Makerere College School
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Makerere College School is a mixed, middle (S1–S4) and high (S5–S6) school in Uganda
. It is predominantly a day-school, but it does have limited boarding facilities.
, Uganda's oldest university. The school occupies the southwestern corner of the university campus and is bordered by the University's School od Education to the north, the School of Fine Art to the east, Makerere Hill Road to the south, the University Main Sports Grounds to the west and Mary Stuart Hall to the northwest. This location lies approximately 2.5 kilometres (1.6 mi), northwest of the central business district
of Kampala
, Uganda's capital, and the largest city in that country. The coordinates of Makerere College School are: 0° 19' 40.80"N, +32° 34' 1.20"E (Latitude:0.328000; Longitude:32.567000).
, Gayaza High School
, Rainbow International School
and Lincoln International
to mention a few. Makerere College School has over the years produced the best candidates in Kampala District in the national O and A level examinations. In 2010, the school was ranked among the ten best middle schools (O Level), based on analysis of S4 results for the past ten years (2000–2009).
At O-level (S1-S4), the following subjects are offered:
At A-Level the following subjects are offered:
Uganda
Uganda , officially the Republic of Uganda, is a landlocked country in East Africa. Uganda is also known as the "Pearl of Africa". It is bordered on the east by Kenya, on the north by South Sudan, on the west by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, on the southwest by Rwanda, and on the south by...
. It is predominantly a day-school, but it does have limited boarding facilities.
Location
The school campus is located within the confines of the main campus of Makerere UniversityMakerere University
Makerere University , Uganda's largest and second-oldest higher institution of learning, , was first established as a technical school in 1922. In 1963 it became the University of East Africa, offering courses leading to general degrees from the University of London...
, Uganda's oldest university. The school occupies the southwestern corner of the university campus and is bordered by the University's School od Education to the north, the School of Fine Art to the east, Makerere Hill Road to the south, the University Main Sports Grounds to the west and Mary Stuart Hall to the northwest. This location lies approximately 2.5 kilometres (1.6 mi), northwest of the central business district
Central business district
A central business district is the commercial and often geographic heart of a city. In North America this part of a city is commonly referred to as "downtown" or "city center"...
of Kampala
Kampala
Kampala is the largest city and capital of Uganda. The city is divided into five boroughs that oversee local planning: Kampala Central Division, Kawempe Division, Makindye Division, Nakawa Division and Lubaga Division. The city is coterminous with Kampala District.-History: of Buganda, had chosen...
, Uganda's capital, and the largest city in that country. The coordinates of Makerere College School are: 0° 19' 40.80"N, +32° 34' 1.20"E (Latitude:0.328000; Longitude:32.567000).
History
The school was established in 1945 to provide facilities where Makerere University students in the School of Education, could practice supervised teaching. At that time, the university was known as Makerere College. The current headmistress as of August 2009 is Agnes Ssebayiga.Reputation
Makerere College School is listed among Africa's top 100 schools and shares fame with other traditional schools such as Namilyango CollegeNamilyango College
Namilyango College is a boys-only boarding middle and high school located in Mukono District in Central Uganda.-Location:The school is situated on a lush green campus on Namilyango Hill, approximately , by road, east of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city. It's approximately , by road,...
, Gayaza High School
Gayaza High School
Gayaza High School is an all-girls boarding school covering grades 8 -13 in Uganda. It is the oldest girls' school in the country.-Location:The school is located in the town of Gayaza, in Wakiso District, approximately northeast of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city. The school grounds...
, Rainbow International School
Rainbow International School
Rainbow International School is an international school for infant, junior and secondary education in the Kampala district of Uganda.The Rainbow International School was established in September 1991 as a primary school with 29 children. In September 1995, the school moved to its present site with...
and Lincoln International
Lincoln International
Lincoln International is an independent investment bank specializing in advisory services and financings for middle-market companies. The firm provides a variety of advisory services including mergers & acquisitions, fairness opinions, debt and restructuring advisory. The firm completed more than...
to mention a few. Makerere College School has over the years produced the best candidates in Kampala District in the national O and A level examinations. In 2010, the school was ranked among the ten best middle schools (O Level), based on analysis of S4 results for the past ten years (2000–2009).
Academics
The school offers both Ordinary Level (S1–S4) subjects, as well as Advanced Level (S5–S6) subjects.At O-level (S1-S4), the following subjects are offered:
- Mathematics
- English
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Biology
- East African History
- South African History
- Geography
- Advanced Mathematics
- Fine Art
- English Literature
- Commerce
- Political Education
- Christian Religious Education (C.R.E)
- Home Economics
- Computer Studies
- Music
- Agriculture
- Luganda
At A-Level the following subjects are offered:
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Biology
- Geography
- Economics
- History
- Divinity
- French
- Literature
- Food & Nutrition
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See also
- Makerere UniversityMakerere UniversityMakerere University , Uganda's largest and second-oldest higher institution of learning, , was first established as a technical school in 1922. In 1963 it became the University of East Africa, offering courses leading to general degrees from the University of London...
- Education in UgandaEducation in UgandaThe system of education in Uganda has a structure of 7 years of primary education, 6 years of secondary education , and 3 to 5 years of post-secondary education...
- Namilyango CollegeNamilyango CollegeNamilyango College is a boys-only boarding middle and high school located in Mukono District in Central Uganda.-Location:The school is situated on a lush green campus on Namilyango Hill, approximately , by road, east of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city. It's approximately , by road,...
- Gayaza High SchoolGayaza High SchoolGayaza High School is an all-girls boarding school covering grades 8 -13 in Uganda. It is the oldest girls' school in the country.-Location:The school is located in the town of Gayaza, in Wakiso District, approximately northeast of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city. The school grounds...
- Mugisha MuntuMugisha MuntuMajor General Mugisha Muntuyera, commonly referred to as Mugisha Muntu, is a Ugandan politician and former military officer. He is a member of the Forum for Democratic Change , a Ugandan political party. In 2008, he unsuccessfully contested for the party's presidency, against Kizza Besigye...