Ambrosoli International School

Uganda, Kampala

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English

Fees UGX 21 - 48,253,647

Ages 2 - 11 years

Pupil numbers 320

Type Co-educational

Opened 1994

Bus Service No

Academic offering

Curriculum EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum, IPC (International Primary Curriculum)

Taught languages French

Typical class size 22

Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Outdoor Education

Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service

Stages Early Years, Primary School

Introduction

Ambrosoli International School in Kampala, Uganda, serves children aged 2 to 11 with a curriculum that blends the Early Years Foundation Stage, the English National Curriculum through Key Stages 1 and 2, and the International Primary Curriculum. The campus is set in Bugolobi on the edge of Lake Victoria and features a secure, welcoming environment with solar-powered facilities, a half Olympic-sized swimming pool, a football pitch and a junior basketball court. The school teaches Art, Music, Computing, French and Physical Education with specialist staff, and uses IPC units for Years 1-6 alongside EN literacy and numeracy. The school is CIS-accredited, a member of IPC and a part of AISA, and participates in the International Schools Sports and Athletics League (ISSAK). Partnerships with UK and Ugandan organizations enrich learning beyond the classroom, fostering international mindedness, community service, and opportunities for global collaboration. The school emphasizes enquiry, respect, resilience, and collaboration daily.

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The Essentials

Location

Plot 10/12 Binayomba Road, Kampala, Uganda. It sits in the quiet Bugolobi suburb on a secure campus just outside Kampala, on the edge of Lake Victoria. The campus features a football pitch, a junior-sized basketball court, climbing frames, a climbing wall, sandpits and large leafy trees, and a half Olympic-sized swimming pool. Approximately 320 children aged 2–11 come from over 50 countries.

Stages

Ambrosoli International School is an international primary school serving pupils aged 2–11. The Early Years Foundation Stage unit includes Seedlings (2-3), Sunflower (3-4) and Reception (4-5); Key Stage 1 and 2 follow the English National Curriculum and the IPC.

Type

The school is an international primary school.

Pupil Nationality Mix

Pupils come from over 50 nationalities; approximately 320 students aged 2–11.

Additional learning support

Special Educational Needs are supported through Inclusive Intervention, One-to-One Intervention, and Small Group Intervention; Speech and Language Therapy is provided in partnership with another organization. English as an Additional Language (EAL) is supported by a specialist EAL teacher with language learner profiles and targeted strategies.

Country affiliation

Uganda

Diving Deeper

House System

The school has a house system with student ambassadors and house captain roles.

Governance and Ownership

The school is governed by a Board of Governors comprising parental and non-parental volunteers (up to eleven members); two members are nominated by the Ambrosoli Limited Board of Directors. The Head of School sits on the Board of Governors, and a PTA representative and a teacher representative are included. Ambrosoli Limited owns the school and the Governance Manual governs governance arrangements.

Fees

Application & one‑off fees

- Application fee: USD 150 per child.
- Enrolment / admission fee: USD 500 per child (payable to secure a place).
- Capital development (capital levy): USD 1,100 per family (one‑off).
- Emergency ambulance charge: USD 10 per child (annual).

Tuition fees by year group (annual and per term)

Fees presented in Ugandan Shillings (UGX). Annual totals shown below are the published school annual tuition figures for the 2025/26 fee schedule; per‑term figures are the annual amount divided into three terms (rounded to the nearest UGX) for ease of database entry.

- Nursery 2 (Nurs.2)
- Annual tuition: UGX 21,444,394.
- Per term (3 terms): UGX 7,148,131 per term.

- Kindergarten 1 (KG1)
- Annual tuition: UGX 29,783,045.
- Per term (3 terms): UGX 9,927,682 per term.

- Kindergarten 2 (KG2)
- Annual tuition: UGX 37,298,358.
- Per term (3 terms): UGX 12,432,786 per term.

- Kindergarten 3 / Reception (KG3 / Rec)
- Annual tuition: UGX 39,948,831.
- Per term (3 terms): UGX 13,316,277 per term.

- Year 1 (Grade 1)
- Annual tuition: UGX 46,674,641.
- Per term (3 terms): UGX 15,558,214 per term.

