Kampala Community International Primary School

The school is located in Kampala, Uganda. The address is Plot 10, Ntinda View Crescent, Naguru.

KCIS has 6 academic years: Year 1 to Year 6. Year 1 starts at age 5, Year 2 at age 6; Year 3 at age 7, Year 4 at age 8, Year 5 at age 9, Year 6 at age 10. The school divides these into Key Stage One (Year 1–2) and Key Stage Two (Year 3–6).

International primary school

The school operates in Uganda.

A day for Year 1–2 runs from 8:00 am to 2:30 pm, with clubs from 2:30–3:15 pm. A day for Year 3–6 runs from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, with clubs from 3:15–4:00 pm.

KCIS follows the UK's English National Curriculum (ENC), adapted to reflect the international nature of its school community and its location in Uganda. The school offers 13 subjects across the curriculum and a wide range of extra-curricular activities. KCIS is a single-stream school with a maximum of 20 students per class and a teacher-student ratio of up to 1:10. An active learning approach is used, with a variety of methods and activities to develop transferable skills and life skills. KCIS has six academic years (Year 1 to Year 6) with class allocation by date of birth on 1 September each year. The aim is to inspire every child to love learning and to equip them with the skills, attitudes and values to realise their diverse and distinctive potentials.

Teacher-student ratio is up to 1:10.

KCIS provides a holistic programme that develops students academically, socially, emotionally, physically, morally and culturally. It uses interactive, active learning to meet different learning styles and to promote independence, curiosity, self-confidence, resilience and innovative thinking. The environment is safe, supportive and welcoming. KCIS emphasises inclusion and access, removing barriers to learning so every child can belong and participate fully. A strong pastoral approach and safeguarding framework support pupil wellbeing as part of daily school life.

KCIS Inclusion and Access ensures every child is valued and supported to succeed, with reasonable adjustments to remove barriers to learning and ensure belonging. KCIS Learning includes targeted support for pupils with additional learning needs; a SENCo coordinates provision, progress reviews, and adapts support as needs change.

KCIS integrates wellbeing into its learning, aiming to nurture confident, curious, compassionate and capable global learners. The school's mission emphasises wellbeing as part of its holistic approach to education, and the 2025–2028 Strategic Plan lists wellbeing as a pillar alongside safeguarding and behaviour. Safeguarding materials describe strong pastoral systems to support pupil wellbeing as a core part of school life.

Safeguarding is KCIS's highest priority. It follows international best practice aligned with British Schools Overseas (BSO) standards, the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, and the Children Act (Uganda). The safeguarding team includes a Safeguarding Director, a Designated Safeguarding Lead and a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, with clear reporting contacts. If you are worried about a child, contact the DSL or DDSL immediately; in case of immediate danger call the police. Policies include the Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy, Complaints Policy, Relationships and Behaviour Policy, Anti-Bullying Policy, Safer Recruitment Policy, Whistleblowing Policy and Health and Safety Policy. Online safety is taught through PSHE and digital literacy, with parent workshops and guidance on online safety. The safeguarding culture is built on respect, transparency, communication, professional accountability and child-centred decision-making, and KCIS works with families, external agencies and the wider community to keep every child safe.

1. Book a school visit. KCIS invites all parents to book an appointment to visit the school; visits are generally conducted Monday–Friday 8.30am–2pm, but can be arranged at other times by appointment. 2. Meet with the Director and assessment. You and your child will be invited to meet with the Director of Education, and your child's two most recent report cards will be reviewed; your child may be asked to complete an assessment. KCIS uses the British Curriculum (The English National Curriculum). 3. Secure a place. When the school offers a place for your child, pay the enrollment fee to secure the place; parents then submit the final documents online and pay the appropriate school fees prior to commencement. 4. Enrolment documents submission. Return the following items to the KCIS office: the online Enrolment Form, Home Form, Choices Form, Communication Form, and Swimming Consent; provide one passport photo; copies of Passport or Birth Certificate and Vaccination record; two most recent school reports (if applicable); map or directions to home for emergencies; and a bank slip for Registration and School Fees. The school will call to confirm a starting date after submission. 5. Starting date and class placement. The starting date is confirmed by KCIS after documents are submitted; KCIS has six academic years and allocates Year 1 to children aged 5 at the start of the school year, Year 2 to age 6, Year 3 to age 7, Year 4 to age 8, Year 5 to age 9, and Year 6 to age 10, with class placement by date of birth on 1 September.

KCIS offers bursaries with up to 50% discount off school fees for students to study at KCIS. Bursaries are available for all years of study (ages 5 to 12) and are awarded twice a year. The next bursary application deadline is 30 November 2025. Applications are submitted to the Bursary Committee, and completed application forms along with the child's two most recent school reports should be returned in person to KCIS, or by mail to the KCIS office. For more information please email bursaries@kciskampala.com or call 077 6666 885. An application form can be downloaded.