Most popular international schools in Kampala

Twinbrook International School is a fully accredited, non-denominational Ugandan institution offering Early Years Foundation Stage with a bespoke curriculum. The kindergarten section began in 2014, followed by the Elementary/Primary section in 2016 as a Primary Leaving Examination sitting center, reflecting continuity from early learning through upper primary. The school combines a local learning framework with the Foundation Stage National Curriculum in kindergarten, and uses a competence-based model with ICT integrated in the Elementary/Primary section. The campus serves a diverse, religiously pluralistic community; it promotes critical and innovative thinking while achieving academic success in a safe, trusting environment. Facilities include a dedicated music program with a music room for guitar, piano, drums, vocal training and ballet; strong sports offerings with football, netball, basketball, futsal, and swimming in a semi-Olympic pool plus smaller pools for kindergarten. Co-curricular activities include a bakery and agro-business component, contributing to practical learning and wellbeing for students.

Taibah International School offers Cambridge International Curriculum (CIE) for primary and secondary alongside the Uganda National Curriculum (UNEB), serving students aged 4 to 18. A private, co-educational, non-denominational day and boarding school, Taibah operates across multiple campuses, with Primary at Bwebajja, Junior at Kawempe, and Secondary at Bwebajja, supporting a learner-centred approach. The school provides well-structured teaching within Cambridge and UNEB pathways, and emphasises critical thinking, creativity and communication within its 5Cs framework. Facilities include Nursery Playground, dedicated science and computer laboratories at the Secondary campus, and a range of sports amenities including a Sports Field at Primary, a Swimming Pool at Junior, and a Basketball Court and Swimming Pool at Secondary. Co-curricular activities span Exposition, DIT, and Prom; Acts Of Kindness on the Primary campus; and May Band Festivities. Notable features include a focus on arts and theatre, debate and public speaking, and a service ethos through community engagement.

The Aga Khan High School, Kampala is a private, non‑profit, non‑denominational, co‑educational day school in Uganda and a member of Aga Khan Education Services. Established in 1959 as the country's first multicultural school, it serves about 550 students from 32 nations and uses English as the medium of instruction for Ugandan O‑level (UCE) and IGCSE, and for A‑levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The curriculum offers both Ugandan national and international options, including Cambridge IGCSE and the IB DP, with a bespoke curriculum available. The school accommodates ages 11 to 18 and provides a Learning Support Centre for ESL/EAL and other learning needs, plus a teacher‑mentored mentorship programme. Facilities include a well‑stocked library with an audio‑visual centre, an ICT room with SMART‑Boards, science laboratories, art rooms, a common room and IB lounge, and extensive sports fields. The ethos emphasizes holistic development, critical thinking, and respect for diverse cultures.

The Aga Khan Primary School, Kampala is part of the Aga Khan Education Services (AKES), Uganda, and educates over 850 students from about 32 nations. English is the language of instruction throughout the school. Primary 1–7 follow the Ugandan Primary Schools Curriculum, while the Elementary School implements the National Curriculum in England (Year 1–6). The school adopts an integrated, learner-centred approach that connects topics across subjects and encourages exploration. Class sizes are small to enable individual support, while 34 teachers and 20 administrative staff support a holistic learning environment. The campus balances academics with sporting and cultural life, and maintains a range of co-curricular activities. Notable features include a swimming squad that competes in national championships and hosts a gala, a Community Service Club supporting local schools, and a library project to foster reading. The school emphasizes global citizenship, community life, and continuous progress through student-led conferences and targeted goal setting.

British School of Kampala is a co-educational primary and secondary school that follows the British National Curriculum. The school teaches the English National Curriculum in the primary years, with Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, and BTEC qualifications, and offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program in the senior years. The campus operates double-streamed up to Year 11 with separate primary and secondary campuses, maintaining a maximum of about 530 students and average class sizes around 24. Founded in 2012, the school combines a UK-aligned framework with a Ugandan flavour. The Muyenga campus hosts facilities including a large swimming pool, tennis court, soccer pitch, two basketball courts, four science laboratories, a music room, a large engineering room, and two ICT rooms, plus modern classrooms and libraries. An enrichment program runs after school with clubs ranging from sport and ICT to languages and creative arts, with IB DP available for senior students.

