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Kisubi High School

Uganda, Kampala

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The school at a glance
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, STEM
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Leadership and Professional
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Kisubi High School offers a bespoke curriculum within a boarding environment that supports students from diverse backgrounds. New entrants undergo baseline tests to identify gaps, with targeted interventions for continuing students, and a Game Changers program providing intensive support for S.3 and S.5 learners. Continuous professional development for teachers aligns instruction with ministry guidance, while Performance Learning is embedded in the High School's academic sections. The school has been operating for seven years and is guided by a motto of outstanding education for a successful future. It emphasises a faith-integrated approach and families are encouraged to engage through an open-door policy. Facilities include a shared sports field with Kisubi High School, a dedicated space for music, dance and drama, and indoor games such as chess, badminton and scrabble. A co-curricular program features football, netball, volleyball and rugby, plus clubs like Coding, Science and Technology, and the Kisubi Knights chess club.

The Essentials

Location
The school is located on the Kampala-Entebbe Road in Namulanda.

Stages
Nursery, Primary, and High.

Type
Boarding facilities are available.

Religious affiliation
Interdenominational; Anglican, Catholic, Born‑again and Muslim denominations.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Boarding is available for O-level (S.1–S.3), S.5, and for S.4 and S.6. Fees per term are 1,415,000 UGX for S.1–S.3 and S.5, and 1,465,000 UGX for S.4–S.6.

Uniform Requirement
Each student must have at least two sets of the school uniform. Uniforms are sold on campus and may not be purchased elsewhere.

House System
There are four houses: Malala, Wangari Mathai, Mandela, and Martin Luther King. Each house has a Head of House and members; houses are differentiated by colors and icons. The house system fosters personal improvement through inter-house activities.

Governance and Ownership
Kisubi Schools operate as a collective of schools. Proprietors support Kisubi Schools and governance emphasizes partnership and openness, including an open door policy.
Fees
Applicable academic year
- The fee figures below are those published for the 2025/26 academic year.

Application and entry fees
- Admission (application/entry) fee: UGX 85,000.
- Baseline test fee (for S.2 and S.3 entry tests): UGX 20,000.

Mandatory recurring fees (per term and per year)
- Functional fee: UGX 150,000 per term — UGX 450,000 per academic year (3 terms).
- Bank charges (listed): UGX 2,300 per term — UGX 6,900 per academic year (3 terms).

Tuition and boarding — per term (and total per year where term count is three)
- Kindergarten (full day): UGX 750,000 per term — UGX 2,250,000 per year.
- Kindergarten (half day): UGX 700,000 per term — UGX 2,100,000 per year.
- Primary (day): UGX 800,000 per term — UGX 2,400,000 per year.
- Primary (boarding): UGX 1,200,000 per term — UGX 3,600,000 per year.
- Secondary (Boarding) O-level (S.1, S.2, S.3): UGX 1,415,000 per term — UGX 4,245,000 per year.
- Secondary (Boarding) S.5 (A-level year 1): UGX 1,415,000 per term — UGX 4,245,000 per year.
- Secondary (Boarding) S.4 and S.6: UGX 1,465,000 per term — UGX 4,395,000 per year.
- Note: A‑Level Science & Technology students are required to pay small additional practical charges during the course; amounts will be communicated when required.

Uniform and clothing costs
- Kindergarten uniform (per set): UGX 140,000.
- Primary uniform (per set): UGX 145,000.
- O‑level uniform (per set): Girls UGX 225,000; Boys UGX 275,000.
- A‑level uniform (per set): Girls UGX 275,000; Boys UGX 310,000.
- Requirement: Each student must have at least two sets of the school uniform; uniforms are sold on campus and may not be purchased elsewhere.

Other costs and typical one-off items
- Practical / laboratory charges for A‑Level Science & Technology students (variable; charged when required).
- Personal and boarding incidentals (bedding, toiletries, stationery, etc.) are required but not priced in the published fee schedule.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Billing cycle: Fees are charged per term. Parents are required to pay fees in advance at least one week before the start of each term.
- Parents unable to pay the full term fee must notify the school before the due date and sign a written payment plan approved by the Headteacher.

