Children can be enrolled throughout the year, according to availability. Our Nursery class has a 4:1 pupil/teacher ratio, Kindergarten a 6:1 ratio and Reception class a 8:1 ratio. Other classes are small to give full attention to each child. Our target class size is 16 pupils, and our maximum class size is 20 students.

CURRICULUM
Ambrosoli follows the English National Curriculum incorporating the philosophy and aims of the school. Subjects covered are English, Maths, Science, Social Studies, Art & Design, Physical Education, Music, Swimming, French & Computer Studies (ICT). Personal, Social & Emotional education is integrated into the syllabus. The children also learn about Ugandan customs and traditions.

Educational school trips in and around Kampala are organised by the school. We also offer a wide variety of after school clubs. These include swim squad, football, tag rugby, basketball, choir, piano, water polo, arts and crafts, computer, calligraphy and cooking. The school hosts several after-school language classes to support the development of children’s home language. Currently we host the Dutch School ’’ Watoto’’ for first language speakers.

TEACHERS
Ambrosoli teachers are chosen for their qualifications, experience and commitment to the overall education of the children. We have an extremely strong teaching and management team within the school and currently most of our teachers have a background of multi-cultural and multi-lingual situations. In each class we have “teaching teams” comprised of a class teacher and assistant teacher/s. We also employ specialist teachers for ICT, Music, French, PE and Swimming. We run an ongoing in-service training programme and support staff to improve and develop their skills on a continual basis.

COMMUNITY SERVICE
Each year we support a variety of community projects and we have a team of teachers who co-ordinate our community service links. Over the past year our key project has been aimed at expertise sharing by providing training in literacy teaching to local teachers and teacher trainers with a focus on our closest Primary Teacher’s College and local primary schools.

SCHOOL PREMISES
The school grounds are spacious and attractive with expansive views of Muyenga. The purpose built Primary building and the separate Early Years block & Lower Primary block are cool with lots of natural light and space. There is a hard surface basketball court, large grass sports field, large grassy play areas, fully equipped shaded playground, school garden and shaded pavilion. Currently we have 4 new classrooms under construction. We have a music room with a piano, keyboard and range of instruments. The school is located in Bugolobi which is a well established centrally located residential area.

TIMETABLE

The morning session includes a mid-morning break, and children are required to bring a healthy snack and water to drink. Lunch is provided by qualified caterers at an extra cost.

Drop off time in the morning is 8:00 – 8:15am. Reception and Primary classes start promptly at 8.15am and Nursery and Kindergarten at 8:30am. We offer morning supervision from 7:45am in the school pavilion for parents that need to drop their children off prior to 8:00am. Pick-up time in the afternoon is 3:00pm for Primary children. Pick up time for Nursery, Kindergarten and Reception is as listed above. We offer an optional activity-based afternoon programme (1:15 – 3:00pm) for Kindergarten and Reception children. A list of the afternoon activities is available from the school office. Please note that this afternoon programme is not open to Nursery age children.

Extra-curricular After School Clubs are held three afternoons a week. A list of activities and application forms are handed out in the first week of the term. After school clubs pick up time is 4:00pm unless otherwise informed. After school supervision is also available from
3:00pm -5:00pm every afternoon for all children from Kindergarten upwards.

SCHOOL UNIFORM
School uniform is compulsory for all children from Reception upwards and is available from the school office. Parents are advised to purchase three sets of uniform and one P.E. kit