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Oak International School

Uganda, Kampala

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The school at a glance
Fees UGX 1 - 4,305
Ages Not listed
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary)
Strengths STEM, Languages, Sport
Clubs Arts and Creative
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Oak International School is a day school in Uganda offering Cambridge Primary and Cambridge Secondary curricula. Cambridge Check Point Exams are scheduled in May, alongside Cambridge CEM Assessments and End of Term II Examinations, forming part of the assessment cycle. The school provides a range of co-curricular activities with a per-club fee of 75 USD and a term-start club list. The daily schedule includes a lunches option: Early Childhood lunch 12:30–1:30 pm ($175), Primary lunch 12:30–1:30 pm ($225), and Secondary lunch 12:30–1:30 pm ($250). A bus service operates with three distance zones (Zone 1 $250, Zone 2 $300, Zone 3 $350). After-school care is available for Creche to EC2 from 12:30 to 3:15 pm ($200). Notable programs include Art Week with a Graduation ceremony and Science Week to promote STEM learning. Language events include Francophonie Day and International Mother Tongue Day. Sports Day and Talent Hunt offer additional participation outside lessons too.

The Essentials

Location
Plot 4796, Hamis Kiggundu Road (Kawuku Bunga), Ggaba, Makindye Division, Kampala, Uganda. The school is located on Hamis Kiggundu Road in the Ggaba area of Kampala. It is accessible by road transport within Kampala.

Stages
Creche; EC1 and EC2; Reception; Primary (Year 1–6); Secondary (Year 7–11).

Type
Day school

Country affiliation
Uganda

School day structure
Creche 08:45 am – 12:25 pm. Reception 08:45 am – 02:40 pm. Year 1 & 2 08:00 am – 03:15 pm. Year 7 08:00 am – 03:30 pm. Lunches: Early Childhood 12:30 – 1:30 pm; Primary 12:30 – 1:30 pm.

Bus service
Bus Service (zones divided by distance). Zone 1 $250; Zone 2 $300; Zone 3 $350. Please contact the office for zones and more details.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The school has a compulsory uniform program. PE uniforms are compulsory for all students. School uniforms are compulsory from EC2 class onwards. Uniform items include trousers/skirts, polo shirts, PE t-shirts/shorts, and sweaters. Prices: Secondary tie $5; trousers/skirts/polo shirts and PE t-shirts/shorts $10; sweaters/secondary shirts $15.

Food Options
Lunches are offered. Early Childhood lunch is served 12:30–1:30 pm and costs $175. Casual lunch costs $7. Primary lunch costs $225. Secondary lunch costs $250. Note: Students may bring packed lunch from home but may not leave the campus during lunch.
Fees

Annual tuition at Oak International School ranges from UGX 1 to UGX 4,305 for 2026/27.

Application / Registration Fees

- Registration (one‑time, non‑refundable): USD 300 at the time of admission. USD 200 for the second child; no registration fee for subsequent children.

Tuition fees (per term and annual amount if paid in full) — by year group

- Creche: USD 495 per term — USD 1,410 annual (if paid in full).
- EC1: USD 550 per term — USD 1,570 annual.
- EC2: USD 550 per term — USD 1,570 annual.
- Reception: USD 725 per term — USD 2,065 annual.
- Years 1 & 2: USD 810 per term — USD 2,310 annual.
- Years 3 & 4: USD 960 per term — USD 2,735 annual.
- Years 5 & 6: USD 1,095 per term — USD 3,120 annual.
- Year 7: USD 1,150 per term — USD 3,280 annual.
- Year 8: USD 1,150 per term — USD 3,280 annual.
- Year 9: USD 1,340 per term — USD 3,820 annual.
- Year 10: USD 1,510 per term — USD 4,305 annual.
- Year 11: USD 1,510 per term — USD 4,305 annual.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Each term's fees are due by the end of Week 1 of the school term. Late payments incur a surcharge of 5%. Students with fees unpaid after 30 days from the due date may be excluded from attending classes unless otherwise agreed in writing by Management.
- Discounts: 5% sibling discount on tuition for subsequent children; 5% early‑payment discount on tuition if the annual fee is paid before the start of the academic year; a "Refer a Friend" reduction of 15% on one term's tuition following the successful introduction and admission of a new student.

