International School of Uganda
- IB Diploma
- IB MYP
- IB PYP
Per yearUSD 7.5K–38.7K
2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
About
International School of Uganda in Kampala, on a 33-acre campus in Lubowa. It offers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programmes to co-educational students from playgroup to Grade 12.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IB Diploma · IB MYP · IB PYP
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Selectivity
- Moderately selective
- School bus
- Yes
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Playgroup | USD 7,500 |
| EC1-EC2 | USD 9,200 |
| Kinder | USD 25,700 |
| Grade 1-5 | USD 27,600 |
| Grade 6-8 | USD 32,000 |
| Grade 9-10 | USD 33,200 |
| Grade 11-12 | USD 38,700 |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Playgroup | USD 7,500 (about UGX 30.2M) |
| EC1-EC2 | USD 9,200 (about UGX 37M) |
| Kinder | USD 25,700 (about UGX 103M) |
| Grade 1-5 | USD 27,600 (about UGX 111M) |
| Grade 6-8 | USD 32,000 (about UGX 129M) |
| Grade 9-10 | USD 33,200 (about UGX 134M) |
| Grade 11-12 | USD 38,700 (about UGX 156M) |
Source: school website (isu.ac.ug) · checked 2026-10-29 · Reference rate (2026-11-09)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| International School of Uganda (this school) | USD 7,500 (about UGX 30.2M) | USD 38,700 (about UGX 156M) |
| Kampala International School Uganda | USD 4,600 (about UGX 18.5M) | USD 30,715 (about UGX 124M) |
| Rainbow International School Uganda | USD 5,945 (about UGX 23.9M) | USD 17,195 (about UGX 69.2M) |
| Acorns International School Kisaasi | USD 2,240 (about UGX 9.01M) | USD 11,058 (about UGX 44.5M) |
| Kampala Community International Primary School | USD 4,341 (about UGX 17.5M) | USD 4,746 (about UGX 19.1M) |
Source: school website (isu.ac.ug) · checked 2026-10-29 · Reference rate (2026-11-09)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- USD 500
- Capital levy
- USD 10,000
- Deposit
- USD 500
- Bus
- USD 2,320
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Entry process
- Interview
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Financial aid
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB PYP · IB MYP · IB DP (Diploma)
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPOffered
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPOffered
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Service
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Sports field
- Library
Sports
- Athletics
After-school activities
- Co-Curricular Activities
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Accreditation and memberships
Source: Read from the school's website
- Accreditations
- CIS, IB, MSA
- Memberships
- COIS
Location
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272 Entebbe Road, Kampala, Uganda
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