2003
Established
Acorns International School
Lubowa, Lubowa, WakisoMixed
Cambridge Verified profile Featured
Praecip ranking
Praecip rating
4.2
out of 5
District rank
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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 Acorns International School
4.23
Praecip composite · out of 5
StrongestCore Curriculum8.7/10
To watchSports8.2/10
Academics & Outcomes
Academics
8.6/10
Core Curriculum
8.7/10
Teaching Quality
8.6/10
University Admissions
8.5/10
Reputation, Prestige & Alumni
8.5/10
Care & Environment
Pastoral Care
8.7/10
Meals & Wellbeing
8.3/10
Personal Development
8.5/10
Campus & Facilities
8.4/10
Pursuits & Enrichment
Sports
8.2/10
Technology & Innovation
8.4/10
Music, Dance & Drama
8.2/10
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
IGCSE 2024
78% of grades A*–B across the cohort
A-Level 2024
Graduates to UK, Canadian and East African universities
By the numbers
School Factfile
540
Enrollment
64
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
- Tertiary Pathways
- Co-curricular Activities
- Personal Development
- Digital Technologies
About
What this school is, in plain words
Acorns International School runs the Cambridge curriculum from Early Years through IGCSE and A-Level on a leafy campus south of Kampala. A long-standing favourite with expatriate and Ugandan professional families, it pairs small classes with a broad co-curricular programme.
A message
From the head teacher
At Acorns International School we hold one conviction: that a rigorous, inquiry-led education paired with genuine pastoral care prepares young people to thrive at any university, and in any culture, on earth.
Our alumni
Who we have shaped
Notable alumni
Various
Graduates across UK, North American and East African universities
...go on to...
...are Trailblazers at..
The Praecip verdict
A warm, well-established Cambridge school with strong pastoral care
What stands out
Acorns offers the full Cambridge arc in an intimate setting where families say every child is known. IGCSE outcomes are consistently solid and the co-curricular breadth is good for its size.
Where it falters
Facilities are comfortable rather than expansive. For families wanting Cambridge rigour without the scale or fees of the flagships, Acorns is a dependable choice.
Fees
Tuition by class & residency
Tuition snapshot
- Day
- fromUSD7KtoUSD12K
3 class levels · billed per year
Class level | Day Stay at home · attend daily |
|---|---|
| Primary (Years 1-6) | USD6,500 |
| IGCSE (Years 7-11) | USD9,500 |
| A-Level (Years 12-13) | USD11,500 |
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, 15% off the third.
Admission charges · one-off
For new entrants
Issued to incoming families of Acorns. Settled once at admission, never billed again.
Itemized charges
- 01Application fee$200
- 02Capital fee (one-off)$3,000
Application & registration
What you'll need
Admissions checklist
Application requirements
4 required
- 01Applicant's birth certificate / passport
- 02Two recent school reports
- 03Reference from current school
- 04Parent ID / passport
Fee$200Interviewrequired
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.
Admissions open
Diary
Upcoming events
May
20
Wed
Visiting dayOpen Morning
All day
News & insights
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Campus
Facilities
Curricular
- Library & resource centre
- Science laboratories
- Computer / ICT suite
Co-curricular
- Sports field & courts
- Art & music rooms
Transport
- School bus
- Coaster
- Van
- Ambulance
Health & safety
- Perimeter wall
- Armed guard
- Sickbay
Gallery
A look around
School walkthrough
See the campus in action
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Find us
Where the school is, and how to reach it
Reach the office
- +256 414 660 590
- admissions@acorns.ac.ug
- acorns.ac.ug
- Lubowa, Wakiso
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Parent reviews
What families are saying
A warm, well-run international school, our child has…
A warm, well-run international school, our child has genuinely thrived here.
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