Challenges Schools Face in Providing Quality Education
Schools in Uganda encounter numerous challenges that affect the quality of education provided. These issues span infrastructure, teaching practices, resource availability, and teacher preparedness, significantly impacting learning outcomes and student engagement. One major issue is the lack of science laboratories or their inadequate equipping. Science education relies heavily on experiments and practical demonstrations, but […]
Ministry of Education Releases 2025 Official School Calendar
The Ministry of Education has officially released the 2025 school calendar for primary, secondary, and tertiary institutions, providing key reporting dates for learners across all levels. This comprehensive schedule ensures smooth transitions and clear timelines for the academic year. Key Reporting Dates for Transitioning Learners Placement Dates: Term Dates for 2025 For other learners, the […]
UNEB’s Latest NAPE Report Highlights Ongoing Educational Disparities in Uganda
A new National Assessment of Proficiency in Education (NAPE) report from the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has highlighted severe and persistent disparities in the country’s primary school system. The report reveals a significant divide between learners in urban and rural areas, as well as between those attending private versus public schools. This stark inequality […]
Education Sector Reform: Uganda to Abolish Automatic Student Promotion After PLE Results Reveal High Failure Rates
In a significant shift in education policy, the Ugandan Ministry of Education and Sports, led by Minister Janet Museveni, announced the discontinuation of the automatic promotion policy in schools. This decision comes in the wake of the release of the 2023 Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) results, which revealed a concerning level of underperformance among pupils […]
Mixed Views on Lower Primary Language of Instruction Policy in Uganda
The debate surrounding the language of instruction in lower primary schools in Uganda is reaching a critical juncture before the Education Policy Review Commission (EPRC). The current policy, which employs local languages as the medium of instruction, has ignited a variety of opinions, both in support and opposition. During one of the recent public hearings, […]
Differentiated Instruction: A Pathway to Effective, Inclusive Learning
Introduction The traditional ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach to education has been gradually replaced with more individualized teaching strategies, as educators recognize that students have diverse learning styles, abilities, and interests. One such student-centered approach that caters to these differences is differentiated instruction. Differentiated Instruction: What Is It? Differentiated instruction is a pedagogical approach that tailors teaching and […]
PLE 2022: Best In Integrated Science Performance Per District
District and Average Score District and Average Score Bushenyi MUNICIPAL COUNCIL 2.78 Kisoro MUNICIPAL COUNCIL 3.17 Ntungamo MUNICIPAL COUNCIL 3.36 Kabale MUNICIPAL COUNCIL 3.65 Rukungiri MUNICIPAL COUNCIL 3.70 Mbarara Main 3.70 Fortportal City 3.70 Kira MUNICIPAL COUNCIL 3.73 Masaka City 3.75 Makindye Ssabagabo MUNICIPAL COUNCIL 3.76 Kabarole 3.77 Sheema MUNICIPAL COUNCIL 3.80 Sheema Main 3.81 […]
PLE 2022: Best in SST Performance Per District
District and Average Score District and Average Score Bushenyi MUNICIPAL COUNCIL 3.00 Ntungamo MUNICIPAL COUNCIL 3.02 Mbarara City 3.36 Kabale MUNICIPAL COUNCIL 3.39 Fortportal City 3.39 Kisoro MUNICIPAL COUNCIL 3.43 Kira MUNICIPAL COUNCIL 3.45 Mukono MUNICIPAL COUNCIL 3.51 Rukungiri MUNICIPAL COUNCIL 3.55 Makindye Ssabagabo MUNICIPAL COUNCIL 3.58 Kabarole 3.62 Bunyangabu 3.70 Masaka City 3.74 […]
PLE 2022: Best Maths performance per district
District and Average Score District and Average Score Bushenyi MUNICIPAL COUNCIL 3.72 Kisoro MUNICIPAL COUNCIL 4.10 Ntungamo MUNICIPAL COUNCIL 4.17 Rukungiri MUNICIPAL COUNCIL 4.21 Fort Portal City 4.31 Bunyangabu 4.41 Mbarara City 4.42 Kabarole 4.48 Kabale MUNICIPAL COUNCIL 4.71 Kasese MUNICIPAL COUNCIL 4.73 Kitgum MUNICIPAL COUNCIL 4.88 Kira MUNICIPAL COUNCIL 4.91 Mitooma 4.92 Mukono […]
PLE 2022 District performance based on Div one
Uganda is a country of immense potential and opportunity. Its population is one of the most diverse in the world, with over 56 ethnic groups and more than 50 languages spoken. With this diversity comes a unique set of challenges, particularly in terms of education. The performance of pupils in each district and municipality has […]
Registration of PLE Candidates
A total of 832,654 candidates from 14,691 centres (schools) registered for PLE in 2022 compared to 749,761 in 2020. Of this number, 583,768 (70.1%) from 11,306 centres were Universal Primary Education (UPE) beneficiaries, and 248,982 (29.9%) of the candidates were Non UPE. The proportion of candidates benefitting from the Universal Education programme has increased by […]
Top schools with 4 in 4 aggregates at PLE 2022
Uganda is home to some of the best schools in Africa, and the standards of education are continually improving. For those looking for a top-tier education, the 4 in 4 aggregate score is an important indicator. The PLE 2022 results have shown that there are several schools across Uganda that have achieved a 4 in […]