Kings International School vs Orel-Vine International Academy

	K Kings International School Kampala, Uganda	O Orel-Vine International Academy Kampala, Uganda
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year UGX 2,025 - 4,800	Fees / year UGX 450 - 9,900,000
Age range	Age range 1 - 14 years	Age range 1 - 18 years
Type	Type —	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary)	Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size 30
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2007	Opened 2010
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Plot 6162, Off Tank Hill Road, Muyenga, Kampala, Uganda.	Location Uganda, Kampala area. Pre-school on Najjera (Kampala); Primary & Secondary on Nakasajja, Gayaza Road, Kampala.
Stages	Stages Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Cambridge-curriculum primary (KS1–KS2; Years 1–6).	Stages Pre-school; Primary; Secondary
School type	School type Cambridge-curriculum primary school.	School type Christian international school (Cambridge International education at primary and pre-school levels)
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Uganda	Country affiliation Uganda
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation Christian
School day structure	School day structure Hours are Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm; weekends closed.	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Registration / Application fees - Registration: USD 200 (one-time payment). An alternative entry amount is shown as USD 300 where a part-payment option is listed. Tuition fees by year group (per term and annual totals) - Early Years – Nursery: USD 600 per term; USD 1,800 per year. - Early Years – Reception: USD 700 per term; USD 2,100 per year. - Key Stage 1 (Year 1 & Year 2): USD 900 per term; USD 2,700 per year. - Key Stage 2 (Years 3, 4 & 5): USD 1,000 per term; USD 3,000 per year. - Key Stage 2 (Year 6): USD 1,100 per term; USD 3,300 per year. - Key Stage 3 (Year 7): USD 1,500 per term; USD 4,500 per year. Alternative per-term figures (summary page) - A summary page lists a one-off payment of USD 200 per child and gives alternative per-term figures: Early Years USD 650 per term; Key Stage One USD 950 per term; Key Stage Two USD 1,050 per term; Key Stage Three USD 1,550 per term. Use the detailed class breakdown above for class-specific term/year totals. Food (meals) - Snack & lunch (Early Years/Primary combined listing): USD 75 per term; USD 225 per year. A separate listing shows Lunch for Early Years & Primary USD 75 per (term) and Lunch Secondary USD 100. Transport (shuttle) fees (per route) - Muyenga: USD 50 (one-way) / USD 100 (two-way). - Bukasa, Namuwongo, Kabalalga: USD 60 (one-way) / USD 115 (two-way). - Kasanga: USD 80 (one-way) / USD 160 (two-way). - Bugolobi, Bunga, Nsambya, Kasanga: USD 100 (one-way) / USD 200 (two-way). - Makindye, Mbuya, Luzira, City: USD 125 (one-way) / USD 250 (two-way). Extra‑curricular activity fees (per term) - Football: USD 21 per term. - Netball: USD 21 per term. - Swimming: USD 41 per term. Boarding fees - No boarding fees or boarding options are listed in the school fee pages; boarding is not presented as part of the published fee structure. Other costs and typical additional items - One-off enrolment/administration payment is shown as USD 200 per child (see Registration). - Meal charges and shuttle services are billed separately as listed above. - Uniform costs are not published in the fees pages; a uniform policy exists on the site but specific uniform prices are not listed. Charges for trips, specialist resources, examinations or additional school‑supplied materials are not detailed on the published fee pages. Refunds and withdrawal - No explicit refund policy, withdrawal penalties or detailed refund terms are published on the school's fee pages. The published materials do not set out conditions or percentages for refunds in the event of withdrawal. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition is published with per‑term amounts and annual totals, indicating termly billing is used (per‑term fees are the primary published billing unit). No specific invoice due dates, payment deadlines, late‑payment charges or formal payment schedule details are shown on the fee pages. Fee payment options - The published fee pages do not list accepted payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, mobile money or other platforms). No bank account details, online‑payment gateway or card payment instructions are published on the fee pages. Summary of missing / not‑published fee details - The published fee pages include registration, per‑term and per‑year tuition, meal, transport and some activity charges, but they do not publish: a formal refund/withdrawal policy, exact billing dates or invoice deadlines, the school's accepted payment methods and procedures, uniform price lists, charges for examinations or specialty resources, or any boarding fees. For any items not listed here, no explicit amounts or terms are available on the school's publicly published fee pages.	