The Aga Khan High School is a IB Diploma Programme / Cambridge IGCSE / Bespoke Curriculum / Ugandan National Curriculum (UCE) / Ugandan National Curriculum (UACE) school in Kampala, Uganda. Founded in 1959. Annual tuition ranges from $771 to $5,345 USD.
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About
The Aga Khan High School, Kampala is a private, non-profit, non-denominational co-educational day school established in 1959 as Uganda's first multicultural school and a member of the Aga Khan Education Services network. It serves approximately 550 students aged 11–18 from 32 nations across Grades 7–12, offering both Ugandan national curricula (UCE/UACE) and international programmes including Cambridge IGCSE and the IB Diploma Programme. The school provides a Learning Support Centre for ESL/EAL and other learning needs, a teacher-mentored mentorship programme, and facilities including science laboratories, ICT rooms with SMART-Boards, a library with audio-visual centre, art rooms, and sports fields.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Founded in 1959 as Uganda's first multicultural school, AKHS Kampala serves approximately 550 students from 32 nations, offering both Ugandan national and international curricula including Cambridge IGCSE and the IB Diploma Programme. The school features a Learning Support Centre for ESL/EAL and learning needs, a teacher-mentored mentorship programme, and has produced a student who achieved Top in the World in Mathematics in the Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| National O-Level (S1-S4) | UGX 771 |
| National A-Level Arts (S5-S6) | UGX 796 |
| International IGCSE (Year 10-11) | UGX 3,784 |
| National A-Level Sciences (S5-S6) | UGX 830 |
| International Key Stage 3 (Year 7-9) | UGX 3,645 |
| International IB Diploma Programme (Year 12-13) | UGX 5,345 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: UGX 2,853,000 - 19,776,000. Application fee: $74.
Admissions Process
- 1Entry is selective and merit-based. For Ugandan O-level (S1) entry, a PLE score of 15 points or better is required. For Year 7 entry, candidates sit an entrance test or present SAT-2 or CIPAT scores (minimum 12 or 10 points respectively). For A-level and IB Diploma entry, a Division 2 in UCE (35 aggregates) or 5 A-C grades in IGCSE including Mathematics and English is required, with a minimum B in chosen Higher Level subjects (A grade required for Maths and Physics HL). The Head of the previous school must vouch for good conduct; notable non-academic achievement is advantageous.
Student Life
Lunch or snacks where provided are billed separately from tuition fees.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
A teacher-mentored mentorship programme pairs each student with a teacher mentor to plan study schedules and set short- and long-term targets. Orientation programmes involve parents and provide opportunities to interact with staff, supporting students' social and emotional development.
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School Background
Private, non-profit institution; part of the Aga Khan Education Services (AKES) network.
Non-denominational
Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards – Top in the World in Mathematics