Acorns International School Kisaasi: Details, Fees and Reviews

Leaving qualifications		A-Levels and IB Diploma
Language of instruction		English
Native English teachers
Extra languages (other than English)
Class sizes	Average	20 students / class
Class sizes	Maximum	24 students / class
Extracurricular activities
School bus

Yearly fees:	from: 8,762,199 Shilling to: 39,166,065 Shilling

School fees range in UGX valid for the academic year 2024/2025

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Number of students	770
Number of nationalities represented in the school	37
Most common nationality	Uganda
Ratio of local students to international students	3:1

Native English speaking teachers	Yes
Language support for students not fluent in English	Yes
Additional language classes offered by the school	French, Kiswahili, Spanish

Max. number of students per class	EYP1: 10, EYP2: 14, EYP3: 20, PYP1 onwards: 24 *Every class has a Homeroom Teacher and a Teaching Assistant
Average number of students per class	20
Does the school employ teaching assistants?	Yes
Use of technology in the classroom	Every class is equipped with a smartboard.
Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures)	Yes
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion?	No. (However, we do have a Prayer Room, should a student need it)

External examinations or assessments available	MYP5 eAssessments, IB Diploma, A Levels
Do teachers assign homework to their students?	Yes
Approximate hours of homework given	Varies by grade level; consider individual needs, avoiding undue stress.
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation	100%

Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs	Acorns has an open admission policy and accepts children with special needs. Placement is dependent upon the child’s individual needs and may require continuous support from parents. Acorns can also help you find specialist therapists for your child, including a Speech and Occupational Therapist and an Educational Psychologist.
Learning support offered	Acorns tailors Education Plans based on individual needs
The school supports gifted, able and talented students	Tailored programmes, challenges, and enrichment for gifted, talented students' support.
Student access to education psychologist	Our Learner Support Services Department works closely with families to make external recommendations for any service that we do not offer or have empanelled experts.

Entry evaluation for students	Yes. For students qualifying for PYP1 and above, we use Measure of Academic Progress (MAP) as a Placement Assessment tool.
Brief description of entry evaluation required	It is an online adaptive test conducted on campus.
Waiting list	Yes. For Creche, EYP1, PYP2 and LSS Programme in EYP and PYP.
Deadline for registration (new academic year)	We accept admissions through the year.
Students can join after academic year begins	Yes

School start time	EYP: 8:45 am PYP1 onwards: 8 am
School finish time	Crech, EYP1 & 2: 12:30 pm EYP3: 2:45 pm PYP1 to PYP6: 3:25 pm Secondary: 4:15 pm
Supervised care before/after school	Acorns is happy to welcome your child to school any time after 7:00 am, when Acorns' staff are available to care for them.
School bus service available	Yes
School provided lunches	Yes
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc)	No.
Uniform required	Yes

Extracurricular activities or clubs offered	Acorns offers many clubs and activities.
Sports activities included	Physical education and Swimming,
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students	Yes

Facilities at the school	Library, Auditorium, Dance and Music Rooms, Science Labs, Play Areas
Sports facilities at the school	Soccer Field, Basketball Courts, Swimming Pools

Qualities and characteristics best defining the school	Acorns International School is a community of staff, parents, and children—a large family dedicated to the premise that education is the key to building a lifelong foundation, where a love of learning and school is of the utmost importance.
Teaching approach of the school	Our school emphasizes interactive learning, fostering critical thinking, and personalized instruction to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience for students.