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A small number of International Baccalaureate (IB) World Schools operate in Uganda, concentrated around Kampala and the nearby Entebbe/Lubowa corridor, and many offer one or more IB programmes (PYP, MYP and/or DP) alongside wider international curriculum options. Instruction is almost always in English, with schools commonly offering additional language lessons (French, sometimes Arabic or local languages) and an increasing emphasis nationally on Kiswahili as a taught language. Annual tuition varies widely between providers and by age group - fees are typically published in US dollars or Ugandan shillings and can range from a few thousand dollars a year at more affordable international or bilingual schools to over USD 20 - 30k a year at higher-fee day schools; some schools also charge non-refundable application/registration fees and one-off capital levies. Most international schools follow a term-based academic year with a main intake at the start of that year, use assessments and placement interviews for new pupils, and maintain waiting lists for popular year groups, so relocating families should begin enquiries well before they need a place.
Which IB programmes are available in Uganda and what ages do they cover?
IB World Schools can deliver any combination of the IB continuum: the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for approximately ages 3 - 12, the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for roughly 11 - 16, and the Diploma Programme (DP) for about 16 - 19. Individual schools choose which programmes they are authorised to teach, so check each school’s authorisation (PYP, MYP, DP or CP) before you apply.
What is the usual language of instruction and are language supports provided?
English is the standard medium of instruction at IB international schools in Uganda, and most schools run English language support for learners who need it and offer additional modern languages such as French; some also teach local languages. There is a national policy emphasis on Kiswahili and many schools include it as a taught language rather than the primary medium of instruction.
How much should parents expect to pay for an IB education in Uganda?
Tuition varies considerably by school, campus and year group: some lower-fee international or bilingual schools publish annual charges in the low thousands of US dollars, while long-established international day schools can publish fees in the tens of thousands of dollars for older year groups. In addition to annual tuition, expect one-off registration or application fees and, at some schools, capital development levies or deposits; many schools publish their full fee schedules on their admissions pages.
When should I start the admissions process for a relocating family?
Begin enquiries as early as possible - at least several months before your intended move - because most schools have a principal intake at the start of the academic year, run assessments for new pupils and keep waiting lists for oversubscribed year groups. Schools commonly require an application or registration fee to hold a place and will ask for previous school records, immunisation information and sometimes an admissions assessment or interview.
What practical checks should parents do when choosing an IB school in Uganda?
Confirm that the school is an authorised IB World School for the specific programme(s) you need, review recent fee schedules and payment terms, and check policies on admissions, special educational needs support and safeguarding. Also consider location and travel time from your home, the language support on offer, published class sizes or staff qualifications, and whether the school publishes inspection, accreditation or governance information you can review.
