1959
Established
Aga Khan High School Kampala
Old Kampala, Kampala Central, KampalaMixedIsmaili Muslim (open to all faiths)
Cambridge Verified profile Featured
Praecip ranking
Praecip rating
4.3
out of 5
District rank
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Sub-region rank
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Reviews
01
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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.
Performance
Exam & outcome results
Cambridge IGCSE 2024
78% A*–A grades; 100% pass rate
Cambridge A-Level 2024
64% A*–A grades
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
Part of the Aga Khan Education Services global network, AKHS Kampala has delivered the Cambridge curriculum at IGCSE and A-Level since the 1990s, with strong outcomes and a richly diverse student body. The school is open to all faiths.
A message
From the principal
We pursue a pluralist, ethical and academically demanding education, a place where every faith and background contributes to a shared culture of excellence.
Our alumni
Who we have shaped
Notable alumni
Various
Doctors, engineers, founders across East Africa
...go on to...
...are Trailblazers at..
The Praecip verdict
Strong Cambridge programme with serious financial-aid commitment
What stands out
AKHS punches at international level on Cambridge results while remaining markedly more affordable than ISU. The Aga Khan Development Network underwrites a meaningful aid programme, and the pluralist culture is genuine.
Where it falters
Campus is functional rather than spacious, sport facilities are tighter than ISU's and weekend access to large grounds is limited. For academically-strong families wanting a Cambridge pathway without ISU's 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 (AS) | UGX5,200,000 |
| Year 13 (A2) | 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 eventCambridge Information Evening
All day
In the news
Latest from the school
Feature29 Mar 2026
Three AKHS students earn Cambridge "Top in Country" awards
In Mathematics, Economics, and English Literature.
News & insights
Related reading
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News6 min
Kampala school fees in 2026: what changed, what did not
Across 40+ schools we tracked, average termly tuition rose 6.4%, but the dispersion tells the real story.
12 Apr 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 & A-Level science labs
- Library & resource centre
Co-curricular
- Indoor sports hall
- Football pitch
- 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
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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
- Kampala Central, Kampala
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Parent reviews
What families are saying
Excellent academics and a really diverse community
Excellent academics and a really diverse community.
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