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Kampala Adult Learners' Institute
Central Business District, Kampala Central, Kampala
Founded
2009
Enrolment
410
Teaching staff
34
Class size
~26
About
What this school is, in plain words
Kampala Adult Learners' Institute serves adults, drop-outs, working professionals and parents, who left formal secondary school early and want to complete UCE or UACE. Evening and weekend timetables, condensed two-year tracks, and a strong on-ramp to Ugandan universities and polytechnics.
A message
From the director of studies
“Our learners come to us in their twenties, thirties and forties. They are tired, brave, and astonishingly motivated. We meet them where they are and walk with them to the qualifications they always wanted.”
Performance
National exam results
UCE 2024 (Mature-age)
74% Division 1 / 2; median learner age 27
UACE 2024 (Mature-age)
Strong placements at Makerere Open University and Kyambogo
What this school emphasises
Focus areas
Academic AchievementTertiary PathwaysEmployment PathwaysPersonal Development
The Praecip verdict
A real second chance, efficient and respectful adult-paced UNEB completion
KALI is what an adult learner actually needs: condensed timetables, evening sessions, no childish nonsense, focused exam preparation. Results are impressive given the learner profile.
It is not a comprehensive school, no extracurriculars, modest premises, no pretensions of being one. Adult learners targeting purely the qualification will find it efficient; younger learners with social/extracurricular needs should look elsewhere.
Praecip ratings
How we score this school
3.66/ 5 · Praecip composite
Academics7.40
Core Curriculum7.60
University Admissions7.80
Teaching Quality8.00
Campus & Facilities7.00
Alumni, Reputation & Prestige6.60
Meals & Wellbeing6.80
Personal Development8.60
Sports5.00
Technology & Innovation7.40
Music, Dance & Drama5.50
Pastoral Care8.40
Fees
Tuition by class & residency
| Level | Class | Residency | Amount | Cycle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O-Level | UCE prep (1-yr) | day | USh 750,000 | / term |
| A-Level | UACE prep (1-yr) | day | USh 900,000 | / term |
Payment methods
- · SchoolPay
- · Mobile Money
- · Bank Transfer
Term-fee installment plans available.
What fees cover
- · Tuition
- · Past-papers archive
- · Mock examinations
- · Career counselling
Bursaries & discounts
Working Mother Bursary
20% off tuition for single mothers in formal employment.
NGO Partner Subsidy
Full or partial subsidy via Action for Fundamental Change & Development partner programme.
For new entrants, one-off extras
- Registration feeUSh 80,000
- UNEB candidate registrationUSh 150,000
Application & registration
What you'll need
Application requirements
- National ID or passport
- Previous UNEB result slip (if any) (preferred)
- Written statement of motivation
- Application fee
Application fee: USh 30,000
Cut-off points
Holistic admissions; no fixed cut-off.
Admissions open
Diary
Upcoming events
Information evening for prospective adult learners
31 May 2026
In the news
Latest from the school
KALI partners with Makerere on a credit-bridging diploma
Top-performing UACE graduates can earn 6 credits toward a Makerere certificate programme.
2 April 2026
News & insights
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Where alumni go
The afterlife of a school
Top universities
- · Makerere University
- · Kyambogo University
- · Uganda Christian University
- · Makerere University Business School
Where alumni work
- · Ugandan civil service
- · Stanbic Bank
- · MTN Uganda
- · Local SMEs
Campus
Facilities
curricular
- · Computer lab
- · Reference library with past papers
- · Examination practice rooms
extracurricular
- · Career counselling office
safety
- · CCTV-monitored entrance
- · On-call medical access
Gallery
A look around
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Parent reviews
What families are saying
Got my UCE Division 1 at 32
Got my UCE Division 1 at 32. Now applying to Makerere. KALI made it possible.
Adult Learner, age 3222 March 2026Be the first to find this useful
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