Acacia International School is a Bespoke Curriculum / American Curriculum / Advanced Placement (AP) / Cambridge IGCSE school in Kampala, Uganda. Founded in 2012. Annual tuition ranges from $6,000 to $13,000 USD.
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Scholarships Available
A limited bursary program is available for gifted students enrolling in Grades 9 and 10 who demonstrate financial need. Eligibility and bursary value vary.
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About
Acacia International School is a Christian international day school in Kampala, Uganda, serving students aged 3 to 18 across Early Years, Elementary, Middle School, and High School. The school offers a distinctive blended curriculum combining Classical US-based Core Knowledge, Cambridge IGCSE, and American Advanced Placement courses, culminating in an American High School Diploma. Accredited by both ACSI and MSA, Acacia serves a diverse 31-nation community on its expanding 44-acre Lakeside Campus and achieved a 100% IGCSE pass rate in 2025.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Dual accreditation from ACSI and MSA spanning both Christian and mainstream international frameworks. Blended curriculum combining Classical US-based Core Knowledge (K–8), Cambridge IGCSE (Grades 9–10), and American AP pathway (Grades 11–12). 100% IGCSE pass rate and 90% of AP exams scoring 3 or higher in 2025. Serves a diverse 31-nation community. New 44-acre Lakeside Campus developed through a USD 12 million capital campaign. Christ-centered education with weekly chapel and integrated Bible instruction.
Fees & Financials
Original currency: UGX 26,925,798 - 46,986,683. Application fee: $50.
Admissions Process
- 1Visit the school (recommended) — email [email protected] to arrange a campus visit. Step 2: Submit a complete online application including the application form, student health form, parent essay, most recent school report, passport or birth certificate copy, and passport-size photo. Step 3: Short-listed students sit English and Mathematics admissions assessments (USD 50); English language learners in Grades 6–12 also complete the WIDA MODEL English proficiency assessment (USD 40). Step 4: The Admissions Committee reviews completed applications and communicates decisions within two weeks (August intake: applications due March, decisions issued April; mid-year applications considered on a rolling basis). Step 5: Upon offer, families must pay the Admissions Fee within two weeks to confirm the student's place.
Admissions Details
Early application does not guarantee placement, and the school does not maintain a long-term waiting list.
Student Life
Uniforms are required and billed separately; cash is accepted at the finance office for uniform purchases.
Lunches are available and billed separately; cash is accepted at the finance office for meal payments.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Acacia emphasizes mental wellbeing through social-emotional development and spiritual formation. Early Years focuses on social-emotional competence in a nurturing environment. Middle School nurtures the whole person intellectually, socially, emotionally, physically, and spiritually through Bible study and chapel. High School includes spiritual life with chapel leadership and service projects, reinforcing wellbeing and purpose.
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School Background
Christian international school operated by Acacia Education Services Limited.
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