- Years 2–6 (Grades 2–6)
- Annual tuition: UGX 48,253,647 (per year group shown as the published annual figure for Years 2–6).
- Per term (3 terms): UGX 16,084,549 per term.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Billing / payment frequency options: Annual payment, Termly payment (per term), or a 10‑month instalment plan. All school fees are payable before the first day of the school year/term as specified in the fee schedule.
- Payment timing requirement: All school fees are required to be paid prior to the first day of school unless an approved payment plan is in place.
- Loyalty/continuity discounts: Percentage discounts for length of continuous enrolment are published (examples: completion of 4 years = 6%; 5 years = 10%; 6 years = 15%; 7 years = 20%).

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not offered; the school operates as a day school for ages 2 to 11. No boarding fee schedule applies.

Other charges and optional costs

- All‑inclusive fee option: An all‑inclusive package is available that covers school tuition, lunch, after‑school clubs, school trips within Uganda, three sets of uniform (including cap, book bag and jumper) per year, after‑school supervision and an administration fee; LAMDA and individual music lessons are excluded from the all‑inclusive package.
- Afterschool clubs: UGX 100,000 per club per term (optional).
- Uniforms: The all‑inclusive package includes three sets of uniform per year; otherwise uniform costs are charged separately.
- School trips: School trips within Uganda are included in the all‑inclusive option; optional or international trips may incur additional charges.
- Cheque/transfer charges: USD cheques incur a clearing charge (published example: USD 50 cheque clearing charge); bank transfer and returned‑payment charges apply as indicated in the payment instructions.

Refund information

- No specific refund schedule or detailed refund policy is published in the school fee literature provided with the fee schedule. Parents should consult admissions for exceptional circumstances.

Fee payment options

- Bank transfer (Stanbic Bank Uganda, Ambrosoli Limited): USD and UGX accounts are provided for payments; published account examples include a USD account and a UGX account with the bank branch listed and a SWIFT code for international transfers. Use the student's name as payment reference.
- Mobile Money (MOMO): Mobile Money (UGX) payments are accepted; the fee literature provides steps and the merchant number for MOMO payments.
- Cheque: Cheques are accepted with an indicated clearing charge for USD cheques; bank/cheque clearing rules apply.

Notes for database entry

- One‑off fees (application, enrolment/admission and capital development levy) are charged in USD as listed above and are payable at enrolment.
- Annual tuition figures above are the published annual totals for the relevant year group; per‑term figures shown are the annual total divided by three terms to provide a per‑term value for billing entry.

Academics

Curriculum

The school follows the Early Years Foundation Stage, Key Stage 1 and 2 from the English National Curriculum and the International Primary Curriculum (IPC). The school is CIS-accredited and is a member of IPC and AISA.

Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The school focuses on teaching the whole child and values social development as much as academic development. The school has dedicated counselling staff and a wellbeing room on site, plus a Listening Ear programme to support students experiencing social difficulties. The school offers student ambassador roles such as student council, house captain and school librarian to develop leadership. PSHE (Personal, Social, Health Education) classes use the Jigsaw programme alongside Personal Learning Goals. Mindfulness informs behaviour management and is taught as a regular practice for all students. After-school activities broaden learning across a wide range of skills and topics.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Ambrosoli International School is a diverse and inclusive community dedicated to ensuring every learner is supported to reach their full potential. The Individual Learning Needs department provides Inclusive Intervention in mainstream classrooms, One-to-One Intervention and Small Group Intervention, and Speech and Language Therapy in partnership with another organization. The SENCO designs curriculum and learning tailored to the needs of the child. Collaboration between parents, teachers and students supports learners with identified needs.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

An English as an Additional Language (EAL) program is led by a specialised EAL teacher. Students come from over 50 nationalities and speak more than 30 languages. On arrival, language skills are assessed and a language learner profile is created to tailor each child's language support. Strategies include a whole-school survival language approach, connecting in-school and out-of-school learning, continued home language development, development of English language skills, and parental involvement.

