1959
Established
Aga Khan High School Kampala
Old Kampala, Kampala Central, KampalaMixedIsmaili Muslim (open to all faiths)
Cambridge Verified profile Featured
Praecip ratings
How we rated Aga Khan High School Kampala
4.35
Praecip composite · out of 5
StrongestCore Curriculum9.2/10
To watchSports8.0/10
Academics & Outcomes
Academics
9.0/10
Core Curriculum
9.2/10
Teaching Quality
9.0/10
University Admissions
9.1/10
Reputation, Prestige & Alumni
8.8/10
Care & Environment
Pastoral Care
8.9/10
Meals & Wellbeing
8.4/10
Personal Development
8.7/10
Campus & Facilities
8.7/10
Pursuits & Enrichment
Sports
8.0/10
Technology & Innovation
8.6/10
Music, Dance & Drama
8.0/10
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.
Academic excellence. Proven results.
Cambridge IGCSE exams performance
At a glance
880420410140
- A's
- B's
- C's
- D's
89%
Students scored A’s & B’s in compulsory subjects
206
Candidates
48%
Of all grades were A’s
% of grades scored in the A-to-C range
In the news
Sarah Nantumbwe leads St. Mark’s College Namagoma's O-Level stars with aggregate 8
95% Division I, SMACOL's 11th consecutive year above 90%. Top 10 best school in Wakiso district for the third year running, and 89% A/B in compulsory subjects.
Cambridge A'Level exams performance
Top score
16
of our best
scored the maximum
20/20
% of candidates clearing each bar
19+ points
11%
18+ points
25%
16+ points
51%
14+ points
75%
Admissions summary
| Medical & Health Sciences | 22 | |
| Law | 11 | |
| Education | 7 | |
| engineering related | 6 |
64
Students admitted on government sponsorship to public universities
In the news
St. Mark’s College Namagoma sends 64 to public universities on government sponsorship
Results summary
- 16Scored the maximum20
- 08Scored19
- 20Scored18
- 27Scored17
In the news
Chebet Travella leads St. Mark’s College Namagoma's top performers with aggregate 20
A landmark year, 5 students scored a perfect 20, and a record 64 (34%) earned government sponsorship to public universities. Another year of a bountiful harvest.
By the numbers
School Factfile
1,400
Enrollment
120
Teaching staff
24
Typical class size
- Campus anatomy
- Multi-campus
- Gender profile
- Mixed
- Ownership
- Private
- Religious affiliation
- Ismaili Muslim (open to all faiths)
- Residency type
- Day
- Setting
- Urban
What we emphasize
- Academic Achievement
- Pastoral Care / Guidance
- Faith / Religion
- Tertiary Pathways
- Co-curricular Activities
About
What this school is, in plain words
Founded in 1959 on Old Kampala Hill and part of the Aga Khan Development Network, AKHS Kampala teaches a co-educational student body drawn from more than 30 nationalities. Its international pathway runs from Cambridge IGCSE (Years 7 to 11) into the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in the sixth form, alongside the national O- and A-Level tracks. The Aga Khan Schools strive to create a harmonious balance between academic demands, sporting and cultural activities and community life, challenging pupils to be intellectually inquisitive, socially conscious and respectful of diverse cultures and faiths. The school is open to all backgrounds.
To seek a harmonious balance between academic demand, sport, culture and community, forming pupils who are inquisitive, socially conscious and respectful of every faith and culture.
A message
From the principal
We strive for a harmonious balance between academic demands, sport, culture and community life, challenging every pupil to be intellectually inquisitive, socially conscious and respectful of the many cultures and faiths that make up our school.
Awards & recognition
Trophies on the wall
03Honours on record
Recognized 2023–2024 across 2 categories.
- Accreditation· 2
- Academic· 1
Our alumni
Who we have shaped
...go on to...
...are Trailblazers at..
The Praecip verdict
Strong IGCSE-to-IB Diploma pathway with a serious financial-aid commitment
What stands out
AKHS punches at international level on its IGCSE and IB Diploma results while remaining markedly more affordable than the priciest international campuses. The Aga Khan Development Network underwrites a meaningful aid programme, and the pluralist, 30-plus-nationality culture is genuine.
Where it falters
Campus is functional rather than spacious, sports facilities are tighter than the largest international campuses and weekend access to large grounds is limited. For academically-strong families wanting an IGCSE-to-IB pathway without the top-tier price tag, this is the standout option.
