School Levels, Grading And Fees Comparison Chart

School Levels, Grading and Fees Comparison ChartUGANDAUSA Baby Class Middle Class Top ClassNursery SchoolAges 3-5Primary SchoolSecondary SchoolOrdinary Level P1 – Age 5-6P2 – Age 6-7P3 – Age 7-8P4 – Age 8-9P5 – Age 9-10P6 – Age 10-11P7 – Age 11-12 S1 – Age 12-13S2 – Age 13-14S3 – Age 14-15S4 – Age 15-16Preschool Pre-kindergartenAges 3-5Elementary SchoolMiddle/JuniorHigh School Kindergarten1st Grade2nd Grade3rd Grade4th Grade5th Grade 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade

School Levels, Grading and Fees Comparison ChartUGANDAUSASecondarySchoolPost Secondary Certificate Level S5 – Age 16-17 S6 – Age 17-18 9th Grade/Freshman 10th Grade/Sophomore 11th Grade/Junior 12th Grade/SeniorHigh SchoolAdvanced LevelUniversities and other InstitutionsHigher Institutionof LearningGraduate School Year 1 – Age 18-19 Year 2 – Age 19-20 - DiplomaBachelor’s Degrees Year 3 – Humanities & Business Year 4 – Law Course,Journalism & MassCommunication Year 5 – Human Medicine,PharmacyCollege orUniversityAssociate Degree Year 1 – Freshman Year Year 2 – Sophomore YearBachelor’s Degree Year 3 – Junior Year Year 4 – Senior YearGraduate School Year 5 – Master’s Year 6-7 - Doctoral Post Graduate Diplomas (1 Year) Master’s Degree (2 Years) PhD (3 Years)NOTE: The school age of Ugandan students should be what is listed. However, because of difficulties with school fees and living needs many families are unable to bring kids directlythrough each stage of schooling. Many times when an older child desires schooling they must find a way to earn money to go back to school which could also cause them to loose a year ofschooling.

School Grading in UgandaPrimary Divisions:GradeScore RangeAggregates4-12 Division 1D180-1001D275-79213-23 Division 224-29 Division 330-34 Division 90-349There are seven primary levels, P1 through P7. At the end of P7 each student takes an exam that is called the Primary Leaving Exam (PLE) andconsists of four subjects. Each subject is worth the points received, depending on what grade you get. The best you can get is 4 and the worstyou can get is 36. When the results are released the students will get a Division 1 through 4 or a failure. The aggregates needed for each divisionare listed on the top of our chart.O Level:GradeScore RangeAggregates8-32 Division 1D180-1001D275-79233-44 Division 245-51 Division 351-59 Division 90-349There are four O levels or Ordinary levels, Senior 1 through 4. At the end of Senior 4 each student takes an exam that is called the UgandaCertificate of Education (UCE) and consists of eight required subjects. The best possible score would be 8, whereas the worst possible scorewould be 72.A Level:OGradeScore bsidiaryPass)40-501F40-00There are two more grades to go for a student who has hopes for a university education. That is Senior 5 and 6, which is the A level or Advancedlevel. At the end of Senior 6 each student takes an exam that is called the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) and consists of eightrequired subjects. There are three taught subjects, a General Paper and Sub Math. The best score is 20 points, 18 points for the three subjects, 1point for the General Paper and 1 point for Sub Math. Points between 15 and 20 qualify you for a possible government university scholarship.

Schools – Varied Costs:School Costs Per Term (Note: Exchange rates will vary day to day)Nursery 065,00025,00020,000 - 30,00045,000-45,00075,000 - 150,00075,000 - 150,000215,00058605,000 - 765,000164 -207VillageTownBoarding18,000 - 35,00065,00025,00030,00025,000 - 72,00065,00025,00030,000300,000 - 450,000130,000 (Two uniforms)25,00030,00025,00075,000 - 100,00025,00075,000 - 150,00075,000 - 100,000-Total in shillings: 238,000 - 280,000Total in dollars:64 - 76320,000 - 467,00087 -127485,000 - 635,000131 -172FeesUniformsShoesSuppliesOther ry Total in shillings:Nursery Total in dollars:PrimaryFeesUniformsShoes (Once a year)SuppliesOther Requirements:Sportswear/shoesTransportLunches

Schools – Varied Costs:P7 (Candidate Class)VillageTownFeesOther Requirements:Mock Exams (Paid once)PLE (Paid once)RemedialPossible eTownBoarding60,000 - 120,000120,000 - 200,000550,000 - 800,00090,000 - 120,000120,000 - 140,000120,000 - 180,00030,00040,00040,00075,000 - 110,00075,000 - 120,00060,000-Total in shillings: 255,000 - 380,000Total in dollars:69 - 103355,000 - 500,00096 -135770,000 - 1,080,000209 -293Total in shillings:Total in dollars:Secondary (O Level)FeesUniforms(Once every 2 yrs)SuppliesOther Requirements:Pocket MoneyLunches

Schools – Varied Costs:S4 (Candidate Class)Additional OtherRequirements:Mock ExamsUCE ExamsRemedialGeography/AgriculturetripPossible BoardingVillageTownBoarding30,000 - 40,00065,000 - 200,00020,000 - 30,00030,000 - 40,00065,000 - 200,00020,000 - 30,00030,000 - 40,000 (Paid once)65,000 - 200,000 (Paid once)50,00060,000 - 120,00060,000 - 120,00060,000 - 120,000175,000 - 390,00047 - 106205,000 - 410,00056 - 111200,000 - 250,000Total in shillings: 375,000 - 640,000Total in dollars:102 - 173NOTE: Throughout Secondary School (O Level) students will be able to realise if formal education is their best routeto a successful future. However, by the time S4 results are posted a decision most be made, to continue on toSecondary School (A Level) or pursue vocational training in an available field. This document continues with the CostComparison of a Secondary School (A Level) education. Please see “Part 2” of this comparison chart for the differentvocational opportunities we currently provide.

Schools – Varied Costs:Secondary (A Level)VillageTownBoarding80,000 - 140,000140,000 - 220,000570,000 - 820,00090,000 - 120,000120,000 - 140,000120,000 - 180,00030,00040,00040,00075,000 - 110,00075,000 - 120,00060,000-Total in shillings: 275,000 - 400,000Total in dollars:74 - 108375,000 - 520,000102 - 141790,000 - 1,100,000214 -298VillageTownBoarding30,000 - 40,00080,000 - 296,00020,000 - 30,00030,000 - 40,00080,000 - 296,00020,000 - 30,00030,000 - 40,000 (Paid once)80,000 - 296,000 (Paid once)50,00060,000 - 120,00060,000 - 120,00060,000 - 120,000190,000 - 486,00052 - 132220,000 - 506,00060 - 137FeesUniforms(Once every 2 yrs)SuppliesOther Requirements:Pocket MoneyLunchesS6 (Candidate Class)Additional OtherRequirements:Mock ExamsUACE ExamsRemedialPossible Geography/Agriculture tripPossible Boarding220,000 - 270,000Total in shillings: 410,000 - 756,000Total in dollars:111 - 205

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