International School of Uganda

The school is a diverse community of learners dedicated to realizing individual and collective potential by creating a culture of belonging, opportunity, and challenge. As an International Baccalaureate World School, it aims to educate learners to apply their skills, attitudes, and values to develop innovative ways to impact their own lives, their surrounding community, and the global level. The school emphasizes inquiry-based learning, student agency, and the development of critical thinkers.

The school offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum across three stages: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), and the Diploma Programme (DP) for students in Grades 11–12. The academic programme is designed to develop critical thinkers and is supported by technology integration and a focus on environmental initiatives.

The school is committed to an inclusive environment that focuses on ensuring every child has access to learning at their level. It provides student support services designed to meet individual learning needs and styles, with a focus on critical thinking and student agency.

The school accepts applications throughout the year, provided there is space in the relevant year group. Prospective families can arrange school visits, attend open days, or request a prospectus via the school's online enquiry form. The admissions process requires a non-refundable registration fee, and families may apply for financial assistance or specific scholarship programmes, such as the Christina McConnell Scholarship for Ugandan citizens or the Merit & Needs-Based Scholarship for students entering Grade 11.

The school operates on an annual academic cycle with tuition fees payable in one, two, or three instalments. Key payment deadlines typically fall in August, November, January, and February. The school provides a searchable online calendar for families to track events, open days, and school activities.

The school is situated on a 33-acre green campus in Lubowa, which features indigenous plants and birdlife. Athletic facilities include two sports fields, a full-length football/rugby pitch, a 400m track, three basketball courts, four tennis courts, two swimming pools, a climbing wall, and a gym. Academic and arts facilities include a 430-seat auditorium, two art rooms, three music rooms, a science centre opened in 2015, an arts centre opened in 2022, a well-resourced library, and a dining hall.

The school offers a seasonal Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) programme that includes a variety of optional pursuits, some of which are led by external coaches. Students have opportunities to participate in athletics, including sports such as football and rugby, and engage in service learning. Additionally, the school facilitates participation in international programmes like the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, as well as ISSEA and Model United Nations (MUN) trips.