Mental Wellbeing

The school has dedicated counselling and wellbeing staff and a wellbeing room on site. A Listening Ear programme supports students experiencing social difficulties. Mindfulness is used as a strategy for behaviour management and is taught to all children. PSHE classes address personal, social and health education in line with the school's learning goals. After-school activities support wellbeing and holistic development.

Safeguarding

The school has a Child Protection Policy and a Safer Recruitment Policy to safeguard students. An Anti-Bullying Policy is in place to address concerns and promote safe behavior. A CPR Policy and a GDPR Policy are maintained, along with other safeguarding policies to guide staff and parents in maintaining a safe learning environment.

Parent Experience

History

The school originated in 1989 as Scuola Italiana Padre Giuseppe Ambrosoli, named after Father Ambrosoli. The international school began as a kindergarten and progressively expanded to primary, with the two schools eventually merging. Ambrosoli Limited was founded in 2003 after the school transitioned from an Italian school to an international school and the name changed from Scuola Italiana Kampala to Ambrosoli International School. The school opened in 1994 and is located in a quiet, green corner of Kampala on the edge of Lake Victoria.

Community

Ambrosoli International School is a community-minded school with a sense of family and community among about 320 pupils aged 2 to 11 from over 50 countries. The school follows the Early Years Foundation Stage and English National Curriculum with the International Primary Curriculum, fostering international mindedness. The campus hosts lots of community events that bring together parents, children and staff as part of the Ambrosoli community.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

The Parent Teacher Association is a key part of the Ambrosoli community. All parents with children at Ambrosoli are automatically members, as are all staff, with the PTA Committee consisting of volunteer parents and at least two staff members. The PTA organises social events for the school to connect parents, children and teachers and funds special projects for the school and a designated charity chosen annually by the School Council. PTA events include a potluck dinner, Quiz & Curry Night, Family Football Fiesta, Holiday Fair, movie nights and the end-of-year Family Fun Day. The PTA relies on parent volunteers and Class Parent Representatives coordinate communications with class parents; queries can be directed to PTAVolunteers@ambrosolischool.com or pta@ambrosolischool.com.

Facilities

Facilities Overview

Ambrosoli International School is located in Bugolobi, Kampala, on a secure and welcoming campus. The school has a football pitch, a junior-sized basketball court, and multiple play areas including climbing frames, a climbing wall and sandpits. The campus includes a half Olympic-sized swimming pool (25 metres) with changing facilities and solar-heated showers, attended by a full-time lifeguard. The school is powered by solar energy. Opened in 1994, it serves around 320 pupils from more than 50 countries and is CIS-accredited, IPC member and part of AISA, with regular participation in the International Schools Sports and Athletics league (ISSAK).

Sports Facilities

The school has a football pitch, a junior-sized basketball court, and a half Olympic-sized swimming pool (25 metres) with changing facilities and solar water heated showers, attended by a full-time lifeguard. The swimming pool is used for weekly swimming and water-safety lessons as part of the PE curriculum.

Academic Facilities

Art, Music, Computing, French, PE and Swimming are taught by specialist teachers. The IPC is used for Years 1–6 with units covering history, geography, science, art, technology, music, ICT and social and international education, integrated with the English National Curriculum numeracy and literacy units.

Extra Curricular Facilities

Ambrosoli runs extra-curricular activities through community partnerships. Partnerships include Mustardseed School and Magdalen College School (UK) for a broad range of activities, Skate-aid Uganda (with the Uganda Skateboard Union) for youth engagement, Brass for Africa for music education and life-skills training, CoRSU for disability-focused community work, Hands for Hope, USPCA and broader community service projects.

Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual

Children from Year 1 to Year 6 follow IPC units of work that cover history, geography, science, art, technology, music, ICT and social and international education. The IPC units are integrated with the English National Curriculum in numeracy and literacy. The IPC emphasizes international mindedness and personal learning goals such as adaptability, enquiry, cooperation, communication, thoughtfulness, respect, resilience and morality. Younger children study topics such as Holidays and Toys, while older students explore topics like the solar system and global trade and migration.

Arts & Creative

Art lessons offer painting, drawing, collage and three‑dimensional art, often linked to IPC units and designed to allow children to express themselves creatively. Music sessions teach instruments, singing and listening to music from different eras and cultures, with opportunities to perform in class assemblies and school events. There are additional opportunities to celebrate music through the annual talent show and the International Schools' Music Festival.

