International Schools in Uganda
Compare 19 international schools in Uganda. Filter by curriculum, fees (average UGX 2,009,506), location, and more to find the right international school now.
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- Schools listed
- 19
- Curricula
- 20
- Average annual fee
- UGX 603,442
- Fee range
- UGX 100 – 9,900,000
More school facts
- Most common curriculum
- Cambridge (Secondary) (7 schools)
- Average school size
- 476 pupils
- Largest by enrolment
- Taibah International School
- Oldest
- Ecole Française Les Grands Lacs (1968)
- With boarding
- 4
About international schools in Uganda
International schools in Uganda are concentrated around Kampala and its suburbs and typically serve an international and local expatriate community with a mix of British (Cambridge IGCSE/AS/A-Level), International Baccalaureate (PYP/MYP/DP) and a smaller number of American, French or other national programmes. Instruction is overwhelmingly in English, with many schools offering additional modern languages (French, Spanish, Arabic) and local language exposure such as Kiswahili or Luganda. Annual tuition varies widely by school, age and programme - from lower-cost community-style international schools up to established IB campuses charging in the high four-figure to mid five-figure US dollar range - and exam/boarding years are often more expensive. Schools generally operate a three-term academic calendar but term dates and exam sessions (Cambridge and IB exam cycles) differ between providers, so relocating families should start enquiries several months before their intended start date and check each school’s published calendar and entry requirements.
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2 international schools in Entebbe
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Curricula
There are 19 international schools in Uganda covering 20 curricula. The most widely offered are Cambridge (Secondary) (7), Cambridge IGCSE (7), Cambridge (Primary) (6), Cambridge A Levels (6), British Curriculum (6). If your child may move countries again, an internationally-portable curriculum (IB, or Cambridge/British) keeps options open; if you're likely to settle, a curriculum matching your home or target university system can be the better fit.
Fees & what they cover
Annual tuition across Uganda runs from about UGX 100 to UGX 9,900,000, averaging roughly UGX 603,442. Budget for one-off costs on top — application and enrolment fees, a refundable deposit, uniform, transport and exams.
Admissions & timing
Sought-after schools in Uganda run waiting lists, so apply early — ideally a term or two ahead. Most admissions involve an application, prior school reports and an assessment or interview, with entry points often tied to the school year. Each school's profile shows term dates, open days and how to enquire.
Boarding
4 of the 19 schools offer boarding — useful if you're relocating or want weekly or full boarding.
How doris stays impartial
doris lists every international school in Uganda we can find — not only those that pay. We take no placement fees and sell no rankings or "top school" spots, so the schools above aren't ordered by who paid most. Details come from the schools' own information and public sources, and you can compare any of them side by side.