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Rwanda offers a range of international schools for expat families, with options spanning British, IB, American, and other curricula. Families relocating here will find schools at various price points, from affordable to premium institutions with world-class facilities.
Compare 11 international schools in Rwanda. Filter by curriculum, fees (average RWF 2,507,398), location, and more to find the right international school now.
Ntare Louisenlund School is Rwanda's boarding school offering an IB curriculum with a STEM focus. Rooted in Kurt Hahn and Maria Montessori traditions and updated by contemporary science, learning is personalised in groups of about 20, supported by house systems. An e-portfolio documents progress for learning and university applications. The school is an IB World School, a Round Square member, and a member of NEASC CIE and GEBG; instruction is in English and German, with German study toward at least B1. It maintains a partnership with the Rwanda Ministry of Education and pursues IB authorization with MYP candidacy. The campus hosts five laboratories, learning studios, and seminar rooms, plus sports facilities, and uses ManageBac for digital resources. Global Education includes Model United Nations and Round Square IDEALS of Internationalism, Democracy, Environmentalism, Adventure, Leadership, and Service. Co-curriculars include theatre, debate, language exchange, pottery, sewing, choir, orchestra, jazz band, design, and sports.
Wellspring Academy Kigali delivers a Cambridge International education for ages 3 to 18. Founded 2004 by Christian Life Assembly and expanding in 2007; transitioned to Cambridge curriculum in 2014 and recognised as a Cambridge International School in 2018. The school teaches Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge A Levels; Language of instruction is English, with Kinyarwanda taught and French introduced as a third language. The campus houses three science laboratories for Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, a secondary ICT Lab, a library, an Art Room and a Music Room where Amaraba, the cultural troupe, rehearses. Sports facilities include two basketball courts, a soccer field, and a volleyball court, with inter-school competitions. The curriculum blends rigorous Cambridge courses with a Christian environment that fosters leadership and community service. Students engage in Culture Day events, Early Child Development outreach, and other service projects, contributing to local communities while developing godly leadership and lasting achievement.
Bright Angels International School (BAIS) is a bilingual English and French international school in the Nyarutarama neighbourhood of Kigali, Rwanda. Founded in 2013 by Mrs. Francine N., the school serves over 700 students of 18+ nationalities from daycare through lower secondary. BAIS follows the Cambridge Primary and Lower Secondary curriculum alongside the French learning curriculum, and prepares students for Cambridge and DELF examinations. The school emphasises inclusive, holistic education underpinned by Christian values.
King David Academy is an established international school in Kigali, Rwanda, founded in 2000. The school offers Cambridge, BTEC, and IB programmes, integrating a diverse range of international qualifications with the Rwanda National Curriculum for Senior 1 to Senior 6. In practice, students follow Ordinary Level (S1–S3) and Advanced Level (S4–S6) examinations, alongside Cambridge Secondary 1 and 2 (IGCSE) for ages 11–16 and Cambridge AS and A Levels for ages 16–19. All subjects are taught in English, including Mathematics, the Sciences, English, French and Kinyarwanda; Literature in English and Computing are non-examinable. The campus features science laboratories, a music centre, theatre and a sports ground, plus well‑equipped computer laboratories connected by high‑speed fibre. A library supports independent study. Co-curricular life is vibrant, spanning music, dance, drama, sports and cultural education. Servant leadership is a core value, and the school is recognised for strong results year after year. Welcoming international families.
Riviera High School is a modern mixed boarding school in Kabuga, Rusororo District. It offers Cambridge International programs alongside REB and BTEC qualifications, with a September–June term. Cambridge runs from Lower Secondary (Year 8–9) to Upper Secondary (Year 10–11, IGCSE) and Advanced Level (Year 12–13), covering English, German, French, Mathematics, Sciences and Humanities; Cambridge examinations earn Cambridge International certificates. The BTEC pathway emphasizes skills-based learning, offering Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business and Level 2 Diploma in Business, described as equivalent to three A‑Levels. The REB curriculum provides O‑Level and A‑Level routes (Senior 1–3, Senior 4–6) with languages including German and French, and Science (PCM/PCB) and Arts (HLP/HGL). The school promotes a learner-centered approach with counselling and core values of Honor, Integrity, Loyalty and Respect under Principal Muthee Daniel M. Facilities include science labs, two ICT labs with over 100 computers, a stocked library, and sports facilities from football to swimming. There are over 20 clubs plus masterclasses in art, drama and music.
