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UNEBMixedDay & BoardingMuslim
Kibuli Primary Teachers' College
Kibuli, Kampala, Kampala
Founded
1950
Enrolment
700
Teaching staff
50
Class size
~50
About
What this school is, in plain words
Sited on historic Kibuli Hill, Kibuli Primary Teachers' College trains Grade III primary teachers within a Muslim-founded tradition, while admitting students of all faiths. It awards the Grade III Teacher Certificate over a two-year programme and is among Kampala's long-standing primary-teacher institutions.
A message
From the principal
“We train teachers of competence and character. Rooted in our values yet open to all, Kibuli has prepared generations of teachers for the nation's primary classrooms.”
Performance
National exam results
Grade III Certificate 2024
Strong completion rate; graduates placed in primary schools across the central region
What this school emphasises
Focus areas
Teacher EducationEarly & Primary PedagogyPastoral Care / GuidanceEmployment Pathways
The Praecip verdict
A historic Kampala PTC with a values-led, open-door tradition
Kibuli PTC offers a solid, central-region route into primary teaching, combining a faith-rooted ethos with admission open to students of every background.
Its city-hill location and long history make it a convenient and well-known choice for prospective primary teachers in and around Kampala.
Praecip ratings
How we score this school
3.38/ 5 · Praecip composite
Academics7.00
Core Curriculum7.60
University Admissions5.60
Teaching Quality7.60
Campus & Facilities6.80
Alumni, Reputation & Prestige7.40
Meals & Wellbeing6.80
Personal Development7.80
Sports6.80
Technology & Innovation6.00
Music, Dance & Drama7.00
Pastoral Care8.00
Fees
Tuition by class & residency
| Level | Class | Residency | Amount | Cycle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tertiary | Grade III Certificate (per term, day) | day | USh 600,000 | / term |
| Tertiary | Grade III Certificate (per term, boarding) | boarding | USh 980,000 | / term |
Payment methods
- · SchoolPay
- · Bank Transfer
- · Mobile Money
Term-fee installment plans available.
What fees cover
- · Tuition
- · Teaching-practice supervision
- · Boarding & meals (boarding)
Bursaries & discounts
Government Sponsorship
Ministry-funded primary-teacher slots allocated through the central admissions cycle after UCE results.
UMEA bursary
Need-based support administered through the Muslim education association.
For new entrants, one-off extras
- Registration & IDUSh 60,000
Application & registration
What you'll need
Application requirements
- UCE result slip (credits in at least six subjects incl. English)
- National ID
- Passport-size photos
Application fee: USh 25,000
Entrance interview required.
Cut-off points
- O-Level
UCE with credit passes in at least six subjects including English.
Admissions open
2025: 1,000 applied · 450 offered places
Diary
Upcoming events
Certificate intake admissions close
17 June 2026
In the news
Latest from the school
Kibuli PTC strengthens early-grade literacy training
Updated methods coursework focuses on foundational reading and numeracy for the lower primary years.
4 February 2026
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Where alumni go
The afterlife of a school
Notable alumni
Primary-school teachers & head teachers
Across central Uganda
Top universities
- · Kyambogo University (Grade V / B.Ed top-up)
- · Islamic University in Uganda
Where alumni work
- · Government-aided primary schools
- · Private & faith-based primary schools
Campus
Facilities
curricular
- · Demonstration primary school
- · Library
- · Methods & resource rooms
extracurricular
- · Halls of residence
- · Sports field
- · Prayer facilities
safety
- · College clinic
Gallery
A look around
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Parent reviews
What families are saying
Friendly, grounded college
Friendly, grounded college. The lecturers really cared whether you could teach a class of fifty.
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