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Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction
Oak International School is a day school in Uganda offering Cambridge Primary and Cambridge Secondary curricula. Cambridge Check Point Exams are scheduled in May, alongside Cambridge CEM Assessments and End of Term II Examinations, forming part of the assessment cycle. The school provides a range of co-curricular activities with a per-club fee of 75 USD and a term-start club list. The daily schedule includes a lunches option: Early Childhood lunch 12:30–1:30 pm ($175), Primary lunch 12:30–1:30 pm ($225), and Secondary lunch 12:30–1:30 pm ($250). A bus service operates with three distance zones (Zone 1 $250, Zone 2 $300, Zone 3 $350). After-school care is available for Creche to EC2 from 12:30 to 3:15 pm ($200). Notable programs include Art Week with a Graduation ceremony and Science Week to promote STEM learning. Language events include Francophonie Day and International Mother Tongue Day. Sports Day and Talent Hunt offer additional participation outside lessons too.
Plot 4796, Hamis Kiggundu Road (Kawuku Bunga), Ggaba, Makindye Division, Kampala, Uganda. The school is located on Hamis Kiggundu Road in the Ggaba area of Kampala. It is accessible by road transport within Kampala.
Creche 08:45 am – 12:25 pm. Reception 08:45 am – 02:40 pm. Year 1 & 2 08:00 am – 03:15 pm. Year 7 08:00 am – 03:30 pm. Lunches: Early Childhood 12:30 – 1:30 pm; Primary 12:30 – 1:30 pm.
Bus service
Bus Service (zones divided by distance). Zone 1 $250; Zone 2 $300; Zone 3 $350. Please contact the office for zones and more details.
Fees
Annual tuition at Oak International School ranges from UGX 1 to UGX 4,305 for 2026/27.
Application / Registration Fees
- Registration (one‑time, non‑refundable): USD 300 at the time of admission. USD 200 for the second child; no registration fee for subsequent children.
Tuition fees (per term and annual amount if paid in full) — by year group
- Creche: USD 495 per term — USD 1,410 annual (if paid in full). - EC1: USD 550 per term — USD 1,570 annual. - EC2: USD 550 per term — USD 1,570 annual. - Reception: USD 725 per term — USD 2,065 annual. - Years 1 & 2: USD 810 per term — USD 2,310 annual. - Years 3 & 4: USD 960 per term — USD 2,735 annual. - Years 5 & 6: USD 1,095 per term — USD 3,120 annual. - Year 7: USD 1,150 per term — USD 3,280 annual. - Year 8: USD 1,150 per term — USD 3,280 annual. - Year 9: USD 1,340 per term — USD 3,820 annual. - Year 10: USD 1,510 per term — USD 4,305 annual. - Year 11: USD 1,510 per term — USD 4,305 annual.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Each term's fees are due by the end of Week 1 of the school term. Late payments incur a surcharge of 5%. Students with fees unpaid after 30 days from the due date may be excluded from attending classes unless otherwise agreed in writing by Management. - Discounts: 5% sibling discount on tuition for subsequent children; 5% early‑payment discount on tuition if the annual fee is paid before the start of the academic year; a "Refer a Friend" reduction of 15% on one term's tuition following the successful introduction and admission of a new student.
Boarding fees
- No boarding fees are listed. The published fee schedule presents day‑school tuition, transport (bus) and related services; boarding is not included in the fee items.
Other costs and regular ancillary fees
- Registration: (see above). - School uniform items (prices shown): Secondary tie USD 5; trousers/skirts/polo and PE t‑shirts/PE shorts USD 10; sweaters/secondary shirts USD 15. PE uniform is compulsory for all students; full school uniform is compulsory from EC2 class onwards. - Lunch / catering: Early Childhood lunch package USD 175; casual lunch USD 7; Primary lunch USD 225; Secondary lunch USD 250. Students may bring packed lunch but may not leave campus during lunch time. - Clubs and activities: For EC1 & EC2 scheduled clubs, USD 200 (schedule shown); students taking specific activities are charged at USD 100 per club. Club fees vary by activity. - After‑school care and late‑pickup fees: After‑school care (Creche to EC2) shown as USD 200; late pickup is charged at USD 5 per 15 minutes. - Bus/transport (per term by zone): Zone 1 USD 250; Zone 2 USD 300; Zone 3 USD 350. Contact the school office for zone definitions and availability. - Field‑trip, candidate exam and trekking trip fees: Candidate‑level exam fees, field trips and trekking trips are not included in tuition and will be charged separately when applicable.
Refund information
- Fees once paid are not refundable. Registration is explicitly non‑refundable. Exemptions to exclusion for overdue payment require written agreement by Management.
Fee payment options and currency
- All fees are published in USD. Payment in Uganda Shillings (UGX) is accepted at the rate indicated by the school office. The published fee schedule does not itemize specific payment channels (for example, credit card, online payment gateway, or bank transfer) in the fee document.
Brief note on recency of the published schedule
- The fee details above are taken from the school's published fee structure document labeled Academic Year 2024–2025. A later academic‑year fee schedule for 2025–2026 or 2026–2027 was not located in the publicly available fee documents during this check.
Academics
Oak International School teaches Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary).
Curriculum
Cambridge Check Point Exams are scheduled in May as part of the academic program.
FAQs
What curriculum does Oak International School follow?
Oak follows the Cambridge curriculum from Early Childhood through Secondary. Students take Cambridge Checkpoint exams and CEM assessments as part of their academic pathway.
What ages does the school serve?
The school serves students from Creche through to Year 11, covering early childhood, primary, and secondary education.
What are the tuition fees?
Fees range from USD 1,410 annually for Creche to USD 4,305 for Year 6. Registration is USD 300 with sibling discounts. A bus service is available in three zones at USD 250-350.
What are the school hours?
Creche runs 8:45am to 12:25pm. Reception 8:45am to 2:40pm. Years 1-2 and Year 7 run from 8:00am to 3:15-3:30pm.
Is there a uniform requirement?
Yes, school uniforms are compulsory from EC2 class onwards and PE uniforms are compulsory for all students.
What dining options are available?
Lunches are offered on site: Early Childhood and Primary lunch at 12:30-1:30pm. Casual lunch costs USD 7. Students may bring packed lunch from home.
Is there a bus service?
Yes, bus service operates in three zones: Zone 1 at USD 250, Zone 2 at USD 300, and Zone 3 at USD 350 per term.
What extracurricular activities are offered?
Co-curricular clubs are available at USD 75 per club per term. Events include Science Week, Art Week, Global Village, Talent Hunt, and Francophonie Day.
Is there a PTO?
Yes, Oak has a Parent-Teacher Organization with PTO elections held annually. A collaborative CCC/PTO arrangement coordinates community activities.
Where is the school located?
Oak is at Plot 4796 on Hamis Kiggundu Road in the Ggaba area of Makindye Division, Kampala.
