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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.
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Kampala Montessori School
Kololo, Kampala, Kampala
Founded
2008
Enrolment
260
Teaching staff
34
Class size
~22
About
What this school is, in plain words
Kampala Montessori School offers authentic Montessori education across the 3–6 (Casa) and 6–12 (elementary) cycles, with mixed-age classrooms, the full complement of Montessori materials and trained guides. Children transition into UNEB primary for the upper-primary, PLE-preparation years.
A message
From the head of school
“We follow the child. In a prepared environment, with freedom within limits, children reveal a capacity for concentration and independence that delights us every single day.”
Performance
National exam results
Primary transition 2024
Children transition confidently into UNEB upper-primary; strong early literacy and numeracy outcomes
What this school emphasises
Focus areas
Child-Led LearningEarly Childhood DevelopmentIndependence & ConcentrationPersonal Development
The Praecip verdict
Authentic Montessori in the heart of Kampala
With trained guides, mixed-age classrooms and the full Montessori materials, Kampala Montessori is among the more faithful Montessori environments in the city.
The deliberate UNEB primary transition in the upper years gives parents the independence-building Montessori early years without sacrificing PLE readiness.
Praecip ratings
How we score this school
3.86/ 5 · Praecip composite
Academics8.00
Core Curriculum8.60
University Admissions6.50
Teaching Quality8.60
Campus & Facilities8.00
Alumni, Reputation & Prestige7.80
Meals & Wellbeing8.20
Personal Development9.00
Sports7.00
Technology & Innovation7.20
Music, Dance & Drama7.80
Pastoral Care8.80
Fees
Tuition by class & residency
| Level | Class | Residency | Amount | Cycle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery | Casa (3–6, per term) | day | USh 1,450,000 | / term |
| Primary | Elementary (6–12, per term) | day | USh 1,650,000 | / term |
Payment methods
- · Bank Transfer
- · Mobile Money
- · SchoolPay
Term-fee installment plans available.
What fees cover
- · Tuition
- · Montessori materials
- · Lunch & snacks
Bursaries & discounts
Sibling discount
10% off tuition for the second and subsequent enrolled siblings.
For new entrants, one-off extras
- RegistrationUSh 200,000
- Materials & resources levyUSh 350,000
Application & registration
What you'll need
Application requirements
- Birth certificate
- Immunisation record
- Parent orientation / observation visit
- Passport-size photos
Application fee: USh 100,000
Cut-off points
Holistic admissions; no fixed cut-off.
Admissions open
2025: 320 applied · 120 offered places
Diary
Upcoming events
Montessori parent observation morning
5 June 2026
In the news
Latest from the school
New elementary classroom opens
A second 6–9 environment opens to meet demand for the lower-elementary cycle.
7 March 2026
News & insights
Related reading
Campus
Facilities
curricular
- · Casa (3–6) environments
- · Elementary (6–12) environments
- · Practical-life & sensorial materials
- · Library corner
extracurricular
- · Outdoor garden & nature area
- · Art & music room
transport
- · School van service
safety
- · Gated compound & CCTV
- · On-site nurse
Gallery
A look around
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Parent reviews
What families are saying
The change in our son's independence and focus has been remarkable
The change in our son's independence and focus has been remarkable. A genuine Montessori, not just the name.
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