ESTABLISHED 2012
Our History
A Story of Faith, Growth, and God’s Faithfulness.
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​"My kids were some of the first 25 children when the school opened. I cannot say enough how much we love and value this school! This is one of the best options you can find in Kampala for your children no matter where you are from. Thanks, Acacia, for making quality education an affordable option for so many!"
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Loring Lee MorrisÂ
Former Parent
Where the Vision Began
In the heart of Kampala, a dream took root—a vision for a school combining academic excellence with a strong Christian foundation. Guided by faith and a shared calling to serve, Jason Carpenter, Linda Carpenter, and Lee Erin Jones answered a need within the missionary and international community. With prayerful commitment and support from families and mission partners, Acacia International School opened in August 2012 with 17 students. What began as a small, faith-filled step grew into a thriving, multi-campus Christian international school educating and inspiring servant leaders for Christ.
A Journey Marked by God’s Grace
2012–2014
Laying the Foundation
- August 2012: Junior School opened with 17 students in K4–Grade 5
- Summer 2013: First three Junior School classrooms built
- August 2014: Senior School launched for Grades 5–8
2015–2018
Academic Expansion and Accreditation
- May 2015: First Cambridge IGCSE examinations
- Summer 2016: Senior School Annex purchased and Junior School football pitch rented
- May 2018: First A-Level examinations
- Summer 2018: 41-acre Lakeside Campus purchased for USD 1 million
- October 2018: Dual accreditation by ACSI and Middle States Association
2019–2023
Growth and Stability
- June 2019: First graduation with four graduates
- October 2019: Lower Junior School added
- March 2021: Additional 3 acres purchased at Lakeside
- March 2023: Payment completed for all 44 acres
- June 2023: First AP examinations offered
- December 2023: Lakeside land title acquired
2019–2023
2024–To Date
New Opportunities
- June 2024: First graduation with the American High School Diploma
- January 2025: Completion of the foundation footings at Lakeside Campus
- August 2026: Best AP and IGCSE exam results in the school's history
Acacia Today
Growing with purpose, building for the future. The school continues to grow in size and impact, with construction underway at Lakeside Campus and a commitment to Christ-centered education and academic excellence.
