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Millies International School

Uganda, Kampala

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The school at a glance
Fees UGX 181,750 - 550,050
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge (Primary)
Strengths STEM, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School
Introduction

Millies International School is an independent co-educational school located on Mubuto Road / Milly Nabanja Road in Makindye, Kampala, Uganda. The school offers the Cambridge International Curriculum in the Primary phase from Early Childhood through Year 4, delivered in an international setting that promotes intercultural understanding, global citizenship, personal development, and active participation in 21st‑century society. Daily learning includes arts and crafts, drama, dance and movement, storytelling, organised games, music education, public speaking, and outdoor play. STEM education is delivered in three phases to foster curiosity, problem solving, and critical thinking, helping students become multilingual, culturally literate, and global lifelong learners. The early childhood philosophy emphasizes self‑esteem, cooperation, social values, respect, and understanding of others from different backgrounds. Academic facilities feature hands‑on learning with VR to provide immersive, technology‑enabled experiences. Extracurricular activities include a broad range of clubs that enrich learning and encourage inquiry, creativity, language development, and community engagement.

Milly Nabbanja Road, Kampala, Uganda

The Essentials

Location
The school is located in Kampala, Uganda, on Milly Nabanja Road in Makindye.

Stages
Early Childhood (EC) to Year 4 in Primary

Type
Independent co-educational school

Country affiliation
Uganda

School day structure
The daily programme includes arts and crafts, drama, dance and movement activities, storytelling, organised games, music education, public speaking and outdoor play; clubs are offered after school.
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
Independent
Fees

Annual tuition at Millies International School ranges from UGX 181,750 to UGX 550,050 for 2026/27.

Application / Registration fees

- Registration fee: NGN 10,000 for new students (applies in the first term).

Tuition and term charges by year group (per term / summary totals shown in fee schedules)

- Playgroup (per term): Tuition NGN 97,500. Total first-term charge (including registration, development levy and resources) NGN 161,800; second-term NGN 121,800; third-term NGN 112,400. Optional extras (per term) include parent remote video access NGN 10,000; after‑school care NGN 15,000; school lunch NGN 25,000; swimming NGN 15,000.

- Young Toddlers / Pre-primary levels (sample figures shown for Pre‑Nursery / Young Toddlers): Tuition per term around NGN 104,250–NGN 106,250 depending on the specific early‑years class. Total first‑term charges (including registration and levies) are higher to reflect registration and uniform costs (examples: first‑term totals shown NGN 181,750). Optional extras as above (remote video access, after‑school care, lunch, swimming).

- Nursery 1 (per term): Tuition NGN 97,500. Additional per‑term charges include resource materials NGN 14,900 and library service NGN 3,000. Total first‑term charge (including registration NGN 10,000 and development levy NGN 20,000) NGN 198,400; second‑term NGN 158,400; third‑term NGN 115,400. Optional extras as above; bus service shown as NGN 20,000–NGN 30,000 per term.

- Year 1 & Year 2 / Key Stage 1 (per term): Sample tuition values appear as NGN 102,500–NGN 115,500 per term depending on the published document/version. Example fee breakdown shows tuition NGN 102,500 per term with resource materials NGN 22,600, library NGN 5,250 and textbooks NGN 30,500; total first‑term charge (including registration NGN 10,000 and development levy NGN 20,000) NGN 229,850; second‑term NGN 189,850; third‑term NGN 130,350. Swimming is shown as compulsory from Nursery 2. Optional extras (remote video access, after‑school care, lunch, bus, swimming).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Fees are presented on a per‑term billing basis (1st term, 2nd term, 3rd term) with higher first‑term totals reflecting one‑off charges such as registration, development levy and initial uniform/textbook charges.
- To secure a place, a tuition payment is required before enrollment; the school issues a registration/payment code at the point of application (SchoolPay is referenced for registration payments).

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not listed or charged in the published fee schedules for the early‑years and primary levels; no boarding fees appear in the available documents.

Other costs and recurring charges

- Development levy: examples shown NGN 20,000 (first term) and NGN 25,000 in some early‑years schedules.
- Resource materials / stationery / workbooks: examples range from NGN 14,900 (Nursery 1) to NGN 22,600 (Key Stage 1) per term where listed.
- Textbooks / early‑learning books: examples shown NGN 30,500 (Year 1 & 2 textbooks) and NGN 20,500 or similar for early learning books in nursery classes; these are charged in the first term in the sample schedules.
- Uniforms: one‑off uniform packs are charged in the first term (examples: NGN 22,500–NGN 29,000 depending on year group; Pre‑Nursery shows NGN 28,500 for a 7‑piece pack). Cardigan charged separately (example NGN 3,000).
- Biometric access control cards (x2) are charged once in the first term in the schedules where listed (example NGN 10,000).
- Library service: recurring term charge examples NGN 3,000–NGN 5,250.
- Optional services and per‑term extras: parent remote classroom video access NGN 10,000 per term; after‑school care NGN 15,000 per term (times vary by level); school lunch NGN 25,000 per term; swimming NGN 15,000 per term; school bus service NGN 20,000–NGN 30,000 per term.

Refund information

- No explicit refund policy or refund procedure appears in the published fee schedules reviewed; the fee documents and admissions notes do not detail refunds for tuition, registration, development levy or one‑off charges.

Fee payment options

- Bank transfer to the school account is provided as a payment method: Account Name shown as Millie's International School Limited, Account Number 0467583941 at GT Bank Plc in the published schedules. Parents are instructed to reference the payment with the child's full name.
- Registration/tuition payments may be processed via SchoolPay (a registration/payment code is issued to parents during the admission process). No explicit published mention of credit card acceptance or other electronic card payment methods appears in the fee schedules.

