2003
Established
Acorns International School
Lubowa, Lubowa, WakisoMixed
Cambridge Verified profile Featured
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.
Academic excellence. Proven results.
Cambridge IGCSE exams performance
At a glance
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- 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
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.
Small classes where every child is known, and a Cambridge education broad enough to prepare them for any university on earth.
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.
Awards & recognition
Trophies on the wall
02Honours on record
Recognized 2023–2024 across 2 categories.
- Academic· 1
- Accreditation· 1
Our alumni
Who we have shaped
...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
Academic Scholarship
Academic meritPartial-to-full tuition for outstanding academic entrants at IGCSE or Diploma entry.
Talent Scholarship
SportsAwarded for exceptional ability in sport, music or the arts.
Need-Based Bursary
Academic meritMeans-tested support for families who could not otherwise meet the fees.
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
In the news
Latest from the school
Feature12 Jun 2026
Acorns celebrates a record IGCSE cohort
The 2026 candidates posted the school’s strongest A*-B profile to date.
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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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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