7 Hills International School

kampala·Uganda·IMYC is the curriculum for Years 7–9, delivered through thematic, project-based units that connect subjects and develop critical thinking. For Years 10–11, the program uses Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, with 5 core subjects (English Language, English Literature, Maths, and Double Science) and options including History, Geography, Business Studies, ICT, Sports, Art, Music, French and Spanish. In Years 12–13, students study International A Levels (IAL) with Pearson, typically selecting 3–4 subjects plus an Extended Project Qualification. The IMYC framework is designed to prepare students for progression to international pathways such as GCSE/IGCSE and A Level programs, and to support cross-disciplinary learning. The school has the capability to offer examinations with Pearson across GCSE/IGCSE, International Advanced Level, and iLower Secondary examinations with Pearson. The school emphasizes small classes and a broad, balanced, and practical approach that supports learning across the arts, languages, and sports.

↑ 4 positive signals↓ 2 concerns6 signals total

7 Hills International School is a not-for-profit international secondary school in Kampala, Uganda, serving students aged 11 to 18. Years 7–9 follow the International Middle Years Curriculum delivered through thematic, project-based units, while Years 10–11 study Pearson Edexcel IGCSE with core subjects in English, Maths, and Double Science alongside options in humanities, languages, and the arts. Students in Years 12–13 progress to International A Levels with Pearson, typically selecting 3–4 subjects and an Extended Project Qualification, with the school emphasizing small classes and practical, cross-disciplinary learning.

Location

Uganda

Leadership

Who leads this school

Moderate confidence

2.8yr

Avg. tenure

Moderate

Stability signal

High

Visibility score

Three-year tenure as executive head, preceded by senior leadership roles at comparable group-affiliated institutions across the region. Appointment context points to a consolidation mandate. Career trajectory is consistent with a corporate-operator profile: strong institutional alignment, limited founding experience.

Career pattern signals

Company ManConsolidation contextHigh mobility

Signals

Active LinkedIn presence; consistent external messagingConfirmed
No succession announcement visible; transition appears plannedInferred
Headship history: median tenure below sector averageReported

◈Intelligence note

Given the consolidation mandate and corporate ownership structure, teacher-fit bifurcation is likely. High-autonomy practitioners may experience friction.

Working Conditions

What's it like to teach here

Class sizes 18–24 primary, 24–28 secondary. Teaching hours within regional mid-range. Contract length typically two years with renewal option...

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