Brief note on availability of published fee information

- Detailed line‑item fee schedules were available in the school's published PDF fee sheets for early years and primary classes; those schedules show per‑term tuition, first‑term one‑off charges (registration, development, uniforms, textbooks) and optional term extras. The main school homepage does not present a consolidated fee table in the site's top‑level pages.
Academics

Millies International School teaches Cambridge (Primary).

Curriculum
The Cambridge International Curriculum is offered from Early Childhood through Year 4 in primary. The curriculum is broad and balanced, delivered in an international setting that emphasizes intercultural understanding, global citizenship, personal development, and active participation in 21st-century society. The daily programme includes arts and crafts, drama, dance and movement, storytelling, organised games, music education, public speaking, and outdoor play. STEM education is taught in three phases to develop curiosity, problem solving, and critical thinking, helping students become multilingual, culturally literate, global lifelong learners. The early childhood philosophy emphasizes self-esteem, cooperation, social values, respect, and understanding of others from different backgrounds.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school develops the whole child physically, mentally and emotionally. The early years focus on self-esteem, cooperation, sharing, friendship, respect and understanding of others from different backgrounds, laying foundations for future academic achievement. The curriculum emphasises that school should be fun, interesting and rewarding, supporting social and emotional development. Daily activities include arts, drama, music, storytelling, movement and outdoor play to foster social skills, collaboration and confidence. The environment supports inner control and active participation through a learner-centered approach.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school is multilingual and develops language arts through its curriculum, fostering multilingual, culturally literate, global lifelong learners.

Mental Wellbeing
The school emphasises developing the whole child—physically, mentally and emotionally. Emotional and social development is supported through a nurturing environment and activities that build self-esteem and resilience. The program promotes inner control and a positive self-image and provides opportunities for teamwork and collaboration.
Parent Experience

Community
The MIS community fosters annual activities that are loved by children and parents alike. A variety of educational, creative, civic-minded and fun activities are conducted annually throughout the year, including End of Year Concert, Book Week, Art Exhibition, Swimming Gala, and Science Fair. The community stays in regular contact with MIS families to keep them informed and involved in the learning journey.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Parent involvement is central to Millies International School. Parents are considered a child's first and most important teacher and are encouraged to participate by sharing their talents, hobbies and time. They are welcome to volunteer for special projects or read to students, and committee positions are available for numerous events and activities throughout the year, providing opportunities to be involved beyond the classroom. Regular parent meetings facilitate communication with teachers about the school program and concerns; a home–school circle connects families with the MIS community.
Facilities

Academic Facilities
Hands-on with VR is used to enhance the curriculum and provide immersive, technology-enabled learning experiences.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Our clubs include a range of extracurricular activities organized to enrich the child's experience.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school offers STEM education in three phases to develop curiosity, problem solving and critical thinking. Students are encouraged to ask questions about the world and search for answers through an inquiry-based approach. The curriculum includes a broad range of extra-curricular activities that enrich learning and help students become multilingual, culturally literate, global lifelong learners.

Arts & Creative
The daily programme includes arts and crafts, drama, dance and movement activities, storytelling, organised games, music education, and public speaking. These activities foster creativity and expressive skills. The school also provides after-school clubs offering opportunities to explore additional creative pursuits.

Cultural & Language
The school is guided by intercultural understanding and global citizenship, with personal development and active participation in 21st-century society. It develops multilingual learners and cultural literacy to prepare students for international contexts. Language arts are part of the curriculum to support communication in multiple languages.

Social & Hobbies
The school offers a range of after-school clubs in various areas for students to enjoy. The daily programme includes outdoor play, games, and movement, which supports teamwork and social interaction. Clubs and activities provide chances to build friendships and pursue shared interests outside class time.

Community & Service
Parent volunteers participate in MIS activities; annual activities bring parents together, and volunteering is encouraged as part of the school community.

Leadership & Professional
The principal emphasizes leadership at an early age and MIS aims to shape character through leadership opportunities. MIS focuses on personal development and active participation in 21st-century society as part of its education.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school focuses on developing the whole child—physically, mentally and emotionally. The daily programme includes outdoor play and movement, supporting physical health and overall wellbeing.
Languages

Language Provision
Cambridge International Curriculum is offered from Early Childhood (EC) to Year 4 in Primary. Cambridge Approach is used in the admissions process. Jolly Phonics Programme supports reading readiness, language development, writing development, and reading comprehension. Students are multilingual, culturally literate, global lifelong learners.
Admissions

Admissions
01 Application Phase. Applications are accepted at any time during the school year when there is space in the relevant class. At the time of the visit, a registration code is issued to pay the registration fee using SchoolPay. An application form is provided for submission of the children's details and three passport-size photos, the starting term, the family's preferred programme (full or half day), the children's co-curricular activities (clubs), transport requirements, and contact information. 02 Consideration Phase. Active Listening Exercises are used during this phase. Cambridge Approach and Multi-Sensory Learning are part of the assessment and instructional approach, followed by the Connecting Phase to align readiness with MIS's educational method. This phase helps MIS determine suitability and next steps. 03 Onboarding Phase. Onboarding Phase is listed as part of the admissions process. 04 Our Tuition Fees. 100% of tuition fees are used to support lifelong learning at MIS. To secure a place, parents/guardians must pay tuition before enrollment. If you have questions about tuition fees, the page lists outcomes such as Reading Readiness, Language Development, Jolly Phonics Programme, Writing Development, Reading Comprehension, Multi-Sensory Learning, Fine Motor Development, Number Concepts, and the Cambridge approach. 05 Orientation Phase. Orientation Phase is listed as part of the admissions process.
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