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ST. KIZITO LUTENGO PRIMARY SCHOOL
Lutengo is Fernwood's partner school for 2026-2027! Read about where it's located, get an overview of the school, and view a tour of the school here.
Overview
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Ugandan School System
The school system in Uganda works differently from how schools here in the US work! The Ugandan education system is based on the British system and consists of seven years of primary school (grades 1-7), four years of lower secondary (grades 8-11), and two years of upper secondary school (grades 12-13). A large percentage of schools are boarding schools - as opposed to day schools - and around 70% of primary schools are privately owned.
Since 2007, the Ugandan governemnt has adopted universal primary and secondary education policies. This means that on paper, attending primary and secondary school is free for every student. However, schools still incur "hidden costs"on parents as they are expected to pay for uniforms, school supplies, and meals for their children. For students whose parents cannot afford to do so, completing their schooling can be extremely difficult.
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Location
Lutengo is a rural school and is located in Mukono district, which is just east of Kampala, Uganda's capital.
Campus
Lutengo has 9 classrooms that hold about 128 desks, school toilets with 20 stalls, and a literacy center. However, as the number of students at Lutengo increases, the current number of tables, benches, and library shelves are not enough.
Built in 2014, Lutengo's literacy center was significantly funded by Fernwood Elementary. One half of the literacy center houses the nursery students, while the other half contains books that are checked out by students.
Culture
The majority of the residents of Mukono district are part of the Baganda people group, which is the largest group in Uganda, making up 17% of the total population. As Baganda's official spoken language is Luganda, students grow up speaking Luganda at home. Students begin learning English in kindergarten — by the time they are in fourth grade, their schooling is completed entirely in English.
Below is a video of a student from Lutengo giving a speech thanking the parents, students, and teachers of Fernwood for their contributions to their school!
Partnership History with Sister Schools
Lutengo has partnered with Sister Schools since 2006!
Take a Tour of Lutengo!
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