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Uganda, Kampala
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Kintu Road, Tyaba Zone, Kampala, Uganda. Mon - Fri 8:00am - 5:00pm; Saturday 9:00am - 12:00 Noon. Phone: +256-393-266-696; +256-758-032-501.
Early Years, Primary and Secondary.
Co-educational day and boarding international school.
Learning Support is provided in Primary and Early Years with in-class and small-group interventions; in-house occupational therapy and speech and language sessions; Secondary offers in-class and small-group support, with differentiation and life-skills activities; a dedicated School House for interventions.
Uganda
Weekdays 8:00am–5:00pm; Saturday 9:00am–12:00 Noon.
Application and Admissions Fees
- Admission testing fee: USD 50 (one‑off payment, payable before the test).
- Admission fee: USD 700 (one‑off payment).
- Registration fee (Early Years): USD 200 (one‑off).
Tuition fees — Early Years (Nursery & Kindergarten)
- Nursery — Full day: Annual USD 3,500; Term fee USD 1,167; Monthly USD 350. Day hours 08:00–16:00; includes morning snack, lunch and evening snack.
- Nursery — Half day: Annual USD 2,750; Term fee USD 916.70; Monthly USD 275. Day options 08:00–13:00 or 12:00–16:00; includes morning snack and lunch.
- Kindergarten (KG) — Full day: Annual USD 4,500; Term fee USD 1,500; Monthly USD 450. Day hours 08:00–16:00; includes morning snack, lunch and evening snack.
- Kindergarten (KG) — Half day: Annual USD 3,750; Term fee USD 1,250; Monthly USD 375. Day options 08:00–13:00 or 12:00–16:00; includes morning snack and lunch.
- Early Years health package: USD 40 annually.
Tuition fees — Reception to Year 13 (per year group and term amounts)
- Reception: Annual USD 5,945; Term 1 USD 2,378; Term 2 USD 1,784; Term 3 USD 1,784.
- Year 1 & Year 2: Annual USD 7,555; Term 1 USD 3,022; Term 2 USD 2,267; Term 3 USD 2,267.
- Years 3–6: Annual USD 10,295; Term 1 USD 4,118; Term 2 USD 3,089; Term 3 USD 3,089.
- Years 7–9: Annual USD 12,380; Term 1 USD 4,952; Term 2 USD 3,714; Term 3 USD 3,714.
- Year 10: Annual USD 14,465; Term 1 USD 5,786; Term 2 USD 4,340; Term 3 USD 4,340.
- Year 11: Annual USD 14,465; Term amounts listed as USD 7,233 and USD 7,233 (as shown in the fee schedule).
- Years 12–13: Annual USD 17,195; Term amounts listed as USD 8,598 and USD 8,598 (as shown in the fee schedule).
Boarding and boarding‑related fees
- Boarding fee (optional): USD 3,500 per term.
- Boarding health package: USD 200 (separate from the annual health package).
Other compulsory and optional charges
- Capital levy: USD 500 (one‑off payment).
- Caution deposit: USD 500 (refundable).
- Annual health package (general school): USD 40.
- School lunch (annual): Primary (Year 1–6) USD 700; Secondary (Year 7–13) USD 800.
- School bus (termly): Both‑ways USD 655 (termly) and One‑way USD 655 (termly) as listed in the fee schedule.
- BTEC registration/administration fee: GBP 1,000 (one‑off payment).
- Cambridge assessment / exam charges: Exam fees are charged per subject when the student is registered for the exam. Additional activities (field trips, extra curricular providers such as Lamda or special events) may attract extra charges.
- Uniform: An onsite uniform shop is available; uniform is purchased separately through the school's uniform shop.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Standard billing is termly using the term amounts shown above for each year group.
- Admissions/one‑off charges (admission fee, capital levy, caution deposit, BTEC fee, admission test fee, etc.) are payable as specified at admission.
- Pro‑rata / mid‑entry charging rules: When a student joins after Term 1, 70% of the annual tuition fee is charged for Nursery–Year 10; Term 2 and Term 3 are shown as 35% and 35% of annual fees respectively. For Year 11–13 joining after Term 1, 70% of the annual tuition fee is charged at admission.
Refunds and refundable charges
- The caution deposit (USD 500) is explicitly stated as refundable. Other fees are charged as specified; refundable items beyond the caution deposit are not listed in the fee schedules provided.
Accepted payment methods and practical payment notes
- Cash: Cash is accepted in United States Dollars or the equivalent in Uganda Shillings; the school's accounts office applies the exchange rate on the date of payment.
- Cheque / bank draft: Cheques or drafts must be payable to “Rainbow International School 2003 Limited” and should be delivered to the school accounts office; parents are asked to write the name(s) of their child(ren) on the back of the cheque.
- Electronic transfer (EFT/RTG/telegraphic transfer): Electronic transfers are accepted; parents should obtain bank/transfer details from the school accounts office when arranging a transfer. Cash deposits to the school's bank accounts are also used for payments.
Practical notes on optional/additional costs
- Field trips, specialist activities (for example extra external exam or vocational programme charges, sporting or external providers), extra‑curricular provider fees, and special events may incur additional charges that are billed separately. Exam entry fees for Cambridge and similar awarding bodies are charged per subject.
Rainbow International School Uganda (RISU) is a co-educational day and boarding international school in Uganda for pupils aged 2 to 18. The school follows the English National Curriculum at all stages, with the Primary phase using the IPC to embed its units and the eight Personal Learning Goals for international-mindedness. In Secondary, students progress to Cambridge IGCSE and A Levels, with Post-16 options including BTEC qualifications. RISU sits on a 9-acre campus with purpose-built classrooms and extensive facilities: six science laboratories, three computer rooms with 24/7 internet, music rooms, drama and art spaces, and halls for Primary and Secondary. The sports complex includes a 25-metre swimming pool, two football pitches, a basketball court and a volleyball court. RISU is a COBIS member and registered with the UK Department for Education, reflecting international accreditation and standards. Extracurriculars span arts, culture, service and leadership, supported by a large library and enrichment program.