Refunds and withdrawal notice
- All school fees are non‑refundable. This includes fees for students expelled for disciplinary reasons and for students withdrawn at parental request.
- Withdrawal notice: Parents must give one full term's notice prior to withdrawing a student. If full term's notice is not given, the term's fees remain payable.

Fee payment options
- The published fee schedule lists a specific line item for “Bank Charges” (UGX 2,300). From that item it is indicated that bank-based payment processes are used for fee transactions; parents should expect bank-related charges when paying via bank channels. (Inference supported by the published fee schedule.)

Short practical notes for planning
- To calculate an annual cost, multiply the per‑term amounts above by three (three terms per academic year).
- Uniform purchases require budgeting for at least two sets per student at the per‑set prices shown.

If you require these fee figures formatted for an external database, they are presented above by fee type, by term and (where applicable) by year, with the listed currency in Ugandan shillings (UGX).
Academics

Kisubi High School teaches Bespoke Curriculum.

Curriculum
Baseline tests identify gaps for new students; interventions support continuing students; Game Changers program provides intensive support for S.3 and S.5 students; continuous professional development (CPD) for teachers; Performance learning is part of the High School's academic sections.

Higher Education Progression
Universities and professionals visit Kisubi; Ready For Work Programme launched; guest speakers from various professions participate to motivate students.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school has a Pastoral Boarding and Community Engagement (PBC) office that oversees student welfare/wellbeing. The pastoral team is headed by the Deputy Pastoral and includes both teaching and non-teaching staff. The focus areas include general wellbeing, spiritual wellbeing, mental/psychological wellbeing, physical wellbeing, social wellbeing, and skills development. Mental/psychological wellbeing is provided by a full-time school counsellor who runs sessions and counsels students in groups and as individuals. Social wellbeing is supported through Personal Social Health Education (PSHE) sessions and the House system, which fosters belonging; co-curricular activities and sports also help develop social skills and teamwork.

Mental Wellbeing
The school has a full-time counsellor who plans and delivers sessions focused on mental health and stability. The counsellor meets students in groups and individually to provide counselling and advice tailored to their needs. The sessions cover strategies for mental resilience and wellbeing, helping students stay mentally stable. The Pastoral care framework places emphasis on mental wellbeing as a core component of student welfare.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding and student welfare are anchored in the Pastoral Boarding and Community Engagement (PBC) office, which leads the school's welfare efforts. The Deputy Pastoral heads the pastoral team, which comprises both teaching and non-teaching staff. Health services are provided by the school nurses, who offer first aid, treat illnesses, and monitor chronic conditions. Personal Social Health Education (PSHE) sessions address personal and social health, and the House system plus the tutor network provide daily welfare oversight and a sense of belonging.
Parent Experience

History
Kisubi Schools has been in operation for over seven years. It is described as a beacon of excellence focused on academic progress and preparing students for a successful future, guided by a promise of amazing academic progress, readiness for work, and confidence. The motto is "Outstanding education for a successful future." The school emphasizes partnership with families through an open-door policy and describes itself as a collective of schools supported by proprietors and staff.

Community
The school hosts international associations, including the South Sudanese Association and the Rwanda Association, reflecting its international community. An open-door policy encourages parental involvement and collaboration between home and school. Kisubi Alumni Awards Day is featured among News and Events, illustrating ongoing student achievement celebrations. News and Events also include activities such as Ready For Work Careers Day, inter-house events, and KG/primary graduations.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
A sports field is shared with Kisubi High School. There is a dedicated space for music, dance and drama. Kisubi High School offers indoor games such as chess, badminton, scrabble and treasure hunt. A broad range of co-curricular activities includes football, netball, volleyball and rugby on the sports field. Clubs and associations include Educate, Interact, Coding, Science and Technology, Maths and Business, and the Kisubi Knights chess club.

