Acacia International School

What Acacia International School does

Acacia International School is a private, Christian international day school headquartered in Kampala, Uganda (Plot 1222 Zzimwe Road). It delivers a single, continuous educational program spanning Early Years (Ages 3-5), Elementary (K5-Grade 5), Middle School (Grades 6-8), and High School (Grades 9-12), with the High School pathway including IGCSEs in Grades 9-10 and the American High School Diploma with Advanced Placement coursework in Grades 11-12. The school is dual-accredited by ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International) and MSA (Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools), and reports recent outcomes of a 100% IGCSE pass rate, 90% of AP exams scored 3 or higher, and multiple AP Scholar designations. Its target market is expatriate and local families in and around Kampala seeking a Christ-centered, internationally recognized K-12 education.

The school operates a direct-to-consumer, tuition-based revenue model, charging recurring school fees per family (specific pricing is not disclosed publicly). Enrollment is conducted via a Google Forms-based admissions application accessed through the school's website (acaciaschool.org), with supporting demand generation across Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and downloadable school profile and calendar documents. No intermediaries, resellers, franchise, or parent company structures are indicated in the source material; the school appears to be independently operated.

Beyond the main campus, Acacia is running a separate "Lakeside Campus" capital campaign (linked at acaciaschool.org/capital-campaign), signaling physical expansion plans within Uganda. Management team composition, ownership structure, founding date, enrollment counts, financial figures, partnerships, and any technology or AI investments are not disclosed in the available source material, which limits deeper structural assessment.

Name

Acacia International School

Legal name

Acacia International School

Website

https://acacia.co.ug

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Acacia International School is a private, Christian-accredited K-12 day school in Kampala, Uganda, serving expatriate and local families with a full Early Years through Grade 12 program that includes IGCSE and Advanced Placement pathways under dual ACSI and MSA accreditation.

Ownership category

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Product category

Private K-12 International School Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

International Curriculum Early Learning Academies (e.g., IB Early Years) (EDACADAK)

Keywords

• International school education
• Christian K-12 education
• IGCSE advanced placement
• University preparation programs
• Private international schooling

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, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and School Fees: As a private international school, Acacia International School generates revenue primarily through tuition and school fees charged to enrolled families. Fee structure is published on the school's admission page and varies by grade level and program.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Acacia International School is a private Christian international day school in Kampala, Uganda, delivering a continuous academic program from Early Years (Ages 3–5) through High School (Grades 9–12). The curriculum combines play-based early learning, character formation, and internationally recognized academic pathways including IGCSEs (Grades 9–10) and the American High School Diploma with Advanced Placement (Grades 11–12). All programs are delivered through a Christ-centered framework and the school holds dual accreditation from ACSI and MSA.

Product overview

Acacia International School offers a single, unified educational program spanning from Early Years (Ages 3–5) through High School (Grades 9–12). The school provides a coherent academic journey through four distinct program stages: Early Years (play-based), Elementary (K5–Grade 5), Middle School (Grades 6–8), and High School (Grades 9–12). The High School program includes IGCSEs for Grades 9–10 and an American High School Diploma with Advanced Placement (AP) for Grades 11–12. All programs are delivered through a Christ-centered approach to learning and character formation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Years Program A nurturing, play-based program for children Ages 3–5 that builds confidence, curiosity, and a love of learning within a Christ-centered environment. Targeted at families in Kampala seeking a foundational pre-primary international school experience.
• Elementary School Program Academic program for K5 through Grade 5 combining strong academic foundations, joyful learning, and intentional character development. Designed for families seeking a values-based international primary education in Kampala.
• Middle School Program A balanced program for Grades 6–8 supporting early adolescents through academic challenge, personal growth, and spiritual formation within a Christ-centered framework. Targeted at families seeking a structured international middle school experience.
• High School Program A rigorous Grades 9–12 academic pathway that integrates IGCSEs (Grades 9–10) with the American High School Diploma and Advanced Placement coursework (Grades 11–12), preparing students for competitive global university admission. Targeted at families in Kampala seeking internationally recognized secondary credentials.
• IGCSE Program
• Advanced Placement (AP) Program College Board Advanced Placement courses offered alongside the American High School Diploma in Grades 11–12, providing university-level coursework and the potential for university credit or advanced placement upon entry. Targeted at high-achieving students preparing for competitive global university admission.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% IGCSE pass rate
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Kampala International School: A long-established international school in Kampala offering similar K-12 international curricula. Directly competes for the same expatriate and affluent Ugandan families in the Kampala market.
• International School of Uganda: Another Kampala-based international school serving expatriate and local families with internationally recognised programmes. Comparable target market, business model, and curriculum positioning to Acacia.
• Heritage International School: Kampala-based international school with Christian ethos offering K-12 programmes. Closely comparable to Acacia in faith-based positioning, curriculum mix, and target demographic in the same city.

Regional players

• ISN (International School of Nairobi): Established K-12 international school in Nairobi serving the regional expatriate community. Comparable scale, premium positioning, and curriculum mix to a maturing Acacia serving the East African expatriate market.
• Braeburn Schools: Network of international schools in East Africa (anchored in Kenya) offering British and IGCSE curricula. Comparable international-curriculum K-12 model and similar target market of expatriate and affluent East African families.
• Brookhouse International School: Nairobi-based international school offering British and IGCSE pathways from Early Years through secondary. Comparable academically rigorous international offering targeting expatriate and upper-income East African families.

Broad incumbents

• GEMS Education: Global K-12 international school operator with East African presence. Comparable premium international-school model at scale; relevant as a benchmark for what a multi-campus rollout could look like.
• Aga Khan Academies: Network of premium international schools across East Africa and South Asia with IB-aligned curricula. Comparable premium positioning, international curriculum pathways, and similar values-driven educational ethos.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutu.be/x9pJM3vtSJ8
• Facebookfacebook.com/wix
• Instagraminstagram.com/acacia.international.school

Compliance2 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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