Heritage International School

What Heritage International School does

Heritage International School is a non-profit, Christian-mission-owned K-12 international school operating a single 14-acre campus in the Kansanga neighborhood of Kampala, Uganda. Founded on September 9, 1994 by five Christian mission organizations (FIDA International Finland, Kinderhilfswerk/KIDS Uganda, Church of God Mission Uganda, Mission Aviation Fellowship UK, and originally Baptist Mission US, with World Gospel Mission joining in 2011), the school serves approximately 500 students from more than 30 countries, with a primary focus on missionary and expatriate families seeking Christ-centered international education. The academic program spans Early Years (UK EYFS framework) through Grade 12, incorporating International Primary Curriculum, Singapore Math, Iowa Assessments, IGCSE Cambridge examinations, and Advanced Placement courses, and culminating in a US-style high school diploma; the school also operates as a registered SAT testing center.

The school is accredited by the Uganda Ministry of Education, ACSI, and MSA (K-12, since 2014) and is a member of the Research and Education Network of Uganda (RENU, since 2019). Its technology stack is conventional ed-tech infrastructure: PowerSchool for student information, OpenApply for admissions, Google Suite for classroom delivery, Follett Destiny for library management, BridgeU for university guidance, and Tapestry for early-years parent communication. Auxiliary services include bus transport across multiple Kampala routes with GPS tracking and a daily hot-lunch program with dietary accommodations.

Revenue is generated primarily through USD-denominated tuition and fees, with annual tuition ranging from $3,300 for part-time Early Years to $16,000 for Grades 9–12. Additional revenue streams include application fees ($500), re-enrollment fees ($500), capital levies ($250–500), optional hot lunch ($300–450 per semester), bus services ($500–600 per semester), and a Home School Link Program ($400 one-time). Pricing includes a 5% discount for annual prepayment, a 10% sibling discount for families with three or more children, and NGO/Missionary discounts subject to board approval. The go-to-market motion is sales-led, relying on direct admissions via online application, campus tours, periodic open houses, and word-of-mouth referrals from current parents and alumni.

Name

Heritage International School

Legal name

Heritage International School

Website

https://heritage.co.ug

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Heritage International School is a non-profit Christian K-12 international school in Kampala, Uganda, serving 500+ students from 30+ countries with a Christ-centered international curriculum from Early Years through Grade 12.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

Keywords

• International K-12 education
• Christian school programs
• Early childhood education
• Advanced placement courses
• College preparatory curriculum

Headquarters

HQ city

Kampala

HQ country

Uganda

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Annual tuition charged in US Dollars with multiple payment plans (Annual, Semester, Quarterly). Prices range from $3,300 for part-time Early Years to $16,000 for Grade 9-12. Additional fees include Application Fee ($500), Capital Levy ($250-500), EAL/SEN Support fees, and Re-enrollment Fee ($500).
2. Lunch Program: Optional hot lunch service priced per semester from $300-$450 depending on grade level
3. Bus/Transport Services: Optional bus service for students in selected Kampala residential areas, priced per semester from $500-$600 depending on route
4. Home School Link Program: Non-academic program for homeschooling students offering library access and after-school activities for a one-time fee of $400 plus activity costs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Heritage International School delivers a Christ-centered K-12 international education program in Kampala, Uganda, spanning Early Years (ages 2.5-5), Elementary (K-Grade 5), Middle School (Grades 6-8), and High School (Grades 9-12) leading to a US diploma with IGCSE and AP pathways. The core offering is supplemented by standardized testing (Iowa Assessments, SAT testing center), STEM, music, drama, visual arts, swimming academy, ISSAK sports leagues, spiritual life programs, student support services (EAL, learning support, counseling), and university/career guidance through BridgeU and the Transitions program.

