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Orel-Vine International Academy

Uganda, Kampala

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees UGX 450 - 9,900,000
Ages 1 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 2010
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages French
Typical class size 30
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Orel Vine International Academy is a Christian international school in Uganda serving students from ages 1 to 18. The school follows Cambridge curricula at pre-school/primary and secondary levels, including Cambridge Primary, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, and Cambridge A Levels, alongside Uganda's national curriculum in a dual framework. The Cambridge framework used includes the Cambridge Primary Programme, Cambridge IGCSE, and O Level preparation. The campus supports student-led projects, small class sizes, and a safe learning environment with a full-time nurse. In addition to academics, the co-curricular program features a French club, public speaking, financial literacy, reading, music, dance, drama, guitar, piano, jazz drums, and a broad range of sports. The school supports development across academics, arts, languages, and sports, along with community engagement and cross-cultural learning. Orel Vine stresses international collaboration and global citizenship through diverse cultural activities and service to local and global communities.

The Essentials

Orel-Vine International Academy has typical class sizes of 30, instruction in English.

Location
Uganda, Kampala area. Pre-school on Najjera (Kampala); Primary & Secondary on Nakasajja, Gayaza Road, Kampala.

Stages
Pre-school; Primary; Secondary

Type
Christian international school (Cambridge International education at primary and pre-school levels)

Country affiliation
Uganda

Religious affiliation
Christian
Diving Deeper

Food Options
Meals are provided on campus. The Orel Vine Meals planner shows a weekly schedule for breakfast and lunch, including millet porridge with milk, soft buns, and cake for breakfast; lunches feature meat with cabbage or vegetable rice with matooke, beans with rice, and sides like fried cassava and fried plantain, with fruit such as watermelon.

Governance and Ownership
The school is led by a Director, Priscilla Kigumba. It operates as a Christian International school offering Cambridge International Education with a pre-school campus in Najjera and primary campus on Gayaza Road.
Fees

Annual tuition at Orel-Vine International Academy ranges from UGX 450 to UGX 9,900,000 for 2026/27.

Tuition — Cambridge curriculum (per term)
- Nursery: UGX 1,200,000 per term. Lunch: UGX 200,000 per term.
- KG & PP: UGX 1,200,000 per term. Lunch: UGX 200,000 per term.
- Year 1–Year 2: UGX 1,500,000 per term plus US$150 per term. Lunch: UGX 300,000 per term. Annual (3 terms): UGX 4,500,000 + US$450.
- Year 3–Year 6: UGX 1,500,000 per term plus US$200 per term. Lunch: UGX 300,000 per term. Annual (3 terms): UGX 4,500,000 + US$600.
- Year 7–Year 8: UGX 2,000,000 per term plus US$250 per term. Lunch: UGX 300,000 per term. Annual (3 terms): UGX 6,000,000 + US$750.
- Year 9–Year 11: UGX 2,200,000 per term plus US$250 per term. Lunch: UGX 300,000 per term. Annual (3 terms): UGX 6,600,000 + US$750.
- Year 12–Year 13: UGX 3,000,000 per term plus US$500 per term. Lunch: UGX 300,000 per term. Annual (3 terms): UGX 9,000,000 + US$1,500.

Tuition — National curriculum (per term)
- P1–P7: UGX 800,000 per term. Lunch: UGX 800,000 per term (reported as the second column under National curriculum). Annual (3 terms): UGX 2,400,000 (tuition) + UGX 2,400,000 (lunch).

Registration and one-time fees
- Registration (national): UGX 100,000 (one-time).
- Registration (international): US$50 (one-time).

Family discounts
- First child: full fees.
- Second child: 10% discount.
- Third child: 15% discount.
- Fourth child: 20% discount.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Fees are published and charged on a per-term basis; the academic year is billed in three terms (trimester), so annual totals equal per-term amounts multiplied by three.
- Fees are paid via bank (bank deposit / bank transfer). Bank slips can be collected from the school office. Specific due dates per term are not listed here.

Boarding
- No boarding fees are listed; no boarding programme or boarding charges are indicated.

