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Uganda, Kampala
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Plot 22-24 Lugogo By-Pass, Kampala, Uganda. The school is located on Lugogo By-Pass, a major road in central Kampala. The contact number is +256 414 341 660.
Nursery; Elementary (CP-CE1-CE2-CM1-CM2); Middle School (grades 6–11); High School (grades 12–13).
French international school approved by the French Ministry of National Education.
France (affiliated with the French Ministry of National Education).
Application and registration fees
- First enrolment fee (per child, payable in full on registration): EUR 950.
- Capital levy (per family, payable once on registration): EUR 500.
- Downpayment on tuition at enrolment (deducted from the second instalment): EUR 1,000.
Annual tuition fees (by year group and payer type)
Pupils of French or Ugandan nationality — annual totals:
- Early Nursery (TPS–PS) — Individual rate: EUR 4,300; Employer rate: EUR 8,320.
- Nursery (MS–GS) — Individual rate: EUR 5,600; Employer rate: EUR 8,320.
- Elementary (CP–CM2) — Individual rate: EUR 7,520; Employer rate: EUR 10,280.
- Middle School (6ème–3ème / 2nde) — Individual rate: EUR 8,950; Employer rate: EUR 11,360.
- High School (2nde–Terminale) — Individual rate: EUR 9,930; Employer rate: EUR 12,610.
Pupils of other nationalities — annual totals:
- Early Nursery (TPS–PS) — Individual rate: EUR 4,300; Employer rate: EUR 8,320.
- Nursery (MS–GS) — Individual rate: EUR 6,050; Employer rate: EUR 8,320.
- Elementary (CP–CM2) — Individual rate: EUR 8,250; Employer rate: EUR 10,280.
- Middle School (6ème–3ème / 2nde) — Individual rate: EUR 9,110; Employer rate: EUR 11,360.
- High School (2nde–Terminale) — Individual rate: EUR 10,110; Employer rate: EUR 12,610.
Per-term (instalment) breakdown (how annual fees are billed)
- The annual tuition is divided into four instalments with a fixed downpayment of EUR 1,000 on enrolment (this downpayment is deducted from the second instalment). The instalment structure is: first instalment = EUR 1,000; second instalment = 40% of the annual tuition minus the downpayment; third instalment = 30% of the annual tuition; fourth instalment = 30% of the annual tuition. The school issues invoices by email and via the EDUKA administrative portal.
Examples (amounts shown in EUR) using the instalment formula above for each annual rate given in the tuition list:
- Pupils of French/Ugandan nationality — Individual rate:
- Early Nursery (annual EUR 4,300): instalments = EUR 1,000 / EUR 720 / EUR 1,290 / EUR 1,290.
- Nursery (annual EUR 5,600): instalments = EUR 1,000 / EUR 1,240 / EUR 1,680 / EUR 1,680.
- Elementary (annual EUR 7,520): instalments = EUR 1,000 / EUR 2,008 / EUR 2,256 / EUR 2,256.
- Middle School (annual EUR 8,950): instalments = EUR 1,000 / EUR 2,580 / EUR 2,685 / EUR 2,685.
- High School (annual EUR 9,930): instalments = EUR 1,000 / EUR 2,972 / EUR 2,979 / EUR 2,979.
- Pupils of French/Ugandan nationality — Employer rate:
- Early Nursery (annual EUR 8,320): instalments = EUR 1,000 / EUR 2,328 / EUR 2,496 / EUR 2,496.
- Nursery (annual EUR 8,320): instalments = EUR 1,000 / EUR 2,328 / EUR 2,496 / EUR 2,496.
- Elementary (annual EUR 10,280): instalments = EUR 1,000 / EUR 3,112 / EUR 3,084 / EUR 3,084.
- Middle School (annual EUR 11,360): instalments = EUR 1,000 / EUR 3,544 / EUR 3,408 / EUR 3,408.
- High School (annual EUR 12,610): instalments = EUR 1,000 / EUR 4,044 / EUR 3,783 / EUR 3,783.
- Pupils of other nationalities — Individual rate:
- Early Nursery (annual EUR 4,300): instalments = EUR 1,000 / EUR 720 / EUR 1,290 / EUR 1,290.
- Nursery (annual EUR 6,050): instalments = EUR 1,000 / EUR 1,420 / EUR 1,815 / EUR 1,815.
- Elementary (annual EUR 8,250): instalments = EUR 1,000 / EUR 2,300 / EUR 2,475 / EUR 2,475.
- Middle School (annual EUR 9,110): instalments = EUR 1,000 / EUR 2,644 / EUR 2,733 / EUR 2,733.
- High School (annual EUR 10,110): instalments = EUR 1,000 / EUR 3,044 / EUR 3,033 / EUR 3,033.