Fee details Tuition — Cambridge curriculum (per term) - Nursery: UGX 1,200,000 per term. Lunch: UGX 200,000 per term. - KG & PP: UGX 1,200,000 per term. Lunch: UGX 200,000 per term. - Year 1–Year 2: UGX 1,500,000 per term plus US$150 per term. Lunch: UGX 300,000 per term. Annual (3 terms): UGX 4,500,000 + US$450. - Year 3–Year 6: UGX 1,500,000 per term plus US$200 per term. Lunch: UGX 300,000 per term. Annual (3 terms): UGX 4,500,000 + US$600. - Year 7–Year 8: UGX 2,000,000 per term plus US$250 per term. Lunch: UGX 300,000 per term. Annual (3 terms): UGX 6,000,000 + US$750. - Year 9–Year 11: UGX 2,200,000 per term plus US$250 per term. Lunch: UGX 300,000 per term. Annual (3 terms): UGX 6,600,000 + US$750. - Year 12–Year 13: UGX 3,000,000 per term plus US$500 per term. Lunch: UGX 300,000 per term. Annual (3 terms): UGX 9,000,000 + US$1,500. Tuition — National curriculum (per term) - P1–P7: UGX 800,000 per term. Lunch: UGX 800,000 per term (reported as the second column under National curriculum). Annual (3 terms): UGX 2,400,000 (tuition) + UGX 2,400,000 (lunch). Registration and one-time fees - Registration (national): UGX 100,000 (one-time). - Registration (international): US$50 (one-time). Family discounts - First child: full fees. - Second child: 10% discount. - Third child: 15% discount. - Fourth child: 20% discount. Billing schedule and payment terms - Fees are published and charged on a per-term basis; the academic year is billed in three terms (trimester), so annual totals equal per-term amounts multiplied by three. - Fees are paid via bank (bank deposit / bank transfer). Bank slips can be collected from the school office. Specific due dates per term are not listed here. Boarding - No boarding fees are listed; no boarding programme or boarding charges are indicated. Other costs and typical additional charges - Lunch is charged per term as shown above and is listed separately from tuition. - No uniform fee, development fee, exam fee, or extracurricular price schedule is specified in the published fee structure provided here. Any optional club or activity fees and any exam or subject-specific charges are not listed in this fee schedule. Refunds and adjustments - No refund policy or explicit refund terms are published in the fee schedule. Refunds or fee adjustments are not specified. Accepted currencies and payment notes - Fees appear in Ugandan shillings (UGX) and in US dollars (USD) for certain year groups; the schedule notes that payments are made at the bank. Specific electronic payment methods (credit card, online payment portal, or mobile money) are not detailed in the published fee schedule. Summary - Per-term tuition rates by year group and the separate per-term lunch charges are provided above; annual totals shown are calculated as three times the per-term amounts in line with the three-term billing structure. Registration is a one-time fee (UGX 100,000 for national registration or US$50 for international registration). Family discounts for multiple children apply as listed. Payment is made by bank deposit/transfer and bank slips can be collected from the school office.
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Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options —	Food options Meals are provided on campus. The Orel Vine Meals planner shows a weekly schedule for breakfast and lunch, including millet porridge with milk, soft buns, and cake for breakfast; lunches feature meat with cabbage or vegetable rice with matooke, beans with rice, and sides like fried cassava and fried plantain, with fruit such as watermelon.
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership —	Governance and ownership The school is led by a Director, Priscilla Kigumba. It operates as a Christian International school offering Cambridge International Education with a pre-school campus in Najjera and primary campus on Gayaza Road.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details We provide an excellent wholistic curriculum, developing each individual's intellectual, emotional, physical, spiritual and cultural development. Every child receives a broad balanced curriculum including numeracy, literacy, science, history, Religious Education, geography, art and design, music, physical education, swimming, French and information and communication technology. Teaching in music, art, PE and ICT follows King's own curriculum to enable the continuous building of skills and knowledge. King's International School caters for Early Years, Primary and Secondary. Accredited with Cambridge International Examinations.	Curriculum details The school offers Cambridge International Education at primary and pre-school levels.
