Kampala International School Uganda | KISU offers an international education to students between 2 and 19 years of age. The school was established in 1993. Current enrolment is around 600 and is increasing steadily. Students come from almost 60 different nationalities and, depending on the family’s contracts and nature of their work, stay in Uganda for varying lengths of time. The school is privately owned with an Advisory Board of Governors and the day-to-day running of the school is managed by the Director.
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Kampala International School Uganda adapts the English National Curriculum for the Primary School and until Year 9 in the Secondary School. After that, our students study for the internationally recognized Cambridge IGCSE (examined in Y11) and IB Diploma (examined in Y13). The curriculum ensures that rigorous educational standards are maintained and that progression of educational experience is monitored. The IB Diploma is generally regarded as the university entrance programme of choice often preferred above national requirements. The curriculum has been adapted to reflect the international diversity of our school community and its location in Uganda.
Kampala International School Uganda | KISU admits children of any religion, race, colour, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programmes and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school, provided that there are openings available. It does not discriminate on the basis of religion, race, colour, national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, scholarship programmes or other school administered programmes. PRIMARY SCHOOL: Kampala International School accepts students on or after their 2nd birthday. Entry into Year 1 is at 5 years old (the academic year in which the child turns 6 years old) as of September 1st. Secondary School: Entry to the secondary school is at 11 years old (the school year in which the student becomes 12). On payment of full year’s fees, club membership is awarded at the Kabira Country Club.
Kampala International School Uganda | KISU was formerly known as Kabira International School and moved to its present site in September 2008. The school is centrally located in Kampala and is situated on 14 acres of land. It has been purposely built to accommodate over 1000 students increasing in line with the development of Kampala and Uganda. There are four science labs, three computer labs, three practice music rooms, three performance areas, an indoor gym, an outdoor basketball court, 25 m eight-lane competition pool, two libraries, five acres of playing fields, and smart boards in most classrooms.
Location
Kampala International School Uganda | KISU is ideally situated within easy traveling distance from prime residential locations and is only 15 minutes from the city center by car.
There is 58 full-time teaching staff at Kampala International School Uganda recruited from countries around the world. International recruitment takes place at the Search and CIS fairs. There are ongoing opportunities for staff development through inset days, online training and visiting professionals. Initial contracts are for two years and many international staff extends on a yearly basis.
Students
Kampala International School Uganda | KISU has a rich resource in the nature and diversity of its students. However, the suitability of the school for each student is assessed upon entry, to ensure that KISU can meet their needs. All students from Year 3 (7 years old) upwards spend time on outdoor education trips, staying overnight for varying lengths of time; each student swims once a week and takes part in all activities. The school is able to provide for students with mild learning difficulties. Students must have a degree of fluency in English to enter Year 9. ESL/ESOL provision can be given before this year. Students have to demonstrate their suitability for the IB Diploma Programme, through IGCSE examination results or equivalent.