Boarding fees

- No boarding fees are listed. The published fee schedule presents day‑school tuition, transport (bus) and related services; boarding is not included in the fee items.

Other costs and regular ancillary fees

- Registration: (see above).
- School uniform items (prices shown): Secondary tie USD 5; trousers/skirts/polo and PE t‑shirts/PE shorts USD 10; sweaters/secondary shirts USD 15. PE uniform is compulsory for all students; full school uniform is compulsory from EC2 class onwards.
- Lunch / catering: Early Childhood lunch package USD 175; casual lunch USD 7; Primary lunch USD 225; Secondary lunch USD 250. Students may bring packed lunch but may not leave campus during lunch time.
- Clubs and activities: For EC1 & EC2 scheduled clubs, USD 200 (schedule shown); students taking specific activities are charged at USD 100 per club. Club fees vary by activity.
- After‑school care and late‑pickup fees: After‑school care (Creche to EC2) shown as USD 200; late pickup is charged at USD 5 per 15 minutes.
- Bus/transport (per term by zone): Zone 1 USD 250; Zone 2 USD 300; Zone 3 USD 350. Contact the school office for zone definitions and availability.
- Field‑trip, candidate exam and trekking trip fees: Candidate‑level exam fees, field trips and trekking trips are not included in tuition and will be charged separately when applicable.

Refund information

- Fees once paid are not refundable. Registration is explicitly non‑refundable. Exemptions to exclusion for overdue payment require written agreement by Management.

Fee payment options and currency

- All fees are published in USD. Payment in Uganda Shillings (UGX) is accepted at the rate indicated by the school office. The published fee schedule does not itemize specific payment channels (for example, credit card, online payment gateway, or bank transfer) in the fee document.

Brief note on recency of the published schedule

- The fee details above are taken from the school's published fee structure document labeled Academic Year 2024–2025. A later academic‑year fee schedule for 2025–2026 or 2026–2027 was not located in the publicly available fee documents during this check.
Academics

Oak International School teaches Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary).

Curriculum
Cambridge Check Point Exams are scheduled in May as part of the academic program.
Parent Experience

Community
Oak International School runs a calendar of community and cultural events. Highlights include World Teacher's Day, Global Village, Talent Hunt, Francophonie Day, Art Week, and a Graduation/ Celebration of Learning. Family involvement is supported through events such as Coffee with Curriculum Coordinator (CCC)/PTO, orientation for new parents, and Student Leaders Election Week. The address is Plot 4769, Hamis Kiggundu Road, Ggaba, Makindye Division, Kampala.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The school has a Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO). A collaborative CCC/PTO arrangement is listed on the calendar for coordinated activities. PTO elections and Student Leaders Election Week are part of the school calendar. New Parent Orientation sessions occur on the first day of Term I. Coffee with Curriculum Coordinator (CCC)/PTO events provide ongoing parent involvement.
Facilities

Extra Curricular Facilities
Clubs are offered; a fee of $75 per club applies to participation in a specific activity, and the list of clubs is announced at the beginning of the term. Lunches are available: Early Childhood lunch is 12:30–1:30 pm costing $175, Primary lunch is 12:30–1:30 pm costing $225, and Secondary lunch is 12:30–1:30 pm costing $250. Bus Service is available with zones divided by distance from school to home: Zone 1 $250, Zone 2 $300, Zone 3 $350. After school care is available for Creche to EC2 from 12:30 pm to 3:15 pm, costing $200. All fees are in USD.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Science Week promotes STEM learning. Cambridge Check Point Exams and CEM Assessments are part of the assessment cycle. Student Led Conferences provide a structured review of progress. End of Term II Exams conclude each term.

Arts & Creative
Art Week is held annually. The celebrations include Art Week activities and a Graduation ceremony.

Cultural & Language
Francophonie Day is observed. International Mother Tongue Day is observed.

Social & Hobbies
The school offers clubs; a list of clubs is provided at the start of each term and each club costs 75 USD. Talent Hunt and Sports Day provide opportunities for student involvement outside regular classes.

Leadership & Professional
Student Led Conferences are scheduled.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sports Day is held. Term breaks and holidays are scheduled.
School Events
The school has not added events
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