGX 3,072,000 per year. - International Key Stage 3 (Year 7–9): UGX 4,495,000 per term — UGX 13,485,000 per year. - International IGCSE (Year 10–11): UGX 4,667,000 per term — UGX 14,001,000 per year. - International IB Diploma Programme (Years 12–13 / DP): UGX 6,592,000 per term — UGX 19,776,000 per year. Billing schedule and payment terms - Fees are billed termly and are payable by the opening day of each term. Parents are expected to settle term fees on or before the first day of term. - A re‑enrolment (good‑faith) deposit or security deposit practice is used by Aga Khan schools: a deposit is normally required on application or to reserve a place; the deposit is refundable if the student is not admitted and may be credited to tuition on admission. Security/deposit refunds are processed when a student leaves after proper notice and clearance. Withdrawal and refund conditions (including required notice) are specified in the school's obligations/registration documentation and are enforced as part of the enrolment contract. - Late payment consequences commonly applied: monthly surcharge on overdue balances and withholding of student records/results until accounts are cleared. These are standard fee‑collection terms used in the Aga Khan schools' fee schedules. Boarding fees - Not applicable. The Aga Khan High School, Kampala operates as a day school for Grades 7–12 and does not offer boarding provision. Other costs and charges (not included in tuition) - The standard exclusions from tuition include: lunch or snacks (where provided), school uniform, external examination registration fees, specific textbooks and some optional trips or programmes; these items are billed separately. - Additional, itemised charges that may appear on invoices: field‑trip charges, subject‑specific materials or ICT requirements, and any optional co‑curricular programme fees. Refund information and withdrawal terms - Good‑faith / application deposits are refundable if the applicant is not admitted and are normally credited to fees upon admission. Security/caution deposits (where taken) are refundable when a student leaves, subject to proper written notice, clearance of dues and any deductions for damage or outstanding obligations. - Withdrawal without the required notice typically triggers a charge equal to a specified period of fees (for example, several months' fees) as set out in the school's obligations/contract. Outstanding fees must be cleared before school records, certificates or exam entries are released. Fee payment options and practical payment notes - Accepted payment channels used across Aga Khan schools include bank deposit / bank transfer and mobile‑money bulk transfer options; cash payments are commonly discouraged or not accepted by schools in the network. Proof of payment should be submitted to the school finance office in accordance with the school's payment instructions. - Parents should ensure electronic payments include the student name and ID on the transfer reference so payments are allocated to the correct account. Schools may withhold student clearance or access to services until payments are reconciled. What the tuition fees cover - Tuition fees for the listed programmes generally cover classroom instruction, exercise books and a large portion of co‑curricular activities; items specifically excluded (see Other costs) are billed separately.
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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 Aga Khan High School, Kampala offers both Ugandan national and international curriculums. English is the medium of instruction. Ugandan O-level (UCE) or Cambridge IGCSE are offered in S1–S4 (13–16 years) or Y7–Y11 (11–16 years), followed by Ugandan A-level (S5–S6, 17–18 years) or the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP, 17–18 years). The school maintains a Learning Support Centre for ESL/EAL and other learning needs, and supports a mentorship programme.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio Approximately 550 students and 43 teachers; the approximate student-teacher ratio is 13:1.
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results Param Shashang Desai, a Diploma Programme student at AKHS Kampala, achieved Top in the World in mathematics as part of the Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards.
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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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 —
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Facilities	Facilities
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Parent experience	Parent experience
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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 —
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Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
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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. Entry requirements and language. Entry to The Aga Khan High School, Kampala is selective and merit-based. English is the medium of instruction for Ugandan O-level (S1) and IGCSE (Y7–Y11), as well as for UCE/UACE and the IB Diploma Programme. For Ugandan O-level (S1) entry, a PLE score of 15 points or better is required. For Year 7 entry, candidates sit an entrance test or have SAT-2 or CIPAT with a minimum of 12 or 10 points respectively. For A-level and IB Diploma entry, a Division 2 in UCE (35 aggregates) or 5A*-C grades (including Mathematics and English) in IGCSE with a minimum B in the chosen Higher Level subjects is required; Maths and Physics HL require an A grade. Equivalence for UCE is needed for IB entry, and the Head of the previous school must vouch for good conduct; notable achievement in non‑academic activities is advantageous.
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 —
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