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Kampala school fees in 2026: what changed, what did not
Across 40+ schools we tracked, average termly tuition rose 6.4%, but the dispersion tells the real story.
12 Apr 2026Read
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Delhi Public School Uganda
Kawempe, Kampala Central, Kampala
Founded
2018
Enrolment
540
Teaching staff
62
Class size
~22
About
What this school is, in plain words
The Uganda branch of the Delhi Public School Society delivers the Indian CBSE curriculum from KG to Class 12, primarily serving the Indian-origin and broader business community across Kampala.
A message
From the principal
“DPS Uganda offers the rigour and structure of the CBSE curriculum without leaving Kampala, a continuous pathway for our community from kindergarten to Indian and global universities.”
Performance
National exam results
CBSE Class X 2024
92% scored above 80%; school average 86%
CBSE Class XII 2024
88% scored above 80%; three students above 95%
What this school emphasises
Focus areas
Academic AchievementTertiary PathwaysDigital TechnologiesPersonal Development
The Praecip verdict
Best CBSE pathway in Uganda for the Indian diaspora
DPS Uganda is essentially without local competition for families wanting a continuous CBSE programme. Teaching staff is largely Indian-trained, results map cleanly onto Indian university admissions, and the cultural continuity for Indian-origin families is meaningful.
Sports facilities and arts breadth lag the larger Cambridge schools; campus is modest. For non-Indian-origin families considering CBSE, evaluate carefully against Cambridge, the curricula are not interchangeable for international universities.
Praecip ratings
How we score this school
4.18/ 5 · Praecip composite
Academics8.60
Core Curriculum8.80
University Admissions8.50
Teaching Quality8.60
Campus & Facilities8.00
Alumni, Reputation & Prestige7.80
Meals & Wellbeing8.20
Personal Development8.40
Sports7.60
Technology & Innovation8.50
Music, Dance & Drama7.80
Pastoral Care8.40
Fees
Tuition by class & residency
| Level | Class | Residency | Amount | Cycle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery | KG1 | day | $1,500 | / year |
| Nursery | KG2 | day | $1,500 | / year |
| Primary | Class I | day | $2,400 | / year |
| Primary | Class II | day | $2,400 | / year |
| Primary | Class III | day | $2,400 | / year |
| Primary | Class IV | day | $2,400 | / year |
| Primary | Class V | day | $2,400 | / year |
| O-Level | Class VI | day | $3,200 | / year |
| O-Level | Class VII | day | $3,200 | / year |
| O-Level | Class VIII | day | $3,200 | / year |
| O-Level | Class IX | day | $3,200 | / year |
| O-Level | Class X | day | $3,200 | / year |
| A-Level | Class XI | day | $3,800 | / year |
| A-Level | Class XII | day | $3,800 | / year |
Payment methods
- · Bank Transfer
- · Wire Transfer
Term-fee installment plans available.
What fees cover
- · Tuition
- · CBSE-aligned textbooks
- · Lunch
- · Routine activities
Bursaries & discounts
Sibling Discount
10% off for second child.
For new entrants, one-off extras
- Admission fee$600
- Uniform & supplies$300
Application & registration
What you'll need
Application requirements
- Birth certificate / passport
- Two recent school reports
- Transfer certificate (if applicable) (preferred)
- Passport-size photos
- Parent ID / passport
Application fee: $75
Entrance interview required.
Cut-off points
Holistic admissions; no fixed cut-off.
Admissions open
2025: 220 applied · 95 offered places
Diary
Upcoming events
CBSE Information Evening
4 May 2026
In the news
Latest from the school
DPS Uganda affiliated to CBSE for Class XII
Full senior secondary affiliation now confirmed; first Class XII cohort sat boards in March.
12 March 2026
News & insights
Related reading
Where alumni go
The afterlife of a school
Top universities
- · IIT Delhi
- · IIT Bombay
- · Delhi University
- · Manipal University
- · University of Mumbai
Where alumni work
- · Tata Consultancy Services
- · Infosys
- · Wipro
- · Reliance Industries
Campus
Facilities
curricular
- · CBSE-aligned science labs
- · Library
- · ICT lab
- · Smart classrooms
extracurricular
- · Indoor games hall
- · Music & dance room
transport
- · School bus network
safety
- · CCTV
- · On-site nurse
Gallery
A look around
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Parent reviews
What families are saying
Great option for our family, kept our kids on the CBSE…
Great option for our family, kept our kids on the CBSE track without sending them to India.
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