Kampala Community International Primary School vs Quality International School

	K Kampala Community International Primary School Kampala, Uganda	Q Quality International School Kampala, Uganda
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year UGX 16,079,783 - 17,579,970	Fees / year UGX 6,027,028 - 28,975,277
Age range	Age range 5 - 10 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum	Curriculum EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, SEN focussed
Pupils	Pupils 101	Pupils 350
Typical class size	Typical class size 20	Typical class size 15
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened —	Opened 2013
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location The school is located in Kampala, Uganda. The address is Plot 10, Ntinda View Crescent, Naguru.	Location Manchester Road - Kyanja, Kampala, Uganda
Stages	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).	Stages Early Years Foundation (3 to 5 years); iPrimary (3 to 11 years); iLower Secondary (11 to 14 years); International GCSE (14 to 16 years); International A-Levels (16 to 19 years); Special Needs Education (Inclusive Education Department)
School type	School type International primary school	School type International school offering programmes from Early Years Foundation through International A-Levels
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support Special Needs Education; Inclusive Education Department
Country affiliation	Country affiliation The school operates in Uganda.	Country affiliation —
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	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.	School day structure —
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Fees	Fees
Fee details	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.	Fee details Application and Admission Fees - A non-refundable admission/application fee of UGX 200,000 is payable once at registration. Tuition and Term Fees (published information) - Term fees are required and must be paid before the first day of attendance each term; specific term-by-term tuition amounts by year group are not published. The school requires payment of term fees in advance of term start. Annual Curriculum and Examination Fees - An annual curriculum and examination fee of USD 600 is charged in addition to term tuition; this is payable in USD to the school's foundation account. Billing Schedule and Payment Terms - All term fees must be paid before the start of the term. - Fee payments (local currency) are accepted by direct deposit / bank transfer (RTGS/EFT) to the school's UGX account: Bank of Africa UGX account number 03595120006. Annual curriculum and examination fees (USD) are payable to the Quality International Foundation USD account at Bank of Africa, account number 03700020017. Boarding Fees - No boarding fees or boarding provision are published; there is no published boarding fee schedule. Other costs and ancillary fees - The published enrolment prerequisites include administrative items (two recent passport-size student photographs, one for each guardian, copy of birth certificate or passport, previous academic reports, parents'/guardians' national ID, a medical report, and an immunization card). These items are required at registration; no specific published charges for uniforms, textbooks, transport, or uniform costs are listed. Refund and Cancellation Policy - All fees paid are non-refundable. Fee Payment Options - Local currency payments: direct deposit / bank transfer (RTGS/EFT) to the Bank of Africa UGX account (03595120006). - USD payments for annual curriculum and examination fees: Bank of Africa USD account (03700020017) payable to Quality International Foundation. No other payment methods are listed for fee payments. Summary of what was located and outstanding detail - The school's published fees information confirms the one-time admission fee (UGX 200,000), the annual curriculum/examination fee (USD 600), the bank accounts for UGX and USD payments, the requirement that term fees be paid before term start, and that all fees are non-refundable. The school's published materials do not provide a public, itemized schedule listing tuition amounts per year group or per term, nor do they publish boarding fees or uniform costs; those specific tuition figures and any boarding or uniform charges are not available in the school's publicly posted fee notices.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	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.	Curriculum details QINES is an inclusive school that nurtures curiosity, creativity and global awareness through an inspiring, broad and engaging curriculum. The school offers a staged program: Early Years Foundation (3 to 5 years), iPrimary (3 to 11 years), iLower Secondary (11 to 14 years), International GCSE (14 to 16 years) and International A-Levels (16 to 19 years). Pearson Edxcel guides the curriculum, with a dedicated Inclusive Education Department for Special Needs Education. The program aims to challenge each child and help them thrive as an individual. The school emphasizes a sense of family and community within its learning environment.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio Teacher-student ratio is up to 1:10.	Student teacher ratio —
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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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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
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Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
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Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	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.	Admissions 1. Submit the application with the non-refundable application fee; no application will be processed or Entrance Assessment conducted without proof of payment; use the applicant's name as the payment reference. 2. The Admissions Department will schedule the Entrance Assessment; successful applicants will receive a Letter of Offer from the Admissions Department. 3. Overseas applicants or those transferring from another school will undergo an assessment on arrival/start of school. 4. Registration prerequisites include two recent passport photos of the student and one for each guardian, a copy of the student's birth certificate or passport, copies of the student's previous academic reports, copies of each parent/guardian's National ID, a medical report from the doctor, an immunization card/vaccination card, and a non-refundable admission fee of UGX 200,000. 5. Enrolment requirements include payment of the admission fee UGX 200,000, payment of term fees before the first day of attendance, and payment of the annual curriculum fees USD 600.
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.	Scholarships —
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