Product overview

Heritage International School offers a comprehensive K-12 international education program spanning Early Years (EYFS), Elementary School (K-Grade 5), Middle School (Grades 6-8), and High School (Grades 9-12). The core academic program is supplemented by specialized modules including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, IGCSE Cambridge examinations, and SAT testing center. The school provides extensive enrichment through STEM program, Music Department (with band, jazz band, and private lessons), Drama and Production, Visual Arts, After School Activities (ISSAK sports league, enrichment clubs, Academy programs including Swimming Academy), Model United Nations, Duke of Edinburgh Award, Spiritual Life Program with chapels and mission trips, and Student Support Services including EAL support and counseling. Auxiliary services include Transport Services with GPS-tracked buses and Food Services with daily hot lunches. The school utilizes integrated technology platforms including PowerSchool for student information, Google Suite for classroom learning, Follett Destiny for library management, BridgeU for career/university guidance, and Tapestry for Early Years parent communication.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Program
• Elementary School Program (K-Grade 5)
• Middle School Program (Grades 6-8)
• High School Program (Grades 9-12)
• Advanced Placement (AP) Courses
• IGCSE Cambridge Examinations
• SAT Testing Center
• STEM Program
• Music Department
• Drama and Production
• Visual Arts Program
• After School Activities (ASA)
• Heritage Swimming Academy
• Library Services
• Home School Link Program
• Model United Nations
• Duke of Edinburgh Award
• Spiritual Life Program
• Student Support Services
• Transitions Program
• Transport Services
• Food Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates admitted to 50+ universities worldwide including top institutions like University of Pennsylvania, NYU, University of Texas, University of Waterloo
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PowerSchoolcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2024Student information system used for enrollment, grades, and parent communications. School portal powered by PowerSchool.
• ICSA (International Christian Schools of Africa)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Annual tournament formed to give U20 athletes opportunity to compete in sport and fellowship with similar schools. Heritage is a founding member. Tournament held in Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia with Heritage hosting twice since formation.
• ISSAK (International Schools Sports Association of Kampala)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Sports league with 7 member schools offering competitive sports in basketball, soccer, volleyball for various age groups. Heritage participates in this league.
• World Gospel Mission (WGM)coreOthers · 1 January 2011Joined as member agency in 2011, bringing total member agencies to five. Delight Hopson serves as Vice Chair of the Board and Representative for World Gospel Mission.
• Church of God MissioncoreOthers · 1 January 1994One of five founding Christian mission organizations that signed Memorandum of Agreement to establish the school. Tim Stevenson serves as Chair of the Board representing this organization. Colleen Stevenson is also a board representative and director of Church of God school network in Uganda.
• FIDA International (Finland)coreOthers · 1 January 1994One of five founding Christian mission organizations. Samuli Rydenfelt serves as FIDA International Board Representative and Board Treasurer.
• Kinderhilfswerk (KIDS)coreOthers · 1 January 1994One of five founding Christian mission organizations. Colleen Stevenson serves as Board Representative for Kinderhilfswerk and director of Church of God school network.
• Mission Aviation Fellowship (UK)coreOthers · 1 January 1994One of five founding Christian mission organizations. Ruth Jack serves as Board Secretary and Board Representative for MAF, also serving as Country Director and Accountable Manager for MAF Uganda.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Greenhill Academy: Ugandan K-12 school with an international track serving Kampala families seeking globally recognized qualifications. Direct competitor for premium local and expat families within the same city.
• Lincoln International School: Kampala-based K-12 international school serving missionary, expat, and local families with comparable international curricula. Direct peer in the same competitive set.
• Kampala International School: Kampala-based K-12 international school serving expat and local families with a comparable international curriculum. Direct competitor in the same metropolitan market for the same missionary, expat, and aspirational local family segments.
• Acacia International School: Ugandan international school offering international curriculum K-12 programming to expat and local families. Direct peer on international curriculum delivery, customer segments, and the Kampala competitive set.
• Light Academy: Kampala-based secondary-focused international school competing for the same aspirational Ugandan families seeking international qualifications for global university admission.
• International School of Uganda (ISU): The leading international K-12 school in Kampala, offering IB, IGCSE, and similar international curricula to expat and local families. Directly comparable on geography (Kampala), mission (international curriculum for globally mobile families), and competitor status, as Heritage students participate in activities like Model UN at ISU's UGMUN conference.
• Galaxy International School Uganda: Kampala-based international school offering K-12 education using international curricula. Competes directly for missionary, expat, and local fee-paying families in the same metropolitan market.

Broad incumbents

• Aga Khan Academies: Network of premium international IB schools in East Africa (Mombasa, Maputo, Karachi). Broad incumbent offering international curricula at scale for the same globally mobile family demographic across multiple countries.
• SABIS International School: International school network offering a proprietary K-12 curriculum with standardized testing, comparable in mission to Heritage's Iowa Assessments and AP/IGCSE exam strategy. Operates multiple campuses globally as a broad incumbent.

Regional players

• Braeburn Schools: Network of British curriculum international schools across East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania). Operates the same IPC/IGCSE curriculum Heritage uses, with comparable pricing and missionary/expat positioning, but primarily in Kenya rather than Uganda.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/heritageintlschool

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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