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FeaturedCambridgeMixedDayIsmaili Muslim (open to all faiths)
Aga Khan High School Kampala
Old Kampala, Kampala Central, Kampala
Founded
1959
Enrolment
1,400
Teaching staff
120
Class size
~24
About
What this school is, in plain words
Part of the Aga Khan Education Services global network, AKHS Kampala has delivered the Cambridge curriculum at IGCSE and A-Level since the 1990s, with strong outcomes and a richly diverse student body. The school is open to all faiths.
A message
From the principal
“We pursue a pluralist, ethical and academically demanding education, a place where every faith and background contributes to a shared culture of excellence.”
Performance
National exam results
Cambridge IGCSE 2024
78% A*–A grades; 100% pass rate
Cambridge A-Level 2024
64% A*–A grades
What this school emphasises
Focus areas
Academic AchievementPastoral Care / GuidanceFaith / ReligionTertiary PathwaysCo-curricular Activities
The Praecip verdict
Strong Cambridge programme with serious financial-aid commitment
AKHS punches at international level on Cambridge results while remaining markedly more affordable than ISU. The Aga Khan Development Network underwrites a meaningful aid programme, and the pluralist culture is genuine.
Campus is functional rather than spacious, sport facilities are tighter than ISU's and weekend access to large grounds is limited. For academically-strong families wanting a Cambridge pathway without ISU's price tag, this is the standout option.
Praecip ratings
How we score this school
4.45/ 5 · Praecip composite
Academics9.00
Core Curriculum9.20
University Admissions9.10
Teaching Quality9.00
Campus & Facilities8.70
Alumni, Reputation & Prestige8.80
Meals & Wellbeing8.40
Personal Development8.70
Sports8.00
Technology & Innovation8.60
Music, Dance & Drama8.00
Pastoral Care8.90
Fees
Tuition by class & residency
| Level | Class | Residency | Amount | Cycle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery | EYFS (Reception) | day | USh 2,200,000 | / term |
| Primary | Year 1 | day | USh 3,100,000 | / term |
| Primary | Year 2 | day | USh 3,100,000 | / term |
| Primary | Year 3 | day | USh 3,100,000 | / term |
| Primary | Year 4 | day | USh 3,100,000 | / term |
| Primary | Year 5 | day | USh 3,100,000 | / term |
| Primary | Year 6 | day | USh 3,100,000 | / term |
| O-Level | Year 7 | day | USh 3,800,000 | / term |
| O-Level | Year 8 | day | USh 3,800,000 | / term |
| O-Level | Year 9 | day | USh 3,800,000 | / term |
| O-Level | Year 10 (IGCSE) | day | USh 4,400,000 | / term |
| O-Level | Year 11 (IGCSE) | day | USh 4,400,000 | / term |
| A-Level | Year 12 (AS) | day | USh 5,200,000 | / term |
| A-Level | Year 13 (A2) | day | USh 5,200,000 | / term |
Payment methods
- · SchoolPay
- · Bank Transfer
- · Mobile Money
Term-fee installment plans available.
What fees cover
- · Tuition
- · Textbooks
- · Co-curricular activities
- · Lunch (primary)
Bursaries & discounts
AKES Need-Based Aid
Means-tested support of up to 60% of tuition.
Sibling Discount
10% off for the 2nd child, 15% off for the 3rd.
For new entrants, one-off extras
- Admission feeUSh 1,500,000
- Uniform setUSh 600,000
- Capital levy (one-off)USh 2,500,000
Application & registration
What you'll need
Application requirements
- Birth certificate
- Two most recent school reports
- Passport-size photo
- Parent/guardian ID
- Entrance assessment
Application fee: USh 200,000
Entrance interview required.
Cut-off points
Holistic admissions; no fixed cut-off.
Admissions open
2025: 720 applied · 240 offered places
Diary
Upcoming events
Cambridge Information Evening
18 May 2026
In the news
Latest from the school
Three AKHS students earn Cambridge "Top in Country" awards
In Mathematics, Economics, and English Literature.
29 March 2026
News & insights
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Where alumni go
The afterlife of a school
Notable alumni
Various
Doctors, engineers, founders across East Africa
Top universities
- · University of Toronto
- · McGill University
- · University of Nottingham
- · Aga Khan University
- · University of Cape Town
Where alumni work
- · Aga Khan Development Network
- · KCB Bank
- · PwC
- · Deloitte
- · Roche
Campus
Facilities
curricular
- · IGCSE & A-Level science labs
- · Library & resource centre
extracurricular
- · Indoor sports hall
- · Football pitch
- · Music room
transport
- · School bus network
safety
- · CCTV
- · On-site nurse
Gallery
A look around
On social
Follow this school
Multi-campus
Other campuses
Aga Khan High School (Old Kampala) (main)
Kampala Central, Kampala
Aga Khan Nursery & Primary
Kampala Central, Kampala
Parent reviews
What families are saying
Excellent academics and a really diverse community
Excellent academics and a really diverse community.
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