1993
Established
Kampala International School Uganda
Bukoto, Kampala Central, KampalaMixed
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Praecip ratings
How we rated Kampala International School Uganda
4.40
Praecip composite · out of 5
StrongestCore Curriculum9.2/10
To watchSports8.2/10
Academics & Outcomes
Academics
8.9/10
Core Curriculum
9.2/10
Teaching Quality
9.1/10
University Admissions
9.0/10
Reputation, Prestige & Alumni
8.8/10
Care & Environment
Pastoral Care
9.1/10
Meals & Wellbeing
8.6/10
Personal Development
9.0/10
Campus & Facilities
8.7/10
Pursuits & Enrichment
Sports
8.2/10
Technology & Innovation
8.7/10
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
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
640
Enrollment
80
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
- Personal Development
- Co-curricular Activities
- Pastoral Care / Guidance
About
What this school is, in plain words
Kampala International School Uganda is a long-established IB World School in the Bukoto suburb, authorised across the Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programmes. Founded in 1993, KISU serves a multinational community and runs the full IB continuum from Early Years through to the Diploma.
To build one genuine international community where every child is known by name, and where learning is inquiry rather than a race to an exam.
Class sizes are kept small and teaching is inquiry-led in the IB tradition, with a faculty drawn from across the UK, East Africa and beyond. The school is known for a warm, family feel relative to the larger international campuses, and for strong pastoral structures alongside its academic programme.
A message
From the head of school
We are a genuinely international community where every child is known. The IB continuum lets us hold one consistent philosophy from Early Years to the Diploma, education as inquiry, not as a race to an exam.
Awards & recognition
Trophies on the wall
03Honours on record
Recognized 2023–2024 across 2 categories.
- Accreditation· 2
- Innovation· 1
Our alumni
Who we have shaped
...go on to...
...are Trailblazers at..
The Praecip verdict
A warm, full-continuum IB World School with a genuine community feel
What stands out
KISU offers the complete IB arc, PYP through Diploma, in a smaller, more intimate setting than the largest campuses. Families consistently praise the pastoral care and the sense that every child is known by name.
Where it falters
Facilities are good rather than expansive, and sports provision is tighter than the largest campuses. For families wanting the IB continuum without the scale of bigger schools, KISU is a strong fit.
Fees
Tuition by class & residency
Tuition snapshot
- Day
- fromUSD7KtoUSD20K
4 class levels · billed per year
Class level | Day Stay at home · attend daily |
|---|---|
| Early Years | USD7,200 |
| PYP (Years 1-6) | USD12,500 |
| MYP (Years 7-11) | USD16,500 |
| Diploma Programme | USD19,500 |
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 entrants at MYP and Diploma entry.
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 KISU. Settled once at admission, never billed again.
Itemized charges
- 01Capital fee (one-off)$4,000
- 02Application fee$200
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.
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
310
hopefuls
Places offered
130
admitted
Subscription
2.4×applications per place
Offer rate
42%
of applicants admitted
Admissions open
Diary
Upcoming events
May
20
Wed
Visiting dayOpen Morning
All day
In the news
Latest from the school
Feature9 Apr 2026
KISU reaccredited across all three IB programmes
Confirming PYP, MYP and DP authorisation following the five-year evaluation cycle.
News & insights
Related reading
Profile8 min
Daniel Todd on running an international school in Kampala
The Head of School at ISU on holding international standards while staying rooted in Uganda.
31 May 2026Read
Curriculum8 min
IB in Uganda: where it is, what it costs, who it serves
Four schools currently authorised. Here is what each one does well, and where the curriculum hits friction.
19 Feb 2026Read
News8 min
Makerere trims undergraduate courses as it doubles down on research
The practical effect for sixth-formers: a narrower but better-resourced menu, and tighter cut-offs.
6 Jun 2026Read
Campus
Facilities
Curricular
- IB-aligned library
- Science laboratories
- Design & technology studio
Co-curricular
- Swimming pool
- Multi-purpose sports court
Transport
- School bus
- Coaster
- Van
- Ambulance
Health & safety
- Perimeter wall
- Armed guard
- 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
- +256 312 511 880
- admissions@kisu.com
- kisu.com
- Kampala Central, Kampala
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Parent reviews
What families are saying
Small classes and the teachers really know our daughter
Small classes and the teachers really know our daughter. The IB continuum gave us continuity when we relocated.
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