Fees
Tuition by class & residency
Tuition snapshot
- Day
- fromUGX2.2MtoUGX5.2M
14 class levels · billed per term
Class level | Day Stay at home · attend daily |
|---|---|
| EYFS (Reception) | UGX2,200,000 |
| Year 1 | UGX3,100,000 |
| Year 2 | UGX3,100,000 |
| Year 3 | UGX3,100,000 |
| Year 4 | UGX3,100,000 |
| Year 5 | UGX3,100,000 |
| Year 6 | UGX3,100,000 |
| Year 7 | UGX3,800,000 |
| Year 8 | UGX3,800,000 |
| Year 9 | UGX3,800,000 |
| Year 10 (IGCSE) | UGX4,400,000 |
| Year 11 (IGCSE) | UGX4,400,000 |
| Year 12 (IB DP 1) | UGX5,200,000 |
| Year 13 (IB DP 2) | UGX5,200,000 |
All amounts in UGX, billed per term. Annual figure assumes three school terms. 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
- Co-curricular activities
- Lunch (primary)
Financial aid
Bursaries & discounts
AKES Need-Based Aid
Academic meritMeans-tested support of up to 60% of tuition.
Sibling Discount
Sibling10% off for the 2nd child, 15% off for the 3rd.
Admission charges · one-off
For new entrants
Issued to incoming families of AKHS. Settled once at admission, never billed again.
Itemized charges
- 01Admission feeUSh 1,500,000
- 02Uniform setUSh 600,000
- 03Capital levy (one-off)USh 2,500,000
Application & registration
What you'll need
Admissions checklist
Application requirements
5 required
- 01Birth certificate
- 02Two most recent school reports
- 03Passport-size photo
- 04Parent/guardian ID
- 05Entrance assessment
FeeUSh 200,000Interviewrequired
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.
Entrance interview required for all applicants.
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
720
hopefuls
Places offered
240
admitted
Subscription
3.0×applications per place
Offer rate
33%
of applicants admitted
Admissions open
Diary
Upcoming events
May
18
Mon
School eventIGCSE & IB Diploma Information Evening
All day
In the news
Latest from the school
Feature29 Mar 2026
AKHS students earn Cambridge "Top in the World" awards
Recognition in Mathematics among the latest Cambridge Outstanding Learner awards.
News & insights
Related reading
Curriculum8 min
Choosing between Cambridge and UNEB in 2026
Parents keep asking the same question. Here's the honest answer, university outcomes, cost, and the part nobody mentions.
5 Apr 2026Read
News8 min
Makerere trims undergraduate courses as it doubles down on research
The practical effect for sixth-formers: a narrower but better-resourced menu, and tighter cut-offs.
6 Jun 2026Read
News8 min
The TVET dividend: why vocational investment is paying off
The case for technical education used to be made apologetically. The new infrastructure makes it without apology.
27 May 2026Read
Curriculum
Skill-based programmes
Beyond the syllabus
Skill-based programmes
Practical skills taught alongside the core curriculum, actively part of the school's wider programme. 6 on offer.
Showcase
Computer Programming
- 01Computer Programming
- 02Robotics
- 03Public Speaking
- 04Photography
- 05Entrepreneurship
- 06Digital Design
Campus
Facilities
Curricular
- IGCSE & IB science laboratories
- Library with audio-visual centre
- ICT rooms with SMART-Boards
- Learning Support Centre (ESL/EAL)
Co-curricular
- Indoor sports hall
- Sports fields
- Art rooms
- Music room
Transport
- School bus
- Coaster
- Van
- Ambulance
Health & safety
- CCTV
- Sickbay
School life
Extracurricular
Sports fields, art rooms and societies that fill the time between lessons.
Sports & athletics
- Football
- Swimming
- Basketball
- Athletics
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Table tennis
Arts & expression
- Drama Society
- Choir
- Modern Dance
- Photography
- Digital Art
Specialty clubs
- Model UN
- Debate Society
- Coding Club
- Robotics Club
- Environmental Club
- Duke of Edinburgh
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
- +256 414 233 100
- akhsk@akesu.org
- www.agakhanschools.org/Uganda/AKHSK/Index
- Kampala Central, Kampala
How far?
See how far you are from Aga Khan High School Kampala
We'll use your device location to estimate the distance. Your location stays in your browser, Praecip never receives or stores it. This school hasn’t confirmed an exact pin yet, so we measure to its general area, treat it as a rough guide.
Parent reviews
What families are saying
Excellent academics and a really diverse community
Excellent academics and a really diverse community.
A Parent04 March 2026Be the first to find this useful
Reviews are post-then-flag moderated. Sign in to write a review (coming soon).
