Ambrosoli International School

Plot 10/12 Binayomba Road, Kampala, Uganda. It sits in the quiet Bugolobi suburb on a secure campus just outside Kampala, on the edge of Lake Victoria. The campus features a football pitch, a junior-sized basketball court, climbing frames, a climbing wall, sandpits and large leafy trees, and a half Olympic-sized swimming pool. Approximately 320 children aged 2–11 come from over 50 countries.

Ambrosoli International School is an international primary school serving pupils aged 2–11. The Early Years Foundation Stage unit includes Seedlings (2-3), Sunflower (3-4) and Reception (4-5); Key Stage 1 and 2 follow the English National Curriculum and the IPC.

The school is an international primary school.

Pupils come from over 50 nationalities; approximately 320 students aged 2–11.

Special Educational Needs are supported through Inclusive Intervention, One-to-One Intervention, and Small Group Intervention; Speech and Language Therapy is provided in partnership with another organization. English as an Additional Language (EAL) is supported by a specialist EAL teacher with language learner profiles and targeted strategies.

Uganda

The school follows the Early Years Foundation Stage, Key Stage 1 and 2 from the English National Curriculum and the International Primary Curriculum (IPC). The school is CIS-accredited and is a member of IPC and AISA.

The school focuses on teaching the whole child and values social development as much as academic development. The school has dedicated counselling staff and a wellbeing room on site, plus a Listening Ear programme to support students experiencing social difficulties. The school offers student ambassador roles such as student council, house captain and school librarian to develop leadership. PSHE (Personal, Social, Health Education) classes use the Jigsaw programme alongside Personal Learning Goals. Mindfulness informs behaviour management and is taught as a regular practice for all students. After-school activities broaden learning across a wide range of skills and topics.

Ambrosoli International School is a diverse and inclusive community dedicated to ensuring every learner is supported to reach their full potential. The Individual Learning Needs department provides Inclusive Intervention in mainstream classrooms, One-to-One Intervention and Small Group Intervention, and Speech and Language Therapy in partnership with another organization. The SENCO designs curriculum and learning tailored to the needs of the child. Collaboration between parents, teachers and students supports learners with identified needs.

An English as an Additional Language (EAL) program is led by a specialised EAL teacher. Students come from over 50 nationalities and speak more than 30 languages. On arrival, language skills are assessed and a language learner profile is created to tailor each child's language support. Strategies include a whole-school survival language approach, connecting in-school and out-of-school learning, continued home language development, development of English language skills, and parental involvement.

The school has dedicated counselling and wellbeing staff and a wellbeing room on site. A Listening Ear programme supports students experiencing social difficulties. Mindfulness is used as a strategy for behaviour management and is taught to all children. PSHE classes address personal, social and health education in line with the school's learning goals. After-school activities support wellbeing and holistic development.

The school has a Child Protection Policy and a Safer Recruitment Policy to safeguard students. An Anti-Bullying Policy is in place to address concerns and promote safe behavior. A CPR Policy and a GDPR Policy are maintained, along with other safeguarding policies to guide staff and parents in maintaining a safe learning environment.

1. Complete a copy of the Application form; the application fee is US$150. 2. The school may offer a place and there may be a meeting with the Head of School if available in your country. 3. To secure the place(s), pay US$500 Enrolment fee and US$1,100 capital levy per family. 4. Complete and submit a full enrolment form with supporting documents. 5. The school sends a Confidential Reference Form to your child's current/previous school if required. 6. Enrolment Ages and Class Groups (25/26): Nursery Seedlings (2+), Kindergarten Sunflowers (3+), Reception (4+), Year 1 (5+), Year 2 (6+), Year 3 (7+), Year 4 (8+), Year 5 (9+), Year 6 (10+). The school year runs from September to August. Alternative placement is at the discretion of the Head of School. Children can be enrolled throughout the year according to availability. Class sizes are around 22 children per class, each with an internationally qualified teacher and Learning Assistant. 7. Location and contact: Plot 10/12 Binayomba Rd, Kampala; P.O. Empowering pupils to become confident, compassionate & internationally minded learners.