The aim of this study was to explore some of the reasons for low student enrollments at alternative schools, through a case study of a Ugandan alternative school, Heritage International School. The study was carried out in Kampala, the capital city of Uganda, in a small town called Kansanga, where Heritage International School, is located. Various people were interviewed in different categories, to find out their views on low enrollments at HIS. The literature review in the study included the theoretical perspectives on reasons for low enrolments in various schools that had the characteristics of HIS. This review was very helpful in steering the direction of the research as it highlighted various causes for low enrolments at alternative schools. This research was able to highlight the causes of low enrollment that were particular to HIS and therefore give some recommendations on to how to solve these problems. / Education / M. Ed. (Education Management)

The aim of this study was to explore some of the reasons for low student enrollments at alternative schools, through a case study of a Ugandan alternative school, Heritage International School. The study was carried out in Kampala, the capital city of Uganda, in a small town called Kansanga, where Heritage International School, is located. Various people were interviewed in different categories, to find out their views on low enrollments at HIS. The literature review in the study included the theoretical perspectives on reasons for low enrolments in various schools that had the characteristics of HIS. This review was very helpful in steering the direction of the research as it highlighted various causes for low enrolments at alternative schools. This research was able to highlight the causes of low enrollment that were particular to HIS and therefore give some recommendations on to how to solve these problems. / Education / M. Ed. (Education Management)