Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
28 |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
French |
| Max. number of students per class |
Acacia has a "soft cap" at 22 but under certain circumstances it will increase up to 24 in consultation with the homeroom teacher. |
| Average number of students per class |
22 |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, A Levels |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Acacia provides limited support to students with mild special educational needs. During the application for admissions, children with identified special learning needs are considered on a case-by-case basis. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Admission test |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Short-listed applicants take an English and Math admissions test.
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| Waiting list |
The school does not maintain a long-term waiting list or hold applications from one admissions period to the next. If your application is unsuccessful and you wish to apply for admission for the following school year, you are welcome to submit a new application in March the following year. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
31st of March |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes. Where Acadia has space, it welcomes new students in the middle of the year. |
| School start time |
Junior School: 8:00
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| School finish time |
Junior School: 15:00
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| School bus service available |
No, however there are independent bus companies that offer services to some of Acacia's students and some parents carpool. |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Clubs include: swimming, soccer, touch-rugby, ballet, art-n-crafts, cooking, taekwondo, sewing and yearbook. |
| Sports activities included |
Physical education |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Outdoor sports field |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Acacia International School is an independent Christian day school located in Muyenga, Kampala. Acacia's goal is to provide an academically excellent and balanced education in an environment that reflects the love, joy and peace of Christ.
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| Teaching approach of the school |
Acacia's vision is to educate and inspire servant leaders for Christ. |