FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
We have created a unique hybrid curriculum with aspects of the International British Curriculum (English National Curriculum) and the Uganda National Curriculum. We plan to transition to a full international curriculum in 2 to 3 years.
Yes. We place a strong emphasis on the all-around development of our learners through extracurricular activities that provide pupils the opportunity to develop their individual talents and most importantly create learners equipped with the relevant skills to lead in today’s globalized world. Our extracurricular activities include foreign languages; Spanish, Swahili (with plans to introduce Mandarin), coding and digital literacy tutorials, music, the creative arts, and sports. (basketball, tennis, soccer). Near future plans include activities like swimming at Aspen's swimming pool, which is to be developed, basic financial literacy, and an onsite school demo farm among others.
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Continuing Students Fees & New Admissions Fees
We are currently in the process of registering with the Ministry of Education.
Aspen Junior School is an exclusively day school with no boarding section. Our prime location on 7 acres in Bunga, Kampala, offers a spacious layout for open play and learning areas, creating a unique, inspiring learning environment. Please see our Master Plan here
Yes, the school offers transport as a shuttle service to and from the school, at a flat rate. Our shuttles ply various routes around Bunga, Gaba road, Munyonyo, Lukuli, Salaama, and the Entebbe express way.
We have a dedicated space and plan for the development of a 25-yard swimming pool in the near future, at which we shall have our swimming lessons. (See Master plan here). In the meantime, we will look to hire suitable swimming pools relatively
close to our location.
Please see our School Fees Policy
At this time, the school does not arrange overseas trips but plans to partner with and establish exchange programs with like-minded schools internationally in the future are underway. We plan for our learners to collaborate with peers from different schools internationally on pertinent global issues like the environment, climate change, sustainability, global citizenship, and understanding among others.
Currently, the school does not offer bursaries. We do have a plan to create bursaries for bright and talented individuals, who under normal circumstances may not be able to access the Aspen education experience on account of affordability.
Yes. One of the Aspen values is Egality, which means we treat all our staff, learners, and parents with equality and respect. We embrace diversity because understanding each other makes us better humans. We encourage freedom of worship.
We have an on-site Sickbay room where first aid can be administered. Our facility is manned by trained medical professionals on select days of the week. Parents will be expected to document their consent to administer first aid to their child in case of an emergency or may document their preferred provider in case transfer is warranted.
We have scheduled visitation/ open days every term, during which parents will be given the time and opportunity to discuss the development of their children. However, parents may contact our teachers to obtain specific information on their child and their development.
Aspen Junior School has a zero-tolerance policy to deliberate and physical harm to any child. Teachers are not permitted to use corporal punishment. At Aspen, we believe in constructive, reflective and positive behavior management, development and support of our learners.
Yes, we emphasize the inclusion and nurturing of children with special needs. Please see our section on SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disability)
We currently exclusively enroll children in the Early Years (3 years old - 5 years old) section and the Primary 1 to Primary 5. We have plans to apply for a candidate center for UNEB exams.