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Uganda, Entebbe
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The Canadian International Curriculum underpins the entire school program. Learning emphasizes inquiry-based approaches, critical thinking, and problem-solving to prepare students for a rapidly evolving world. Students benefit from hands-on experiences and real-world skills that connect classroom work to everyday life. Outdoor lessons and field trips provide practical links to learning beyond the classroom.
Creative Activities include finger painting and building walls, empowering students to turn ideas into reality. They are encouraged to explore and express themselves through hands-on projects. The program supports collaboration and artistic expression as part of a holistic education. Regular creative experiences help students bring their projects to life.
The curriculum emphasizes cultural awareness as part of a student-centered approach. Friday Fun Days include Cultural Food Day, adding cultural experiences to the school calendar. Regular opportunities and field trips provide exposure to local Ugandan context and diverse cultures. Outdoor learning fosters cultural understanding through community-based experiences.
Social development is a priority; student well-being is pivotal to enjoyment and success. Students develop their social skills through leadership roles, critical thinking and problem solving. Friday Fun Days and reward afternoons for secondary students support motivation and positive peer interactions. Outdoor learning and field trips provide collaborative experiences that reinforce teamwork.
U-Can is strongly embedded in the Entebbe community, enabling local connections. Regular activities include outdoor lessons on school grounds and field trips in the local community, linking learning to local contexts. The school emphasizes practical links to learning through community-based experiences and local engagement.
Leadership roles are woven into social development; students take on leadership opportunities supported by critical thinking and problem solving. Reward afternoons recognizing achievement foster leadership, initiative, and motivation. The CIC emphasizes collaboration, digital literacy, and communication to prepare students for future leadership and professional endeavors.
Sports Activities provide a foundation for a balanced and active lifestyle. The school also offers weekly swimming lessons at the Lake Victoria Hotel to develop water safety and confidence. Exploring Nature includes weekly Entebbe Botanical Gardens sessions that promote physical activity and hands-on learning in a natural environment. Outdoor learning, field trips, and regular physical activity support a healthy, well-rounded lifestyle.
U-Can International School, established in 2013 in Entebbe, Uganda, offers an international education grounded in the Canadian Curriculum with Ontario as the foundation. The Canadian International Curriculum (CIC) guides learning from Early Years through High School, covering Math, English, Social Studies, Geography, Science, and Character Development, and is delivered within the Understanding by Design framework to emphasize understanding and transfer. Six facets of understanding—explain, interpret, apply, shift perspective, empathize, and self-assess—are used as indicators, with teachers acting as coaches of understanding. Classes are small, about 20 students, and technology is used in a safe, responsible way. The campus features a fully equipped workshop and regular outdoor learning at the Entebbe Botanical Gardens, plus swimming lessons at the Lake Victoria Hotel. Weekly activities include Exploring Nature and Hands-On Learning. The motto ‘Yes We Can' reflects Ugandan-Canadian collaboration and a commitment to preparing students to think critically and engage globally, locally relevant.
