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If you're researching international schools in Uganda offering Cambridge Primary, this page lists every school we know of and lets you sort, filter and compare them — without school marketing in the way. The most common curriculum is Cambridge (Primary), taught by 16 of the schools below. Annual tuition spans roughly 1–18,760,086 UGX, with the average sitting around 3,865,820. Schools range from new openings to long-established names like Taibah International School (opened 1991).
Compare 16 Cambridge Primary international schools in Uganda. Filter by curriculum, fees (average UGX 3,865,820), location, and more to find the right international school now.
Millies International School is an independent co-educational school located on Mubuto Road / Milly Nabanja Road in Makindye, Kampala, Uganda. The school offers the Cambridge International Curriculum in the Primary phase from Early Childhood through Year 4, delivered in an international setting that promotes intercultural understanding, global citizenship, personal development, and active participation in 21st‑century society. Daily learning includes arts and crafts, drama, dance and movement, storytelling, organised games, music education, public speaking, and outdoor play. STEM education is delivered in three phases to foster curiosity, problem solving, and critical thinking, helping students become multilingual, culturally literate, and global lifelong learners. The early childhood philosophy emphasizes self‑esteem, cooperation, social values, respect, and understanding of others from different backgrounds. Academic facilities feature hands‑on learning with VR to provide immersive, technology‑enabled experiences. Extracurricular activities include a broad range of clubs that enrich learning and encourage inquiry, creativity, language development, and community engagement.
Horizon International School Jinja is a family-friendly international school on Plot 2, 16 Scott Rd, Jinja, Uganda, offering the Cambridge curriculum from early years through A Levels. The Early Years Foundation Stage is followed in the primary years, with Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Secondary, and Cambridge IGCSE progressing to Cambridge International AS Levels and A Levels. The Language Department provides English, French, and English Literature. Classrooms are fully air-conditioned and equipped with interactive smart boards, supported by three science laboratories, two computer laboratories, a well-stocked library, a dedicated music room, and two on-site swimming pools, all set within a spacious sports arena. The school hosts Horizon Talent Show and Horizon Sports Day, reflecting opportunities in arts and athletics. With students representing 18 nationalities and a 10:1 student-teacher ratio, Horizon International School Jinja fosters global awareness alongside rigorous Cambridge study. The school emphasizes personalized learning and a secure campus for international families.
Acorns International School Bunga is an international school in Kampala offering the Cambridge Curriculum for Early Years through IGCSE. The campus teaches Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Secondary and Cambridge IGCSE to students aged 1 to 16. Located at Plot 4769 Hamis Kiggundu Road, Kampala, the Bunga campus is part of the Acorns network, with sister campuses in Kisaasi, Kigali and Lubowa. The school is an official Cambridge International Exam Center for Checkpoint exams, providing internationally recognized assessments. From early years, language study includes French and Kiswahili alongside English, and ICT is part of the program. Admissions are open from Early Childhood (18 months) to Primary. The curriculum emphasizes a broad program of swimming, Art & Craft, Dance, and Music and Drama, which are integrated into both classroom learning and after-school activities. The Cambridge framework underpins learning across Early Years, Primary, Lower Secondary and IGCSE, with opportunities to engage with peers and curricula on a global scale.
Shalom Cambridge International School offers a Cambridge Primary program for learners aged 0 to 12 with a Uganda affiliation. The curriculum centers on daily reading, writing, and mathematics, complemented by multiple weekly sessions in science, social studies, Spanish, computer science, performing and fine arts, and physical education. Extra- and co‑curricular activities accompany the core subjects, enriching daily learning. A distinctive feature is the Shalom Academic Compass, which emphasizes critical thinking, complex problem solving, and higher‑order reasoning across disciplines. The school supports language development through regular Spanish study and French as a co‑curricular offering, integrating culture and communication throughout the day. Academic and intellectual growth is reinforced by arts, music, and sport, including guitar opportunities and swimming. Six clubs or groups, plus Cultural Day, foster collaboration and social engagement. Daily physical activity alongside wellbeing emphasis provides a balanced, engaging environment for families seeking a structured, communicative education within an African context.
Galaxy International School Uganda (GISU) is a co-educational international school with Cambridge Examinations and boarding, located at Plot 1077 Lubowa Estate, Entebbe Road, Kampala (500 m after Quality Shopping Village). It serves ages 3–18 and offers the Cambridge Curriculum from Early Years to Upper Secondary, including Cambridge Primary, Lower Secondary, Upper Secondary, IGCSE, and AS/A Levels. Early Years follows the Early Years Foundation Stage. The campus has dedicated science and ICT spaces, an IPAD Room, a MacBook Lab, a Design and Technology Room, a Music Room, and Libraries, plus Smart boards and a sound-field system in all classrooms. Notable programs include GISU STEAM Expo and Mathemania – National Round, and the International Festival of Cultural Diversity (IFCD). Extracurricular life is supported by STUCO, the PTA, community service, and a Boarding program offering sport, activities and social events. GISU combines strong academics with opportunities for cultural engagement and leadership.
