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Acorns International School Kisaasi

Uganda, Kampala

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Extra-Curricular Activities

Clubs, activities, and opportunities to explore interests and passions

Academic and Intellectual

Acorns International School is an authorised IB Continuum World School offering Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). It is the second school in Uganda to offer the IB Continuum and is described as the most affordable in East Africa. Cambridge A Levels Programme is also offered, making it the only school in Uganda to provide both curricula. The school serves learners from 18 months to 18 years (ages 18m-5y; 6-11; 12-15; 16-18).

Cultural and Language

Languages Programmes include French, Kiswahili, family language and Spanish.

Social and Hobbies

After-School Programmes include sports, the arts, STEM, leadership, and service, providing opportunities for social engagement beyond regular class time.

Community and Service

Service is one of the after-school opportunities offered, aligning with the school's emphasis on holistic development and community involvement.

Leadership and Professional

Leadership is included among the after-school opportunities, alongside sports, the arts, STEM, and service.

Lifestyle and Wellbeing

Well-being is prioritized through the Well-Being core value, which promotes physical, emotional and mental health in a supportive environment. Outdoor play areas support active, healthy lifestyles. After-school programmes include sports to support students' well-being.

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees UGX 2,240 - 11,058
Ages 1 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 800
Type Co-educational
Opened 1996
Bus Service No

Acorns International School, Kisaasi is an IB Continuum school offering the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme, alongside Cambridge A Levels. Located at Plot 328 Kisota Rd, Kisaasi, Uganda, it serves learners from 18 months to 18 years, spanning early years, primary and secondary. The campus features smart classrooms, libraries and science laboratories, plus design and technology studios with 3D printers, IT labs and art spaces to support the IB and Cambridge curricula. Facilities include indoor and outdoor fields, a soccer pitch, a 25-meter swimming pool and an auditorium with exhibition spaces for performances. After-School Clubs cover sports, the arts and STEM, with leadership and service opportunities. Languages offered include French, Kiswahili and Spanish, in addition to family language support. With a 30-year history, it is the second Ugandan school to offer the IB Continuum and the only Ugandan school providing both IB and Cambridge A Levels.

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