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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
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.

The Essentials

Rainbow International School Uganda has 800 pupils, typical class sizes of 12, instruction in English.

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.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Boarding House is on the school premises in a modern, quiet and safe environment. There are separate Boys and Girls houses, but meals and prep times are mixed co-educationally. Bedrooms have en-suite facilities; younger pupils share up to four per room and older pupils typically share two; examination candidates may reside on their own to focus on studies.

Uniform Requirement
RISU uniform policy (effective August 2024) requires all students to wear official RISU uniforms. Primary pupils wear tie-dye shirts with dark blue bottoms, with girls able to wear tie-dye dresses; Years 3–6 wear tie-dye shirts with dark blue bottoms. Secondary students wear a light-blue shirt with blue trousers or skirts (Year 7–11) and yellow shirts with black trousers or skirts (Year 12–13); all students wear the official RISU uniform, with plain black shoes and no logos, and hair and makeup rules apply.

Food Options
The school has a cafeteria with a Lunch Menu. The Lunch Menu can be viewed and downloaded.

Governance and Ownership
Rainbow International School Uganda is governed by a Board of Governors. The Board includes Mrs. Darshna Kotecha (Director), Mr Bhasker Kotecha, Mr Anand Kapoor, Mr Amit Sagar and Mr Akash Kumar.
Fees

Annual tuition at Rainbow International School Uganda ranges from UGX 2,750 to UGX 17,195 for 2026/27.

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

Rainbow International School Uganda teaches EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum, IPC (International Primary Curriculum), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, BTEC Qualification for students aged 2 to 18.

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.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Rainbow International School Uganda places the welfare of every child at the heart of its approach. There is a school counselor who supports students' emotional health and wellbeing together with staff. The school emphasises a values-driven, inclusive environment with small class sizes that help ensure each child's happiness and security. It fosters respectful relationships and personal development across peers, teachers and families. Specialist English as a Second Language (ESL) and learning support contribute to social and emotional development by ensuring students feel understood and supported. The overall focus is a holistic education that develops the whole child.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Rainbow has a Learning Support department serving primary and secondary students. In primary, over fifty students receive learning support interventions in in-class and small-group sessions focusing on literacy, numeracy, memory and processing, fine motor skills, life skills and literacy & numeracy support. The department provides in-house occupational therapy and speech and language sessions delivered by internationally qualified clinicians. In secondary, over forty students receive support at various levels, primarily in class with a member of the learning support team; there is differentiation of lessons and small-group lessons including life skills training such as gardening, cooking and self-care. Parents are engaged in progress discussions; assessments are used to tailor support and monitor progress.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Rainbow provides English as a Second Language (ESL) support delivered by specialists. The school notes ESL as part of its support alongside learning support to help learners with language needs. An inclusive approach ensures learners with language differences receive targeted assistance to access the curriculum. The ESL and learning support teams work together to support language development across year groups.

Mental Wellbeing
Rainbow has a school counselor who supports students' emotional health and wellbeing. The Core Statement notes that the children's welfare is at the heart of Rainbow. The school aims to develop well-being through a holistic, values-driven approach. Small class sizes and caring staff contribute to a secure, supportive environment. Rainbow emphasises relationships among students, staff and families to support mental wellbeing.

Safeguarding
Rainbow has a safeguarding and child protection policy. The Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) in school is the Secondary Head Teacher, with Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads (DDSL) including the Primary Deputy Head Teacher and other named staff. All staff and volunteers must report safeguarding concerns to the DSL and follow the procedures for referrals to relevant agencies. The policy covers training, record-keeping, confidentiality and compliance with national safeguarding guidance, and is reviewed every three years. Curriculum areas such as SMSC and PSHE address personal safety and safeguarding discussions.
Parent Experience

History
Rainbow International School Uganda (RISU) began in September 1991 as a primary school with 29 children. In September 1995 the school moved to a 9-acre site with purpose-built classrooms, and an administration block was added. The school expanded into A Level in 2000 and today has close to 800 pupils ranging from 2.5 years old to university entrance level. RISU follows the National Curriculum for England with a broad, holistic programme that emphasizes mathematics, science, English and ICT, while also teaching humanities, arts and physical education. The facilities include six science laboratories, three computer rooms with 24/7 internet, music rooms, drama, art spaces, sports facilities and a 25-metre swimming pool.

Community
RISU is an internationally minded school that brings together students from many nationalities and celebrates culture and unity, as reflected in activities such as Jerusalema dance. The school fosters individuality and a partnership with families through a 'Parents as Partners' approach to ensure children feel understood, valued and secure. The curriculum emphasizes core subjects and holistic development, with a strong emphasis on a collaborative relationship between school and families to keep parents informed about progress and curriculum content.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school operates on a 9-acre site with purpose-built classrooms. The school has 6 science laboratories, 3 computer rooms with a 24/7 internet connection, 2 music rooms, a drama room, and 2 art rooms. There is a hall in both Primary and Secondary, and facilities include a 25-metre swimming pool, 2 football pitches, a basketball court, and a volleyball court. The campus expanded to offer A Level in 2000 and there are close to 800 pupils on roll ranging from 2 1/2 years old up to university entrance level.

Sports Facilities
The school has two football pitches, a basketball court, and a volleyball court. The school has a 25-metre swimming pool for instruction and recreation. These facilities support the physical education program and team sports. Outdoor spaces complement indoor facilities for a broad PE offering.

Academic Facilities
The school has 6 science laboratories, 3 computer rooms with 24/7 internet connection, a drama room, 2 art rooms, and 2 music rooms. There is a hall for both Primary and Secondary to support assemblies and presentations. The school follows the National Curriculum for England. The teaching programme leads to International General Certificate in Secondary Education (IGCSE) and Advanced (A) Level qualifications.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Pupils choose from clubs offered twice a week where they can enjoy sports, learn new skills, develop personal qualities, and improve their study skills or just have some fun. There are separate Primary and Secondary clubs. Session details and signup forms are provided for enrollment.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school offers clubs twice weekly across Primary and Secondary, helping pupils develop study skills, learn new skills, and build personal qualities while enjoying sports and other activities. The Library provides a vast collection of books to foster reading and critical literacy, with digital books accessible on Samsung tablets.

Arts & Creative
The school offers a host of arts clubs: Music Club, Dance Club, Art Club, Cookery Club and Poetry Club, with specialist trainers and frequent performing arts workshops. International Awareness presentations and cultural events support artistic exploration and cross-cultural learning.

Cultural & Language
The school promotes international mindedness and cross-cultural learning, including International Awareness Presentations.

Social & Hobbies
Pupils join Enrichment clubs twice a week, including sports and other activities that develop personal qualities and provide enjoyment.

Community & Service
The CSR program conducts community service projects across Uganda during the annual outdoor week, with partners such as Habitat for Humanity, Rotary Interact, USPCA, Children Reachout, Bless A Child Foundation and Animal Hope.

Leadership & Professional
INGOMA is a student-led publication providing leadership opportunities in school journalism. Rainbow students also participate in international events and competitions through ISSAK and COBIS.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Rainbow offers extensive sports, including Swimming, Rounders, Badminton, Basketball, Athletics, Football, Tennis, Table Tennis, Cricket and Volleyball. Facilities include a full-sized football field, basketball and tennis courts, indoor volleyball courts and a swimming pool, with coaching and opportunities to compete in ISSAK and COBIS events.
Reputation

Awards
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Accreditations
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Admissions

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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