Verified- Fees
- USD 4,600–31Kper year · 2026-2027
- Level
- Secondary School, Primary SchoolIB PYP · IB MYP & Diploma
- School type
- Day · Mixed coeducationInternational
- Curriculum
- International Baccalaureate (IB), British / Cambridge (IGCSE)
- Class size
- ~22students per class
Educating today's children for tomorrow's world
Kampala International School Uganda is an international school in Bukoto, Kampala, founded in 1993. It teaches children from 15 months to 18 years through the English National Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE and the IB Diploma Programme. The campus has four science labs, two libraries, a 25-metre swimming pool, an indoor sports hall and a five-acre playing field, and students from more than 46 nationalities join over 30 …
Our school story
Kampala International School Uganda (KISU) opened in 1993 with 67 students and now has more than 450 learners from over 46 nationalities, aged from 15 months to 18 years. The school sits on a spacious campus at Bukoto in central Kampala and describes itself as a supportive community that develops students intellectually, through their talents and ethically. Teaching follows a blend of British and international frameworks. Early Years and Primary follow the National Curriculum for England, adapted to the Ugandan setting and combined with inquiry-based learning, with specialist lessons in French, Art, ICT, Music and PE. Key Stage 3 adds bespoke courses in Learning to Learn and LEGO Robotics, Years 10 and 11 take Cambridge IGCSE courses, and students aged 16 to 19 follow the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, which KISU has taught for 15 years. Students can also take IB course certificates or a trial Diploma. Facilities include four science laboratories, computer labs, three music rooms, several performance areas including an auditorium and two amphitheatres, an indoor sports hall, an outdoor basketball court, a 25-metre eight-lane swimming pool, two libraries holding about 27,000 books, a LEGO innovation studio and a five-acre playing field. KISU competes against other Kampala international schools in the ISSAK league in football, basketball, volleyball, swimming, athletics and cross-country, and runs more than 30 after-school clubs. Students also take part in outdoor education, international trips and an annual ski trip to Europe. School lunches are compulsory up to Year 9, and a school bus service is available.
- Special programs
- IB Diploma Programme · IB course certificates · Cambridge IGCSE · LEGO Robotics · Learning to Learn course · IGCSE Global Perspectives · Online IB course through Pamoja Education · Learning support (mild needs) · English as an Additional Language support
- Facilities
- Libraries · Science laboratories · Music rooms · Auditorium and performance areas · Art rooms · Indoor sports hall · Swimming pool · Outdoor basketball court · Playing field · Dining areas
Costs
Funding & Fees
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Showing 2026-2027 · Both student types
Academic year 2026-2027
| Fee | Payment period | New entrants | Continuing students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | |||
| Kindergarten 1-3 fees2026-2027. USD 1,540 per term. Lunch USD 1,240 a year (USD 430 per term). School day 7:50am-12:20pm.Grades: KG1, KG2, KG3 | Annual | USD 4,600 | USD 4,600 |
| Reception fees2026-2027. USD 3,870 per term. Lunch USD 1,300 a year (USD 440 per term).Grades: Reception | Annual | USD 11,560 | USD 11,560 |
| Year 1-2 fees2026-2027. USD 7,385 per term. Lunch USD 1,600 a year (USD 550 per term).Grades: Year 1, Year 2 | Annual | USD 22,115 | USD 22,115 |
| Year 3-6 fees2026-2027. USD 8,065 per term. Lunch USD 1,600 a year (USD 550 per term).Grades: Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6 | Annual | USD 24,160 | USD 24,160 |
| Year 7-9 fees2026-2027. USD 9,275 per term. Lunch USD 1,760 a year (USD 600 per term).Grades: Year 7, Year 8, Year 9 | Annual | USD 27,775 | USD 27,775 |
| Year 10-11 (IGCSE) fees2026-2027. Year 10: USD 9,275 per term; Year 11: USD 13,880 in two half-yearly payments. Lunch optional (USD 1,760 a year).Grades: Year 10, Year 11 | Annual | USD 27,775 | USD 27,775 |
| IB Diploma (Years 12-13) fees2026-2027. USD 15,365 in two half-yearly payments. Lunch optional (USD 1,760 a year). IGCSE and IB exam fees are billed separately.Grades: Year 12, Year 13 | Annual | USD 30,715 | USD 30,715 |
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Your application steps
Ask for an application pack, then complete and return all required documents
The admissions team invites the family for a tour, interview and student assessments or interaction (and IGCSE/IB option choices for Years 10-12)
Admissions informs the family of the decision (accepted, accepted conditionally, waiting list or declined) by email or phone
Entry requirements
- Primary admission (15 months to 11 years) is non-selective and places children by age under English National Curriculum guidelines. Early Years children are observed in a play-based interaction; Primary applicants meet the head teacher or a designee. Secondary applicants take admission tests in English and Maths, followed by an interview. Students from local systems aged 11 or over are tested for placement.