Green Hills Academy offers an international and locally grounded education with clear routes to Cambridge IGCSE, IB Diploma and national programmes. It has been a Cambridge International Centre since 2002 and an IB World School since 2005, delivering qualification pathways alongside Rwanda's standards. From Nursery to Grade 8, Singapore Math develops mathematical thinking, with remedial support available as needed. The campus features science laboratories, a library, and rooms for computer science, art, and physical education to support learning. English is the language of instruction from Tiny Tots through Grade 12, with English and French taught in the early years and Kinyarwanda and German offered as subjects; from Grade 9 all students study in English to align with Cambridge IGCSE, IB and national programmes. Co-curricular life includes choir, Rwandan traditional dance and drumming, debate, drama, art, and computers and multimedia, with G5–G8 options and a physical education program, plus after-school activities.
Located in Kigali, the Belgian School of Kigali is a private international school with a history dating back to 1965. It was created by Belgian cooperation and is now managed by a Rwandan ASBL, with primary funding coming from tuition paid by families. The school serves a multicultural student body from kindergarten through grade 6. All sections follow the programs of the Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles, the French Community of Belgium, and Belgian diplomas are awarded and recognized by the Federation, providing graduates with access to universities around the world. The campus emphasizes developing the student's autonomy and places the learner at the center of the learning process, encouraging active participation. The school maintains historical ties with Belgium and collaborates with Rwandan education institutions to support moral, physical, intellectual, and civic education. This combination provides an international, certificate-backed pathway within a small, community-focused setting. Parents appreciate a stable, long-standing Belgian educational tradition.
The Earth School is the International Montessori School of Rwanda, located in Kigali. Now part of the Braeburn Group of International Schools (since June 2023), it offers a creative, experiential and transformative education for children aged 2 to 12. The school follows an authentic Montessori approach with bilingual English and French instruction, small class groups of 12 children, and a state-of-the-art campus designed for hands-on learning. It is accredited by the International Schools Association (ISA).
Acorns International School Kigali is a day school in Rwanda serving learners from 0 to 18. The school follows a Cambridge continuum, offering Early Years from 18 months, Cambridge Primary, Lower Secondary, IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, and Cambridge A Levels. The curriculum is complemented by weekly co-curricular sessions in Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Practical Life, Physical Education (including swimming), Information and Communications Technology, and Languages (French and Kinyarwanda as mother tongue). French is taught with opportunities to pass the DELF exams. Lunch is provided at school and snacks are brought from home; class sizes are kept small to support individual attention. Assessments include continuous assessments, projects, oral presentations, written reports, Cambridge progression tests, and end-of-term exams. Extra-curricular activities include Sports Day, Francophonie Day, Culture Day, science exhibitions, ICT week, Talent hunts, and other social and cultural events. Acorns Kigali is committed to delivering a Cambridge program across all levels.
Kigali International Community School (KICS) is a nonprofit, Christ-centered international school in Kigali, Rwanda, serving PreK–12. It provides a US-based curriculum taught in English and offers Advanced Placement (AP) classes in high school. KICS is the first US-accredited school in Rwanda and holds accreditation from the Middle States Association (MSA) and the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). The school serves students from 27 nationalities and partners with families and Rwanda's education sector to prepare graduates for university study. A planned 8.8-hectare campus will host centers of excellence in Learning Support, ICT, Science, Performing Arts, and Global Leadership, funded through donor contributions. Beyond academics, KICS offers Fine Arts and Athletics, student leadership, and service opportunities, including mission groups and community projects. The language of instruction is English; Kinyarwanda and French are taught, with Spanish or Mandarin available online in higher grades. The school administers ACT, SAT, PSAT, and AP exams.
International School of Kigali (ISK) is an independent international school serving students aged 4 to 18. It offers an American curriculum with Advanced Placement coursework, including the AP Capstone Diploma, and a Western-style program that emphasizes diversity, inclusion, critical thinking, creativity, and global citizenship. The Kibagabaga campus, opened in 2021, provides dedicated buildings for Elementary, Middle, and High School, plus two swimming pools, a tennis court, large sports fields, a full-size basketball court, and sizeable outdoor play spaces. Inside, a well-resourced library supports reading and independent research, while spacious art classrooms foster visual and performing arts. High school students can take AP courses and electives such as art, music, drama, and Rwandan studies. Language offerings include French, Spanish, and Kinyarwanda. Service-learning is embedded across the curriculum, with partnerships with local organizations and events like an Annual Climate Action Summit, enriching academic work with real-world impact. ISK emphasizes holistic development and community engagement.
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