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British Curriculum International Schools in Kampala, Uganda

Compare 33 British Curriculum international schools in Kampala, Uganda. Filter by curriculum, fees (average UGX 9,629,975), location, and more to find the right international school now.

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Schools listed
33
Curricula
19
Average annual fee
UGX 9,620,412
Fee range
UGX 100 – 105,433,060
More school facts
Most common curriculum
Cambridge (Primary) (15 schools)
Average school size
564 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Greenhill International School
Oldest
The Aga Khan High School (1959)
With boarding
6
About international schools in Kampala, Uganda

British-curriculum international schools in Kampala generally follow the English National Curriculum and commonly prepare students for Cambridge IGCSEs and A-levels (some schools also offer Pearson Edexcel), with English as the main language of instruction and additional language options such as French or local languages at many schools. Fees vary widely across the city, so parents should be prepared to budget tuition plus separate charges for exam entries, transport, meals and activities. Most schools run a three-term academic year with main intakes around August/September, January and April and use a standard admissions sequence of application, recent school reports, an age-appropriate assessment and a registration deposit or enrolment fee. Families relocating to Kampala should check school locations and transport options carefully, confirm whether the school offers boarding or a bus network, and allow time for entrance assessments and exam registration paperwork.

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FAQs for Uganda

What qualifications do British-curriculum schools in Kampala usually lead to?
Most follow the English National Curriculum through Key Stages, preparing younger students in Early Years and Primary and older students for Cambridge IGCSEs (typically Years 10 - 11) and AS/A-levels (Years 12 - 13); some schools offer Pearson Edexcel exam routes as an alternative. These externally assessed IGCSE and A-level qualifications are the common pathways to university applications both in Uganda and overseas.
Is teaching done in English and are local languages taught?
English is the primary language of instruction across British-curriculum international schools in Kampala, with many schools also offering modern foreign languages such as French and opportunities to study local languages or Ugandan cultural studies as part of the programme. Parents should check individual school curricula to confirm which additional language classes and mother-tongue support are available.
How much should I expect to pay for tuition and what extra costs are typical?
Tuition levels vary widely between providers in Kampala; families should expect to pay several million Ugandan shillings a year at many British-curriculum schools, with individual schools publishing different bands and instalment options. Typical additional costs include external exam entry fees (IGCSE/A-level), school transport or boarding charges, uniforms, meals and extracurricular activity fees, which are often billed separately.
When can I apply and what does the admissions process usually involve?
Many schools operate rolling admissions but have main intake points in August/September, January and April; parents are advised to enquire early because popular year groups can fill. The common admissions steps are an application form, submission of recent school reports and identification, an age-appropriate English and/or maths assessment or play session for early years, and payment of a registration deposit to secure a place.
What practical things should relocating families check before choosing a school?
Families should confirm the school’s exam board and senior-school progression (IGCSE → A-level or alternative), accreditation or membership of recognised international school organisations, published term dates and fee schedules, class sizes and provision for learning support. It is also important to check daily logistics - distance from your home, availability of school buses or boarding, extra costs (exams, transport, uniforms) and whether the school can support visa, medical or vaccination paperwork you may need for enrolment.