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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
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.

The Essentials

Acadia International School has 280 pupils, instruction in English.

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

Food Options
Breakfast and lunch are included in tuition.
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

Acadia International School teaches EYFS (Early years foundation stage), IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), Cambridge (Primary) for students aged 2 to 7.

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.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school emphasizes social and emotional development through core values such as Integrity, Empathy, Creativity, Leadership, God Fearing, Global Citizenship, and Cultural Diversity. Every child is unique, with differentiation used to support individual development. The curriculum aims to produce well-rounded global citizens through an outstanding educational experience. A culture of home-school partnership supports students' social development through parent-teacher collaboration.

Safeguarding
The school has a Safe-Guarding policy and a Child Protection Policy.
Parent Experience

Community
Acadia International School builds a vibrant learning community through regular school activities and clubs. Learners participate in swimming, ballet, piano, junior chef, football, music, gardening, and field trips, complemented by assemblies and project work. The school marks several academic and cultural celebrations, including International Literacy Day, Teacher's Day, Independence Day, World Children's Day, International Day of Education, International Women's Day, World Water Day, and Mother's Day. Parent-teacher collaboration is encouraged through conferences, volunteering, and participation in school events.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Parent-teacher collaborations are emphasized to strengthen home-school partnerships and support student success. Parents are encouraged to attend parent-teacher conferences, volunteer, and participate in school events. The school promotes ongoing communication between families and teachers to ensure children receive a supportive and engaging education. These collaborations are presented as essential for nurturing learners into compassionate global citizens. Regular opportunities for feedback and joint activities are provided throughout the academic year.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school is located in the middle of Lubowa, Kampala, in a green environment that provides a stimulating atmosphere for children to explore and learn. It offers extensive outdoor play areas and a playground for daily activities. The setup is homely with classroom sizes designed for small classes to enable close teacher-child interaction. All classrooms have smart digital boards that enable interactive learning.

Sports Facilities
Outdoor play areas and a playground support daily physical activity and sport. The school runs sport activities to promote mental and physical development. Water-based activities, including swimming, are part of the program.

Academic Facilities
The school has smart digital boards in all classrooms, enabling modern interactive learning. It features an IT Room and a Library for research and study. The campus includes a state-of-the-art computer lab to support technology-enabled learning. There are dedicated Artroom and Music Room to support arts education.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Infant classroom activities focus on building positive relationships and self-regulation. Creative Activities promote imaginative learning. Sport Activities develop physical fitness. Table/Floor Toys provide hands-on learning, and Water Games include swimming. An Activities Gallery showcases examples such as Art and Football.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The primary section offers the Cambridge curriculum. Learners participate in project work. Academic celebrations include World Literacy Day, International Literacy Day, World Water Day, International Women's Day, and Mothers' Day.

Arts & Creative
Clubs include Swimming Club, Ballet Club, Music Club, Junior Chef Club, Football Club and Piano Club. Craft making is part of activities. A Paper Craft Africa field trip provided hands-on experiences in paper crafting and observing artisans.

Cultural & Language
The school participates in cultural and language-related events including International Literacy Day, World Literacy Day, and International Women's Day. World Literacy Day and International Literacy Day celebrate literacy across cultures. Mothers' Day is also observed.

Social & Hobbies
Football Club is offered as an extra-curricular activity. Gardening and Field Trips are included in co-curricular activities. Assembly Presentations are also a component of the program.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The swimming pool opened on December 13, 2023, enabling swimming lessons and water activities tailored for all age groups. Water-based games like swimming contribute to well‑rounded development. The school also emphasizes sport as a driver of mental and physical well‑being.
Admissions

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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