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Uganda, Entebbe
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The school is located at Plot 29, Mpigi Road, Bugonga, Entebbe, Uganda. The Canadian International Curriculum underpins the program from Early Years through High School. The campus supports hands-on, practical learning with a fully equipped school workshop. Regular experiences include outdoor lessons at the Entebbe Botanical Gardens and swimming lessons at the Lake Victoria Hotel, along with field trips and other nature activities. Class sizes are small, with about 20 students per class, and technology is used in a safe, responsible way.
U-Can offers various sports activities that provide a strong foundation for a balanced and active lifestyle. Weekly swimming lessons are conducted at the Lake Victoria Hotel. Outdoor learning, field trips, and regular physical activity are part of the weekly program. The program emphasizes hands-on and interactive experiences that support physical education and overall well-being.
The Canadian International Curriculum (CIC) underpins U-Can from Early Years through High School. The CIC uses internationally recognized curriculum resources to maintain high standards of education. Reading, writing, arithmetic, and character development are the building blocks of learning. Lessons are designed to integrate across subjects to foster critical thinking and real-life problem solving. Class sizes are small, with about 20 students per class, and a fully-equipped workshop supports hands-on learning.
Exploring Nature is a weekly educational session at the Entebbe Botanical Gardens. Building Confidence in Water features weekly swimming lessons at the Lake Victoria Hotel. Celebrating Achievements includes reward afternoons for secondary students. Hands-On Learning is provided through a construction course in a fully-equipped school workshop. Friday Fun Days occur weekly with events such as Cultural Food Day and Crazy Hair Day.
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.
