1997
Established
Kampala International School Uganda
Bukoto, Kampala Central, KampalaMixed
Cambridge Verified profile
Praecip ranking
Praecip rating
4.3
out of 5
District rank
,
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 Kampala International School Uganda
4.25
Praecip composite · out of 5
StrongestCore Curriculum8.7/10
To watchMeals & Wellbeing8.3/10
Academics & Outcomes
Academics
8.5/10
Core Curriculum
8.7/10
Teaching Quality
8.6/10
University Admissions
8.5/10
Reputation, Prestige & Alumni
8.4/10
Care & Environment
Pastoral Care
8.6/10
Meals & Wellbeing
8.3/10
Personal Development
8.6/10
Campus & Facilities
8.4/10
Pursuits & Enrichment
Sports
8.7/10
Technology & Innovation
8.5/10
Music, Dance & Drama
8.3/10
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
66% A*–A grades; 100% pass rate
Cambridge A-Level 2024
54% A*–A grades
By the numbers
School Factfile
760
Enrollment
78
Teaching staff
22
Typical class size
- Campus anatomy
- Single campus
- Gender profile
- Mixed
- Ownership
- Private
- Residency type
- Day
- Setting
- Urban
What we emphasize
- Academic Achievement
- Sports
- Co-curricular Activities
- Tertiary Pathways
- Digital Technologies
About
What this school is, in plain words
Kabira International School in Bukoto delivers the Cambridge curriculum from Early Years through IGCSE and A-Level, with an internationally diverse student body. Founded in 1997, it pairs the British-style Cambridge pathway with a broad co-curricular and sports programme.
The campus sits on Old Kira Road close to central Kampala, making it a convenient option for families across the Naguru, Bukoto and Ntinda corridor.
A message
From the head of school
A Cambridge education should be rigorous and joyful in equal measure. We hold high academic standards while protecting the sport, music and play that make childhood worth having.
Our alumni
Who we have shaped
Notable alumni
Various
Graduates across UK, South African and East African universities
...go on to...
...are Trailblazers at..
The Praecip verdict
A solid, sport-strong Cambridge school close to central Kampala
What stands out
Kabira offers a dependable Cambridge pathway from Early Years to A-Level, with notably strong swimming and sport, in a convenient Bukoto location. Results are consistently good without reaching the very top of the bracket.
Where it falters
Facilities are good for an urban campus though space is finite. For families in the Bukoto–Ntinda corridor wanting Cambridge without ISU-level fees, it is a sensible, well-rounded choice.
Fees
Tuition by class & residency
Tuition snapshot
- Day
- fromUGX2MtoUGX4.8M
5 class levels · billed per term
Class level | Day Stay at home · attend daily |
|---|---|
| EYFS (Reception) | UGX2,000,000 |
| Years 1-6 | UGX2,800,000 |
| Years 7-9 | UGX3,400,000 |
| Years 10-11 (IGCSE) | UGX4,000,000 |
| Years 12-13 (AS & A2) | UGX4,800,000 |
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
Academic Scholarship
Academic meritPartial tuition for top entrants at IGCSE.
Sibling Discount
Sibling10% off the second child, 15% off the third.
Admission charges · one-off
For new entrants
Issued to incoming families of KISK. Settled once at admission, never billed again.
Itemized charges
- 01Admission feeUSh 1,000,000
- 02Uniform setUSh 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 150,000Interviewrequired
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
520
hopefuls
Places offered
200
admitted
Subscription
2.6×applications per place
Offer rate
38%
of applicants admitted
Admissions open
Diary
Upcoming events
May
14
Thu
Visiting dayCambridge Open Day
All day
In the news
Latest from the school
Feature30 Mar 2026
Kabira swimmers top the Kampala inter-school gala
The senior squad returned with golds across freestyle and relay events.
News & insights
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Campus
Facilities
Curricular
- IGCSE & A-Level science labs
- Library & resource centre
- Computer lab
Co-curricular
- Swimming pool
- Football pitch
- Basketball court
Transport
- School bus
- Coaster
- Van
- Ambulance
Health & safety
- CCTV
- Sickbay
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
- +256 414 530 600
- admissions@kabira.ac.ug
- kabira.ac.ug
- Kampala Central, Kampala
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Parent reviews
What families are saying
Strong on sport and a friendly community
Strong on sport and a friendly community. Good Cambridge results without the top-tier price tag.
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