Cultural & Language

Ugandan Culture is taught weekly, covering traditions, languages, geography, history, dance and music, games, clothing and food. This program supports global awareness and international mindedness through IPC units, PSHE topics and school values.

Social & Hobbies

The Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is a key part of the Ambrosoli community; all parents and staff participate, and events are organised through the PTA Committee with staff involvement. PTA events include potluck dinners, Quiz & Curry Night, Family Football Fiesta, Holiday Fair, movie nights and Family Fun Day. The money raised at PTA events funds special school projects and designated charities.

Community & Service

Ambrosoli forms partnerships with community organizations such as Mustardseed School and Magdalen College School in England; these links focus on fundraising, curriculum sharing, training and moderation. The school has worked with Skate-aid and the Uganda Skateboard Union to support community projects, including the Uganda library project. Other partnerships have included Brass for Africa, CoRSU Hospital, USPCA and Hands for Hope.

Leadership & Professional

The Community Service Team leads community-building activities and volunteer projects. The PTA Committee and Class Parent Representatives coordinate parent involvement and leadership within school events.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing

Ambrosoli is a member of the International Schools Sports and Athletics League of Kampala (ISSAK) and has frequent sports fixtures. The school provides a football pitch, junior-sized basketball court and a half Olympic-sized swimming pool with solar-heated showers and a full-time lifeguard. PE is taught with two lessons weekly, and swimming is part of the PE program. In Early Years, children have an outdoor play space and a forest school.

Languages

Language Provision

English is the language of instruction. The English National Curriculum is used as the core of the English programme, with Letters and Sounds and resources from Jolly Phonics and Jolly Grammar supporting delivery. IPC units are used for Years 1–6 and are integrated with the English National Curriculum Numeracy and Literacy. Ugandan Culture lessons include a Languages component as part of weekly instruction.

Admissions

1. Complete a copy of the Application form; the application fee is US$150. 2. The school may offer a place and there may be a meeting with the Head of School if available in your country. 3. To secure the place(s), pay US$500 Enrolment fee and US$1,100 capital levy per family. 4. Complete and submit a full enrolment form with supporting documents. 5. The school sends a Confidential Reference Form to your child's current/previous school if required. 6. Enrolment Ages and Class Groups (25/26): Nursery Seedlings (2+), Kindergarten Sunflowers (3+), Reception (4+), Year 1 (5+), Year 2 (6+), Year 3 (7+), Year 4 (8+), Year 5 (9+), Year 6 (10+). The school year runs from September to August. Alternative placement is at the discretion of the Head of School. Children can be enrolled throughout the year according to availability. Class sizes are around 22 children per class, each with an internationally qualified teacher and Learning Assistant. 7. Location and contact: Plot 10/12 Binayomba Rd, Kampala; P.O. Empowering pupils to become confident, compassionate & internationally minded learners.

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FAQs

Where is Ambrosoli International School located and what is the campus like?

Ambrosoli International School is on Plot 10/12 Binayomba Road in the Bugolobi suburb on the edge of Lake Victoria, just outside Kampala. The secure, leafy campus features play areas, climbing frames and a half Olympic-sized (25 metre) swimming pool, a football pitch and a junior basketball court.

What ages and year groups does the school accept?

The school serves children aged 2 to 11, with Early Years classes (Seedlings, Sunflower, Reception) and Years 1–6 following Key Stages 1 and 2. Enrolment ages for 25/26 are Seedlings (2+), Sunflowers (3+), Reception (4+), Year 1 (5+) through Year 6 (10+).

Which curriculum does Ambrosoli use and what accreditations does it hold?

Ambrosoli follows the Early Years Foundation Stage, the English National Curriculum for Key Stages 1 and 2, and the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) for Years 1–6. The school is CIS-accredited and is a member of IPC and AISA.

Are there any loyalty or continuity discounts for long-term enrolment?

Yes, percentage discounts for length of continuous enrolment are published, for example: completion of 4 years = 6%; 5 years = 10%; 6 years = 15%; 7 years = 20%. Specific eligibility and application of these discounts are outlined in the school's fee literature.

