Uganda, Kampala
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GISU is located in Lubowa, along the Kampala–Entebbe Road, about 9 km from Kampala. Turn off before Roofings Ltd. and continue along the housing estate, with the school about 500 m from Quality Supermarket on the main road. The address is Plot 1077, Lubowa Estate, Entebbe Road, P.O. Box 11119 Kampala Uganda.
Early Years, Primary, Lower Secondary, IGCSE and Cambridge AS & A Level programmes.
International, co-educational school offering Cambridge International Examinations (Checkpoint, IGCSE, AS & A Level) with boarding facilities.
GISU takes in children with mild additional needs and supports them accordingly; learners with additional educational needs receive education through addressing their differences and including them in activities, with accommodations such as extra time for assignments or exams, use of technology, or adaptive equipment as appropriate.
No explicit religious affiliation; the school welcomes students of different faiths.
Regular school day runs from 08:00 to 15:30. Meals are served centrally in the dining hall.
Bus transport is available; transport costs depend on distance.
Application / Admission fee
- A one-time admission (registration) fee is payable for new students. The admission fee is USD 1,000 (non-refundable).
Tuition fees (per term and annual totals, by year group)
- Kindergarten (KG2 & KG3)
- Term 1: USD 2,650
- Term 2: USD 1,750
- Term 3: USD 1,650
- Annual total: USD 6,050.
- Reception
- Term 1: USD 2,850
- Term 2: USD 1,850
- Term 3: USD 1,750
- Annual total: USD 6,450.
- Key Stage 1 (Years 1 & 2)
- Term 1: USD 3,450
- Term 2: USD 2,400
- Term 3: USD 2,250
- Annual total: USD 8,100.
- Key Stage 2 (Years 3–6)
- Term 1: USD 4,400
- Term 2: USD 3,050
- Term 3: USD 2,750
- Annual total: USD 10,200.
- Key Stage 3 (Years 7–9)
- Term 1: USD 5,000
- Term 2: USD 3,450
- Term 3: USD 3,150
- Annual total: USD 11,600.
- IGCSE (Years 10 & 11)
- Term 1: USD 5,450
- Term 2: USD 3,850
- Term 3: USD 3,500
- Annual total: USD 12,800.
- AS / A Level (Years 12 & 13)
- Term 1: USD 6,450
- Term 2: USD 4,450
- Term 3: USD 4,100
- Annual total: USD 15,000.
Book, exam and other recurring academic charges
- Book fees (annual, paid at registration):
- KG2 – Year 2: USD 250
- Years 3 – 9: USD 350
- Years 10 & 11: USD 450
- Years 12 & 13: USD 350.
- Cambridge examination fees are charged in the relevant exam year and are payable in addition to tuition and book fees. Lunch and other facility charges are included within tuition. Transport is provided by a third-party operator with separate charges that vary by route and distance. School uniform costs vary by grade.
Boarding fees (where applicable)
- Boarding is offered from Year 7 to Year 13. Boarding fees per boarding student are:
- Term 1: USD 2,450
- Term 2: USD 1,750
- Term 3: USD 1,600
- Total (boarding for the full year): USD 5,800.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition is billed by term (three terms). Book fees are charged annually and are payable at registration. Lunch and facility charges are included in the tuition amounts. Transport and other optional services are billed separately. An upfront payment discount of 5% is offered where parents pay the full year in advance. A sibling discount of 5% applies for families with two or more children enrolled. The admission fee is payable once on registration and is non-refundable.
Other costs and optional charges
- Uniform: prices vary depending on grade; uniform purchase is an additional cost.
- Transport: charged separately by a third-party transport provider; cost depends on route and distance.
- Extracurricular activities fees (termly):
- Early Years: Term 1 USD 100; Terms 2 & 3 USD 100 each.
- Years 1–6: Term 1 USD 150; Terms 2 & 3 USD 150 each.
- Years 7–13: Term 1 USD 150; Terms 2 & 3 USD 150 each.
Refund information
- The admission (registration) fee is non-refundable. Other refund or cancellation rules are governed by the school's financial agreement; full details should be confirmed with the admissions office.
Fee payment options and practical note
- The publicly available fee schedule and registration materials specify amounts, term billing and discounts but do not list specific payment channels (for example, specific bank account details, credit-card acceptance, mobile-money or online payment provider names) in the published fee schedule documents reviewed. Confirmed channels commonly used by schools in the region include bank transfer and school-approved electronic payment platforms, but the school's admissions or finance office should be contacted to confirm accepted methods and any transaction details or payment references to use. Contact options: +256 781 468 000 or admissions@gisu.ac.ug.
Summary of the most important items for parents
- Plan for a one-time, non-refundable admission fee of USD 1,000 at registration.
- Budget tuition by year group on a per-term basis (three terms); annual totals are shown above.
- Include book fees, examination fees and optional transport or boarding charges where applicable. Boarding fees for Years 7–13 are billed per term and total USD 5,800 for the year.
Galaxy International School Uganda (GISU) is a co-educational international school with Cambridge Examinations and boarding, located at Plot 1077 Lubowa Estate, Entebbe Road, Kampala (500 m after Quality Shopping Village). It serves ages 3–18 and offers the Cambridge Curriculum from Early Years to Upper Secondary, including Cambridge Primary, Lower Secondary, Upper Secondary, IGCSE, and AS/A Levels. Early Years follows the Early Years Foundation Stage. The campus has dedicated science and ICT spaces, an IPAD Room, a MacBook Lab, a Design and Technology Room, a Music Room, and Libraries, plus Smart boards and a sound-field system in all classrooms. Notable programs include GISU STEAM Expo and Mathemania – National Round, and the International Festival of Cultural Diversity (IFCD). Extracurricular life is supported by STUCO, the PTA, community service, and a Boarding program offering sport, activities and social events. GISU combines strong academics with opportunities for cultural engagement and leadership.