2008
Established
Acacia International School
Kololo, Kampala Central, KampalaMixed
IB Verified profile Featured
Praecip ranking
Praecip rating
4.3
out of 5
District rank
,
Not yet ranked
Not ranked
Best schools in Uganda
Praecip school index
Sub-region rank
,
Not yet ranked
Reviews
01
parent review
Praecip ratings
How we rated Acacia International School
4.31
Praecip composite · out of 5
StrongestPastoral Care9.0/10
To watchSports8.3/10
Academics & Outcomes
Academics
8.6/10
Core Curriculum
8.7/10
Teaching Quality
8.8/10
University Admissions
8.5/10
Reputation, Prestige & Alumni
8.5/10
Care & Environment
Pastoral Care
9.0/10
Meals & Wellbeing
8.6/10
Personal Development
8.9/10
Campus & Facilities
8.5/10
Pursuits & Enrichment
Sports
8.3/10
Technology & Innovation
8.6/10
Music, Dance & Drama
8.4/10
Bars are scored 0–10 by Praecip's editors against the school's record, insider interviews and verified parent reviews. The composite is the average, rendered out of five.
Performance
Exam & outcome results
PYP Exhibition 2024
Whole Year 6 cohort completed the PYP Exhibition
Onward placement 2024
Graduates feed into KISU, ISU and Cambridge secondary schools
By the numbers
School Factfile
320
Enrollment
42
Teaching staff
18
Typical class size
- Campus anatomy
- Single campus
- Gender profile
- Mixed
- Ownership
- Private
- Residency type
- Day
- Setting
- Urban
What we emphasize
- Academic Achievement
- Personal Development
- Co-curricular Activities
- Pastoral Care / Guidance
About
What this school is, in plain words
Acacia International School is a primary IB World School on Acacia Avenue in Kololo, running the Primary Years Programme for children from Early Years to the end of primary. Founded in 2008, it is a feeder for the secondary IB and Cambridge schools across Kampala.
The school is small and centrally located, with an inquiry-led PYP programme and a close-knit, internationally diverse parent community.
A message
From the head teacher
These are the years where a love of learning is either lit or lost. Our PYP classrooms are built around questions children actually ask, and around the joy of finding things out.
Our alumni
Who we have shaped
Notable alumni
Various
Onward to leading IB and Cambridge secondary schools in Kampala
The Praecip verdict
A small, central PYP feeder school with strong early-years care
What stands out
Acacia does one thing well: an inquiry-led Primary Years Programme in a central Kololo location, with small classes and warm pastoral care. It is a natural feeder into the secondary IB and Cambridge schools.
Where it falters
Because it stops at the end of primary, families must plan the secondary transition, and facilities are compact given the urban site. For the early years, though, it is a well-regarded choice.
Fees
Tuition by class & residency
Tuition snapshot
- Day
- fromUSD6KtoUSD10K
2 class levels · billed per year
Class level | Day Stay at home · attend daily |
|---|---|
| Early Years | USD5,500 |
| PYP (Years 1-6) | USD9,500 |
All amounts in USD, billed per year. Fees exclude one-off entrant extras (uniform, application, deposits), see below.
How fees are paid
Payment methods
Installment plans available
What's included
What fees covers
- Tuition
- Textbooks & curriculum resources
- Most field trips
Financial aid
Bursaries & discounts
Sibling Discount
Sibling10% off the second child.
Admission charges · one-off
For new entrants
Issued to incoming families of Acacia. Settled once at admission, never billed again.
Itemized charges
- 01Registration fee$1,500
- 02Application fee$120
Application & registration
What you'll need
Admissions checklist
Application requirements
2 required · 1 preferred
- 01Applicant's birth certificate / passport
- 02Most recent school report (if applicable)(preferred)
- 03Parent ID / passport
Fee$120
Admission record
Entry criteria
Holistic admissions, no fixed cut-off
Places are offered on the strength of school reports, a reference and an interview, rather than a fixed points threshold.
Admissions reviewed on a rolling basis.
Selectivity reading
Cycle 2025
Last year's intake by the numbers
How much demand last year's incoming class generated, and how narrow the door to a place really was.
Applications tabled
150
hopefuls
Places offered
90
admitted
Subscription
1.7×applications per place
Offer rate
60%
of applicants admitted
Admissions open
Diary
Upcoming events
May
16
Sat
Visiting dayStay & Play Morning
All day
In the news
Latest from the school
Feature5 Apr 2026
Acacia opens a new Early Years garden classroom
An outdoor learning space for the youngest pupils, built around the PYP inquiry approach.
News & insights
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Campus
Facilities
Curricular
- PYP library corner
- Early Years garden classroom
- Art studio
Co-curricular
- Play & sports yard
Transport
- School bus
Health & safety
- Armed guard
- On-site first aid
Gallery
A look around
School walkthrough
See the campus in action
Campus walkthrough not yet available
A video tour of the classrooms, laboratories, sports fields and grounds hasn’t been added yet. Check back, or ask the school for a walkthrough when you enquire.
Find us
Where the school is, and how to reach it
Reach the office
- +256 414 340 540
- admissions@acacia.ac.ug
- acacia.ac.ug
- Kampala Central, Kampala
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Parent reviews
What families are saying
Wonderful early years
Wonderful early years. Our son started reading here and loved every day.
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