Uganda, Kampala
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The school offers clubs twice weekly across Primary and Secondary, helping pupils develop study skills, learn new skills, and build personal qualities while enjoying sports and other activities. The Library provides a vast collection of books to foster reading and critical literacy, with digital books accessible on Samsung tablets.
The school offers a host of arts clubs: Music Club, Dance Club, Art Club, Cookery Club and Poetry Club, with specialist trainers and frequent performing arts workshops. International Awareness presentations and cultural events support artistic exploration and cross-cultural learning.
The school promotes international mindedness and cross-cultural learning, including International Awareness Presentations.
Pupils join Enrichment clubs twice a week, including sports and other activities that develop personal qualities and provide enjoyment.
The CSR program conducts community service projects across Uganda during the annual outdoor week, with partners such as Habitat for Humanity, Rotary Interact, USPCA, Children Reachout, Bless A Child Foundation and Animal Hope.
INGOMA is a student-led publication providing leadership opportunities in school journalism. Rainbow students also participate in international events and competitions through ISSAK and COBIS.
Rainbow offers extensive sports, including Swimming, Rounders, Badminton, Basketball, Athletics, Football, Tennis, Table Tennis, Cricket and Volleyball. Facilities include a full-sized football field, basketball and tennis courts, indoor volleyball courts and a swimming pool, with coaching and opportunities to compete in ISSAK and COBIS events.
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.