Uganda, Jinja
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Plot 2-16 Scott Road, Walukuba, Jinja, Uganda. The campus is in Walukuba, a suburb of Jinja, with easy access from central Jinja via Scott Road.
Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS); Primary Section; Lower Secondary; IGCSE; AS & A Level.
International school offering the Cambridge Curriculum (AS & A Level and IGCSE).
Uganda
School hours are 08:00-17:00, Monday to Friday; Saturday 09:00-15:00; Sunday closed.
Tuition — 2025/2026 academic year (amounts quoted in USD)
- Early Years 1 & 2 (Half Day, 08:00–12:30): Term I USD 1,100; Term II USD 700; Term III USD 650; Per annum USD 2,450.
- Early Years 1 & 2 (Full Day, 08:00–15:30): Term I USD 1,300; Term II USD 900; Term III USD 800; Per annum USD 3,000.
- Early Years 3: Term I USD 1,430; Term II USD 1,000; Term III USD 870; Per annum USD 3,300.
- Key Stage 1 (Years 1 & 2): Term I USD 2,100; Term II USD 1,450; Term III USD 1,250; Per annum USD 4,800.
- Key Stage 2 (Years 3–6): Term I USD 2,750; Term II USD 1,900; Term III USD 1,650; Per annum USD 6,300.
- Key Stage 3 (Years 7–9): Term I USD 3,300; Term II USD 2,250; Term III USD 1,950; Per annum USD 7,500.
- IGCSE (Years 10 & 11): Term I USD 3,700; Term II USD 2,400; Term III USD 2,200; Per annum USD 8,300.
- AS & A Level (Years 12 & 13): Term I USD 4,350; Term II USD 3,950; Term III USD 1,675; Per annum USD 9,975.
Registration and one‑off fees
- Application fee: USD 50 — payable once before admission; non‑refundable.
- Admission fee: USD 300 — payable once on admission; non‑refundable.
- Caution (security) fee: USD 200 — payable once on admission; refundable.
- Development fee: USD 30 — paid per term; recurring.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Fees are structured and billed by term (Term I, Term II, Term III) in the exact term amounts listed above. Development fee is charged each term.
- An early‑payment discount of 5% applies when school fees for the whole year are paid before week 2 of Term I. A sibling discount of 5% applies for families with two or more children enrolled.
- Additional term‑level charges (transport route fees, club fees for primary/secondary where applicable) are billed separately according to route or club selection; route pricing is set by the Accounts office. Secondary students pay a mandatory clubs fee of USD 30 per term.
Boarding fees
- Term I boarding: USD 2,000.
- Term II boarding: USD 1,750.
- Term III boarding: USD 1,250.
- Boarding total per annum: USD 5,000.
Books, stationery and materials
- Early Years: USD 150 per year.
- Primary (KS1 & KS2): Course & workbook USD 150; Stationery USD 100; Total USD 250 per year.
- Secondary (KS3): Course & workbook USD 250; Stationery USD 100; Total USD 350 per year.
- IGCSE (Year 10): Course & workbook USD 300; Stationery USD 150; Total USD 450 per year.
- Continuing students in Year 11 / Year 13: USD 150 (listed as continuing‑student charge).
- AS Level (Year 12): Course & workbook USD 250; Stationery USD 150; Total USD 400 per year.
Uniform and related costs
- Uniform prices vary by section and size. Representative prices published by section include:
- Early Years: Collared polo USD 12; Navy shorts USD 11; Sports shorts USD 13; Round‑neck T‑shirt USD 8.
- Primary boys: Collared polo USD 12; Navy shorts USD 10. Primary girls: Checked pinafore USD 12; Collared polo USD 10. Sports items similar to Early Years.
- Secondary classroom wear: Collared polo USD 12; Trousers USD 18. Sports wear: Sports shorts USD 13; Round‑neck T‑shirt USD 8.
Other costs and optional services
- Transport: charged separately; cost depends on distance and route. Billing for transport is route‑specific and arranged through the Accounts office.
- Clubs and extracurricular activities: primary club prices vary by club; secondary students are charged a mandatory USD 30 per term clubs fee.
- Lunch, swimming and facility charges are included in the tuition amounts shown.
Refund information
- The caution (security) fee of USD 200 is listed as refundable. Application fee (USD 50) and admission fee (USD 300) are listed as non‑refundable. No further refund timetable or conditions are published in the fee schedule.
Fee payment options and contact for accounts
- Specific accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer, credit/debit card, online payment portal) are not published in the fee schedule; the Accounts office handles route pricing and payment arrangements. Contact details for the school's Accounts/Admissions team are: phone +256 708 616 889 or +256 764 453 786 and email info@horizon.ac.ug.
Notes on presentation and discounts
- Term totals listed above reflect the school's published term‑by‑term charges; annual totals are calculated and provided where listed. Development and recurring per‑term charges must be included when calculating termly payments. Early‑payment and sibling discounts are applied as stated above.
18 nationalities represented on campus.
Horizon International School Jinja is a family-friendly international school on Plot 2, 16 Scott Rd, Jinja, Uganda, offering the Cambridge curriculum from early years through A Levels. The Early Years Foundation Stage is followed in the primary years, with Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Secondary, and Cambridge IGCSE progressing to Cambridge International AS Levels and A Levels. The Language Department provides English, French, and English Literature. Classrooms are fully air-conditioned and equipped with interactive smart boards, supported by three science laboratories, two computer laboratories, a well-stocked library, a dedicated music room, and two on-site swimming pools, all set within a spacious sports arena. The school hosts Horizon Talent Show and Horizon Sports Day, reflecting opportunities in arts and athletics. With students representing 18 nationalities and a 10:1 student-teacher ratio, Horizon International School Jinja fosters global awareness alongside rigorous Cambridge study. The school emphasizes personalized learning and a secure campus for international families.