The Aga Khan High School, Kampala
International School in Kampala
Quick answer
The Aga Khan High School Kampala serves families from 32 nationalities aged 11 to 18 in Uganda — secondary-focused school within the global Aga Khan Education Services network. The school combines British curriculum with the IB Diploma at sixth form, accredited by IBO and CIE. Strong fit for Ismaili-affiliated, NGO and corporate expat families on Kampala assignments seeking British/IB-track secondary education with strong UK boarding-school feeder pathways and the Aga Khan global university network connection.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB, British leaving qualifications include IGCSE and IB Diploma.
- 32 nationalities expat-heavy mix.
- Ages: Ages 11 to 18 age range accepted.
- Accreditations: IBO, CIE verified.
32
25 max
Rolling
1959
IBO, CIE
IGCSE and IB Diploma
About The Aga Khan High School, Kampala
Established in 1959 in Old Kampala, the Aga Khan High School, Kampala was the first multicultural school in Uganda. The present day school continues to play a unique educational role in the country.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school hasn't published its learning-support or EAL provision — treat it as unconfirmed and ask directly.
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.
Not published
- —Learning-support provision not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —EAL/ESL support for non-English speakers not stated
- —In-house specialist staff not listed
Questions to ask the school
- What in-house learning-support specialists do you employ (SENCo, learning-support teachers, speech & language therapist, occupational therapist), and what is each one's caseload?
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- What level of English is required for entry, and what EAL/ESL support is provided for a child still learning English?
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
IB, British
IGCSE and IB Diploma
IB Diploma, IGCSE
French, Swahili
Yes
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
Is The Aga Khan High School, Kampala right for your family?
A School Fit Brief scores this school against your children's ages, learning needs, and budget — with hidden fee analysis, admissions timing, and a ranked shortlist of alternatives in Kampala.
Get School Fit Brief — $49One-time purchase · PDF + workspace · Source-backed analysis
At a Glance
School Profile
Student Diversity
Highly diverse
Decide on this school — and four others
The $49 School Fit Brief covers The Aga Khan High School, Kampala and 4 other top schools in Kampala — tuition + true cost, curriculum fit, admission timeline, and red flags. Builds your shortlist in 8 minutes vs the $1,500–3,500 (and 2–4 weeks) an education consultant charges for the same answer.
Nearby Schools (within 5km)
Disclaimer: School profiles are source-backed decision aids, not endorsements or official rankings. Tuition figures are approximate and may not include registration fees, uniforms, transport, or exam costs. Always verify directly with the school before applying. WhereNext is not affiliated with any school listed. This is not admissions consulting, legal advice, or official school placement guidance.