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Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning The school emphasises values-based social and emotional learning centered on Character, Growth, Community, Resilience and Thrive. Character focuses on respect, empathy and integrity and on developing essential life skills. Growth covers critical thinking, creativity and emotional intelligence, with personalised learning and holistic development. Community promotes belonging, safety, open discussion, empathy and collaboration with parents and the wider community. Resilience builds courage, flexibility and perseverance to endure challenges. Thrive describes an inclusive environment that supports every student's lifelong love of learning.	Social & emotional learning Student-led projects are at the heart of teaching and learning. The school pursues holistic development, fostering academic, social, emotional, and physical growth. It nurtures students' confidence and healthy self-esteem. Small class sizes ensure individual attention. The curriculum emphasizes global citizenship and community engagement through a diverse co-curricular program, including clubs such as French, public speaking, financial literacy, reading, music, dance, drama, guitar, piano, and various sports.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing The mission is to provide a safe, caring and conducive learning environment. The school emphasizes personal and professional integrity and upholds Christian values. It encourages exploratory learning approaches and seeks excellence. A strong sense of community is fostered through relationships with students and families. Holistic education includes a diverse co-curricular program with sports, arts, and community service.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview —
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities Orel Vine School offers Cambridge International Education at pre-school, primary and secondary levels. The dual curriculum system combines the Uganda national curriculum with Cambridge International Education. The Cambridge framework used includes the Cambridge Primary Programme, Cambridge IGCSE, and O Level preparation. The school emphasizes student-led projects, small class sizes, and a safe environment with a full-time nurse to support student learning.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities French club, public speaking, financial literacy, reading, music, dance, drama, guitar club, piano, jazz drums, and all forms of sport are part of the co-curricular program.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History —
Community	Community Community is central at King's International School Uganda. The school celebrates a rich place of diversity, embracing every individual to be accepted and secure. It cares for the whole child, nurturing mind, body, heart and spirit—intellectual, physical, emotional and moral development. The values of COMMUNITY, RESILIENCE and THRIVING guide daily life and sustain an inclusive, supportive environment where students can grow and succeed.	Community —
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual The school has a rigorous curriculum and dedicated educators that empower students to achieve their highest potential and excel academically. It focuses on holistic development, including academic, social, emotional, and physical growth as part of its educational approach. Cambridge International Education is offered at pre-school and primary levels, supporting a Cambridge curriculum across early and foundational years. The school emphasizes innovative learning with state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge teaching methods.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative The school has a diverse co-curricular program including arts as part of its well-rounded development.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language The school fosters global citizenship through multicultural education and international collaborations, cultivating open-mindedness, empathy, and cultural awareness. The curriculum fosters cultural awareness and open-mindedness through international collaborations and cross-cultural learning opportunities.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies We organize one field trip a year at the end of term one break in October. The field trip helps students improve social etiquette, build confidence and gain team-building and cooperation skills. The cost of the trip covers meals and transportation, and a consent form is sent to parents to sign. Students may bring pocket money to buy snacks or souvenirs.	Social & hobbies The school offers a robust program of sports and co-curricular activities that support leadership and teamwork development.
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service Community engagement is a cornerstone of Orel Vine School. The school believes in collaboration and service to make a positive impact in local and global communities.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing PE coaches and professional sport trainers are selectively chosen to train our pupils. We offer physical education-related activities as class sessions or after-school programs. In August and September 2019, indoor after-school activities included table tennis and taekwondo. Sports activities can be indoor or outdoor, but during the rainy season we offer indoor activities only.	Lifestyle & wellbeing The school emphasizes holistic development including physical well-being through a diverse co-curricular program that includes sports, arts, and community service. The program supports well-rounded growth and personal health as part of daily school life. It integrates physical, social, and creative activities to promote a balanced lifestyle for students.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision French club is offered as a co-curricular activity.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions —	Admissions 1. Submit Admission Form. The school considers all applicants equally deserving and evaluates every application with great care. Families should take time to fill out the Admission Form in the Admissions section to provide the information the school uses to review applications. The Admission Form collects Student Info (Admission Number, Admission Date, First Name, Middle Name, Last Name, Date of Birth, Gender, Address, State, City, Zip Code, Mobile Number, Email, Previous School), Siblings Information, and Family Information to support the review. 2. Early Action timeline. Early Action applicants apply by the November 1 deadline and hear from the school by mid-December. The admissions team reviews each application with care. The process emphasizes careful evaluation of every application. Applicants should monitor communications from the admissions office for updates.
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Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist —
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