About
Co-educational school in Old Kampala, established in 1959 and described as Uganda's first multicultural school. Offers Ugandan national (O-level/A-level) and international (IGCSE, IB Diploma) programmes. Part of Aga Khan Education Services.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IB Diploma · IGCSE · Own curriculum
Ages
Ages 11–18
Students
550
Language
English
Type
Local school, international programme
- Nationalities
- 32
- Founded
- 1959
- Religion
- none
- Ownership
- Non-profit
- Accreditations
- IB
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
Strengths
- Academics
- Sport
- Performing arts
- Visual arts
- Service
- Teachers
- 43
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Library
- Sports field
Sports
- Athletics
Arts
- Visual arts
- Music
- Drama
Request a school tour
Sign in to request a tour. You can follow its status on your page.
Sign in to requestLocation
Source: Read from the school's website
Approximate location. Please use the address above for the exact spot.
Open in mapsSimilar schools
Quality International SchoolUK EYFS · IGCSE · A Level
Kampala International School UgandaIGCSE · IB Diploma
USD 4.6K–30.7K (about UGX 18.4M–123M)
7 Hills International SchoolA Level · AS Level · IGCSE
USD 8K–10K (about UGX 31.9M–39.9M)
U-Can International School
Canadian · IGCSE · A Level
USD 2.5K–6.98K (about UGX 9.98M–27.9M)
Schools in the same city with a similar curriculum and fee level. Not a ranking.
More in this city · KampalaUpdated 2026-11-06
Are you school staff?
Add these yourself in the school portal.
- Principal and admissions introductions
- Exam results and university destinations
- Class size and teacher ratio