Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
321 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
43 |
| Most common nationality |
Ugandan and British |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
18% |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
English as an Additional Language, |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
French |
| Max. number of students per class |
22 |
| Average number of students per class |
Classes are small to give full attention to each child and Ambrosoli aims to keep its class sizes at an optimum level of 22 children, each with a teacher and learning assistant. |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
We have ipads and chrome books which are used for learning. |
| 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 we use google classroom if needed. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| External examinations or assessments available |
We do not do exams. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
1 hour |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
All |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Ambrosoli is a non-selective school educating students from the local and international communities in Uganda, providing where possible, for the special needs of all its students. |
| Learning support offered |
We have a full time SEN teacher who splits up her time to help these students and if needed the students come with their own assistant but they are fully integrated into the class. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Interview |
| Waiting list |
Not currently, but it can happen. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Children can be enrolled throughout the year, according to availability. |
| School start time |
8am |
| School finish time |
2:45pm |
| Supervised care before/after school |
We have supervised care from 7:30 and again from 2:45 to 4pm |
| School bus service available |
No |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes we offer special diets if required. |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
The clubs are selected by the student council and typically include football, drumming, photography, ballet, wood crafting, swimming and cross-country. |
| Sports activities included |
Physical education |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Facilities at the school |
We have many extra-curricular activities including pottery, Coding club, LAMDA etc. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Ambrosoli has a football pitch and junior sized basketball court with many play areas that include climbing frames, sandpits, secret gardens, a mud kitchen, and slides. We also have a half Olympic size swimming pool. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Ambrosoli International School enjoys an outstanding reputation in the Kampala community. The school prides itself on being at the centre of a community of children, parents, teachers and associated staff, which is enthusiastically supported by an inclusive and vibrant Parent-Teacher Association. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Ambrosoli is a community minded school that nurtures curiosity, creativity and global awareness through an inspiring, broad and engaging curriculum. Children learn to become resilient and respectful in an environment where each child is challenged and encouraged to thrive and achieve as an individual. |