Requirements In Uganda High School
Below are some of the Required documentation for entry into secondary schools in Uganda.
A copy of the birth certificate
Two passport-size photographs of the applicant
A Copy of the School Leaving Certificate from the previous school
Copies of recent Progress Reports from the previous class, issued by the last school attended
A Copy of previous public exam results
Two recent passport-sized photographs
A copy of passport (page with photo and personal details)
A recent school report and/or a leaving certificate
Where external exams have been taken, the results certificate
Completed application forms
A nonrefundable application fee
Proof of scholarship if any
Medical Reports
National identity document for students above 16
School clearance letter from the previous school (if transferring)
The transfer letter from the previous school (transferring students)
Proof of Residence in Cameroon
Recommendation letter from the previous school
Banking details of account payor
Who qualifies for secondary school in Uganda?
Pupils who pass their PLE can progress to secondary school.
This has two stages; the first four years, senior one (S1) to senior four (S4), constitute the O-level period. At the end of S4, students sit the second major national exams known as the Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) or simply O-level examinations.
What is a high school diploma in Uganda?
In Uganda, students receive the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) when they finish the 2-year upper secondary school which is also called the HSC. It is comparable to GCE A-Level in the UK.
How much does secondary school cost in Uganda?
Secondary school annual fees are more often in the $300 to $450 range for day schools. Boarding schools are typically from $650 to $850 or more when all costs are considered.
What is the highest level of education in Uganda?
Education System in Uganda
Education | School/Level | Grades | Age | Years | Notes |
|---|
| Primary | Primary | 1–7 | 7–13 | 7 | 7+4+2 | |
| Middle | Lower Secondary – Ordinary Level | 14–17 | 4 | Uganda Certificate of Education | ||
| Secondary | Upper Secondary – Advanced Level | 2 | Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education | |||
| Vocational | Vocational/Technical | 3 | ||||
| Tertiary | Bachelor | 3–4 | ||||
| Tertiary | Master | 1–3 | ||||
| Tertiary | Doctorate | 1–3 |