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The Aga Khan High School, Kampala is a private, non‑profit, non‑denominational, co‑educational day school in Uganda and a member of Aga Khan Education Services. Established in 1959 as the country's first multicultural school, it serves about 550 students from 32 nations and uses English as the medium of instruction for Ugandan O‑level (UCE) and IGCSE, and for A‑levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The curriculum offers both Ugandan national and international options, including Cambridge IGCSE and the IB DP, with a bespoke curriculum available. The school accommodates ages 11 to 18 and provides a Learning Support Centre for ESL/EAL and other learning needs, plus a teacher‑mentored mentorship programme. Facilities include a well‑stocked library with an audio‑visual centre, an ICT room with SMART‑Boards, science laboratories, art rooms, a common room and IB lounge, and extensive sports fields. The ethos emphasizes holistic development, critical thinking, and respect for diverse cultures.
Umoja International French School is a Primary and Secondary international school offering a bespoke curriculum for students aged 6 to 18. The school delivers a Francophone academic framework through a dedicated French-language program and stream options that reflect its international French character, including Social Technique, Commerce and Management, Chemistry–Biology, General Pedagogy, and Literary Latin–Philosophy. The campus is situated away from Uganda's capital, in a calm setting surrounded by hills and vegetation, designed to minimise distractions and support focused study. On-site facilities include a laboratory for science work, a library for study and reference, dining facilities, a playing pitch, and well-equipped classrooms. The school emphasizes holistic development—morals, intellect, and spiritual growth—while treating every pupil as an individual and providing tailored academic and personal support. Extra-curriculars span culture, sports, and art, with visits and outings that broaden students' experiences and a culture of artistic and cultural activities integrated throughout school life. Holistically.
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.
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.
Quality International School, Uganda, opened in 2013 and is fully licensed, registered and accredited by the Ministry of Education & Sports Uganda. It serves learners aged 3 to 18, offering programmes from Early Years Foundation through International A-Levels. The curriculum blends EYFS, the British Curriculum, and Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, with a dedicated Inclusive Education Department for Special Needs Education. The school runs a staged program: Early Years Foundation (3–5), iPrimary (3–11), iLower Secondary (11–14), International GCSE (14–16) and International A-Levels (16–19). QINES emphasises an inclusive environment that nurtures curiosity, creativity and global awareness through a broad, engaging curriculum. Ongoing formative assessment guides teaching, with emphasis on critical thinking, collaboration and independent learning. The sense of family and community on campus underpins learning, wellbeing and involvement of parents as partners in education. Careers Day and Campus Life illustrate leadership opportunities and student life beyond the classroom. That together supports every learner.
The Kampala Diplomatic International School offers a Cambridge education pathway for learners aged 2 to 18. The curriculum follows Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge International AS Levels, with classes from KG-1 to AS Level. This arrangement provides a continuous programme from early years through upper secondary under the Cambridge framework. The school has launched an AS Cambridge class and reports strong performance in both sciences and the Arts, indicating a balanced emphasis on STEM subjects and creative study. To build teaching capacity, staff were sent to a Cambridge Training & Workshop in Nairobi, Kenya, and the school was the only institution nationwide to participate in this programme. Students benefit from structured Cambridge assessment routes and a progression pathway toward higher level qualifications. The school's setup supports international families seeking an education that aligns with globally recognized Cambridge qualifications and enables continuity across critical stages of learning.
British School of Kampala is a co-educational primary and secondary school that follows the British National Curriculum. The school teaches the English National Curriculum in the primary years, with Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, and BTEC qualifications, and offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program in the senior years. The campus operates double-streamed up to Year 11 with separate primary and secondary campuses, maintaining a maximum of about 530 students and average class sizes around 24. Founded in 2012, the school combines a UK-aligned framework with a Ugandan flavour. The Muyenga campus hosts facilities including a large swimming pool, tennis court, soccer pitch, two basketball courts, four science laboratories, a music room, a large engineering room, and two ICT rooms, plus modern classrooms and libraries. An enrichment program runs after school with clubs ranging from sport and ICT to languages and creative arts, with IB DP available for senior students.
