IB Curriculum International Schools in Kampala, Uganda
Compare 6 IB Curriculum international schools in Kampala, Uganda. Filter by curriculum, fees (average UGX 33,101,218), location, and more to find the right international school now.
IB-curriculum international schools in Kampala are a small but well-established group: some schools offer the full IB continuum (Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programmes) while others teach only the Diploma or a mixture alongside British or national curricula. Teaching is almost always in English, and many schools also offer modern languages such as French and Spanish plus regional languages like Kiswahili or Luganda, together with English-as-an-additional-language support where needed. Annual fees vary widely across the city - from more budget-oriented international options charging a few million Ugandan shillings per year to long-standing international schools that publish fees in the tens of millions of UGX and separate capital levies, exam and transport charges - so families should check each school’s published fee schedule. Admissions are generally handled through school application portals and are busiest before the main school-year start (around August/September) with a smaller January intake, although many schools admit at other times if places are available.
What ages and IB programmes should I expect to find in Kampala?
The International Baccalaureate offers four programmes spanning roughly ages 3 - 19: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP) (and the Career-related Programme in some places). Individual schools in Kampala vary: some run an IB continuum (PYP→MYP→DP), while others offer only the DP or combine IB with another system, so check each school’s authorised programme list.
How much will an IB education in Kampala cost my family?
Fees differ markedly between schools: you will find lower-cost international options charging a few million UGX a year and established international schools publishing annual tuition in the tens of millions of UGX, with a city median in recent market surveys equivalent to a few thousand US dollars per year. Be prepared for additional, sometimes substantial, costs such as one-off capital levies, examination fees, transport and extracurricular charges; ask schools for a full fee schedule and payment calendar.
Is instruction in English and are local languages offered?
English is the usual medium of instruction in IB schools in Kampala, but most schools also offer additional language lessons - commonly French and Spanish and regional languages such as Kiswahili or Luganda - and many provide English-as-an-additional-language (EAL) support for newcomers. Language provision varies by school and by age group, so confirm which languages are taught at your child’s stage and what support is available for non-native English speakers.
When should we apply and how does admissions typically work?
Apply as early as possible: the main intake aligns with the Ugandan school year (schools commonly start in August/September) and there is often a secondary intake in January, but many schools operate rolling admissions if places open. Expect an online application or registration form, submission of transcripts and identity documents, a registration fee, and in many cases an age-appropriate assessment or interview before an offer is made; read each school’s admissions page for exact steps and timelines.
What practical things should parents check when comparing IB schools in Kampala?
Confirm which IB stages the school is authorised to teach (PYP, MYP, DP), inspect recent authorisation or inspection reports if available, and ask about teacher IB professional development, class sizes, EAL and learning-support services, and transparency around total fees and extra charges. For Diploma candidates, check recent university destinations and whether the school offers the subject choices and internal support your child will need, and arrange a visit or virtual meeting to see how the school handles transitions for newcomers.
