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Vienna College Namugongo

Uganda, Kampala

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees UGX 4,746 - 8,850
Ages 11 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 400
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages English, French
Typical class size 25
Strengths STEM, Visual and Creative Arts, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Leadership and Professional
Stages Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Vienna College Namugongo is a co-educational secondary school in Uganda that delivers Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) Curriculum at Junior, IGCSE and GCE A-levels. Serving students aged 11 to 18, the college is Cambridge International Centre UG010 and prepares learners for IGCSE and A-levels. The campus features 18 ICT-equipped classrooms, Electronic Resource Centre with over 40 computers, a print library seating more than 80, and specialist laboratories for Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Art & Design has dedicated facilities, while Music, Dance and Drama are integral to school life, with Art Exhibitions and performances. Six boarding houses—Jaguar, Lion, Panther, Leopard, Cheetah and Tiger—support resident students and activities. With 25 years in industry, the school has 100% Cambridge-certified staff and over 100 candidates per sitting. A mentoring system, termly reports, guidance and a Year 11 Study Tour enrich academic and personal development. Boarding life includes health support from two nurses and visiting doctors.

The Essentials

Vienna College Namugongo has 400 pupils, typical class sizes of 25, instruction in English.

Location
Namugongo Road, Kira, Wakiso District, Uganda. Vienna College Namugongo is a Cambridge International (CIE) Centre UG010. It is a private co-educational institution.

Stages
Cambridge International Examinations Curriculum at Junior, IGCSE and GCE “A-levels”.

Type
The school is a private co-educational institution.

Religious affiliation
Interdenominational
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
The majority of Vienna College students are resident. Each student is attached to one of six boarding houses for residence and for sporting and social activities. The houses are Jaguar, Lion, Panther, Leopard, Cheetah and Tiger. The domestic department oversees boarding facilities, headed by a Senior Man with a deputy for the boys wing and a Senior Woman with a deputy for the girls wing, supported by two caretakers to ensure student welfare.

Uniform Requirement
Students must have at least two sets of the school uniform bought from the school. Formal wear for special occasions is also required.

Food Options
Dining serves three compulsory meals: breakfast, lunch and supper, with tea optional at break time. The on-campus canteen provides drinks and bites with a regulated selection.

House System
Pupils are grouped into six boarding houses—Jaguar, Lion, Panther, Leopard, Cheetah and Tiger—and these houses share in sporting and social activities as part of house life.
Fees

Annual tuition at Vienna College Namugongo ranges from UGX 4,746 to UGX 8,850 for 2026/27.

Application and one‑off fees
- Application fee (new students): UGX 50,000 (one‑off).
- Admission fee: USD 100 (one‑off).
- Caution fee (security/deposit): USD 50 (one‑off).

Tuition and accommodation fees (per term) — listed by year group
- Year 07: USD 1,582 per term.
- Year 08: USD 1,836 per term.
- Year 09: USD 2,109 per term.
- Year 10: USD 2,505 per term.
- Year 11: USD 2,611 per term.
- Year 12 & 13 (Humanities/Arts): USD 2,837 per term.
- Year 12 & 13 (Sciences): USD 2,950 per term.
- Day students receive a reduction of USD 150 from the listed boarding/tuition amount per term.

Tuition — annual calculation (three terms)
- Annual fee is calculated as three terms. Example calculations:
- Year 07 annual (3 terms): USD 4,746 (3 × USD 1,582).
- Year 12 & 13 Sciences annual (3 terms): USD 8,850 (3 × USD 2,950).
- Payment of fees in advance for a full academic year attracts a 5% discount on the term's fees applied to the payment.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Fees are due on or before the start of the first week of each term.
- Payment in advance for the full year qualifies for a 5% discount on the term's fees.
- A sibling discount of 3% per child applies where more than one child is enrolled at the same time.
- All fee‑related queries must be submitted in writing to the Head of Finance; decisions on fee matters rest with the Credit Committee.

Boarding / accommodation
- The listed tuition figures are published under “Tuition and Accommodation Fees,” indicating the amounts include boarding accommodation for resident students; day students pay USD 150 less per term.
- The college operates multiple boarding houses for resident students.

Other recurring costs and mandatory extras
- Medical insurance: UGX 100,000 per annum.
- Sports fee (games kit): UGX 50,000 per annum.
- School meals (boarding): three compulsory meals are provided for resident students; catering is managed by the college (additional optional canteen purchases may apply).

Refunds and penalties
- Fees paid are non‑refundable.
- Any exceptional refund or fee dispute must be raised in writing with the Head of Finance and may be considered by the Credit Committee; the Credit Committee's decision is final.

Fee payment options and bank details
- Bank transfer payments are accepted in multiple currencies via the college accounts:
- Absa Bank of Uganda Ltd – Dollar A/c, Account Number: 0344248397, Swift: BARCUGKX.
- Absa Bank of Uganda Ltd – UGX A/c, Account Number: 0341399475.
- Stanbic Bank – Pound A/c, Account Number: 9030008662583, Swift: SBICUGKX.
- For account enquiries use accounts@vienna.ug or the college finance office phone numbers.

