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Ambrosoli is big on the important areas of education and confidence- building; fostering a nurturing and caring learning environment. In general, children seem to be happy and motivated. For every parent we spoke to, the caring atmosphere was the most important element for them, coupled with its small size and robust academic reputation. One parent summed it up: 'My children are taught and looked after with love and enthusiasm and at this age that is the most important thing for me.'
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Overview
- Student numbers
- 270
- Curricula
- International
- SEN provision
- Mainstream with SEN support
- Pre school provision (up to 4)
- Yes
- Religion
- Non-denominational
- Fees
- US$ 5,429 - US$ 16,253
Head of school
Head of school
Emma Norris
Since 2020, Emma Norris. Stepped into the role from her previous position as deputy head.
Entrance
Ambrosoli is non-selective; staff try to meet prospective pupils and parents if in country, where this isn’t possible they will review past reports. Only SEN cases are assessed to make sure the school can cope.
The school clearly doesn’t need ANY
Exit
Ambrosoli students leave at age 11 and if not leaving the country, usually go on to other Kampala secondary schools. These tend to be the other main international schools in Kampala. It is to their credit that these international schools meet
Latest results
There are no results to show for this school.
Teaching & learning
Ambrosoli follows the National Curriculum of England with adaptations to suit the Ugandan environment. It has integrated elements of the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) into KS1 and KS2 to ensure that educational themes are 'well-linked,
- Curricula & qualifications
- International - International Primary Curriculum (IPC)
Learning support & SEN
Ambrosoli can handle mild to moderate SEN cases supported in its mainstream classes. With an individual learning needs (ILN) teacher, the aim is to help the class teacher and the learning support assistants (LSAs, one to each class) integrate the
Language support
With language support again provided by the ILN department, Ambrosoli immediately integrates non-speakers of English into mainstream classes, for full immersion in the English language.
The school says that new students do not feel new for more
Arts & extracurricular
The school has an emphasis on releasing creative potential; drama, art and creativity are incorporated into literacy as part of the curriculum. Music is taught by a specialist teacher twice a week; one singing and one percussion class. Most children
Sport
There are two PE lessons and one swimming lesson every week, and the school’s basketball, football and swimming squads compete successfully with other international schools (the girl's football team recently won the international school's league) .
Ethos & heritage
The school doesn’t have tons of flashy facilities but for the parents we spoke to this was not a priority undoubtedly because the school has such a bustling, happy feel, nestled in its rather compact compound. Existing classrooms are bright, cheerful
Pastoral care, inclusivity & discipline
We didn’t receive any reports from parents of bullying or distress. The school is well-prepared for any eventuality, however, and all policies (around 70 of them) relating to health, safety, discipline, pastoral care, even headlice (!) are posted
Classroom & community
Parents are a mix of international NGOs, business people and missionary expats, and around 45 per cent Ugandan and East African. All of the ones we spoke to strongly emphasised the school's social opportunities- there is a great sense of community,
- School year
- August – June, with three terms
- School hours
- 8am – 2:30pm
- Uniform requirements
- Yes
Money matters
Ambrosoli's fees are still considered by most parents to be good value. All income is from fees and PTA fundraising. Ambrosoli has long running shareholders whose interests are governed and managed by the school’s board of directors, with all
- Annual fee range
- US$ 5,429 - US$ 16,253
- Fee information
- Application fee: US $150
Enrolment Fee: US$ 500;
Capital Levy Fee: US$ 1,100 per family;
The last word
Ambrosoli is big on the important areas of education and confidence- building; fostering a nurturing and caring learning environment. In general, children seem to be happy and motivated. For every parent we spoke to, the caring atmosphere was the
Accreditations, inspections & memberships
- Accreditations/Inspections
- Council of International Schools (CIS)
- Memberships
- AISA
