2008
Established
Acacia International School
Kololo, Kampala Central, KampalaMixed
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Praecip ratings
How we rated Acacia International School
4.31
Praecip composite · out of 5
StrongestPastoral Care9.0/10
To watchSports8.3/10
Academics & Outcomes
Academics
8.6/10
Core Curriculum
8.7/10
Teaching Quality
8.8/10
University Admissions
8.5/10
Reputation, Prestige & Alumni
8.5/10
Care & Environment
Pastoral Care
9.0/10
Meals & Wellbeing
8.6/10
Personal Development
8.9/10
Campus & Facilities
8.5/10
Pursuits & Enrichment
Sports
8.3/10
Technology & Innovation
8.6/10
Music, Dance & Drama
8.4/10
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
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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
320
Enrollment
42
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
- Personal Development
- Co-curricular Activities
- Pastoral Care / Guidance
About
What this school is, in plain words
Acacia International School is a primary IB World School on Acacia Avenue in Kololo, running the Primary Years Programme for children from Early Years to the end of primary. Founded in 2008, it is a feeder for the secondary IB and Cambridge schools across Kampala.
To light a love of learning in the earliest years, building classrooms around the questions children actually ask.
The school is small and centrally located, with an inquiry-led PYP programme and a close-knit, internationally diverse parent community.
A message
From the head teacher
These are the years where a love of learning is either lit or lost. Our PYP classrooms are built around questions children actually ask, and around the joy of finding things out.
Awards & recognition
Trophies on the wall
02Honours on record
Recognized 2023–2024 across 2 categories.
- Academic· 1
- Accreditation· 1
The Praecip verdict
A small, central PYP feeder school with strong early-years care
What stands out
Acacia does one thing well: an inquiry-led Primary Years Programme in a central Kololo location, with small classes and warm pastoral care. It is a natural feeder into the secondary IB and Cambridge schools.
Where it falters
Because it stops at the end of primary, families must plan the secondary transition, and facilities are compact given the urban site. For the early years, though, it is a well-regarded choice.
Fees
Tuition by class & residency
Tuition snapshot
- Day
- fromUSD6KtoUSD10K
2 class levels · billed per year
Class level | Day Stay at home · attend daily |
|---|---|
| Early Years | USD5,500 |
| PYP (Years 1-6) | USD9,500 |
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
Early-Years Merit Scholarship
Academic meritA partial-tuition award for promising young entrants to the PYP.
Need-Based Bursary
Academic meritMeans-tested support for families who could not otherwise meet the fees.
Sibling Discount
Sibling10% off the second child.
Admission charges · one-off
For new entrants
Issued to incoming families of Acacia. Settled once at admission, never billed again.
Itemized charges
- 01Registration fee$1,500
- 02Application fee$120
Application & registration
What you'll need
Admissions checklist
Application requirements
2 required · 1 preferred
- 01Applicant's birth certificate / passport
- 02Most recent school report (if applicable)(preferred)
- 03Parent ID / passport
Fee$120
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.
Admissions reviewed on a rolling basis.
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
150
hopefuls
Places offered
90
admitted
Subscription
1.7×applications per place
Offer rate
60%
of applicants admitted
Admissions open
Diary
Upcoming events
May
16
Sat
Visiting dayStay & Play Morning
All day
In the news
Latest from the school
Feature5 Apr 2026
Acacia opens a new Early Years garden classroom
An outdoor learning space for the youngest pupils, built around the PYP inquiry approach.
News & insights
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Campus
Facilities
Curricular
- PYP library corner
- Early Years garden classroom
- Art studio
Co-curricular
- Play & sports yard
Transport
- School bus
Health & safety
- Armed guard
- On-site first aid
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
- +256 414 340 540
- admissions@acacia.ac.ug
- acacia.ac.ug
- Kampala Central, Kampala
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Parent reviews
What families are saying
Wonderful early years
Wonderful early years. Our son started reading here and loved every day.
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