Iganga Boys Boarding Primary School

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Iganga Boys' Boarding Primary School
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Iganga Boys Boarding Primary School
Iganga Town, Iganga District, Eastern Region, Uganda

Eastern Region

Iganga
,
P.O. Box 114,

Uganda
Coordinates 0°21′30″N33°29′12″E / 0.3582°N 33.4867°E / 0.3582; 33.4867
Information
School typeAll Boys' School
MottoAim as high as a lark
DenominationChristian school
Founded Church Missionary Society in 1919
School district Iganga District
Head of schoolOkoth Daniel [1]
GenderBoys
LanguageEnglish
Campus typeBoarding school

The Iganga Boys Boarding Primary School is a government-aided boys' boarding primary school located along Jinja Road in Iganga Town, Iganga District, in the Eastern Region of Uganda. Founded in 1919 by the Church Missionary Society, it serves students from primary one to primary seven, preparing them for the Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE). With a student population of approximately 1,000 students, the school is one of the oldest and most established primary boarding schools in the region, known for its academic rigor focus and Christian ethos. It has played a significant role in educating generations of Ugandan boys, many of whom have gone on to prominent careers in various fields. [2] [3]

As a boarding school, it provides accommodation and meals for its students, drawing pupils from various parts of Uganda, though primarily from the Eastern and Central regions. This boarding environment is designed to provide a structured learning atmosphere and foster discipline among the young boys. [4]

Iganga Boys Boarding Primary School has historically been recognized for its strong academic performance in the Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE), which are national examinations taken by students at the end of Primary 7. Beyond academics, the school emphasizes co-curricular activities, including sports, debates, and various clubs, aiming for holistic development of its students. [5]

Academic Program

Iganga Boys offers a seven-year primary curriculum aligned with Uganda’s national education system, covering English, mathematics, science, and social studies, the four subjects tested in the PLE. The school emphasizes academic excellence, with students consistently performing well in national exams. Extracurricular activities, including debate, music, and Scripture Union clubs, complement the academic program, fostering holistic development. The school’s boarding setup ensures a structured environment, with daily schedules balancing study, worship, and recreation. [6] [7]

References

  1. ↑ "Iganga Boys Shine". NewVision. Retrieved 6 January 2017.
  2. ↑ "History of Education in Eastern Uganda" . Retrieved 23 June 2025.[ permanent dead link ]
  3. ↑ "Iganga Boys Boarding Primary School". Myafricapages.com. Archived from the original on 7 January 2017. Retrieved 6 January 2017.
  4. ↑ Uganda National Examinations Board (2023). "Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) Statistical Abstract 2022" . Retrieved 15 May 2024.
  5. ↑ The Monitor (20 January 2023). "Iganga Boys excelling in PLE despite challenges" . Retrieved 15 May 2024.
  6. ↑ "Uganda Primary Education Curriculum" . Retrieved 23 June 2025.
  7. ↑ "Education in Uganda". WENR. World Education News & Reviews (WENR). 8 October 2020. Retrieved 23 June 2025.
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