School Profile

Acorns International School (AIS) Uganda is a 25-year-old institution, carving a niche for bringing exemplary, world-class international educational standards at an affordable price to Uganda. The trajectory from being The Acorns School to Acorns International School (AIS) has been an exhilarating one. AIS has journeyed from being a Preschool in 1996 in Nakasero, to an International Baccalaureate (IB) Continuum World School, in a sprawling 5-acre, purpose-built, campus that nurtures the holistic and balanced development of each child, be it an 18-month-old or an 18-year-old.

AIS is an authorised IB Continuum World School offering Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP) making it only the second school in Uganda to offer the IB Continuum programme at the most affordable price in the whole of EA. In addition, AIS is also authorised to offer the Cambridge A Levels Programme, making it the only school in Uganda offering two of the highest-rated parallel international curricula.

The campus has been specifically designed to cater to various needs, boasting state-of-the-art smart classrooms and numerous playing fields. It also houses libraries, science labs, IT labs, and a Design and Tech lab. In addition, it offers a multi-language programme that includes French, Kiswahili, Family Language, and Spanish. The campus features music, dance, and drama studios, as well as swimming pools, among other amenities.

We thrive on our pluralistic values with a diverse student population, representing more than 30 nationalities, and a staff population to match.

With various international accreditations, it is heartening to see such stalwarts in the industry partnering with us to provide unparalleled education.

VISION

To inspire and empower each other to achieve our personal best.

MISSION

To provide education in an inquiry-based environment that nurtures holistic and balanced lifelong learners, who will create a better and more peaceful world.

AIS LOGO

AIS sought a symbol to represent itself within the local community. It was important that the symbol reflected the school’s identity, beliefs, values and was easily recognizable. There are three important features of the AIS logo:

The name of the school and its representation: Acorn representing core values
The structure and shape of the logo: Pyramid
The colours: Blue and Gold

CORE VALUES

SCHOOL ANTHEM

Acorns International arise and shine. We inspire and empower each other, to create a peaceful world.
With a strong foundation, we aim for the highest, build for tomorrow and strive for success.

We inquire and aspire to be lifelong learners;
With morals and values we shine in all nations;
Academic excellence we seek with the finest education for all.

Acorns International arise and shine. We inspire and empower each other, to create a peaceful world.
With a strong foundation, we aim for the highest, build for tomorrow and strive for success.