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Uganda, Kampala
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Acacia International School provides education from Early Years through High School with a coherent academic pathway. It offers Cambridge IGCSEs for Grades 9–10 and the American High School Diploma with Advanced Placement for Grades 11–12. Recent results include a 100% IGCSE pass rate and 90% of AP exams scoring 3 or higher, with multiple AP Scholars, AP Scholars with Distinction, and International Diploma recipients. The program prepares students for university, leadership, and life within an international community, supported by dedicated teachers who know each student well.
The Lakeside Campus will include arts, music, and creative studios. These facilities will support arts education and creative expression.
Acacia is a Cambridge International School, accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International and the Middle States Association, and licensed by the Ugandan Ministry of Education. The school draws a diverse student body from 31 nations. Bible teaching is integrated into the curriculum and students attend weekly chapels; the school is independent and not affiliated with any denomination; all teaching staff are Christians and the school welcomes students from other faith backgrounds. English language support is available for English Language Learners in Grades 6–12, and English language proficiency is assessed as part of admissions via the WIDA MODEL.
Students swim once per week and may join the swimming club to compete with other international schools. The school participates in the International Schools Association of Kampala (ISSAK) league, with sports coaching provided through the athletics program.
Acacia educates servant leaders for Christ and integrates faith with learning. It emphasizes Christ-centered education, character formation, leadership development, and close partnerships with families. Our High School pathway combines rigorous academics with leadership preparation, including AP and the American Diploma, to equip students for university pathways and future leadership roles.
Bible teaching is integrated into the curriculum and students attend weekly chapels. The school fosters a warm, engaged, and diverse community that partners with families to support student well-being. The Lakeside Campus plan includes chapel and spiritual formation spaces to support faith development and overall well-being.
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.
