How Much Does School Cost In Uganda
Although school in Uganda is “free”, students must have uniforms and supplies that they often cannot afford. In fact, most high schools in East Africa are boarding schools, thus requiring students to live away from home and pay fees for their living expenses and tuition.
How Much Does School Cost In Uganda?
School tuition for the first year of enrolment, based on the fees published for academic year 2022/2023
| TYPE OF FEE | TERM OF FEE | PRICE (UGX) |
|---|---|---|
| Registration Fee | One-Time Fee | 954,241 Shilling |
| Tuition Fee | Annual | 22,138,398 Shilling |
| TOTAL for first year | 23,092,639 Shilling |
Annual School Fees In Uganda
Overview of total annual fees per grade (excluding the first year one-time fees).
Based on published prices for academic year 2022/2023.
| AGE | GRADE | TOTAL FEES |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Kindg. 1 | 22,138,398 Shilling |
| 4 | Kindg. 2 | 22,138,398 Shilling |
| 5 | Kindg. 3 | 74,430,821 Shilling |
| 6 | Grade 1 | 80,537,965 Shilling |
| 7 | Grade 2 | 80,537,965 Shilling |
| 8 | Grade 3 | 80,537,965 Shilling |
| 9 | Grade 4 | 80,537,965 Shilling |
| 10 | Grade 5 | 80,537,965 Shilling |
| 11 | Grade 6 | 94,660,736 Shilling |
| 12 | Grade 7 | 94,660,736 Shilling |
| 13 | Grade 8 | 94,660,736 Shilling |
| 14 | Grade 9 | 98,477,702 Shilling |
| 15 | Grade 10 | 98,477,702 Shilling |
| 16 | Grade 11 | 115,654,045 Shilling |
| 17 | Grade 12 | 115,654,045 Shilling |
How Much Is Primary School Fees In Uganda?
| ADMISSION & REGISTRATION | UGX. | 500,000 PER CHILD |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten and Pre-Primary | UGX. | 1,600,000 Per Term |
| Primary One – Primary Six | UGX. | 1,850,000 Per Term |
| Primary Seven | UGX. | 1,925,000 Per Term |
| Day Care for Kindergarten Pre-Primary P.1 & P.2 | UGX. | 400,000 Per Term |
Is Public School Free In Uganda?
School education in Uganda consists of three levels of varying length: seven years of elementary, four years of lower secondary, and two years of upper secondary education. Elementary education is the only compulsory level, and, since the introduction of UPE, is free for all Ugandan children age six to 13.
Which Schools In Uganda Allow Phones?
Taibah College School on Entebbe Road, Aga Khan High School in Rubaga, Namirembe Hill Side, St. Mary’s College Kitende, and International School of Uganda, are some of the schools that allow students to carry phones.