Sports Facilities
The sports field hosts football, rugby and track and field events. Basketball, netball and volleyball are also available for students.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Football, netball, volleyball and rugby are played on the sports field. Indoor games include chess, badminton, scrabble and treasure hunt. Clubs and associations include Educate, Interact, Coding, Science and Technology, Maths and Business, and others. The Kisubi Knights Chess Club provides opportunities to learn chess and compete in tournaments. Music, dance and drama are taught with a dedicated space, emphasizing students' confidence and interpersonal skills.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Baseline tests screen new students in S.1 and S.2 to identify performance gaps and guide targeted support. When gaps are identified, interventions are applied and progress is monitored. Kisubi High School provides continuous professional development for teachers to sustain high instructional standards and aligns them with ministry guidance. The school emphasizes faith-integrated academics and aims to prepare the entire child for life and work.

Arts & Creative
Music, Dance and Drama form a holistic program with weekly lessons in a dedicated space. It focuses on building students' confidence and interpersonal skills and exposes learners to drama from Uganda and other cultures.

Cultural & Language
South Sudanese Association and Rwandese Association exist within Kisubi High School to engage students from different cultural backgrounds.

Social & Hobbies
A wide range of activities includes football, netball, volleyball and rugby, plus indoor games such as chess and scrabble. Numerous clubs and societies are offered, including Educate, Interact, Coding, Science and Technology, Maths and Business, as well as debates, quizzes, talent shows and spelling bees.

Community & Service
Pastoral Boarding and Community Engagement oversees student welfare. The pastoral team focuses on general wellbeing, spiritual wellbeing across denominations with Sunday worship, mental/psychological wellbeing through a full-time counsellor, physical wellbeing through sports and meals, and social wellbeing through PSHE. The house system nurtures belonging and develops talents in music, dance, drama and debating, with inter-house events and life-skills training through the Ready for Work program.

Leadership & Professional
Prefects are elected by students and teachers, forming a 33-member prefectorial body led by the head boy and head girl, with fortnightly meetings. The students' council is elected by classes, comprises 12 members, and also meets fortnightly to relay the students' voice to the administration.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Pastoral care covers multiple wellbeing domains, including general, spiritual, mental/psychological, physical and social wellbeing. There is interdenominational worship on Sundays, a school counsellor, nurses for health care, and coaches for co-curricular activities. PSHE and life-skills training support students' personal development and readiness for work.
Languages

Language Provision
The school teaches Kiswahili (KISW) and English (ENG). The S.1 timetable lists Kiswahili (KISW) and English (ENG) as language subjects on multiple days. The timetable also includes other core subjects such as Biology (BIO), Chemistry (CHEM), Geography (GEOG) and Religious Education (IRE/CRE).
Admissions

Admissions
1. The school requires a fully filled Admission (New students) form signed by the parent, guardian and student. A Medical examination form is also required, along with 2 photocopies of the result slip from the previous school and 3 passport photos. These documents enable the school to review the applicant's prior records and readiness for Kisubi High School. 2. The school charges fees according to the Fees Structure: Admission Fees 85,000 UGX; Baseline tests for S.2 and S.3 20,000 UGX; Functional fee 150,000 UGX; and boarding or day fees depending on the programme. All fees must be paid in advance not less than a week before the term starts; if a full term's fees cannot be paid, a written payment plan approved by the Headteacher must be signed. All school fees are non-refundable. 3. Uniforms are required; each student must have at least two sets of the school uniform. Uniforms are sold on campus and may not be purchased elsewhere. Uniforms for different levels are available in the specified ranges. 4. Personal Requirements (For new and Existing students) include items such as enough toothpaste, towel, bed sheets, mattress, mosquito net, night dress, open shoes, canvas shoes, calculator, graph books, and other essentials. The school lists a Bible for Christians and a Quran for Muslims and requires 4 pairs of navy blue socks for boys. A comprehensive list covers many items; banned items include private lamps, jewellery, narcotics, alcohol or cigarettes, foods from outside of school premises, tights and hoodies, etc.
School Events
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