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Acacia Montessori School
Bukoto, Kampala, Kampala
Founded
2011
Enrolment
190
Teaching staff
26
Class size
~20
About
What this school is, in plain words
Acacia Montessori School runs the 3–6 and 6–9 cycles within a calm, materials-rich environment in Bukoto. It blends a strong Montessori foundation with a structured bridge into UNEB primary, and is known for its emphasis on grace, courtesy and outdoor learning.
A message
From the head of school
“Grace and courtesy, concentration and care for the environment, these are not extras at Acacia, they are the curriculum. Academic confidence grows naturally from them.”
Performance
National exam results
Primary transition 2024
Lower-elementary children transition into UNEB primary with strong reading and numeracy foundations
What this school emphasises
Focus areas
Child-Led LearningEarly Childhood DevelopmentGrace & CourtesyPersonal Development
The Praecip verdict
A calm, courteous Montessori with a strong outdoor ethos
Acacia stands out for its emphasis on grace, courtesy and outdoor practical-life work, set in a materials-rich Bukoto environment.
Its structured bridge into UNEB primary reassures parents who want the Montessori early years without losing the national pathway later.
Praecip ratings
How we score this school
3.75/ 5 · Praecip composite
Academics7.80
Core Curriculum8.40
University Admissions6.20
Teaching Quality8.40
Campus & Facilities7.80
Alumni, Reputation & Prestige7.60
Meals & Wellbeing8.00
Personal Development8.80
Sports7.00
Technology & Innovation7.00
Music, Dance & Drama7.80
Pastoral Care8.60
Fees
Tuition by class & residency
| Level | Class | Residency | Amount | Cycle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery | Casa (3–6, per term) | day | USh 1,300,000 | / term |
| Primary | Lower elementary (6–9, per term) | day | USh 1,500,000 | / term |
Payment methods
- · Bank Transfer
- · Mobile Money
- · SchoolPay
Term-fee installment plans available.
What fees cover
- · Tuition
- · Montessori materials
- · Lunch
Bursaries & discounts
Sibling discount
10% off tuition for the second and subsequent siblings.
For new entrants, one-off extras
- RegistrationUSh 180,000
- Materials levyUSh 300,000
Application & registration
What you'll need
Application requirements
- Birth certificate
- Immunisation record
- Family observation visit
- Passport-size photos
Application fee: USh 90,000
Cut-off points
Holistic admissions; no fixed cut-off.
Admissions open
2025: 240 applied · 90 offered places
Diary
Upcoming events
Observation & enrolment morning
9 June 2026
In the news
Latest from the school
Acacia expands its outdoor learning programme
A new kitchen garden and nature trail extend practical-life work into the outdoors.
19 March 2026
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Campus
Facilities
curricular
- · Casa (3–6) environments
- · Lower-elementary (6–9) environment
- · Practical-life & sensorial materials
extracurricular
- · Kitchen garden & nature trail
- · Art & music room
transport
- · School van service
safety
- · Gated compound & CCTV
- · On-site nurse
Gallery
A look around
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Parent reviews
What families are saying
The grace-and-courtesy work shows at home every day
The grace-and-courtesy work shows at home every day. Such a calm, kind little school.
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