Required assessments
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Academics
Learning & curriculum
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Education levels
Student-centered learning with emphasis on critical thinking
International Baccalaureate (IB)
Globally recognized curriculum fostering critical thinking and international-mindedness
British / Cambridge (IGCSE)
UK-based curriculum including IGCSE and A-Levels
Languages
Other languages
Leaving qualifications
IGCSE, IB Diploma
Exam results
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IGCSEVerified
| 2023 result | School | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Candidates | 120 | 115 |
| Pass rate | 94% | 92% |
| Top grade rate | 18% | 15% |
| Average score | 87 | 85 |
Results by grade
- English88 · 73%
- History86 · 72%
- Science89 · 74%
- Geography85 · 71%
- Mathematics90 · 75%
IBVerified
| 2023 result | School |
|---|---|
| Candidates | 45 |
| Pass rate | 96% |
| Average score | 45 |
Results by grade
- French SL7 · 16%
- English HL7 · 16%
- History HL7 · 16%
- Physics SL6 · 13%
- Chemistry SL6 · 13%
- Mathematics HL6 · 13%
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Student life
Everyday school life
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International curriculum, Experienced faculty, Modern facilities
- Accommodation
- Day
- Lunches provided
- Yes
- Uniform required
- Yes
- Parent association
- Yes
Sport
Football, basketball, volleyball, swimming, athletics, cross-country, karate, cricket, ballet, inline skating, gymnastics, table tennis, zumba
Key facts
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- Gender
- Mixed coeducation
- Religious affiliation
- Multi faith
- Established
- 1993
- Ownership
- International
- Number of students
- 850
- Age range
- 6–18 years
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Teaching & classroom support
- Teachers
- 65
- Students per teacher
- 13.1
- Average class size
- 22
- Maximum class size
- 25
- Teaching assistants
- Yes
- Native English teachers
- Yes
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- Phone numbers
- Admissions OfficeMain line+256 752 711 882
- Director's Office+256 752 711 909
- Emailadmissions@kisu.com
Campus
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How much are the school fees at Kampala International School Uganda (KISU)?
Published tuition at Kampala International School Uganda (KISU) is USD 4,600–31K per year for 2026-2027. Confirm the current schedule and any additional charges with the school.
Is Kampala International School Uganda (KISU) a day or boarding school, and who does it admit?
Kampala International School Uganda (KISU) is a day school. It is a mixed (co-educational) school.
What levels does Kampala International School Uganda (KISU) teach?
Kampala International School Uganda (KISU) offers Secondary School, Primary School education for ages 6–18.
What curriculum does Kampala International School Uganda (KISU) follow?
Kampala International School Uganda (KISU) follows the International Baccalaureate (IB), British / Cambridge (IGCSE) curriculum. Students leave with: IGCSE, IB Diploma.
How do I apply to Kampala International School Uganda (KISU)?
Kampala International School Uganda (KISU) lists these admission steps: Ask for an application pack, then complete and return all required documents; The admissions team invites the family for a tour, interview and student assessments or interaction (and IGCSE/IB option choices for Years 10-12); Admissions informs the family of the decision (accepted, accepted conditionally, waiting list or declined) by email or phone.
Where is Kampala International School Uganda (KISU)?
Plot 42, Kabaka Anjagala Road, Mengo, Kampala, Uganda
How big is Kampala International School Uganda (KISU)?
The school lists 850 students, with an average class size of about 22.
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