Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
550 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
60 |
| Most common nationality |
Ugandan |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
50% local: 50% international |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes, we have a dedicated Learning Support Department in both Primary and Secondary. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
French, German |
| Max. number of students per class |
In the primary school, the maximum class size is 24 with a 1:12 ratio. For the youngest children in the Early Years Unit, the adult child ratio is 1:6. The maximum class size is 26 students in the secondary school, with smaller group sizes for many IGSCE and A Level classes. |
| Average number of students per class |
20 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Google Classroom is utilized for classwork and homework distribution and submission. From Year 10 all students are required to bring their devices to school, and iPads are provided for those who don't have their own. Additionally, each classroom is equipped with Smart devices. |
| 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, Zoom, and Google Meet. During COVID we transitioned from in-person to Google Classroom as we were fully equipped. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, AS-A Levels, and BTec |
| Results in these examinations |
IGCSE - 98% pass rate
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| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Both the Primary and Secondary Schools follow the homework policy which guides the amount of time each subject and year group requires |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% of our students go to renowned Universities. |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
We have one of the best Special Education Needs Department and English as a Second Language Department. Students with additional needs receive personalised support from learning assistants both in and out of the classroom. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
We have an active gifted and talented programme to stretch our most able pupils. We also have a vibrant and varied enrichment programme where students can try different activities such as robotics, philosophy, or chess. Students participate in national and international competitions including ALAMAU, MSMUN, World Scholars Cup, COBIS Competitions, and many more. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
We have a full-time school counsellor. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
All applicants are normally interviewed by the head teacher or deputy head before the offer of a place and their decision regarding placement of a child will be final. All students who are admitted from KS2 onwards are required to sit for the CAT 4 entrance exam. |
| Waiting list |
No |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
7:45 |
| School finish time |
15:00 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
In the morning the students are supervised by the assistants and in the evening school has a late room facility. |
| 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 or clubs offered |
RISU offers Brownies, Music, Sports, Languages, Pottery, Art, and many other clubs and activities. |
| Sports activities included |
Physical education, Swimming, Athletics, Volleyball, Football, Netball, basketball etc |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes. The school is a member of ISSAK |
| Facilities at the school |
We have two libraries, four Science labs, four Computer labs, a Food and Nutrition lab, Three Music rooms, and one Drama room |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Two football pitches, Two indoor basketball courts, a Volleyball court, a 25-meter swimming pool, a Tennis Court, a Cricket practice pitch |
| Grades/ages available for boarding |
From 8 years of age. |
| Boarding facilities at the school |
Since it is within the campus all the school facilities are used by the boarders. We run weekend clubs for the boarders. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Opened in 1991, Rainbow International School Uganda has grown to become a school of over 550 students, offering a full English curriculum at all five key stages from the Foundation Stage right up to the pre-university level. RISU is a co-educational and multicultural school, with students from around sixty nationalities. A school that strives for academic excellence with a strong belief in the provision of a holistic education, where the specific needs of each individual child really matters. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
RISU's mission is to continuously evolve to create the most holistic learning environment for its students by providing a platform to identify and enhance their individual strengths through innovative, adaptive and superlative academic and co-curricular models. |