Sycamore International School offers the Cambridge Primary curriculum alongside the British curriculum for learners aged 1 to 12 in Uganda. The school delivers an interactive, reflective learning experience that builds lifelong skills such as communication, collaboration, problem-solving, innovation, research, risk-taking and strategic thinking. Core subjects—Math, English and Science—are complemented by Global Perspectives and a broad co-curricular program that integrates field trips, P.E., music, ICT, French and Kiswahili into daily learning. Bible teachings are incorporated in lessons, reflecting the school's values-based approach. Weekly enrichment activities include sports (football, basketball, badminton, volleyball), cookery, brain games (Chess, Brain Master mental math, Scrabble), ICT (coding, animation), creative writing, visual arts (painting, drawing, crafts) and performing arts (music, ballet, drama, guitar, piano). The school emphasises community service and student leadership, with a formal Student Leadership program and a Student Council supported by staff. This distinctive blend prepares students for study in international context and beyond.
Acadia International School is an international day school in Lubowa, Kampala, Uganda, welcoming children from ages 2 to 7. The Early Years curriculum integrates the EYFS with the IEYC, while Lower Primary follows the Cambridge Primary Curriculum. English-medium instruction guides a progression from early years to Primary, with small class sizes to support close teacher–child interaction. All classrooms have smart digital boards to enable interactive learning. The campus is set in a green environment with extensive outdoor play areas and a playground for daily activity. Facilities include an IT Room, a Library, a computer lab, and dedicated Art and Music Rooms to support arts and technology education. The program includes water-based activities such as swimming and regular sports. Extracurriculars feature Swimming, Ballet, Music, Football and Piano clubs, along with craft and gardening activities and project work that celebrate literacy and culture throughout the year.
Oak International School is a day school in Uganda offering Cambridge Primary and Cambridge Secondary curricula. Cambridge Check Point Exams are scheduled in May, alongside Cambridge CEM Assessments and End of Term II Examinations, forming part of the assessment cycle. The school provides a range of co-curricular activities with a per-club fee of 75 USD and a term-start club list. The daily schedule includes a lunches option: Early Childhood lunch 12:30–1:30 pm ($175), Primary lunch 12:30–1:30 pm ($225), and Secondary lunch 12:30–1:30 pm ($250). A bus service operates with three distance zones (Zone 1 $250, Zone 2 $300, Zone 3 $350). After-school care is available for Creche to EC2 from 12:30 to 3:15 pm ($200). Notable programs include Art Week with a Graduation ceremony and Science Week to promote STEM learning. Language events include Francophonie Day and International Mother Tongue Day. Sports Day and Talent Hunt offer additional participation outside lessons too.
Greenhill International School (GIS) is part of the Greenhill Schools network in Uganda, established in 1994 with campuses in Buwaate, Kansanga, and Kibuli. GIS offers the Cambridge International Curriculum to learners aged 4 to 15, including Cambridge Early Years, Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, and Cambridge IGCSE. The school serves ages 2 to 18 as a Christian international day school, blending Cambridge standards with Ugandan context and Christian values. Learning is learner-centered, with emphasis on deep understanding, critical thinking, problem-solving, and applying knowledge in meaningful ways, preparing students for IGCSE examinations and for lifelong learning and global citizenship. Facilities are safe, welcoming and well-resourced, with classrooms equipped for interactive learning, plus outdoor spaces and creative areas. Notable programs include the Football Academy; Music & Choir; and Environmental Club, alongside a Traditional Dance Troupe that celebrates Ugandan heritage. GIS aims to support academic development across all age groups within multi-campus framework.
Windsor International School offers the Cambridge curriculum for Kindergarten through Primary education, with plans to add lower secondary. It delivers Cambridge Primary and aims to extend to Cambridge A Levels, preparing students for secondary and tertiary study. Language support is central: learners at all English levels receive bilingual options, with language development integrated into the Cambridge framework. The school emphasizes child development, a growth mindset, and the use of technology and events to foster awareness. The curriculum is broad and balanced to support physical, mental, emotional, and social growth, with functional literacy and numeracy at its core. Students are assessed through internal termly tests, with reports and feedback provided to parents. Extracurricular activities occur as afternoon clubs and outings. Clubs in academic and intellectual, cultural and language, and community and service areas offer opportunities to develop lifelong skills. The school promotes ethical conduct and citizenship, aiming to cultivate socially responsible learners with teamwork and respect.
