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Nationalities
| Number of students |
600 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
60 |
| Most common nationality |
The student body is comprised of 16% Ugandans, 14% Indians, 11% USA/Canada, 9% UK, 8% Lebanese with small numbers from many other nations. |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
16% local : 84% international |
Languages
| 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, Spanish |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
25 |
| Average number of students per class |
20 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Smart boards in most classrooms. |
| 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 |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma, IGCSE |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Given on Fridays and received on Fridays |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
98% |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Special Educational Needs |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Yes |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Assessment |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
KISU uses age-appropriate assessments to help KISU to understand more about the learner who is joining its community; KISU does not use them to select (or exclude) children. Assessments vary depending on the age of your child. It is important to note that KISU is a passionately inclusive school; providing it believes KISU has the resources and expertise to support your child effectively then all children are welcome. KISU aims to make assessments as relaxed as possible to ensure your child feels comfortable and able to be themselves. |
| Waiting list |
No |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Enrolment normally takes place through out the year |
School day
| School start time |
7:45 |
| School finish time |
Nursery - KG1: 12:20
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| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
More than 50 different clubs and activities are on offer to students at any given time. |
| Sports activities included |
Physical Education, Football, Basketball, athletics, Swimming, Volleyball, Karate and other extracurricular activities |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Facilities
| Facilities at the school |
Libraries, Lego room, Science Laboratories, Drama room, Theaters, |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Indoor gym, outdoor basketball court, 25 metre eight lane competition swimming pool, playing field, STEAM |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Founded in 1993, Kampala international school Uganda began as a small primary school with a curriculum based on the National Curriculum for England.
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| Teaching approach of the school |
Internationalism is highly valued and students develop a good understanding of their multicultural world.
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