Understanding the Education System:

Since Uganda was colonized by the British, the education system in Uganda is quite similar to that which is found in Britain.

Primary education consists of seven years (P1 – P7), and students continue through to secondary school for another six years.

Secondary school in Uganda consists of two levels:

1)   ‘O’ level (OL) Senior 1 (S1) – Senior 4 (S4)

2)   ‘A’ Level (AL) Senior (S5) – Senior 6 (S6)

There are many subjects on offer for Secondary School however English, Maths and Science (Biology, Chemistry and Physics) are the key subjects in Uganda.

Understanding grades:

Division 1 = 100-81%

Division 2 = 81-72%

Class 3 = 72-68%

Class 4 = 68-61%

Class 5 = 61-53%

Class 6 (fail) = 0-53%