Kings International School in Uganda serves learners aged 1 to 14, offering EYFS, Cambridge Primary and Cambridge Secondary curricula. It is accredited by Cambridge International Examinations, with Cambridge pathways guiding Early Years, Primary and Secondary education. The curriculum includes numeracy, literacy, science, history, Religious Education, geography, art and design, music, physical education, swimming, French and information and communication technology. Teaching in music, art, physical education and ICT follows Kings' own framework to develop skills and knowledge progressively. The school supports intellectual, emotional, physical, spiritual and cultural development through a broad, balanced program and age-appropriate facilities. As part of the community, one field trip is organized each year at the end of term one in October; meals and transportation are provided, and parental consent is required. Physical education is delivered by trained coaches or specialist trainers, with indoor options such as table tennis and taekwondo available when weather limits outdoor activities.
The Aga Khan Primary School, Kampala is part of the Aga Khan Education Services (AKES), Uganda, and educates over 850 students from about 32 nations. English is the language of instruction throughout the school. Primary 1–7 follow the Ugandan Primary Schools Curriculum, while the Elementary School implements the National Curriculum in England (Year 1–6). The school adopts an integrated, learner-centred approach that connects topics across subjects and encourages exploration. Class sizes are small to enable individual support, while 34 teachers and 20 administrative staff support a holistic learning environment. The campus balances academics with sporting and cultural life, and maintains a range of co-curricular activities. Notable features include a swimming squad that competes in national championships and hosts a gala, a Community Service Club supporting local schools, and a library project to foster reading. The school emphasizes global citizenship, community life, and continuous progress through student-led conferences and targeted goal setting.
Kabojja International School is a private, co-educational boarding and day school in Uganda that serves learners from ages 2 to 18. It delivers a dual international program, combining the Cambridge International Curriculum with the International Baccalaureate, including Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Secondary, IGCSE, AS and A Levels, and the IB Primary Years Programme and Middle Years Programme. The school is a Cambridge International Centre and an IB World School, currently preparing to offer the Diploma Programme as part of a full IB continuum. Students come from more than 30 nationalities, creating a diverse, globally minded learning community. The campus houses science and ICT laboratories, art rooms, libraries, and extensive sports facilities, plus a dedicated auditorium and on-site sick bay. Boarding houses provide a supportive home away from home. A wide range of clubs and service activities complements academics, with strong emphasis on languages, arts, and community engagement, fostering global learners daily.
Taibah International School offers Cambridge International Curriculum (CIE) for primary and secondary alongside the Uganda National Curriculum (UNEB), serving students aged 4 to 18. A private, co-educational, non-denominational day and boarding school, Taibah operates across multiple campuses, with Primary at Bwebajja, Junior at Kawempe, and Secondary at Bwebajja, supporting a learner-centred approach. The school provides well-structured teaching within Cambridge and UNEB pathways, and emphasises critical thinking, creativity and communication within its 5Cs framework. Facilities include Nursery Playground, dedicated science and computer laboratories at the Secondary campus, and a range of sports amenities including a Sports Field at Primary, a Swimming Pool at Junior, and a Basketball Court and Swimming Pool at Secondary. Co-curricular activities span Exposition, DIT, and Prom; Acts Of Kindness on the Primary campus; and May Band Festivities. Notable features include a focus on arts and theatre, debate and public speaking, and a service ethos through community engagement.
Grace Project International School is a Cambridge-based school in Ntinda, Kampala, Uganda, serving children from age 2 to 18. The curriculum spans EYFS, Cambridge Primary, Secondary, IGCSE and A Levels, with Lower Secondary (Year 7–9), IGCSE (Year 10–11) and A Levels (Year 12–13). French forms part of the curriculum for all pupils, with English literacy and numeracy embedded across the programme, taught in a Christian context alongside co-curricular activities. The school is located at Plot 2A Commercial Road, Ntinda, next to Masters Supermarket, and uses Cambridge Primary Curriculum in Primary, covering Mathematics, English, ESL (CEFR), Science, Global Perspectives, Music, PE, Arts and Crafts, ICT Starters and Primary Digital Literacy. A Preschool curriculum covers Mathematics, Sensorial Development, Science, Music, Arts and Crafts, and a science corner with microscopes and tools. Extracurriculars include Taekwondo, Ballet and Piano; leadership and service through a Student Council and Kayunga Project; and sports such as Soccer, Basketball and Swimming.
Orel Vine International Academy is a Christian international school in Uganda serving students from ages 1 to 18. The school follows Cambridge curricula at pre-school/primary and secondary levels, including Cambridge Primary, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, and Cambridge A Levels, alongside Uganda's national curriculum in a dual framework. The Cambridge framework used includes the Cambridge Primary Programme, Cambridge IGCSE, and O Level preparation. The campus supports student-led projects, small class sizes, and a safe learning environment with a full-time nurse. In addition to academics, the co-curricular program features a French club, public speaking, financial literacy, reading, music, dance, drama, guitar, piano, jazz drums, and a broad range of sports. The school supports development across academics, arts, languages, and sports, along with community engagement and cross-cultural learning. Orel Vine stresses international collaboration and global citizenship through diverse cultural activities and service to local and global communities.
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