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Compare 8 SEN / Special Education international schools in Kampala, Uganda. Filter by curriculum, fees (average UGX 20,880,637), location, and more to find the right international school now.
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.
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.
Delhi Public School International Kampala is a CBSE-affiliated school serving students from Nursery to XII. The campus at Plot 17-25, Saddler Way, Naguru, Kampala, opened in 2015 and is part of Ruparelia Group. It follows CBSE Curriculum (Affiliation No. 7630001, 2022–2027) across four levels: Pre-Primary (Nursery, LKG, UKG), Primary (I–V), Secondary (VI–X), and Senior Secondary (XI–XII). Core subjects are English, Hindi, Mathematics, EVS/Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) and Social Studies, with French offered as a language. Co-curricular activities include Art, Drama, Music, and Sports; clubs such as Science, Eco, Astronomy and Literary, along with Computer Education. The curriculum emphasizes an integrated, hands-on approach featuring experimentation, self-discovery, engagement and exam preparation, with semester-based CBSE assessments. Facilities include Biology, Physics and Chemistry Labs, Library, ICT Lab, Art Room, Pre-School Play Area, Indoor Games Room and sports field supporting basketball, cricket, football, gymnastics and swimming. Admissions are open for ages 2.5 to 18 years.
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.
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.
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.
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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