Every term, in plain English.

The sum of a candidate’s subject grades at PLE, a lower aggregate means stronger results.

Each PLE subject is scored 1 (best) to 9. The four scores are added to give an aggregate from 4 to 36, which in turn maps to a Division. Lower is better.

See alsoDivision,PLE

India’s national curriculum board, followed by Indian-community schools in Uganda.

CBSE culminates in the Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations. Its Uganda footprint serves mainly the Indian diaspora and families seeking an Indian-pattern education.

The minimum result a school accepts for admission, sometimes set separately for boys and girls.

Selective schools publish cut-off aggregates (PLE) or points (UACE) below which they will not admit. In co-educational schools the boys’ and girls’ cut-offs can differ.

See alsoAggregate,UACE

Whether pupils go home daily (day) or live on campus during term (boarding), many schools offer both.

Boarding fees bundle accommodation and meals, so they sit well above day fees at the same school. Some schools are day-only, some boarding-only, and many run a mix per class level.

See alsoCut-off points

The banded result reported at PLE and UCE, Division 1 is the top band, Division 4 the lowest pass.

Divisions translate raw aggregates into broad performance bands (Division 1–4, plus U for ungraded). They are the figure most parents and schools quote when discussing results.

See alsoAggregate,PLE,UCE

Pre-admission screening some schools use alongside national results to select intakes.

Selective schools may set their own entrance examination or interview applicants in addition to looking at PLE or UCE results. Requirements vary widely and are not yet standardised.

See alsoCut-off points

France’s national secondary-leaving diploma, taught at francophone international schools.

The “Bac” concludes the French lycée cycle and is the standard entry qualification for French and many European universities. Offered in Uganda by francophone international schools.

A two-year pre-university programme scored out of 45, recognised by universities worldwide.

The IB Diploma combines six subject groups with the core (Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay and CAS). It is offered by a small number of international schools in Uganda.

Cambridge’s international lower-secondary qualification, the global cousin of O-Level.

IGCSE is taken around age 14–16 and is offered by Cambridge-curriculum schools in Uganda. It feeds into Cambridge A-Levels or the IB Diploma.

See alsoIB Diploma

A child-led early-years method using hands-on materials and mixed-age, self-paced learning.

Developed by Maria Montessori, the approach emphasises prepared environments, freedom within limits and concrete learning materials. In Uganda it is most common at nursery and early-primary level.

The UNEB exam sat at the end of Primary 7 in four subjects; results determine secondary placement.

PLE candidates are graded in English, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies. Performance is reported as an aggregate and a Division, which secondary schools use to admit Senior 1 entrants.

See alsoAggregate,Division,UNEB

The cluster of principal subjects an A-Level student takes, e.g. PCM, PCB, HEG, BAM.

At UACE a student usually offers three principal subjects plus a subsidiary. The combination shapes which university courses they can later apply for, so it is chosen with care at S5.

See alsoUACE

Praecip’s structured school score across twelve dimensions, not a single league-table number.

Rather than ranking schools on results alone, Praecip profiles them across twelve axes, from academics and facilities to fees and pastoral care, so families weigh what matters to them.

Your saved set of schools on Praecip, the shortlist you build up while comparing options.

“The shelf” is where schools you bookmark are kept, ready to compare side by side. It lives in your browser so your shortlist follows you across the site.

See alsoThe 12-axis rating

The “A-Level” qualification sat at the end of Senior 6, the main gateway to university.

At A-Level a student specialises in a subject combination (typically three principal subjects). UACE points are the primary basis for university admission and government scholarship cut-offs.

See alsoSubject combination,Cut-off points,UCE

The board that examines business, technical and vocational programmes beyond UNEB’s remit.

UBTEB administers certificate and diploma examinations across technical, business and vocational institutes, the qualifications behind much of Uganda’s skilled-trades pipeline.

See alsoUCE

The “O-Level” qualification sat at the end of Senior 4, after the lower-secondary cycle.

UCE marks the end of four years of secondary schooling (S1–S4). Results decide whether and where a student proceeds to A-Level (UACE) or to technical and vocational pathways.

See alsoUACE,Subject combination,UBTEB

The statutory body that sets and marks Uganda’s national examinations, PLE, UCE and UACE.

Established in 1983, UNEB develops, administers and grades the national exams that gate progression through Uganda’s education system. Its results are the backbone of most local school rankings.

See alsoPLE,UCE,UACE

A school whose core details Praecip has confirmed against official or first-hand sources.

A “Verified” badge means the listing’s key facts, name, location, curriculum and contacts, have been checked. Unverified listings are still shown, but clearly marked.

See alsoThe 12-axis rating