Delhi Public School International

Plot 17-25 Saddler Way, Naguru, Kampala, Uganda. P.O. Box 72208, Naguru, Kampala, Uganda.

Pre School; Primary (Class I to V); Secondary School; Senior Secondary School

CBSE-affiliated international school

The school is affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), New Delhi, India, with affiliation period 2022–2027.

The CBSE curriculum is followed and the school is affiliated to CBSE (Affiliation No. 7630001, 2022–2027). Education is offered from Nursery to XII across four levels: Pre-Primary (Nursery, LKG, UKG), Primary (I–V), Secondary (VI–X), and Senior Secondary (XI–XII). All students study English, Hindi, Mathematics, EVS/Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology), Social Studies, and an optional language French. Co-curricular activities include Art, Drama, Music, Sports, and clubs such as Science, Eco, Astronomy, and Literary; Computer Education is also part of the curriculum. The scheme of studies follows CBSE guidelines and uses a formative, diagnostic approach to evaluation; CBSE evaluations are semester-based, with assessments including written tests, oral assessments, quizzes, projects, etc., and main examinations at the end of each semester. Teaching uses Smart Boards to support learning and to promote holistic development.

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Class X (Board Examinations): 2018: 44 registered, 44 passed (100%); 2019: 59 registered, 58 passed (98.31%); 2020: 58 registered, 58 passed (100%); 2021: 47 registered, 47 passed (100%). Class XII: 2018: 24 registered, 24 passed (100%); 2019: 33 registered, 32 passed (96.97%); 2020: 33 registered, 33 passed (100%); 2021: 52 registered, 52 passed (100%).

The school provides a safe and nurturing environment that supports lifelong learning, positive self-esteem and understanding. A counsellor and wellness teacher are on staff to support students' social-emotional wellbeing. The DPSI mission and long-term vision emphasize holistic development and an integrated learning approach to cultivate thinking, curiosity, and personal growth.

There is no dedicated special educator on staff.

All students study English, Hindi, Mathematics, EVS/Science and an optional language (French).

International Yoga Day 2025 was conducted to foster all students' physical and mental well-being.

The mission states a safe and nurturing school environment that supports lifelong learning, positive self-esteem and understanding. A counsellor and wellness teacher are on staff to support student wellbeing. The school maintains safety-related certificates, including building safety and fire safety certificates.

1. For admissions to Class I and above, an assessment or admission test is conducted on a notified date, and the presence of both parents is mandatory during the assessment. 2. Admission tests are usually conducted immediately after registration or within the next three working days. 3. Nursery and LKG admissions have no tests or interviews; the teacher observes and interacts with the child along with the parents, and the interview is designed to be pleasant and non-intimidating to learn about the child's development, language use, social skills, and extracurricular interests. 4. For admission to UKG, an observation and/or interview is held on the same day, with the presence of both parents required. 5. Procedure of Admission: 1. No request for changes of dates for assessment/observation/interview will be entertained; 2) The Student Admission form should be collected from the school office after the assessment and the results are declared, and the list of selected candidates will be posted on the Administrative Office notice board; 3) A fee slip will be issued to the parents or guardian of selected candidates as soon as the list is displayed on the notice board; 4) Once the above steps are satisfactorily completed, parents will receive an admission offer and may pay the applicable fees to confirm admission; 5) The admission officer will explain the admission procedure to the parents and the school accountant can be contacted for the fee slip immediately; 6) It is mandatory for both the parents and the guardian to be present to complete admission formalities; 7) For Class I onwards, a Transfer Certificate (Original) from the last school attended must be submitted; 8) Fees paid are non-refundable and non-transferable except the caution money (refundable) in case of withdrawal; 9) The management reserves the right to have the last word in all matters relating to admissions; 10) Admissions follow Directorate of Education guidelines and are endorsed by the Managing Committee, with admissions in all classes subject to seat availability. 6. All parents/students must read and accept the Behavior Policy; DPSI Kampala does not accept students with a history of drug, alcohol or weapon possession, or expulsion for serious behavioral issues, and reserves the right to refuse admission. 7. Special needs candidates: DPS Kampala encourages education for all but is not equipped with special needs facilities at present, and parents are requested not to apply until such facilities are in place; if such students are admitted, the school cannot be held responsible for adaptation or outcomes. 8. Admissions for ages 2.5 to 18 years are open. 9. Applications can be submitted online. 10. The age range for admission is 2.5 to 18 years. 11. The school maintains the right to manage admissions in accordance with its policies and seat availability.

Scholarships: A donor-funded scholarship program exists at Delhi Public School International Kampala. Donations go toward covering tuition fees and the costs of monitoring the scholarship recipient's academic performance. Donations are processed via Bolivian Charity Foundation in partnership with Network for Good, and donors can contribute in amounts such as 10, 20, or 30 dollars; the campaign example shown indicates funds support a scholarship recipient and ongoing monitoring of their progress.