Skip to content
Kira Junior SchoolIn Pursuit of Faith and Wisdom
The whole school gathered in front of the Kira Junior School main building

Nursery & Primary · Day & Boarding

In pursuit of faith and wisdom.

Kira Junior School – Kito gives your child a balanced, quality education: strong academics and strong values, in a safe and caring school.

Apply for admissionAbout us

Dual curriculum

National competence-based curriculum and Islamic studies, taught side by side at every level.

Small classes

About 25 pupils per stream, so every child gets attention.

Safe & caring

A serene, clean campus with nutritious meals and school transport.

Two KJS pupils in hijabs and uniform walking together

Registered & licensed

by the Ministry of Education and Sports, Uganda.

Welcome to KJS

A happy, caring school where every child is valued.

Founded by a network of educationists, engineers and university academicians working under the FOM Foundation, Kira Junior School nurtures children into well-cultured, disciplined and responsible people, ready for the challenges of the 21st century.

  • Spiritual & moral growth
  • Strong academics
  • Sports & Arts
  • Parents as partners
More about our school

Academics

Learning that grows with your child.

From the first day of nursery to the final year of primary, with Islamic studies at every level.

See our curriculum
Nursery pupils in aprons and hijabs lining up in classAges 3 – 5

Nursery

The root of the plant. A strong, caring foundation for the whole child, in well ventilated, clean classrooms with about 25 children per stream.

Primary pupils reading together at their desksLower, Middle & Upper

Primary

The national primary competence-based curriculum taught through lower, middle and upper sections, with monthly reports and termly parents' meetings to keep families involved.

Arabic numbers on the blackboard during a theology lessonAll levels

Theology & Tahfidh

Islamic studies run side by side with the national competence-based curriculum at every level, including a structured Tahfidh programme for Quran memorisation.

Why families choose us

Quality education at an affordable cost.

  • Dual curriculum

    Strong secular studies alongside Islamic education — Quran, Fiqh, Lugha and Tarbia.

  • Small classes

    Around 25 pupils per stream, so every child is known and followed closely.

  • Caring, qualified teachers

    A well qualified, experienced and loving team of teachers.

  • Open to every family

    Children of all religious affiliations and backgrounds are welcome.

  • Safe and clean

    A serene, safe and clean environment with good, nutritious meals.

  • Transport

    School transport with pick-up and drop-off for day pupils.

Two KJS teachers in kufis on the school compound
Mr. Ntale Ahmed

Head Teacher

Mr. Ntale Ahmed

Heads a team of well qualified, experienced, loving and caring teachers.

Our people

Led by a dedicated, caring team.

Our teachers and section heads know every child by name, and our door is always open to parents.

Ms. Sophie NaluyimaSheikh Farooq LutayaMs. Sitenda ZaituniMr. Bayenda JohnBoscoMr. Mubarak KiggunduMr. Isiko Idris
Meet the leadership
Top class graduates in caps, gowns and bow ties

Cultural Day & graduation

Every milestone, celebrated together.

From our youngest graduates in their first gowns to a stage full of traditions, our families fill the compound every year to cheer our children on.

See the photos

Our alumni

Once KJS, always KJS.

I'm thankful for what I am because of KJS.
Kaweesi Sonia · Alumna
I just can't forget the time I was at KJS. A great school.
Mwebe Imran · Alumnus
I am proud to be an alumna of KJS.
Rahma Adinan · Alumna

Gallery

Moments from our school year.

A quick look at life at KJS. Step inside the gallery for the full collection.

  • Campus
  • Culture & graduation
  • Classroom
  • Sports & swimming
  • Leadership
Explore the gallery59 photos · 5 collections

Admissions open

Give your child a foundation in faith and wisdom.

Talk to our admissions office, visit the school, or download the admission form today.

Start your application Ask on WhatsApp