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British Curriculum International Schools in Uganda

Compare 35 British Curriculum international schools in Uganda. Filter by curriculum, fees (average UGX 9,297,907), location, and more to find the right international school now.

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Schools listed
35
Curricula
19
Average annual fee
UGX 9,620,412
Fee range
UGX 100 – 105,433,060
More school facts
Most common curriculum
Cambridge (Primary) (16 schools)
Average school size
551 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Greenhill International School
Oldest
The Aga Khan High School (1959)
With boarding
7
About international schools in Uganda

British-curriculum international schools in Uganda generally adapt the English National Curriculum for an international intake, preparing students for Cambridge or Pearson-Edexcel IGCSEs and Cambridge/Edexcel A-levels (some schools also offer the IB Diploma at 16 - 18). English is the usual medium of instruction, while many schools provide additional languages such as French, Spanish, Swahili or Luganda as taught subjects or extracurricular options. Fees vary widely between neighbourhoods and schools - many day schools charge in the low thousands of US dollars per year while longer-established or boarding schools can be substantially more - and published tuition often excludes exam, transport and other ancillary charges, so parents should request a full fee schedule. Schools commonly operate a three-term academic year with main intakes at the start of the school year; admissions normally require an application, recent school reports and an assessment or interview, and places can be limited in popular year groups.

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33 international schools in Kampala

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1 international school in Jinja

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1 international school in Entebbe

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FAQs for Uganda

What does a “British curriculum” school in Uganda actually teach?
A British-curriculum school typically follows the English National Curriculum adapted for its international context, so primary years map onto the UK key stages and secondary students prepare for IGCSE (Years 10 - 11) and then A-levels or equivalent pre-university programmes. Schools choose examination boards such as Cambridge Assessment International Education or Pearson-Edexcel and publish which syllabuses they use, which is useful when comparing subject availability and examination style.
How much should I expect to pay for a British-curriculum international school in Uganda?
Tuition levels vary widely by school, age and whether boarding is offered: many Kampala day schools publish fees in the low thousands of US dollars per year, with a median in the region of a few thousand dollars, while long-standing international or boarding schools can have significantly higher annual charges. Published school fees often exclude one-off entry or capital levies, exam fees and transport, so always request a complete breakdown before budgeting.
When are the main entry points and how does admissions timing work?
Most British-curriculum schools in Uganda run a three-term academic calendar (term dates commonly run from around August to June) and the main intake is at the start of the academic year, though schools often accept mid-year admissions subject to space and assessment. Admissions procedures typically require an application form, recent school reports, proof of identity and an age-appropriate assessment or interview; some schools ask for a deposit or reservation fee to hold a place.
What ages and external exams will my child sit in a British system school?
Early years follow EYFS or adapted British early years programmes, primary years cover Key Stages 1 - 2, lower secondary Key Stage 3, with IGCSEs taken at the end of Key Stage 4 (usually ages 15 - 16) and A-levels or an equivalent pre-university programme at 17 - 18. The specific year-to-age mapping and which external exams are used should be confirmed with each school because implementation and subject choices differ between campuses.
Is instruction in English and do schools support non-English speakers?
English is the primary medium of instruction in most British-curriculum international schools in Uganda, and many schools run English-as-an-Additional-Language (EAL) support or bridging programmes for newcomers. Schools also commonly offer local and foreign languages such as Luganda, Swahili and French either as curriculum subjects or extracurricular options, so check each school’s language provision and EAL resources when you visit.
What practical things should I compare when choosing between schools?
Ask for the school’s published inspection or accreditation status, exam-board and curriculum documentation, recent fee schedules (including extras), safeguarding and SEN support policies, and staff qualification information - external accreditation or recognised inspection reports are a helpful independent check. Also visit to see class sizes, facilities and how the school supports transitions and university or next-step guidance; confirm term dates, notice periods and refund policies so there are no surprises after enrolment.