Rainbow International School Uganda

Uganda, Kampala

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English

Fees UGX 2,750 - 17,195

Ages 2 - 18 years

Pupil numbers 800

Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)

Bus Service No

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Academic offering

Curriculum EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum, IPC (International Primary Curriculum), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, BTEC Qualification

Taught languages French, German

Typical class size 12

Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, STEM

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

Stages Early Years, Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form

Introduction

Rainbow International School Uganda (RISU) is a co-educational day and boarding international school in Uganda for pupils aged 2 to 18. The school follows the English National Curriculum at all stages, with the Primary phase using the IPC to embed its units and the eight Personal Learning Goals for international-mindedness. In Secondary, students progress to Cambridge IGCSE and A Levels, with Post-16 options including BTEC qualifications. RISU sits on a 9-acre campus with purpose-built classrooms and extensive facilities: six science laboratories, three computer rooms with 24/7 internet, music rooms, drama and art spaces, and halls for Primary and Secondary. The sports complex includes a 25-metre swimming pool, two football pitches, a basketball court and a volleyball court. RISU is a COBIS member and registered with the UK Department for Education, reflecting international accreditation and standards. Extracurriculars span arts, culture, service and leadership, supported by a large library and enrichment program.

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The Essentials

Location

Kintu Road, Tyaba Zone, Kampala, Uganda. Mon - Fri 8:00am - 5:00pm; Saturday 9:00am - 12:00 Noon. Phone: +256-393-266-696; +256-758-032-501.

Stages

Early Years, Primary and Secondary.

Type

Co-educational day and boarding international school.

Additional learning support

Learning Support is provided in Primary and Early Years with in-class and small-group interventions; in-house occupational therapy and speech and language sessions; Secondary offers in-class and small-group support, with differentiation and life-skills activities; a dedicated School House for interventions.

Country affiliation

Uganda

School day structure

Weekdays 8:00am–5:00pm; Saturday 9:00am–12:00 Noon.

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Fees

Application and Admissions Fees

- Admission testing fee: USD 50 (one‑off payment, payable before the test).
- Admission fee: USD 700 (one‑off payment).
- Registration fee (Early Years): USD 200 (one‑off).

Tuition fees — Early Years (Nursery & Kindergarten)

- Nursery — Full day: Annual USD 3,500; Term fee USD 1,167; Monthly USD 350. Day hours 08:00–16:00; includes morning snack, lunch and evening snack.
- Nursery — Half day: Annual USD 2,750; Term fee USD 916.70; Monthly USD 275. Day options 08:00–13:00 or 12:00–16:00; includes morning snack and lunch.
- Kindergarten (KG) — Full day: Annual USD 4,500; Term fee USD 1,500; Monthly USD 450. Day hours 08:00–16:00; includes morning snack, lunch and evening snack.
- Kindergarten (KG) — Half day: Annual USD 3,750; Term fee USD 1,250; Monthly USD 375. Day options 08:00–13:00 or 12:00–16:00; includes morning snack and lunch.
- Early Years health package: USD 40 annually.

Tuition fees — Reception to Year 13 (per year group and term amounts)

- Reception: Annual USD 5,945; Term 1 USD 2,378; Term 2 USD 1,784; Term 3 USD 1,784.
- Year 1 & Year 2: Annual USD 7,555; Term 1 USD 3,022; Term 2 USD 2,267; Term 3 USD 2,267.
- Years 3–6: Annual USD 10,295; Term 1 USD 4,118; Term 2 USD 3,089; Term 3 USD 3,089.
- Years 7–9: Annual USD 12,380; Term 1 USD 4,952; Term 2 USD 3,714; Term 3 USD 3,714.
- Year 10: Annual USD 14,465; Term 1 USD 5,786; Term 2 USD 4,340; Term 3 USD 4,340.
- Year 11: Annual USD 14,465; Term amounts listed as USD 7,233 and USD 7,233 (as shown in the fee schedule).
- Years 12–13: Annual USD 17,195; Term amounts listed as USD 8,598 and USD 8,598 (as shown in the fee schedule).

Boarding and boarding‑related fees

- Boarding fee (optional): USD 3,500 per term.
- Boarding health package: USD 200 (separate from the annual health package).

Other compulsory and optional charges

- Capital levy: USD 500 (one‑off payment).
- Caution deposit: USD 500 (refundable).
- Annual health package (general school): USD 40.
- School lunch (annual): Primary (Year 1–6) USD 700; Secondary (Year 7–13) USD 800.
- School bus (termly): Both‑ways USD 655 (termly) and One‑way USD 655 (termly) as listed in the fee schedule.
- BTEC registration/administration fee: GBP 1,000 (one‑off payment).
- Cambridge assessment / exam charges: Exam fees are charged per subject when the student is registered for the exam. Additional activities (field trips, extra curricular providers such as Lamda or special events) may attract extra charges.
- Uniform: An onsite uniform shop is available; uniform is purchased separately through the school's uniform shop.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Standard billing is termly using the term amounts shown above for each year group.
- Admissions/one‑off charges (admission fee, capital levy, caution deposit, BTEC fee, admission test fee, etc.) are payable as specified at admission.
- Pro‑rata / mid‑entry charging rules: When a student joins after Term 1, 70% of the annual tuition fee is charged for Nursery–Year 10; Term 2 and Term 3 are shown as 35% and 35% of annual fees respectively. For Year 11–13 joining after Term 1, 70% of the annual tuition fee is charged at admission.