Other costs and typical additional charges
- Lunch is charged per term as shown above and is listed separately from tuition.
- No uniform fee, development fee, exam fee, or extracurricular price schedule is specified in the published fee structure provided here. Any optional club or activity fees and any exam or subject-specific charges are not listed in this fee schedule.

Refunds and adjustments
- No refund policy or explicit refund terms are published in the fee schedule. Refunds or fee adjustments are not specified.

Accepted currencies and payment notes
- Fees appear in Ugandan shillings (UGX) and in US dollars (USD) for certain year groups; the schedule notes that payments are made at the bank. Specific electronic payment methods (credit card, online payment portal, or mobile money) are not detailed in the published fee schedule.

Summary
- Per-term tuition rates by year group and the separate per-term lunch charges are provided above; annual totals shown are calculated as three times the per-term amounts in line with the three-term billing structure. Registration is a one-time fee (UGX 100,000 for national registration or US$50 for international registration). Family discounts for multiple children apply as listed. Payment is made by bank deposit/transfer and bank slips can be collected from the school office.
Academics

Orel-Vine International Academy teaches Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels for students aged 1 to 18.

Curriculum
The school offers Cambridge International Education at primary and pre-school levels.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Student-led projects are at the heart of teaching and learning. The school pursues holistic development, fostering academic, social, emotional, and physical growth. It nurtures students' confidence and healthy self-esteem. Small class sizes ensure individual attention. The curriculum emphasizes global citizenship and community engagement through a diverse co-curricular program, including clubs such as French, public speaking, financial literacy, reading, music, dance, drama, guitar, piano, and various sports.

Mental Wellbeing
The mission is to provide a safe, caring and conducive learning environment. The school emphasizes personal and professional integrity and upholds Christian values. It encourages exploratory learning approaches and seeks excellence. A strong sense of community is fostered through relationships with students and families. Holistic education includes a diverse co-curricular program with sports, arts, and community service.
Facilities

Academic Facilities
Orel Vine School offers Cambridge International Education at pre-school, primary and secondary levels. The dual curriculum system combines the Uganda national curriculum with Cambridge International Education. The Cambridge framework used includes the Cambridge Primary Programme, Cambridge IGCSE, and O Level preparation. The school emphasizes student-led projects, small class sizes, and a safe environment with a full-time nurse to support student learning.

Extra Curricular Facilities
French club, public speaking, financial literacy, reading, music, dance, drama, guitar club, piano, jazz drums, and all forms of sport are part of the co-curricular program.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school has a rigorous curriculum and dedicated educators that empower students to achieve their highest potential and excel academically. It focuses on holistic development, including academic, social, emotional, and physical growth as part of its educational approach. Cambridge International Education is offered at pre-school and primary levels, supporting a Cambridge curriculum across early and foundational years. The school emphasizes innovative learning with state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge teaching methods.

Arts & Creative
The school has a diverse co-curricular program including arts as part of its well-rounded development.

Cultural & Language
The school fosters global citizenship through multicultural education and international collaborations, cultivating open-mindedness, empathy, and cultural awareness. The curriculum fosters cultural awareness and open-mindedness through international collaborations and cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Social & Hobbies
The school offers a robust program of sports and co-curricular activities that support leadership and teamwork development.

Community & Service
Community engagement is a cornerstone of Orel Vine School. The school believes in collaboration and service to make a positive impact in local and global communities.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school emphasizes holistic development including physical well-being through a diverse co-curricular program that includes sports, arts, and community service. The program supports well-rounded growth and personal health as part of daily school life. It integrates physical, social, and creative activities to promote a balanced lifestyle for students.
Languages

Language Provision
French club is offered as a co-curricular activity.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Submit Admission Form. The school considers all applicants equally deserving and evaluates every application with great care. Families should take time to fill out the Admission Form in the Admissions section to provide the information the school uses to review applications. The Admission Form collects Student Info (Admission Number, Admission Date, First Name, Middle Name, Last Name, Date of Birth, Gender, Address, State, City, Zip Code, Mobile Number, Email, Previous School), Siblings Information, and Family Information to support the review. 2. Early Action timeline. Early Action applicants apply by the November 1 deadline and hear from the school by mid-December. The admissions team reviews each application with care. The process emphasizes careful evaluation of every application. Applicants should monitor communications from the admissions office for updates.
School Events
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