Kampala International School Uganda (KISU) is an international day school serving students aged 1 to 18. It offers a British-based curriculum with Cambridge IGCSE and the IB Diploma Programme, while following the National Curriculum for England with Ugandan modifications. Established in 1993 with 67 students, the school now serves around 450 students from 46 nationalities, reflecting a diverse learning community. The school supports self-confidence and independence through a broad, inquiry-based program, backed by extensive facilities: four secondary science laboratories with a dedicated science resource room and technician; three computer labs; three music rooms and three performance areas; an indoor sports hall; an outdoor basketball court; a 25-metre eight-lane pool; two libraries with about 27,000 books; smart boards in most classrooms; and a five-acre playing field. Extra-curricular activities include outdoor education and trips to the UK, France, Italy, Switzerland, Singapore and Dubai, with a ski trip to Europe, enriching learning experience.
Kampala Community International Primary School (KCIS) offers the British Curriculum, adapting the UK English National Curriculum to reflect its international Ugandan community. It is a single‑stream primary with six academic years (Year 1 to Year 6), class sizes capped at 20 and a teacher–student ratio of up to 1:10. Classes are allocated by date of birth on 1 September, and the school aims to inspire a love of learning while equipping students with skills, attitudes and values for diverse potentials. KCIS includes 13 subjects across English, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, French (KS2), Music, ICT, Design & Technology, Art, PE, Swimming, PSHE, Life Skills, Library Time and Current Affairs (KS2), plus Daily Exercise. Swimming is part of the curriculum, and sport is played through ISSA leagues. The school emphasizes active learning in a caring, values‑driven environment and is inspected under the British Schools Overseas framework by PENTA International. KCIS was established to provide international education at an affordable price in Kampala, Uganda.
ISU is an independent, non-profit day school in Uganda offering IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) for ages 2 to 18. All instruction is in English. The 33-acre Lubowa campus houses Early Childhood, Junior and Senior Schools on site, with Science Centre (2015) and Arts Centre (2022), vibrant library, dining hall and Early Childhood kitchen with vegetable garden. The school offers four graduation pathways, including the IB Diploma and the ISU High School Diploma options, with all diploma requirements leading to an ISU High School Diploma equivalent to a US high school diploma. ISU is accredited by the Council of International Schools and Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges. Beyond the Classroom program runs through ISSEA and ISSAK leagues, with facilities such as a 25m pool, a 400m track, four football pitches, tennis courts, an indoor climbing wall and a 430-seat auditorium. The school opened in 1967 as Lincoln School.
Acacia International School is a Christian international day school in Kampala serving students aged 3 to 18. The curriculum blends a bespoke program with the American curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE and Advanced Placement, culminating in an American High School Diploma with AP for Grades 11–12. In the Primary years (Kindergarten–Grade 8), students follow the Core Knowledge scope and sequence within a Classical US-based framework, studying world history via Story of the World and mathematics with Singapore Math. In Grades 9–10, students prepare for Cambridge IGCSEs with Bible, Physical Education and a Service Project component. In Grades 11–12, the school delivers an American pathway with AP courses. The school is accredited by ACSI and MSA and emphasises weekly chapels and Bible instruction. Since opening in 2012, Acacia has expanded to the Lakeside Campus, a 44-acre site featuring modern classrooms, science laboratories, high school spaces, arts, music and creative studios, sports facilities, chapel spaces, and community areas, supported by a USD 12 million capital campaign. Recent results include a 100% IGCSE pass rate and 90% of AP exams scoring 3 or higher, with several AP Scholars and International Diploma recipients. The school serves a diverse, 31-nation community and provides English language support for learners in Grades 6–12.
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.
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