Acadia International School

Uganda, Kampala

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English

Fees Fees not listed

Ages 2 - 7 years

Pupil numbers 280

Opened 2022

Bus Service No

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Academic offering

Curriculum EYFS (Early years foundation stage), IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), Cambridge (Primary)

Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Outdoor Education

Clubs Arts and Creative, Lifestyle and Wellbeing, Social and Hobbies

Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Preschool, Primary School

Introduction

Acadia International School is an international day school in Lubowa, Kampala, Uganda, welcoming children from ages 2 to 7. The Early Years curriculum integrates the EYFS with the IEYC, while Lower Primary follows the Cambridge Primary Curriculum. English-medium instruction guides a progression from early years to Primary, with small class sizes to support close teacher–child interaction. All classrooms have smart digital boards to enable interactive learning. The campus is set in a green environment with extensive outdoor play areas and a playground for daily activity. Facilities include an IT Room, a Library, a computer lab, and dedicated Art and Music Rooms to support arts and technology education. The program includes water-based activities such as swimming and regular sports. Extracurriculars feature Swimming, Ballet, Music, Football and Piano clubs, along with craft and gardening activities and project work that celebrate literacy and culture throughout the year.

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The Essentials

Location

Masajja, Lubowa Kampala, Uganda. The school is located in the middle of Lubowa, off Entebbe Road. Plot No. 49, Kyadondo Block 268 Katera Close, Masajja, Lubowa Kampala. It sits in a peaceful green area in the heart of Lubowa.

Stages

Pre-FSL; FS1; FS2; Year 1; Year 2

Type

The school is an international day school.

Country affiliation

Uganda

School day structure

8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday; Weekend CLOSED

Diving Deeper

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Fees

Application fees

- Registration fee: USD 150 (non‑refundable).
- Resource fee (Primary): USD 200 (non‑refundable).

Tuition fees (by year group and term)

- The school does not publish a public breakdown of tuition fees per year group or per term for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic year. The only publicly listed fee‑headings identify registration and a primary resource fee; tuition fee amounts by level are available only at the school premises or by direct request. Tuition is stated to include breakfast, lunch and other facility charges.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- A detailed billing calendar (termly invoicing dates, due dates, penalties for late payment) is not published in the available materials. The school requires timely payment to ensure continuity of placement. The registration and resource fees are explicitly non‑refundable.

Boarding fees

- No boarding programme or boarding fees are published in the school's available materials; the school's published information and contact details indicate a day‑school operation. If boarding were offered, no public boarding fee schedule is provided.

Other costs and one‑off charges

- Uniforms, textbooks, stationery, transport, exam fees, extracurricular activity fees, insurance, and similar ancillary charges are not listed with fixed amounts in the available materials. The primary resource fee is the only additional non‑refundable one‑off charge shown for primary. Expect separate charges for uniforms, books and transport where applicable; no published amounts are provided.

Refund information

- Registration and resource fees are non‑refundable. No other public refund policy or schedule (for tuition refunds, withdrawals, or pro‑rata adjustments) is published in the available materials.

Fee payment options

- Specific payment methods (bank transfer details, mobile money, credit card acceptance, online payment portal) are not published in the publicly available materials. The school publishes contact telephone numbers and an email address for billing and admissions enquiries; these should be used to obtain current bank account details or accepted payment channels. Contact: 0754958463 / 0786678199, info@acadia.ac.ug.

Brief summary of published information and gaps

- The only itemised, published fees are the non‑refundable Registration fee (USD 150) and a Primary Resource fee (USD 200), and an explicit statement that tuition covers breakfast, lunch and other facility charges; these items appear under an "Academic Year 2024–2025 Fees Structure" heading in the school's admissions information. No termly or year‑group tuition figures, no billing calendar, no boarding fee schedule, and no published payment method details were found in the available materials. For definitive termly and per‑year tuition amounts, billing schedule, boarding (if applicable), uniform and ancillary costs, and formal refund and payment policies, the school's admissions or finance office must provide the full fee schedule.

Academics

Curriculum

Early Years Curriculum is an integration of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC). Lower Primary Curriculum is Cambridge Primary Curriculum.

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Admissions

1. Acadia is proud to be one of the international schools in the neighborhood. It is essential that Acadia meets families and assess the child for better placement into the curriculum learning programs. Visitors are invited to come to experience the learning environment and meet teachers. This process ensures proper placement within Acadia's curriculum.

2. Fees and enrollment. Tuition fees details are available for each level at school premises and also upon request from the contact +256754958463 / +256786678199. A $150 USD registration fee is non-refundable and is not included in total fees. A $200 USD resource fee for primary is non-refundable and is not included in total fees. Tuition fees include breakfast, lunch and other facility charges. Timely payment is required to ensure continuity of the setting.

3. Registration submission. Enroll Your Child Today. Child\'s Details and Your Details are collected via the enrollment form. The enrollment process starts when the form is submitted.

4. Next steps and contact. After submission and review, families can expect placement updates and confirmation of enrollment. The school is located at Plot No. 49, Kyadondo Block 268 Katera Close, Masajja, Lubowa Kampala. Hours are Mon-Fri 8am-5pm.

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FAQs

What curriculum does Acadia International School follow?

The Early Years integrate EYFS with the International Early Years Curriculum, while Lower Primary follows the Cambridge Primary Curriculum, all taught in English.

What ages does the school serve?

Acadia welcomes children from age 2 to age 7, covering Pre-Foundation Stage, Foundation Stage 1 and 2, Year 1, and Year 2.

Where is the school located?

Acadia is in Lubowa, off Entebbe Road in Kampala, set in a peaceful green area. The address is Plot No. 49, Kyadondo Block 268 Katera Close, Masajja, Lubowa.

What are the school hours?

The school operates from 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday. It is closed on weekends.

What are the fees?

The registration fee is USD 150 (non-refundable) with a USD 200 primary resource fee. Specific tuition amounts are available on request from the school directly.

What facilities does the campus have?

The campus has smart digital boards in all classrooms, an IT room, library, computer lab, art room, music room, outdoor play areas, and a swimming pool opened in 2023.

Does the school include meals?

Yes, breakfast and lunch are included in the tuition fees.

What extracurricular activities are offered?

Clubs include swimming, ballet, music, junior chef, football, piano, and gardening. Water-based activities and arts and crafts are also part of the programme.

What values does the school promote?

Core values include Integrity, Empathy, Creativity, Leadership, God Fearing, Global Citizenship, and Cultural Diversity, guiding the school's approach to education.

When was the school founded?

Acadia International School was established in 2022, making it a relatively new school in Kampala's international education landscape.

What safeguarding measures are in place?

The school has both a Safeguarding Policy and a Child Protection Policy in place to ensure student safety.

How does the admissions process work?

Families are invited to visit the school and experience the learning environment. An assessment is conducted for appropriate placement into the curriculum programmes.

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