Acorns International School Kisaasi
International School in Kampala
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Key facts
- Curriculum: IB, British leaving qualifications include A-Levels and IB Diploma.
- Tuition: $2,205–$10,338/yr published in UGX, US$ equivalent.
- Avg class size: 20 Kampala international school · 770 students total.
- 37 nationalities top: Uganda.
- Ages: Ages 1 to 18 school day starts at EYP: 8:45 am PYP1 onwards: 8 am.
770
37 (Uganda)
20 avg
Rolling
A-Levels and IB Diploma
About Acorns International School Kisaasi
Acorns International School is a community of staff, parents, and children—a large family dedicated to the premise that education is the key to building a lifelong foundation, where a love of learning and school is of the utmost importance.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- Learning support: moderate
- In-house specialist staff listed
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
Questions to ask the school
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $2,205–$10,338 |
| Annual tuition (UGX) | 8377278 Shilling-39285809 Shilling |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $6,872(+10%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $8,372 |
| Cost position in Kampala | 57th percentile(above average) |
IB, British
A-Levels and IB Diploma
MYP5 eAssessments, IB Diploma, A Levels
French, Kiswahili, Spanish
Acorns tailors Education Plans based on individual needs
Acorns has an open admission policy and accepts children with special needs. Placement is dependent upon the child’s individual needs and may require continuous support from parents. Acorns can also help you find specialist therapists for your child, including a Speech and Occupational Therapist and an Educational Psychologist.
Yes
EYP: 8:45 am PYP1 onwards: 8 am – Crech, EYP1 & 2: 12:30 pm EYP3: 2:45 pm PYP1 to PYP6: 3:25 pm Secondary: 4:15 pm
Yes
No.
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
At a Glance
Fee Position in Kampala
Budget-friendlySchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Highly diverse
Common: Uganda
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