As the number of international schools in Kampala continues to grow, choosing the right secondary school requires more careful comparison.
Parents are increasingly looking at curriculum, teaching quality, environment, and value for money.
This ranking focuses only on schools offering a fully international curriculum (British, IB, American, or French), not mixed systems.
The following criteria were used to establish the ranking:
* Curriculum quality and accreditation (Cambridge, IB, etc.)
* The international diversity of the student and teaching body
* Academic performance and placement into international universities
* Value for money
* Student support systems (pastoral care, guidance, wellbeing)
* Facilities and access to sports and extracurricular programmes, including participation in external competitions and associations
Ranking
1. International school of Uganda (ISU)
ISU offers a full IB pathway within a highly international environment and is known for its strong academic and extracurricular programmes. It remains one of the most established schools in the country, though its fees are the highest in Uganda and its location in Lubowa is outside central Kampala.
2. Rainbow international school Uganda (RISU)
RISU provides a well rounded Cambridge pathway supported by a diverse student body and a consistent academic track record. Its location may be rather inconvenient for some families, and its campus is more compact than those of larger schools.
3. 7Hills international school (7Hills)
7Hills is a centrally located school in Kololo known for its small class sizes and focus on academic excellence. The environment allows for individual attention and offers strong value for money, while the campus remains more limited in size compared with larger institutions.
4. Kampala international school Uganda (KISUKISU offers both British and IB pathways and has a broad academic and extracurricular offering. It is wellestablished and has a nice and central campus. However, its high fee structure and high staff turnover are drawbacks
5. Acacia international school (AIS)
AIS follows the American curriculum and is known for its strong community feel and close teacher student
relationships. Its campus is relatively small and spread across several plots, meaning students often move between buildings.
6. French international school of Kampala
The French international school offers the French national curriculum within a global network, with a strong ocus on language and cultural immersion. In the secondary section, a significant part of the programme is delivered online, with more limited direct teacher support on site, which may not suit all students.
7. Heritage international school (HIS)
HIS places a strong emphasis on leadership, values, and community and has a long standing presence in Uganda. However, its higher fees and frequent changes in leadership are drawbacks.
8. Kabojja international school (KIS)
KIS offers a large campus, strong sports infrastructure, and both Cambridge and IB programmes.
Its location in Buziga can mean a longer commute. Both the student and teaching body are more locally based, which can result in a less globally diverse environment than some other international schools.
9. Acorns international school (AIS)
AIS offers both the IB and British curricula and has expanded rapidly in recent years, with growing student numbers and an increasingly broad programme. However, such fast growth can place pressure on systems and staffing, which may impact consistency in teaching and overall delivery.
10. Galaxy international school Uganda (GISU)
GISU is a modern school with focus on technology, offering the Cambridge curriculum with a wide subject range. Its location in Lubowa outside central Kampala may be inconvenient.
A more locally concentrated student and teaching body may shape the overall international experience compared with more diverse school enviroments.
