Rainbow International School Uganda
International School in Kampala
Quick answer
Key facts
- Curriculum: British leaving qualifications include IGCSE and A-Levels and BTEC.
- Tuition: $3,324–$16,186/yr published in UGX, US$ equivalent.
- Avg class size: 20 Kampala international school · 550 students total.
- 60 nationalities top: Ugandan.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 school day starts at 7:45.
- Accreditations: COBIS listed accreditations.
550
60 (Ugandan)
20 avg
Available
1991
COBIS
IGCSE and A-Levels and BTEC
About Rainbow International School Uganda
Opened in 1991, Rainbow International School Uganda has grown to become a school of over 550 students, offering a full English curriculum at all five key stages from the Foundation Stage right up to the pre-university level. RISU is a co-educational and multicultural school, with students from around sixty nationalities. A school that strives for academic excellence with a strong belief in the provision of a holistic education, where the specific needs of each individual child really matters.
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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $3,324–$16,186 |
| Annual tuition (UGX) | 12633009 Shilling-61505624 Shilling |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $10,355(+6%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $11,855 |
| Cost position in Kampala | 83th percentile(premium tier) |
British
IGCSE and A-Levels and BTEC
IGCSE, AS-A Levels, and BTec
IGCSE - 98% pass rate AS Level - 96% pass rate A Level - 99% pass rate BTec - 100% pass rate
French, German
We have one of the best Special Education Needs Department and English as a Second Language Department. Students with additional needs receive personalised support from learning assistants both in and out of the classroom.
Yes
Yes, we have a dedicated Learning Support Department in both Primary and Secondary.
7:45 – 15:00
Yes
Yes
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
Very diverse
Common: Ugandan
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