Refunds and refundable charges

- The caution deposit (USD 500) is explicitly stated as refundable. Other fees are charged as specified; refundable items beyond the caution deposit are not listed in the fee schedules provided.

Accepted payment methods and practical payment notes

- Cash: Cash is accepted in United States Dollars or the equivalent in Uganda Shillings; the school's accounts office applies the exchange rate on the date of payment.
- Cheque / bank draft: Cheques or drafts must be payable to “Rainbow International School 2003 Limited” and should be delivered to the school accounts office; parents are asked to write the name(s) of their child(ren) on the back of the cheque.
- Electronic transfer (EFT/RTG/telegraphic transfer): Electronic transfers are accepted; parents should obtain bank/transfer details from the school accounts office when arranging a transfer. Cash deposits to the school's bank accounts are also used for payments.

Practical notes on optional/additional costs

- Field trips, specialist activities (for example extra external exam or vocational programme charges, sporting or external providers), extra‑curricular provider fees, and special events may incur additional charges that are billed separately. Exam entry fees for Cambridge and similar awarding bodies are charged per subject.

Academics

Curriculum

Rainbow International School Uganda follows the English National Curriculum at all stages. The Rainbow curriculum is broad-based and creative, with emphasis on core subjects such as mathematics, science, English and ICT, and also includes humanities, arts and physical education. Investigation, reasoning, problem solving and independent learning are central to the curriculum. The IPC is used in Primary, embedding its units and the eight Personal Learning Goals to develop international mindedness and learner dispositions. In Secondary, the English National Curriculum leads to Cambridge IGCSE and A Levels, with Post-16 options including BTEC qualifications. RISU is a COBIS member and is registered with the UK Department for Education, reflecting international accreditation and standards.

Student Teacher Ratio

Primary class sizes are capped at 24 with a 1:12 teacher–student ratio; Early Years has an adult–child ratio of 1:6. Secondary class sizes are smaller in many IGCSE and A Level classes.

Exam Results

The Prospectus notes a proven track record of excellent examination results.

Higher Education Progression

Rainbow students are prepared for entry into top universities globally. The school provides a dedicated careers advisor and sixth form with weekly careers lessons, work experience opportunities and university visits, with graduates progressing to universities such as the University of British Columbia, University of Bristol, University of Manchester, University of Sheffield, University of Birmingham, University of Edinburgh, York University, McMaster University, Michigan State University, Penn State and Nottingham Trent University.

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Admissions

The school has an Enquiry Form for Admission to begin the application process. The form asks for the student's date of birth and how the family heard about RISU (options include Rainbow Website, Facebook, Twitter). After submission, the admissions officer will get back to you as soon as possible.

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FAQs

What curriculum does Rainbow International School follow?

Rainbow follows the National Curriculum for England from EYFS through IGCSE and A Levels. Cambridge International Examinations are used for IGCSE and A Level qualifications.

What ages does the school serve?

Rainbow serves students from 18 months to 18 years, covering Early Years, Primary, and Secondary education through to A Levels.

How many students attend the school?

Rainbow has close to 800 pupils from many nationalities on a purpose-built 9-acre campus in Kampala.

Is boarding available?

Yes, the Boarding House is on the school premises with separate Boys and Girls houses. Bedrooms have en-suite facilities, with younger pupils sharing up to four per room and older pupils sharing two.

What learning support is available?

Learning support helps learners with language needs through an inclusive approach with targeted assistance. A school counsellor supports emotional health and wellbeing.

What facilities does the campus have?

The 9-acre campus has 6 science labs, 3 computer rooms with 24/7 internet, 2 music rooms, a drama room, 2 art rooms, a 25m swimming pool, and halls for both Primary and Secondary.

What sports are offered?

Sports include swimming, rounders, badminton, basketball, athletics, football, tennis, table tennis, cricket, and volleyball, with ISSAK and COBIS competition participation.

Is there a uniform requirement?

Yes, all students wear official RISU uniforms from August 2024. Primary wears tie-dye shirts with dark blue bottoms; Secondary has specific uniform requirements.

What clubs are available?

Clubs run twice weekly and include Music Club, Dance Club, Art Club, Cookery Club, Poetry Club, and sports clubs with specialist trainers and performing arts workshops.

What safeguarding measures are in place?

Rainbow has a safeguarding policy with a Designated Safeguarding Lead and Deputy Leads. All staff must report concerns. The policy follows COBIS standards.

When was the school founded?

Rainbow began in September 1991 as a primary school with 29 children. It moved to its 9-acre site in 1995 and expanded into A Level in 2000.

How does admissions work?

Families complete an Enquiry Form for Admission on the school website. The admissions officer follows up as soon as possible after submission.

What is INGOMA?

INGOMA is a student-led publication providing leadership opportunities in school journalism, run by Rainbow students.

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