Rainbow International School Uganda (RISU) is a co-educational day and boarding international school in Uganda for pupils aged 2 to 18. The school follows the English National Curriculum at all stages, with the Primary phase using the IPC to embed its units and the eight Personal Learning Goals for international-mindedness. In Secondary, students progress to Cambridge IGCSE and A Levels, with Post-16 options including BTEC qualifications. RISU sits on a 9-acre campus with purpose-built classrooms and extensive facilities: six science laboratories, three computer rooms with 24/7 internet, music rooms, drama and art spaces, and halls for Primary and Secondary. The sports complex includes a 25-metre swimming pool, two football pitches, a basketball court and a volleyball court. RISU is a COBIS member and registered with the UK Department for Education, reflecting international accreditation and standards. Extracurriculars span arts, culture, service and leadership, supported by a large library and enrichment program.

Kabojja International School is a private, co-educational boarding and day school in Uganda that serves learners from ages 2 to 18. It delivers a dual international program, combining the Cambridge International Curriculum with the International Baccalaureate, including Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Secondary, IGCSE, AS and A Levels, and the IB Primary Years Programme and Middle Years Programme. The school is a Cambridge International Centre and an IB World School, currently preparing to offer the Diploma Programme as part of a full IB continuum. Students come from more than 30 nationalities, creating a diverse, globally minded learning community. The campus houses science and ICT laboratories, art rooms, libraries, and extensive sports facilities, plus a dedicated auditorium and on-site sick bay. Boarding houses provide a supportive home away from home. A wide range of clubs and service activities complements academics, with strong emphasis on languages, arts, and community engagement, fostering global learners daily.

Galaxy International School Uganda (GISU) is a co-educational international school with Cambridge Examinations and boarding, located at Plot 1077 Lubowa Estate, Entebbe Road, Kampala (500 m after Quality Shopping Village). It serves ages 3–18 and offers the Cambridge Curriculum from Early Years to Upper Secondary, including Cambridge Primary, Lower Secondary, Upper Secondary, IGCSE, and AS/A Levels. Early Years follows the Early Years Foundation Stage. The campus has dedicated science and ICT spaces, an IPAD Room, a MacBook Lab, a Design and Technology Room, a Music Room, and Libraries, plus Smart boards and a sound-field system in all classrooms. Notable programs include GISU STEAM Expo and Mathemania – National Round, and the International Festival of Cultural Diversity (IFCD). Extracurricular life is supported by STUCO, the PTA, community service, and a Boarding program offering sport, activities and social events. GISU combines strong academics with opportunities for cultural engagement and leadership.

Heritage International School Kampala is an international Christian school on a 14-acre campus in Kansanga, south of Kampala. It serves learners aged 2 to 17 and offers a blended curriculum: UK-aligned EYFS, the International Primary Curriculum, an American program, Cambridge IGCSE, and Advanced Placement courses. The high school follows a credit-based path with options for IGCSE and AP exams, and elementary uses Singapore Math alongside IPC. Facilities include dedicated blocks for early years, elementary, and secondary, computer and science labs, a library with over 22,000 books, a chapel, a cafeteria, music and art rooms, and a 25-meter aquatics center planned for the high school. The campus hosts ISSAK sports and offers the Heritage Swimming Academy, with field and court spaces for multiple sports. A vibrant arts program, a Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme, and Model United Nations underpin extensive extracurricular and leadership opportunities. Fostering global-minded learners in a warm community.

Vienna College Namugongo is a co-educational secondary school in Uganda that delivers Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) Curriculum at Junior, IGCSE and GCE A-levels. Serving students aged 11 to 18, the college is Cambridge International Centre UG010 and prepares learners for IGCSE and A-levels. The campus features 18 ICT-equipped classrooms, Electronic Resource Centre with over 40 computers, a print library seating more than 80, and specialist laboratories for Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Art & Design has dedicated facilities, while Music, Dance and Drama are integral to school life, with Art Exhibitions and performances. Six boarding houses—Jaguar, Lion, Panther, Leopard, Cheetah and Tiger—support resident students and activities. With 25 years in industry, the school has 100% Cambridge-certified staff and over 100 candidates per sitting. A mentoring system, termly reports, guidance and a Year 11 Study Tour enrich academic and personal development. Boarding life includes health support from two nurses and visiting doctors.