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Acacia International School

Our School

An Accredited, Christ-Centered International School in Uganda

 

A Trusted Learning Community

 

Acacia International School is an independent, non-profit Christian international school committed to academic excellence, spiritual formation, and service. We partner with families from Uganda and around the world to provide a high-quality education rooted in a Biblical worldview.

 

Accreditation & Recognition

 

Globally recognized. Locally licensed.

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Acacia International School is fully accredited and licensed, ensuring our programs meet rigorous international and national standards.

  • Accredited by Association of Christian Schools International

  • Accredited by Middle States Association

  • A registered Cambridge International School

  • Fully licensed and registered with the Ministry of Education and Sports Uganda

 

These accreditations reflect our commitment to quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

 

Our Students

 

A diverse, global community of learners

 

Acacia International School is home to students from 31 nations, creating a vibrant, multicultural learning environment that reflects the global Church and international community.

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  • Early Years (K3): Students may enroll if they turn three years old by 1 September of the year they join

  • Graduating Class (Grade 12): Students typically graduate at ages 17–18

  • First Graduation: June 2019

 

Our students learn together, grow together, and graduate prepared for university, service, and leadership.

 

Serving Missionary Families

 

Education with mission at its heart

 

Acacia International School exists to serve Christian missionaries and their children. In our tenth year of operation, we were honored to educate more than 60 missionary students from over a dozen sending organizations.

 

Affiliate Membership Program

 

The Affiliate Membership Program formalizes partnerships between Acacia and mission organizations, allowing us to work together intentionally for the benefit of missionary families and the wider school community.

Through this program, we strengthen collaboration, shared vision, and long-term sustainability.

Learn more about Affiliate Membership and partnership opportunities.

 

Missionary Partners

 

We are grateful to serve alongside mission organizations including:

 

Governance & Leadership

 

Accountability, transparency, and Christian stewardship

 

Acacia International School is an independent, non-profit organization governed with integrity, transparency, and accountability.

 

Board of Directors

 

The Board of Directors serves as the legal custodian of the school and bears ultimate responsibility for its long-term health and direction. The Board:

  • Safeguards Acacia’s Christian foundation and academic quality

  • Appoints the School Board

  • Approves the mission and vision

  • Oversees the annual budget and external audit

 

School Board

 

Members of the Board of Directors and the School Board are committed Christians who share a vision for extending God’s kingdom in Kampala through excellent education.

 

Our Teachers

 

Qualified, experienced, and globally diverse

 

All lead teachers at Acacia are fully certified and bring international teaching experience. Our faculty represents a wide range of nationalities, including:

American, Ugandan, British, Nigerian, Canadian, Ghanaian, South African, Tanzanian, Zimbabwean, Zambian, and New Zealand teachers.

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This diversity enriches learning while ensuring high academic standards and global perspective.

 

Christian Emphasis

 

Faith integrated into every aspect of school life

 

Acacia International School is a Christian school. This means:

  • Board members and teachers are committed Christians

  • Teaching is grounded in the belief that all students are created in the image of God

  • Each student is valued as uniquely gifted with creative and intellectual potential

 

Moral and ethical values—such as honesty, integrity, compassion, and justice—are intentionally integrated into the life of the school.

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Bible teaching is woven into the curriculum, and students attend weekly chapel services.

All students, regardless of faith background, are welcomed and treated with dignity, love, and respect.

 

Acacia is independent and not affiliated with any denomination.

 

Download our Statement of Faith. 

 

Join the Acacia Community

 

Learn, grow, and serve with us

 

Whether you are a family exploring Christian international education or a mission organization seeking a trusted school partner, we invite you to learn more about Acacia International School.

 

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