THE EDUCATION SYSTEM IN UGANDA
English is the basic language of education used in Kampala schools. In addition schools complement this with Swahili and French.
THE EDUCATION SYSTEM
Nursery schools:
From the age of 3 to 5; This is more like kindergarten. All nursery schools in Kampala are privately owned.
Primary schools:
From the age of 6 to 12; Primary schools are both private and Government owned. There are 81 Government owned primary schools.
Secondary schools:
From the age of 12 to 18. This level is categorized into O-level (a cycle of 4 years) and A-level (A cycle of 2 years). Secondary schools are both private and government owned.
International schools also offer international curricula – eg the IB system.
University:
There are a range of universities in and around Kampala, both government and privately owned, some with religious affiliations. Also technical colleges, all of which can easily be found on the internet. Courses last between 3 – 5 years.
Montessori Schools
Montessori education follows the principles of an Italian physician, Maria Montessori. She believed in human development through freedom of choice within limits, in a discovery- type situation rather than by formal instruction, in mixed age classrooms. This method only works really well with a Montessori trained teacher. Although new to Uganda, Montessori primary schools have been established for many years in Europe and America.
Schools using the Montessori method
Honey-Tree Montessori Pre-School
- Plot 950 Kisugu Road
- 0414268068
- 0752 616777
Montessori Pre - School and Day Care Centre
- Plot 2155 Old Jinja Road
- 0782 713547
- montessoridcc@yahoo.com
GOOD TO KNOW
The ‘Kraanvogel’ is the Dutch School for pupils at primary and secondary level to have Dutch Language and Cultural Classes.
Classes are organized at 4 different international schools: KISU, ISU, Rainbow and Ambrosoli and take place directly after regular school hours.
For more information, please contact our director:
- Saskia Hegge
- +256 (0)774033202
- info@nederlandseschoolkampala.nl
International Schools
In Kampala the international schools follow a variety of curricula to prepare students for university, both in Uganda or outside. Some also offer certification following vocational training.
Acorns International School
Is an International International Baccalaureate(IB) Continuum School, Primary Years Programme from Year 1 to 6, Middle Years Programme (MYP) from Year 7 to 11, Diploma Programme (DP) and A Levels for Years 12 & 13.
- Plot 328 Kisota Road(Along Northern bypass Kisaasi roundabout)
- +256 758 490 347
- +256 756202665
- info@ais.ac.ug
- www.ais.ac.ug
Aga Khan Education Service, Uganda
- P.O. Box 5837, Kampala
- 0414308231
- 0414 255408
- ogas.uganda@Mogasoil.com
Heritage International School
- Enrols from Pre-school to Grade 12. EYFS, International Primary Curriculum, High School Diploma. IGCSE and AP courses offered
- Off Ggaba Road Kansanga
- 0393596033 / 0393596034
- his@heritage.co.ug
- www.heritage.co.ug
7Hills International School
- Offers: IMYC and IGCSE
- Off Ggaba Road Kansanga
- +256(0)752744557
- info@7hillskampala.com
- www.7hillskampala.com
Kabojja International School
- Buziga - Mulamula Road
- 0393110772 / 0393110775
- info@kabojjainternational.com
- www.kabojjainternational.com
Ambrosoli International School
- 10/12 Binayomba Street (Off Luthuli Ave)
- Bugolobi, P.O. Box 10546 Kampala, Uganda
- +256 (0) 414220416,+256 (0) 392 266777, +256 (0) 392 266778
- operations@ambrosolischool.com admissions@ambrosolischool.com headteacher@ambrosolischool.com
- www.ambrosolischool.com
Delhi Public School International
- 17-15 Saddler way, Naguru,
- 0759 711 126 / 0759 711 190
- admissions@dpsuganda.com
- www.dpsuganda.com
French School of Kampala
- Experience the quality of the French education
- System in an international school of achievement and excellence open to all students.