What is the typical class size and staffing in each class?

Class sizes are around 22 children per class, each taught by an internationally qualified teacher supported by a Learning Assistant. This structure is intended to provide focused teaching alongside classroom support.

Which specialist subjects are taught and who teaches them?

Art, Music, Computing, French, Physical Education and Swimming are taught by specialist teachers, and swimming lessons are supported by a full-time lifeguard. IPC units cover broader topics such as history, geography and science, integrated with English National Curriculum literacy and numeracy.

How does the school support children joining from other curricula or countries?

The IPC and English National Curriculum framework support clear learning progression and international mindedness, and the school has partnerships with UK and Ugandan organisations for curriculum sharing and moderation. New pupils receive assessments (including language if required) and are supported to settle via targeted class strategies and specialist support where needed.

What sports and play facilities does the school have?

The campus includes a football pitch, a junior-sized basketball court, multiple play areas with climbing frames and a climbing wall, sandpits and large leafy trees, plus a half Olympic-sized (25 metre) swimming pool with changing facilities and solar-heated showers. The pool is used for weekly swimming and water-safety lessons as part of the PE curriculum.

Is the campus environmentally conscious and secure?

Yes, the school is powered by solar energy and has solar-heated showers for the pool, and it is described as a secure, welcoming campus in a quiet part of Bugolobi. Security and sustainability are both features of the site.

What after-school clubs and extracurricular activities are available?

The school runs a range of after-school clubs and community-partnership activities, with optional clubs charged at UGX 100,000 per club per term. Activities include sports fixtures through ISSAK, music opportunities, arts, and community partnership programmes with local and international organisations.

Are there opportunities for community service and international collaboration?

Yes, Ambrosoli has partnerships with organisations such as Mustardseed School, Magdalen College School (UK), Skate-aid Uganda, Brass for Africa, CoRSU, Hands for Hope and USPCA that support community service, curriculum collaboration and international projects. The curriculum and extra-curricular programme encourage community engagement and global awareness.

What leadership opportunities are available for pupils?

Students can take on leadership roles such as student ambassadors, house captains, school council representatives and the Community Service Team, with additional responsibilities like the school librarian role. These roles are used to develop student leadership, responsibility and service.

How does Ambrosoli support pupils with special educational needs?

The Individual Learning Needs department provides Inclusive Intervention in mainstream classrooms, One-to-One Intervention and Small Group Intervention, and the school partners with an external provider for Speech and Language Therapy. A SENCO designs tailored curriculum and learning plans in collaboration with parents and teachers.

What English language support is provided for children who speak other languages?

An EAL programme is led by a specialist EAL teacher; new students have their language skills assessed and receive a language learner profile and targeted strategies. The school uses a whole-school survival language approach, supports home-language development and involves parents in language learning plans.

What pastoral care and safeguarding measures does the school have?

Ambrosoli has dedicated counselling staff, a wellbeing room, a Listening Ear programme and regular mindfulness practice, and PSHE is taught using the Jigsaw programme. Safeguarding is supported by a Child Protection Policy, a Safer Recruitment Policy, an Anti-Bullying Policy, a CPR Policy and a GDPR Policy.

Does Ambrosoli have a house system and how do students get involved?

Yes, the school operates a house system and students participate through roles such as house captain and student ambassador, which promote teamwork, leadership and school spirit. House activities form part of the school's wider pastoral and community programmes.

Do you offer boarding or is Ambrosoli a day school?

Ambrosoli is a day school for children aged 2 to 11; boarding is not offered and there is no boarding fee schedule.

How is the school governed and how can parents be involved in leadership?

The school is governed by a Board of Governors of up to eleven volunteer members, including parental and non-parental members, two nominees from Ambrosoli Limited, a PTA representative, a teacher representative and the Head of School. Parents are also actively involved through the PTA and class parent representatives.

What are the tuition fees at Ambrosoli International School?

Annual tuition at Ambrosoli International School ranges from UGX 21 to UGX 48,253,647 depending on year group. Fees are reviewed each year, so check the school's current fee schedule before applying.

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