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Uganda, Kampala
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IB Diploma Programme is offered. IGCSE Art and Design (Cambridge – 0400) and IB Visual Arts are taught, with an additional Art room in Secondary used as an IGCSE/IB Studio and a kiln for clay work. There are two specialist Art and Design teachers, one in Primary and one in Secondary.
Two specialist Art and Design teachers, one in Primary and one in Secondary, are supported by dedicated art rooms. IGCSE Art and Design (Cambridge – 0400) and IB Visual Arts are offered, with the Secondary Art room used as an IGCSE/IB Studio. A kiln is frequently used for both Primary and Secondary clay work. Art and Design lessons develop practical, technical and critical skills and use arts language.
The school has 46 nationalities represented. It offers international trips to the UK, France, Italy, Switzerland, Singapore and Dubai, as well as visits across Uganda and East Africa. An annual ski trip to Europe is a highlight. MUN is among after-school activities.
More than 30 clubs are offered after school. The main sports are football, basketball and volleyball, with championships in swimming, athletics and cross-country. After-school activities also include karate, cricket, ballet, inline skating, gymnastics, table tennis, baking and Zumba.
KISU emphasizes community-building initiatives as part of its holistic approach to education. The school fosters involvement in community projects through its extracurricular activities and school events.
IB Diploma Programme is offered. A Head Boy position is noted for 2024 (DP1 student), indicating leadership opportunities for students. The DP pathway is described by a student as challenging and growth-oriented.
KISU emphasizes holistic development through sport and clubs. There are more than 30 clubs after school, including football, basketball and volleyball, with championships in swimming, athletics and cross-country. Facilities include a 25-metre eight-lane swimming pool, an indoor sports hall, an outdoor basketball court and a five-acre playing field.
Kampala International School Uganda (KISU) is an international day school serving students aged 1 to 18. It offers a British-based curriculum with Cambridge IGCSE and the IB Diploma Programme, while following the National Curriculum for England with Ugandan modifications. Established in 1993 with 67 students, the school now serves around 450 students from 46 nationalities, reflecting a diverse learning community. The school supports self-confidence and independence through a broad, inquiry-based program, backed by extensive facilities: four secondary science laboratories with a dedicated science resource room and technician; three computer labs; three music rooms and three performance areas; an indoor sports hall; an outdoor basketball court; a 25-metre eight-lane pool; two libraries with about 27,000 books; smart boards in most classrooms; and a five-acre playing field. Extra-curricular activities include outdoor education and trips to the UK, France, Italy, Switzerland, Singapore and Dubai, with a ski trip to Europe, enriching learning experience.
