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2027 Intake Now Open

Welcome to Mbale High School. We are glad you are considering us.

We admit students into Senior One (S1), Senior Five (S5), and into S2 to S4 and S6 as transfers where places are available. Please read the requirements, important dates, and fees structure carefully before applying.

How it works

Four steps to a place at Mbale High.

1

Inquire

Read requirements, fees, and visit on an Open Day to meet the admissions team.

2

Apply

Submit the application form in person at the school or online, with PLE/UCE results slip.

3

Sit Interview

Shortlisted candidates attend a written and oral interview on a scheduled date.

4

Receive Offer

Successful candidates receive an admission letter with reporting details and a fees invoice.

Requirements & Eligibility

What you need before you apply.

Academic eligibility

For Senior One entry, candidates must have sat the Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) under the Uganda National Examinations Board.

  • PLE aggregate of 4 to 18 (Divisions I and II preferred)
  • Candidate must be between 12 and 15 years at the time of admission
  • Pass a written entrance test and oral interview at the school
  • Letter of good conduct from the previous primary school

Documents to bring

Original PLE results slip
Birth certificate
4 passport photos
Medical form (signed)
Bank slip (application fee)
Conduct letter
Term 1 to 2027 Fees Structure

Honest about the cost of a strong education.

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Item Boarder (UGX) Day Student (UGX)
Tuition 680,000 460,000
Meals (boarding only) 320,000 --
Lunch (day students) -- 120,000
Accommodation & utilities 180,000 --
Examinations & assessment 70,000 70,000
Scholastic materials 45,000 45,000
Sports & activities 40,000 40,000
Medical fund 25,000 25,000
Total per term 1,360,000 760,000

Bank Payment

Account NameMbale High School
BankStanbic Bank, Mbale Branch
Account No.9030 014 502 871
ReferenceStudent Name & Class

SchoolPay

SchoolPay Code1158
Mobile MoneyMTN, Airtel
USSD*201# / *165#
Late payment5% surcharge after week 2
Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to what families ask us most.

Can my child be admitted with a PLE Division II?
Yes. We admit candidates from PLE Division I and Division II based on overall aggregate, performance in the entrance test, and the headteacher's discretion in cases of strong character references. There is no fixed cut-off aggregate, we look at each candidate in context.
What is the difference between boarding and day fees beyond accommodation?
Boarders pay for accommodation, meals (breakfast, lunch, supper), and utilities. Day students pay only for lunch and tuition. All other items, examinations, scholastic materials, sports, and medical, are the same for both.
How do I apply for a financial-needs scholarship?
The Old Students' Association offers a limited number of needs-based scholarships each year covering 50% or 100% of tuition. Apply by writing to the Bursar's Office with your PLE/UCE result slip, a letter from your LC1, and recent payslips or letters confirming household income.
Can students transfer in at S2, S3, or S6?
We accept transfers into S2, S3, and occasionally S4 and S6 if a place is available. You will need your previous school's most recent report card, a transfer letter, and to sit a placement test in core subjects. S4 and S6 transfers in the UNEB examination year are generally not accepted.
What subject combinations are available for A Level?
We offer PCM, PCB, BCM, PEM, HEG, HEL, MEG, and selected vocational combinations including subsidiary ICT and Subsidiary Mathematics. See the A Level Programme page in the Academics section for full details.
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