Kampala International School Uganda
- IGCSE
- IB Diploma
Per yearUSD 4.6K–30.7K
2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
About
Kampala International School Uganda, established in 1993, serves early years through secondary students with IGCSE and IB Diploma programmes. It has over 450 students from more than 40 nationalities, a sports and arts programme, and a community focus.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IGCSE · IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 2–18
Students
450
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 46
- Founded
- 1993
- School day
- 07:45-15:10
- School bus
- Yes
- Accreditations
- IB, COGNIA
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 |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten 1-3 | USD 4,600 |
| Reception | USD 11,560 |
| Year 1-2 | USD 22,115 |
| Year 3-6 | USD 24,160 |
| Year 7-9 | USD 27,775 |
| Year 10 | USD 27,775 |
| Year 11 | USD 27,775 |
| IB1 (Year 12) | USD 30,715 |
| IB2 (Year 13) | USD 30,715 |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten 1-3 | USD 4,600 (about UGX 18.4M) |
| Reception | USD 11,560 (about UGX 46.1M) |
| Year 1-2 | USD 22,115 (about UGX 88.2M) |
| Year 3-6 | USD 24,160 (about UGX 96.4M) |
| Year 7-9 | USD 27,775 (about UGX 111M) |
| Year 10 | USD 27,775 (about UGX 111M) |
| Year 11 | USD 27,775 (about UGX 111M) |
| IB1 (Year 12) | USD 30,715 (about UGX 123M) |
| IB2 (Year 13) | USD 30,715 (about UGX 123M) |
Source: school website (kisu.com) · checked 2026-10-29 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Kampala International School Uganda (this school) | USD 4,600 (about UGX 18.4M) | USD 30,715 (about UGX 123M) |
| U-Can International School | USD 2,500 (about UGX 9.98M) | USD 6,980 (about UGX 27.9M) |
| Rainbow International School Uganda | USD 5,945 (about UGX 23.7M) | USD 17,195 (about UGX 68.6M) |
| Kampala Community International Primary School | USD 4,341 (about UGX 17.3M) | USD 4,746 (about UGX 18.9M) |
Source: school website (kisu.com) · checked 2026-10-29 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Enrolment fee
- USD 580
- Bus
- USD 495
- Lunch
- USD 1,240
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
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Financial aid
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explained
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPNot here
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 MYPNot here
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
IGCSE
Ages 14–16, 2 years · Ages 14–16
A subject-by-subject qualification taken around age 16 in British-style schools — usually 5–10 subjects studied over two years.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
- Teachers
- 32
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Gym
- Sports field
- Library
- Theatre
Sports
- Football
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Swimming
- Athletics
- Cross-country
Arts
- Visual arts
- Performing arts
- Music
- Drama
After-school activities
- Skating
- Baking
- MUN
- Karate
- Cricket
- Ballet
- Gymnastics
- Table tennis
- Zumba
- Outdoor education
- Ski trip
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Source: Read from the school's website
Plot No. 447, Block 213, Kyebando - Kisalosalo Road, Bukoto, Kampala, Uganda. P.O. Box 34249, Kampala, Uganda.
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