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Umoja International French School

Uganda, Kampala

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, French
Fees UGX 16,222,506
Ages 6 - 18 years
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 2003
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages English, French
Strengths Sport, STEM, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Umoja International French School is a Primary and Secondary international school offering a bespoke curriculum for students aged 6 to 18. The school delivers a Francophone academic framework through a dedicated French-language program and stream options that reflect its international French character, including Social Technique, Commerce and Management, Chemistry–Biology, General Pedagogy, and Literary Latin–Philosophy. The campus is situated away from Uganda's capital, in a calm setting surrounded by hills and vegetation, designed to minimise distractions and support focused study. On-site facilities include a laboratory for science work, a library for study and reference, dining facilities, a playing pitch, and well-equipped classrooms. The school emphasizes holistic development—morals, intellect, and spiritual growth—while treating every pupil as an individual and providing tailored academic and personal support. Extra-curriculars span culture, sports, and art, with visits and outings that broaden students' experiences and a culture of artistic and cultural activities integrated throughout school life. Holistically.

The Essentials

Umoja International French School has instruction in English, French.

Location

Kayunga Rd, Mukono Town, P.O. Box 22571, Uganda. The school is located far from the capital to minimize distractions; the surroundings are calm, with hills and vegetation that soothe the mind of a student focused on studies.

Stages

Primary and Secondary

Type

International French School offering Primary and Secondary education

Additional learning support

Support in teaching and in the student's personal, social and spiritual development

Fees

Annual tuition at Umoja International French School ranges from UGX 16,222,506 for 2026/27.

Application fees

- Primary (application / registration): UGX 35,000.
- Secondary (application / registration): UGX 50,000.

Tuition fees by year group

- No termly or year-group tuition schedule is published on the school's publicly available information. A third‑party directory lists a typical annual tuition figure of UGX 16,222,506 and shows a one‑time registration/capital levy structure that produces a first‑year total of UGX 21,996,349 (Registration fee UGX 3,782,862; Capital levy UGX 1,990,980), but the school does not publish a detailed per‑year or per‑term breakdown.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The school's admissions information specifies that the application/registration fee is payable at application/registration. No published schedule (termly dates, instalment deadlines, late‑payment penalties) or detailed payment terms are available in the school's public pages.

Boarding fees

- Umoja International French School accepts both day pupils and boarders; the school notes that a majority of pupils are internal (boarders). No separate boarding fee amounts or boarding fee schedules are published on the school's public pages.

Other costs and required items

- Documents and initial requirements at admission include: four passport photos, passport/permit or parent ID copy with valid visa, previous school reports, and payment of the application/registration fee. These items are required at registration.
- No published itemised charges for uniform, textbooks, meals, transport, exam fees, extracurricular charges, medical/insurance fees, or activity trips are available on the school's public pages. A third‑party listing includes a single annual tuition figure and one‑time levies (see Tuition fees section).

Refund information

- There is no published refund, cancellation, or fee‑credit policy available on the school's publicly available information.

Fee payment options

- The school provides direct contact details (telephone numbers and an email address) for admissions and enquiries. No published list of accepted payment methods (bank transfer details, mobile money, credit/debit card acceptance, or online payment portal) is available on the school's public pages.

Summary statement

- The only fee amounts published directly on the school's admissions pages are the application/registration fees (Primary UGX 35,000; Secondary UGX 50,000). A third‑party directory lists an example annual tuition and one‑time levies (annual tuition UGX 16,222,506; first‑year total UGX 21,996,349) but the school does not publish a full, detailed 2026/27 termly or year‑group fee schedule on its public pages.
Academics

Umoja International French School teaches Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 6 to 18.

Curriculum

The school offers Secondary Education with sections: Social Technique; Commercial and Management; Chemistry - Biology; General Pedagogy; Literary Latin-Philosophy.

Gifted and Talented

The school evaluates each student as an individual and provides support in instruction, personal development, social and spiritual growth.

Admissions

Admissions

1. Primary admissions: Prepare documents and complete enrollment. The school requires four passport photos of the applicant. The child must present a current passport/visa or a parent's identity document with a valid visa. The applicant's previous school reports are required. Fill the enrollment form or press the Apply Now button to submit the application and pay an enrollment fee of 35,000 UGX. 2. Secondary admissions: Prepare documents and complete enrollment. The school requires four passport photos of the applicant. The child must present a current passport/visa or a parent's identity document with a valid visa. The applicant's previous school reports must be provided, along with a copy of the primary end-of-study certificate. Fill the enrollment form or press the Apply Now button and pay an enrollment fee of 50,000 UGX. 3. Student visa and residence permit: International students must obtain a residence permit, passport, and a one-year student visa. The requirements include: Ugandan national ID and refugee card; If the student lacks a card, the parent deposits a copy with UIFS Public Relations Officer; 2 passport photos; Entry document issued by the DGM with a visa of at least 3 months or the current residence permit; Fill the UIFS form with the Public Relations Officer; Fee 30 USD for UIFS students plus transport 50,000 UGX; Duration 1 day. To obtain or renew the passport: 4 passport photos; Copy of birth certificate; Copies of the parents' passport or voter card; Parental consent letter; Fees 245 USD for first time or 200 USD if you have the previous passport card; Duration 1 month. To obtain or renew the one-year study visa at the Ministry of Internal Affairs: Passport/residence permit/travel document with a current visa of at least 3 months; Fees 100 USD (380,000 UGX); 50,000 UGX for transport; Duration 1-3 months. NB: Processing times depend on the Ministry; deposit dossiers at least 3 months before visa to avoid gaps; late deposits incur a 100 USD (380,000 UGX) fine by Immigration.

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