International School of Uganda

Name

International School of Uganda

Legal name

International School of Uganda

Website

https://isu.ac.ug

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Academic Support, Tutoring & Language Support for Enrolled Overseas Secondary Students (EDAIAHAK)

Keywords

• International K-12 education
• IB curriculum programs
• Private school Uganda
• University preparation
• Inclusive student support

Headquarters

HQ city

Kampala

HQ country

Uganda

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: The school generates revenue through tuition fees charged to enrolled students. Fees cover educational services, and financial assistance programs are available for eligible families.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

International School of Uganda provides a full International Baccalaureate continuum education for students aged 3 to 19 on its 33-acre Lubowa campus. The school delivers Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma Programmes, plus ISU High School and Individualized Diplomas, and complements academics with learning support, counseling, therapy, and English language services. Revenue is generated through recurring annual tuition and ancillary services such as transport and lunch.

Product overview

International School of Uganda offers a unified educational programme based on the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework. The school provides three IB programmes: Primary Years Programme (PYP) for ages 3-11, Middle Years Programme (MYP) for Grades 6-10, and Diploma Programme (DP) for Grades 11-12. Students can graduate through multiple pathways including the IB Diploma, ISU High School Diploma, or ISU Individualized Diploma. The school complements its academic programmes with comprehensive student support services including learning support, counseling, therapy, and English language support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Primary Years Programme (PYP) IB Primary Years Programme curriculum framework for children aged 3 to 11, designed without national or commercial constraints to place the child at the centre of learning. Offered as part of ISU's Junior School.
• Middle Years Programme (MYP) IB Middle Years Programme for Grades 6-10 that prepares students for the Diploma Programme through eight subject groups, emphasizing context-based learning, conceptual understanding, and approaches to learning.
• Diploma Programme (DP) IB Diploma Programme for students aged 16-19 offering three graduation pathways: IB Diploma, ISU High School Diploma, and ISU Individualized Diploma for students with learning support needs.
• ISU High School Diploma High school diploma equivalent to a US High School Diploma, requiring 21 credits across language, mathematics, science, arts, humanities, and service learning; available as a graduation pathway in the Diploma Programme.
• ISU Individualized Diploma Personalized diploma programme for students in the Learning Support programme, featuring individualized education plans and transition plans tailored to each learner.
• Student Support Services Comprehensive student support services including learning support teachers, counselors, occupational and speech/language therapists, intensive learning support, and an English as an Additional Language programme. Available to enrolled students across Junior and Senior Schools.

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates gain access to universities worldwide through ISU's accredited diploma programmes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Moreland UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerISU has developed a partnership with Moreland University based in the United States that offers online learning experiences. Together they developed the Zuula Scholarship Programme, a professional growth programme for aspiring international teachers.
• International Baccalaureate (IB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerISU is an authorized IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). The school follows IB curriculum frameworks and assessment standards.
• Association of International Schools in Africa (AISA)minorOthersInstitutional member of AISA, the regional association supporting international schools across Africa.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Nord Anglia Education: Global operator of premium international schools offering IB and other curricula across multiple regions. Relevant as a large incumbent in the international K-12 space that competes for the same globally mobile families at scale.
• GEMS Education: One of the world's largest private K-12 operators with a global network of international schools. Relevant as a broad incumbent whose premium campuses compete with ISU for expatriate family placements in emerging markets.
• Cognita Schools: Global group operating premium international and bilingual schools across multiple geographies. Comparable as an established multi-brand operator in the international K-12 market.

Direct peers

• International School of Moshi: Tanzanian international school offering IB programmes to a mixed expatriate and local student body. Operates in the same East African corridor and serves a similar customer profile as ISU.
• UWC East Africa: United World College campus in Moshi/Arusha, Tanzania offering the IB continuum to a multinational student body. Comparable as a full-IB international school serving globally mobile families in East Africa.
• International School of Tanganyika: Dar es Salaam-based IB World School serving primarily expatriate and Tanzanian families with a comparable international curriculum profile. Directly comparable as a regional East African international school peer.
• Green Hills Academy: Kigali-based international school offering IB programmes to expatriate and Rwandan families. Directly comparable as a regional African international school competing for globally mobile families.
• Kigali International Community School: International school in Kigali offering internationally recognized curricula to a multinational student body. Competes for the same pool of expatriate and premium local families across East Africa.
• International School of Kenya: Long-established private international K-12 school in Nairobi offering IB programmes and serving a multinational student body. It is the closest East African analogue to ISU in scale, curriculum, and target customer mix.
• American International School of Johannesburg: Long-established IB World School in South Africa serving a multinational student body with a comparable curriculum and accreditation footprint. Useful comparable for an African international school of similar maturity.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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