Kampala International School
The Kampala International School is an international school in Kampala, Uganda, located in the neighborhood of Bukoto. It was formerly named Kabira International School of Uganda.
History
KISU was established in 1993 with a student body of 67 individuals.Renovations
In November 2009, the school underwent renovations and upgrading for a total cost of USh 11 billion. The new campus contains primary and secondary sections, four science laboratories, three computer laboratories, an eight-lane swimming pool, two amphitheatres, and multiple fully equipped and multimedia enabled classrooms.These renovations gave KISU the capacity to accommodate up to 1,500 students and over 100 faculty members.
Curriculum
Primary school
Kampala International School of Uganda has a primary section for students aged 2 to approximately 10/11 years of age. The school broadly follows the National Curriculum for England, modified to take into account the school's location and international student body.KISU's Early years department incorporates KG2, KG3 and Reception. Key Stage 1 incorporates Year 1 and Year 2. Key Stage 2 incorporates Year 3,Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6 In the Primary section, there are 2 or 3 classes per year group, depending on student numbers. Each class has both a teacher and at least one Teaching Assistant.