Nurturing Confident Girls.
Inspiring Future Leaders.
At Light Academy Girls Secondary School, we go beyond the classroom. Located in Kampala, Uganda, we offer a transformative, values-driven education designed to unlock every girl's brilliance.
Graduates accepted into top national & global universities
Personalized attention, mentorship, and academic coaching
From robotics and coding to drama, music, and debates
Nurtured into ethical leaders and resilient changemakers
Light Academy Girls School
Lweza – Kigo Road, Kampala, Uganda
“A Different Approach
to Girls' Education”
Welcome to Light Academy Girls Secondary School. When you educate a girl, you educate a nation. Here, we believe that every young woman possesses boundless curiosity, intellectual brilliance, and the inherent capacity to become a principled leader.
Our educational philosophy blends academic excellence with deep moral integrity, pioneering STEM instruction, and compassionate pastoral mentorship. We provide our girls with an empowering sisterhood where their voices are heard, their talents are nurtured, and their ambitions know no boundaries.
Office of the Head of School
Light Academy Girls Secondary School
Why an All-Girls School?
Decades of global research demonstrate that girls thrive when given an environment designed specifically to celebrate their intellect, elevate their confidence, and remove gender barriers.
6× More Likely to Excel in STEM
Research shows girls in single-gender schools participate more actively in physics, chemistry, robotics, and advanced mathematics without social biases.
100% Female Leadership
Every single leadership position—from head prefect to science club president and sports captain—is held by a girl, building innate executive confidence.
Unapologetic Confidence
Girls speak up, ask questions, take intellectual risks, and lead classroom discourse in an environment designed entirely around their growth.
Sisterhood for a Lifetime
A culture of celebration over competition. Students build deep, lifelong friendships and an empowering network of supportive sisters.
5 Pillars of Holistic Growth
At Light Academy Girls School, education is multidimensional. We intentionally cultivate academic curiosity, scientific innovation, leadership, global consciousness, and personal well-being.
Fostering Intellectual Rigor & Critical Inquiry
Our student-centered academic curriculum is designed to inspire curiosity, foster analytical thinking, and achieve top-tier national UNEB O-Level and A-Level results. Through interactive seminar-style classrooms, guided research, and dedicated evening clinics, every girl is supported to excel.
A Decade of Excellence & Growth
From our founding vision to becoming one of Uganda's leading girls' secondary academies, our journey has always put students and values at the center.
The Vision Takes Root
Founded with the conviction that education must combine rigorous academics with enduring moral values and character development.
Dedicated Girls' Campus Opened
Inauguration of the specialized girls' secondary campus on Lweza-Kigo Road, creating an empowering all-girls sanctuary for learning.
Innovation & STEM Laboratories
Major infrastructure expansion featuring cutting-edge physics, chemistry, biology labs, and the Maker's Robotics Studio.
National & Regional Acclaim
Awarded top UNEB Division 1 distinction and prestigious honors in Pan-African Science Olympiads and cultural arts exhibitions.
Inspiring the Next Decade
Expanding global partnerships, scholarship opportunities, and digital inquiry labs to prepare tomorrow's African and global leaders.
Explore More of About Us
Discover the people, philosophy, and campus spaces that make Light Academy Girls School exceptional.
Mission, History & Values
Our guiding principles, motto, and enduring character code.
Leadership & Board
Meet the trustees, administrators, and visionary educators.
Faculty & Staff
Passionate subject specialists, house mothers, and mentors.
Our Campus & Life
Lweza–Kigo facilities: science labs, library, dorms, and courts.
Give Your Daughter the Light Academy Advantage.
Join our vibrant family on Lweza-Kigo Road. Schedule a private campus visit or submit an enrolment interest form today.