Ecole Française Les Grands Lacs
International School in Kampala
Quick answer
Ecole Française Les Grands Lacs offers the French national curriculum leading to the Baccalauréat. Well-suited to budget-conscious families. Tuition of $4,722–$10,388/year is in line with Kampala averages. Graduates leave with French Baccalaureate and Brevet.
Key facts
- Curriculum: French leaving qualifications include French Baccalaureate and Brevet.
- Tuition: $4,722–$10,388/yr published annual range.
- 31 nationalities top: French nationality.
- Ages: Ages 2 to 18 school day starts at Preschool and primary: 8:00 am Middle and high school: 7:55 am.
- Accreditations: AEFE verified.
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31 (French nationality)
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Rolling
AEFE
French Baccalaureate and Brevet
About Ecole Française Les Grands Lacs
A multicultural school on a human scale, a multilingual education of excellence, a staff concerned with the well-being and success of each and a school community committed to sustainable development.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school lists some support, but the listing is imported and unverified — confirm it directly with the school.
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.
- •Listed (unverified): Learning support: moderate
- •Listed (unverified): In-house specialist staff listed
- •Listed (unverified): 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $4,722 – $10,388 |
| Annual tuition (local) | 17943592 Shilling-39475902 Shilling |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $7,455 |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $8,955 |
| Cost position in Kampala | 65th percentile(above average) |
French
French Baccalaureate and Brevet
They complete the French exam "Brevet des collèges" at the end of middle school and they complete the "French Baccalaureate" at the end of high school (worldwide renowned and recognized by Higher Education Institutions). They also take optional exams : Cambridge and DELF (Diploma in French language studies).
2021-2022 school year results Baccalaureate : 100 % passed with honors End of middle school exam 'Brevet des collèges': 43% with highest honour, 29% with high honours, 29% with honours. Cambridge exam : 48 % with grade A, 48 % with grade B and 5% with grade C
English (Cambridge curriculum) from 4 year old and Spanish from 12 years old.
The school psychologist and the teachers work on the follow up of the adaptations formalized in personalized plans implemented in the classroom. They also can recommend external evaluation (example: speech therapists) and implement the recommendation from the professionals. The school psychologist supports the family through the hiring process of a learning assistant when needed and is in charge of training him/her.
The school psychologist supports the teachers with the implementation of personalized plans for children with special learning needs. When necessary, the student's family hires a learning assistant dedicated to the child that will be present in the classroom.
Yes additional French as foreign language classes are offered to students in primary (from 4 year old to 12 year old)
Preschool and primary: 8:00 am Middle and high school: 7:55 am – From Mondays to Fridays: Pre school: 2:15 pm Primary: 2:30 pm Middle and high school: 2:40 pm
Yes, there is a lunch provided at school at a fee.
No
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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Student Diversity
Highly diverse
Common: French nationality
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