International Schools in Kampala, Uganda

Kampala’s international schools are a mixed market made up of British-curriculum (Cambridge IGCSE and A-levels and UK-based primary programmes), several schools offering International Baccalaureate programmes, and a smaller number that follow American/AP or hybrid pathways, with most instruction delivered in English. Fees vary widely by school and age; a recent survey of Kampala schools shows median annual tuition in the low millions of Ugandan shillings, with individual schools charging from modest sums up to tens of millions of UGX (or several thousand to tens of thousands of US dollars) depending on level and services. Most international schools in Kampala operate a three-term academic year with main intakes around August, January and April, and admissions typically require an application form, past school reports, a copy of the child’s passport or birth certificate, and age-appropriate assessments or interviews. Relocating families should budget for extras (uniforms, exam and registration fees, transport and insurance), check whether a school offers English-language support or special-educational-needs provision, and confirm current fees and places directly with the school before committing.

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