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Curriculum Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels
Typical class size 12
Strengths STEM, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual
Stages Kindergarten, Preschool, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction
The Kampala Diplomatic International School offers a Cambridge education pathway for learners aged 2 to 18. The curriculum follows Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge International AS Levels, with classes from KG-1 to AS Level. This arrangement provides a continuous programme from early years through upper secondary under the Cambridge framework. The school has launched an AS Cambridge class and reports strong performance in both sciences and the Arts, indicating a balanced emphasis on STEM subjects and creative study. To build teaching capacity, staff were sent to a Cambridge Training & Workshop in Nairobi, Kenya, and the school was the only institution nationwide to participate in this programme. Students benefit from structured Cambridge assessment routes and a progression pathway toward higher level qualifications. The school's setup supports international families seeking an education that aligns with globally recognized Cambridge qualifications and enables continuity across critical stages of learning.
Kampala Diplomatic International School has 600 pupils, typical class sizes of 12, instruction in English.
Fees
Annual tuition at Kampala Diplomatic International School ranges from UGX 12,981,678 to UGX 21,888,019 for 2026/27.
Application / Registration fees
- Registration (one-time, first year): UGX 939,884.
Tuition fees by year group (annual and approximate per-term)
- The school publishes annual tuition totals by year group. The academic year is organised in three terms; per-term amounts shown below are the annual total divided by three (rounded to the nearest UGX).
- NURSERY 2 (age 2): Annual UGX 12,229,771 → Per term approx. UGX 4,076,590. - KINDERGARTEN 1 (age 3): Annual UGX 12,229,771 → Per term approx. UGX 4,076,590. - KINDERGARTEN 2 (age 4): Annual UGX 12,229,771 → Per term approx. UGX 4,076,590. - KINDERGARTEN 3 (age 5): Annual UGX 15,613,354 → Per term approx. UGX 5,204,451. - GRADE 1 (age 6): Annual UGX 15,613,354 → Per term approx. UGX 5,204,451. - GRADE 2 (age 7): Annual UGX 16,910,394 → Per term UGX 5,636,798. - GRADE 3 (age 8): Annual UGX 16,910,394 → Per term UGX 5,636,798. - GRADE 4 (age 9): Annual UGX 16,910,394 → Per term UGX 5,636,798. - GRADE 5 (age 10): Annual UGX 16,910,394 → Per term UGX 5,636,798. - GRADE 6 (age 11): Annual UGX 19,166,115 → Per term UGX 6,388,705. - GRADE 7 (age 12): Annual UGX 19,166,115 → Per term UGX 6,388,705. - GRADE 8 (age 13): Annual UGX 19,166,115 → Per term UGX 6,388,705. - GRADE 9 (age 14): Annual UGX 19,730,046 → Per term UGX 6,576,682. - GRADE 10 (age 15): Annual UGX 19,730,046 → Per term UGX 6,576,682. - GRADE 11 (age 16): Annual UGX 21,136,112 → Per term approx. UGX 7,045,371. - GRADE 12 (age 17): Annual UGX 21,136,112 → Per term approx. UGX 7,045,371.
Fee components (additional fixed annual charges)
- Resource fee (annual, per student): UGX 187,977. - Capital levy / development levy (annual, per student): UGX 563,930.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Fees are stated as annual amounts and are customarily paid in termly instalments (three terms per academic year); the per-term amounts above are the annual totals divided into three. Invoices and exact due dates are issued by the school for each billing period.
Boarding fees
- Boarding is offered. Boarding fees are not shown with the day-student fee table and must be requested separately from the school; the published fee schedule for day students should not be assumed to include boarding charges.
Other costs and typical additional charges
- Meals (lunch and breakfast): an additional charge is published in earlier fee schedules in the range USD 200 (example shown in the school's fee materials). - After-school clubs: an additional charge appears historically as approximately USD 40. - Uniforms: earlier published guidance lists uniform charges in the range USD 150 (Early Years) and USD 200 (Primary and Secondary). - Examination or subject-specific exam fees (IGCSE/A‑Level) and any subject options are billed in addition to tuition where applicable; parents are billed separately for external examination costs when required.
Refunds and withdrawal
- Refunds and withdrawal terms are governed by the school's enrolment and withdrawal policy and by the invoicing terms for the applicable academic year; parents should follow the school's published withdrawal procedure and the invoice terms for any refund calculations.
Fee payment options
- The school issues invoices and payment instructions. Commonly used methods for international schools in Kampala include bank transfer (local and SWIFT/international transfer), and card or local payment channels where offered; payment instructions and acceptable methods are provided on the school invoice.
Notes on figures and academic year
- The figures above follow the published fee schedule for the 2025/2026 academic year where specific 2026/2027 figures were not published. The registration, resource and capital-levy line items are applied in addition to tuition in the first year for new entrants, producing a higher first-year total for new students.
FAQs
What age range does Kampala Diplomatic International School serve?
The school serves students from age 2 to 18.
What are the tuition fees?
**Application / Registration fees**
- Registration (one-time, first year): UGX 939,884.
**Tuition fees by year group (annual and approximate per-term)**
- The school publishes annual tuition total...
How many students attend the school?
Kampala Diplomatic International School has approximately 600 students.