- Lugogo By-pass, Kampala
- 0312261252
- +256776329032
- info@ecolfrankampala.fr
- www.ecolfrankampala.fr
Galaxy International School Uganda
- We offer the Cambridge Curriculum, IPC and IEYC. Ages 2.5 to 18 years old. We offer Scholarships up to 100%. T&C Apply
- Plot 1077, Lubowa Estate, Entebbe Road
- 0787-905617/ 0781-468000
- info@gisu.ac.ug / prgisu@gisu.ac.ug
International School of Uganda
- Offers three International Baccalaureate programmes: the Primary Years Programme (Junior School), the Middle Years Programme (grades 6-10) and the Diploma Programme (grades 11 and 12)
- Plot 272 Entebbe Rd, Kampala, Uganda
-
+256 41 4200374/+256 414 200374/8/9,
+256 757 754808/ 0772 754810 - admin@isumail.ac.ug
- www.isu.ac.ug
Kampala Community International School (KCIS)
- Plot 10, Ntinda View Crescent, Naguru
- 077 6666 885
- hello@kciskampala.com
- www.kciskampala.com
Kampala Parents School
- 17-25 Saddler Way, Naguru
- 0752711911 / 0752711792 / 0752711913
- admissions@kampalaparents.com
- www.kampalaparents.com
Rainbow International School Uganda
- Kansanga (Off Ggaba Road) Nanganda,
- Lukuli, Tyaba Zone, Kampala, Uganda
- 0312266696/7
- 0772543418, 0757 543418
- pro@risu.sc.ug
- www.risu.sc.ug
Harmony International Preschool
- Kiwafu Road, Kansanga
- 0790914771 / 0794002007 / 0792896234
- infoharmonypreschooluganda.com / harmonyinternationalschool@gmail.com
- www.harmonypreschooluganda.com
St. Marcelino Pre- School
- Kivebulaaya Road, Mengo
- 0775218937, 0393290345
- stmarcelino@gmail.com
Acacia International School
- Plot 1222 and 1224 Zzimwe Road. Minister's Village, Kisugu Parish Block 244.
- Makindye Sub-County, Kyadondo County. Kampala District.
- +256 752403961 / 0786014448
- admin@acacia.co.ug
- acacia.co.ug
Kampala Community International - Preschool
- Ages: 6months - 5 years
- Plot 7 Makajja Close, Naguru Kampala
- +256 791208654
- info@kcipreschool.com
- www.kcipreschool.com
Kissyfur International Pre/Kindergarten and Day Care
- Since 1993 with day care facilities (18 months – 6 years) learning through Play-Way method and Child - Centre approach
- Plot 98 Luthuli Avenue
- 0414 222 095
- 0782801407
- kissyfur@nca.co.ug
- www.kissyfuruganda.com
Oak International School
- Offers international Cambridge IGCSE curriculum
- Plot 4769, Kawuku Road, Ggaba, Bunga
- 0702202775 / 0706202777
- info@oakinternational.ac.ug
- www.dpsuganda.com
Kissyfur International Pre/Kindergarten and Day Care
- Since 1993 with day care facilities (18 months – 6 years) learning through Play-Way method and Child - Centre approach
- Plot 98 Luthuli Avenue
- 0414 222 095
- 0782801407
- www.kissyfuruganda.com
The English Pre-School
- Plot 182 Gaba Rd
- 0782597629
- theenglishpreschool@yahoo.com
Kampala International School Uganda
- Plot No. 447, Block 213, Old Kira Road, Bukoto
- P.O Box 34249 Kampala - Uganda
- Admissions: +256 752 711 882
- +256 752711789
- ice@kisu.com / mktg@kisu.com / admissions@kisu.com
- www.kisu.com
Pathway Study Abroad
Pathway Study Abroad is a prominent, East African based, international student recruitment agency with a large portfolio of education institutions globally. We bridge the gap between students seeking an overseas education and the foreign universities at the forefront of emerging technology and cutting edge research.
- Ntinda Complex Block B 3rd Floor,
- Ntinda - Kisaasi Road, P.O.Box 29809 Kampala, Uganda
- +256 414662832 / +256 785617670
- info@psaeduc.com
- pathwaystudyabroad
- www.psaeduc.com
LANGUAGE SCHOOLS
Goethe – Zentrum Kampala/ Uganda German Cultural Society
- German, Luganda, Swahili, English
- Bukoto Street, Plot 52, Kamwokya
- P.O.Box 11778, Kampala
- +256 414533410
- +256 794303703
- info@goethezentrumkampala.org
LANGUAGE CONSULTANCY
City Language Centre
- Luganda, Swahili, English
- Zana-Nyanama rd (99.70 mi) Kampala, Uganda
- P.O. Box 24398, Kampala, Uganda
- 0779790093 / 0772501679
- info@clckampala.com
- www.clckampala.com
SPECIAL NEEDS SCHOOLS
Ggaba School for Special Needs Children
- 4-17 yr old's, Ggaba, Kampala
- Ggaba, Kampala
Salama School for the Blind
- Mukono 22km / 13 miles east of Kampala International School of Uganda
- 0757754808
- admin@isumail.ac.ug
- www.isu.ac.ug
Kampala School for Physically Handicapped
- 501, Namanve Industrial Area, Jinja Road,
Mulago School for the Deaf
- On Church Road
Uganda School for the Deaf
- Ntinda, 5-17 years
UNIVERSITIES
Victoria University
- Victoria Towers, Plot 1 - 13 Jinja Road, Kampala,
- +256 417727000, +256 759996130
- admissions@vu.ac.ug
- www.vu.ac.ug
MUSIC SCHOOL
Kampala Music School
- 18 Kitante Close, off Yusuf Lule,
- 0414 233215
- 0773327414 / 0703154031
- admin@kampalamusicschool.com
- www.isu.ac.ug