- Pupils of other nationalities — Employer rate (annual rates mirror employer column):
- Early Nursery (EUR 8,320): instalments = EUR 1,000 / EUR 2,328 / EUR 2,496 / EUR 2,496.
- Nursery (EUR 8,320): instalments = EUR 1,000 / EUR 2,328 / EUR 2,496 / EUR 2,496.
- Elementary (EUR 10,280): instalments = EUR 1,000 / EUR 3,112 / EUR 3,084 / EUR 3,084.
- Middle School (EUR 11,360): instalments = EUR 1,000 / EUR 3,544 / EUR 3,408 / EUR 3,408.
- High School (EUR 12,610): instalments = EUR 1,000 / EUR 4,044 / EUR 3,783 / EUR 3,783.
Billing schedule, penalties and invoicing
- Standard timing for instalments: the downpayment is due on (re)enrolment; the second instalment (term 1) is due at the start of the academic year (the school sets the deadline at the start of term 1, traditionally before 30 September); the third instalment (term 2) is due before mid-January; the fourth instalment (term 3) is due before 1 April. Invoices are sent by email and available on the EDUKA portal. A one‑off annual payment in full is accepted on request (deadline tied to the first term). A 5% penalty is applied to late payments; persistent delays can lead to suspension until payment is made. All recovery costs are payable by the payer.
Boarding
- The school operates as a day school; no boarding fees apply.
Other costs and regular extras
- Lunch (catering) is offered and billed separately: the agreed per-meal price indicated is UGX 17,000 per meal (registration and billing on a quarterly basis). The catering price may be updated periodically. Registration and billing for extracurricular activities and supervision are done quarterly; trips and some activities may require additional parental contributions. The catering and activities fees are flat-term rates; refunds are not generally granted except for absences of more than 15 days supported by medical documentation or in case of force majeure. For all students a school insurance policy is taken out and a school supplies kit is provided at the start of the year; both are included in the tuition fees.
Discounts and bonuses
- Large-family discount on tuition fees only: 5% for the second child; 10% for the third child and subsequent children.
- Nursery sponsorship bonus: EUR 1,000 credit on tuition for families who refer new Nursery students (conditions apply and bonus is applied to family-rate tuition).
Refunds and departures
- In case of cancellation prior to the start of attendance: the downpayment on tuition fees and the capital levy are refundable upon written request to the Principal (conditions apply). Re-enrolment downpayments are refundable on request under the school's stated conditions. For admissions or departures during the school year tuition is calculated pro rata (any month started is due). No refund is made in the event of expulsion or suspension.
Payment methods and bank details
- Accepted payment method for enrolment fees, capital levy and tuition: bank transfer only. Cash and Mobile Money are not accepted for these items. The school provides accounts in UGX, USD and EUR for transfers; an international IBAN account in France is also available for EUR transfers. When payment is made in a currency other than EUR, an official chancery conversion rate is applied. Example account details (use the information below when making transfers; include proof of payment as required by the school):
- STANBIC BANK UGANDA Ltd — Account name: ECOLE FRANCAISE LES GRANDS LACS — UGX account (BIC SBICUGKX): Account number 9030005608502.
- STANBIC BANK UGANDA Ltd — Account name: ECOLE FRANCAISE LES GRANDS LACS — USD account (BIC SBICUGKX): Account number 9030008119170.
- STANBIC BANK UGANDA Ltd — Account name: ECOLE FRANCAISE LES GRANDS LACS — EUR account (BIC SBICUGKX): Account number 9030004080075.
- BANQUE TRANSATLANTIQUE (France) — Account name: ECOLE FRANCAISE INTERNATIONALE DE KAMPALA LTD — EUR IBAN FR76 3056 8199 2600 0138 7010 152 (BIC CMCIFRPP).
Administrative notes (practical points for parents)
- Invoices and payment proof must be submitted through the school's administrative process; proof of payment for enrolment and re-enrolment fees is required within the timeframe indicated by the school to secure places. Delays in submitting proof of payment may result in placement on a waiting list.
The Ecole Française Les Grands Lacs, also known as the French School of Kampala, is a French international school in Uganda affiliated with AEFE and approved by the French Ministry of National Education. It educates children from age 2 to 18 under the French National Education system and maintains AEFE alignment across all stages. Preschool follows the French national framework with French as a Foreign Language (FLE) support for non-French-speaking children. Primary uses the AEFE CLIL program to reinforce English, while Middle School features the PARLE program with reinforced English and several subjects taught in English. High School completes the terminal cycle via CNED distance learning, with EFK teachers guiding students toward the Baccalaureate. The campus sits on a wooded site with a library, interactive whiteboards, and digital learning tools; a primary covered courtyard and a synthetic football field support physical activity. The school emphasizes sustainability through project-based initiatives (EFE3D) and offers language certifications such as DELF and Cambridge.
