International School Fees Uganda: Budget to Premium

Uganda (Kampala, Entebbe and other towns) has international schools from budget to premium – British, IB and other curricula. This guide gives fee ranges and example schools so you can make an informed choice.

Quick overview of fee ranges (annual tuition, indicative)

• Budget: Roughly UGX 8,000,000–18,000,000 per year (primary). Newer or smaller schools, recognised curricula.
• Mid-tier: Roughly UGX 22,000,000–40,000,000 per year (primary). Established schools, good facilities.
• Premium: Roughly UGX 45,000,000–75,000,000+ per year (primary). Top facilities, strong IGCSE/IBDP.

Secondary and exam years are typically higher. Kampala has the widest choice. Some schools quote in USD.

Budget end: example schools and fees

Kampala International School Uganda (KISU) (certain programmes), Aga Khan Primary School and Rainbow International School can sit in the budget band. Primary often UGX 10,000,000–18,000,000 per year. Check each school’s latest fee schedule.

Mid-tier: example schools and fees

Kampala International School Uganda (KISU), International School of Uganda (ISU) and Aga Khan High School are mid-tier examples. Primary often UGX 25,000,000–40,000,000; secondary/IBDP can be UGX 40,000,000–58,000,000. Strong British/IB provision.

Premium: example schools and fees

International School of Uganda (ISU) (full programme), Kampala International School Uganda (KISU) (senior years) and Lincoln International School sit at the premium end. Primary can be UGX 50,000,000–70,000,000 and secondary/IBDP UGX 60,000,000–85,000,000+. Extensive facilities and university placement.

What to watch beyond tuition

• Registration and enrolment fees (one-off; can be UGX 2,000,000–8,000,000+).
• Learning support and EAL – often extra; can add UGX 5,000,000–15,000,000+ per year.
• Board exam fees (IGCSE, IB, A level) – not in tuition; budget UGX 4,000,000–12,000,000+ per exam session.
• Currency: confirm UGX vs USD.

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How to choose

• Set your budget band and curriculum; request full fee schedules (tuition + one-off and annual extras).
• Compare total cost over 3–5 years and fee progression by year group.
• Clarify what is included vs add-on (support, trips, exams) and payment currency.

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