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Academic Excellence

Curriculum & Academic Programs

Zana Mixed Secondary School offers comprehensive lower secondary (O-Level) and upper secondary (A-Level) curricula tailored under the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) standards.

Lower Secondary (Senior One – Senior Four)

Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE)

Under the new competence-based lower secondary curriculum, our students are trained to acquire practical problem-solving skills, critical thinking, ICT literacy, and entrepreneurship skills alongside theoretical knowledge.

Core & Elective Subjects Offered:

Mathematics
English Language
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
ICT & Computer Science
History & Political Educ.
Geography
Entrepreneurship
Religious Studies (CRE/IRE)
Agriculture
Luganda & Kiswahili
UCE Science Practical

A-Level Students
Upper Secondary (Senior Five – Senior Six)

Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE)

Our A-Level section offers specialized Science and Arts subject combinations designed to prepare candidates for competitive university courses such as Medicine, Engineering, Law, Business Administration, and Agricultural Sciences.

Science Combinations

  • • PCM/ICT (Physics, Chemistry, Math)
  • • BCM/ICT (Biology, Chemistry, Math)
  • • PCB/Sub-Math (Physics, Chem, Biology)
  • • PEM/ICT (Physics, Economics, Math)
  • • MEG/Sub-Math (Math, Econ, Geography)

Arts & Humanities

  • • HEG/ICT (History, Economics, Geog)
  • • LEG/ICT (Literature, Econ, Geog)
  • • HED/ICT (History, Econ, Divinity)
  • • ART/Econ/ICT (Fine Art, Econ, ICT)
  • • DEG/ICT (Divinity, Econ, Geog)
2026 Academic Year

School Calendar & Term Dates

Zana Mixed follows the standard three-term Ugandan school calendar. Exact opening and closing dates are confirmed each term via the school notice board and admission office.

Term I

Feb – May
  • Reporting: Tuesday, 3 Feb 2026
  • Mid-Term Break: 9 – 13 Mar 2026
  • Closing: Friday, 15 May 2026

Term II

Jun – Sep
  • Reporting: Monday, 1 Jun 2026
  • Mid-Term Break: 13 – 17 Jul 2026
  • Closing: Friday, 4 Sep 2026

Term III

Sep – Dec
  • Reporting: Monday, 21 Sep 2026
  • Mid-Term Break: 19 – 23 Oct 2026
  • Closing: Friday, 4 Dec 2026 (Candidate classes remain for UNEB exams)

Dates are indicative and subject to confirmation by the school administration and the Ministry of Education & Sports calendar.

Technology Supporting Better Learning

Our teachers stay at the center of every classroom — digital systems simply help us organize coursework, attendance, and examination records more consistently as students progress.

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Beyond the Classroom

Co-Curricular & Talent Development

At Zana Mixed, sports, arts, and leadership activities are integral to building confidence and camaraderie.

Football & Netball

Competitive inter-school matches and district sports competitions.

Music, Dance & Drama

Annual MDD galas, traditional cultural dances, and brass band performances.

Debating & Writers Club

Public speaking challenges, national debate leagues, and school magazines.

Scouting & Guiding

Character training, survival skills, outdoor camping, and community service.