International School of Uganda
International School in Kampala
Quick answer
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB taught at International School of Uganda.
- Tuition: $7,885–$33,283/yr published in UGX, US$ equivalent.
- Avg class size: 18 Kampala international school · 634 students total.
- 50 nationalities top: American/Ugandan.
- Ages: Ages 2 to 18 school day starts at 7:50AM.
- Accreditations: IBO listed accreditations.
634
50 (American/Ugandan)
18 avg
Rolling
1967
IBO
About International School of Uganda
The International School of Uganda (ISU), established in 1967, is a co-educational day school located on a green 33-acre campus in the quiet Kampala neighbourhood of Lubowa. ISU is a not-for-profit, parent-owned school, offering the International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes for students 3 to 19 years old. Enrolment is approximately 635 students representing over 50 different nations, creating a culturally dynamic and synergistic student body with many languages and customs.
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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $7,885–$33,283 |
| Annual tuition (UGX) | 29963427 Shilling-126473535 Shilling |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $20,914(+2%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $22,414 |
| Cost position in Kampala | 100th percentile(premium tier) |
IB
Grade 10 - International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme e-assessments Grade 12 - International Baccalaureate Diploma Exams
Above world average
In Junior School we offer Additional Languages from EC upwards and include a choice of Luganda, Chinese, French, Spanish or Arabic. In Senior School we offer: MYP Language Acquisition in Spanish, French & Mandarin. Additionally we offer DP Language Acquisition is French & Spanish at ab intio (beginner), standard & higher level
For the acquisition of English and for various learning needs, ie ADHD, CP, Downs Syndrome, dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, etc
ISU has specialist learning support staff in Junior and Senior School.
Learning Support teachers in every Junior School grade provide extra language tuition for their students. Senior School students have a dedicated teacher with class teachers providing additional support.
7:50AM – Mon, Tue, Thurs & Fri - 3PM Wed - 2:10PM Mon, Tue, Thurs & Fri if doing after school activities - 4PM Early Childhood finish at noon. Students can stay in supervised play until 3PM
Yes
The school offers hot lunch, prepared at school and served by caterers who provide a set menu (approved by the school) with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. The school does not serve pork and is able to meet most dietary requirements.
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
At a Glance
Fee Position in Kampala
Mid-rangeSchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Very diverse
Common: American/Ugandan
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