Administrative notes on discounts and conditions
- A 5% discount applies when paying the full year in advance (applied to the term fees).
- A 3% sibling discount applies per child when more than one child is enrolled concurrently.
- The bursar's office may not vary fee decisions without Credit Committee consent.
Academics

Vienna College Namugongo teaches Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels for students aged 11 to 18.

Curriculum
Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) curriculum for Junior, IGCSE and GCE A-levels.

Exam Results
In October/November 2024, 139 students sat Cambridge GCE AS & A-level examinations; 19 attained four A's.

Higher Education Progression
Guidance and counselling supports personal, social, educational and career development.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Guidance & Counselling is an integral part of the school mission and promotes personal, social, educational and career development for all students. A student mentoring system assigns 6-10 students to a tutor who oversees welfare and academic progress. Twice per term, parents receive tutorial reports detailing areas such as academic effort, class participation, innovation and research, self-drive, conduct, hygiene, dress code, co-curricular and sports, and goals.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported through Guidance & Counselling and the mentoring system, which monitors welfare and academic progress.

Safeguarding
A code of conduct is issued and signed upon admission; discipline and social etiquette are part of all-round training. Boarding Houses are managed by a domestic department. Sick Bay is managed by a health service provider (IAA) with two resident nurses and a visiting doctor, with referrals to a major hospital.
Parent Experience

History
Vienna College Namugongo is a private co-educational institution offering the Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) Curriculum at Junior, IGCSE, and GCE A-levels. It is Cambridge International Centre UG010 and focuses on student academic education in preparation and participation in IGCSE and A-level courses. The curriculum is tailored to meet the contemporary needs of society. The school has 25 years in the industry with 100% Cambridge-certified staff and over 100 candidates per sitting.

Community
Vienna College hosts events that reflect cultural diversity, including the Inter-House Cultural Gala and Archbishop Janani Luwum Day activities. It lists Leadership Campaigns, Year 11 Study Tour to Botanical Gardens and UWEC, Guild Elections, and Visitation Day as part of its ongoing activities. These events foster student involvement, leadership development, and parent engagement within the Vienna College community.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Vienna College is a Cambridge International (CIE) Centre UG010, preparing students for IGCSE and GCE A-level courses. The campus has 18 modern classrooms designed for ICT-supported instruction. An Electronic Resource Centre with over 40 computers enables ICT and related subjects. A well-stocked print library seats over 80 and provides some computers for research. Science is taught in specialist laboratories for Biology, Chemistry and Physics, and Art & Design has dedicated teaching facilities.

Academic Facilities
Academic facilities include 18 ICT-equipped classrooms. An Electronic Resource Centre with over 40 computers supports ICT and related subjects. A print library seats over 80 and provides some computers for research. Science is taught in specialist laboratories for Biology, Chemistry and Physics, and Art & Design facilities are available.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Six boarding houses—Jaguar, Lion, Panther, Leopard, Cheetah and Tiger—house resident students and support sporting and social activities.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school offers the Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) curriculum, including IGCSE and GCE A-levels. A student mentoring system assigns 6-10 students to a tutor who oversees welfare and academic progress, with termly tutorial reports covering academic effort, class participation, innovation and research, self-drive, conduct, hygiene, dress code, cocurricular activities and sports, and goals and targets. Guidance and counselling are integral to the school mission, supporting the personal, social, educational and career development of all students. The Year 11 Study Tour for Biology and Environmental Management includes trips to Botanical Gardens and UWEC.

Arts & Creative
Art & Design has its own teaching facilities. Music, Dance & Drama are part of school life through activities and performances. The school hosts Art Exhibitions and a Music, Dance & Drama program as part of its events. Inter-House Cultural Gala and Cultural Day celebrate cultural expression through the arts.

Cultural & Language
Inter-House Cultural Gala celebrates cultural diversity. Cultural Day is held as part of school activities. Arts events such as Art Exhibition and Music, Dance & Drama showcase cultural expression.

Social & Hobbies
The majority of students are resident and attached to one of six boarding houses for residence and social activities: Jaguar, Lion, Panther, Leopard, Cheetah and Tiger. The domestic department is headed by a senior teacher with deputies in charge of the boys' and girls' wings, overseeing well-being. Boarding houses support sporting and social activities and provide a community for resident students.

Leadership & Professional
Student leadership is exercised through Guild Elections. Leadership Campaigns initiate the electoral process for student government. Professions Day presents alumni careers' insights and opportunities for career development.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Guidance and Counselling is integrated into the school mission, supporting personal, social, educational and career development. Sick Bay is managed by a health service provider with two resident nurses and a visiting doctor, with referrals to major hospitals when needed. The majority of students are resident and belong to one of six boarding houses that provide housing and social activities; a domestic team oversees the well‑being of boarding students.
Languages

Language Provision
The school teaches First Language English and Literature in English at IGCSE, and Foreign Language French at IGCSE. English and French are available as A' Level subjects.
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