Our Director's Message
At OrchardsWood International School, our principles are rooted in fostering a Christ-centered environment that nurtures academic excellence, spiritual growth, and moral integrity. We are committed to guiding our students to become compassionate, responsible, and purpose-driven individuals who impact the world positively.
Yours in Christ's Service,
Mrs. Herriet Makumbi
Director, OrchardsWood International School
Our Vision
"To be a leading Christian educational institution that develops godly leaders who excel academically, morally, and spiritually, equipped to transform their communities and impact the world for Christ."
Our Mission
"Equipping children for life and eternity with Christian education"
Our Core Values
The principles that guide everything we do
Excellence
Striving for the highest standards in education and character development.
Discipline
Building character through structured guidance and accountability.
Holistic Approach
Developing the whole child - mind, body, and spirit.
Our Guiding Scriptures
"Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper."
"Blessed is the man that trusts in the LORD, and whose hope is in the Lord is. He shall be like a tree planted by the waters, and that spreads out its roots by the river, and shall not fear when the heat comes, but its leaf shall be green, and shall not be anxious in the year of drought, neither shall cease from yielding fruit."
Our Accreditation
International Recognition
Orchardswood International School certificates are accredited by the International Christian Certificate of Education Limited (ICCEL), whose offices are in the UK.
ICCEL offers certificates at different levels, recognized by the Universities and Colleges Admission Services in the UK and internationally.
Academic Standards
A recent benchmarking study by UK NARIC confirmed that the International Certificate of Christian Education (ICCEL) General and Advanced Certificates can be considered to be comparable to the overall Cambridge International O and A Level standard respectively.
Available Certificates
University Admission
With the certificate from ICCE, students' results can be converted by UNEB to enable them to attend universities in Uganda as well as around the world, in various courses.
Our Curriculum
OIS uses a Biblically Based Education curriculum. The Accelerated Christian Education Curriculum (ACE) has been in existence for more than 40 years and is internationally recognized. It is a unique teaching system with an individualized learning methodology; which is Progress motivated individualized Programmed Learning, that meets each child's educational needs at their level of performance/potential.
This allows students to learn at their own Pace which ensures mastery of the subject material. With the learner-centered approach, many learner differences can be taken into account, learners can work at their own pace at the time most convenient to them; different learning styles can be accommodated; learners are more in control of how and what they learn and learning is active and not passive.
Self-Paced Learning
At OIS, the curriculum is Self-Paced, with each student progressing through the Paces at their own rate. They set their own goals daily, detailing how much they can complete in each of their subjects. In addition, students do self-assessment, which is tied to personal goals.
Core Subjects & Biblical Integration
Students benefit from the inbuilt training in Godliness and individual accountability; from the Word of God and the Biblical principles inculcated into the system that develops character in the individual. Students work in core subjects which include Mathematics, English, Literature, Word Building, Social studies(which includes World History, World Geography or European History for higher classes), Science(which include Biology, chemistry, and physics), and other subjects like Computer studies and Art etc.
The children work with the help of professional, Spirit filled, dedicated, caring and experienced teachers; who work as Supervisors and Monitors in the Learning Centers and skill classes.
Christian Point of View
All learning at OIS takes place from a Christian point of view, with a holistic approach. Teaching is based on character (60 character traits of Jesus), morals and traditional values that underpin all aspects of a student's learning and life in general.
Life Skills Development
In addition to the above; OIS emphasizes training the students with both hard/practical and soft skills. This ensures that when the learner leaves OIS they will be prepared for life; ready to take on the world of work, community and ministry.
ACE (Accelerated Christian Education)
- Biblical Integration
- Character Development
- Self-Paced Learning
- Core Academic Subjects
Skillspro Computer Course
- Practical Computer Skills
- Digital Literacy
- Software Applications
- Technology Integration
Our Academic Levels
Play Group
Early childhood development focused on play-based learning and social skills.
Pre-School
Foundation learning with focus on basic literacy, numeracy, and creative development.
Elementary (Grade 1-8)
Comprehensive primary education with ACE curriculum integration.
High School (Grade 9-13)
Advanced studies preparing students for university and career success.
Principal's Message
Mr. Joshua Kisitu
School Principal
Dear Parents, Students, and Visitors,
Welcome to OrchardsWood International School, where we are committed to providing excellence in Christian education. Our mission is to equip children for life and eternity, fostering an environment where academic achievement goes hand in hand with spiritual growth and character development.
At OIS, we believe in nurturing each student's unique God-given talents while maintaining high academic standards through our ACE curriculum. Our approach combines Biblical principles with modern educational practices, preparing students not just for academic success, but for life's greater purpose.
We invite you to join our community where faith, learning, and excellence converge to shape tomorrow's leaders.
Yours in Christ's Service,
Mr. Joshua Kisitu
Principal, OrchardsWood International School
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