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Curriculum EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages French
Typical class size 15
Strengths Sport, Languages, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction
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.
Acorns International School has typical class sizes of 15, instruction in English.
Location
Acorns International School is located in Kigali, Rwanda, in the Kinyinya/Gacuriro area on KG-375 Street. The campus is listed as KG-375 Street, Plot No 1603 and 1678, City of Kigali, Kigali Province. It sits near the Kinyinya and Gacuriro neighborhoods, with access via local Kigali roads.
Stages
Early Years (18 months+), Primary (5+), Lower Secondary (11+), IGCSE (14+), A-Levels (16+)
Type
Day school
Country affiliation
Rwanda
School day structure
Classes start at 8:00 AM; students are expected to be in school before 8:00 AM.
Fees
Annual tuition at Acorns International School ranges from RWF 1,820,000 to RWF 1,870,000 for 2026/27.
Application / Registration fees - A registration / admission charge (described as a registration or admission and caution fee) is required at the point of registration and must be paid to secure a place. - The registration/admission deposit is described as non‑refundable.
Tuition fees by year group (per term and per year) - A detailed published fee schedule showing numeric tuition amounts per year group and per term for the Kigali campus is not available on the school's public pages. No per‑term or per‑year tuition figures for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic year were found on the campus pages searched.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition and other fees are payable at the beginning of each term or on the child's entry to the school. Non‑payment of fees can result in exclusion of the student. - Fees are published and collected in either US Dollars (USD) or Rwandan Francs (RWF); the school accounts office publishes the exchange rate to be used.
Boarding fees (if applicable) - The school presents itself as a day school with published school hours and a lunchtime provision; there is no published information indicating a boarding programme or boarding fees for the Kigali campus. Therefore no boarding fees are applicable based on the publicly available information.
Other costs and typical additional charges - Uniforms are provided but sold at a cost shown on the school's fee schedule (the specific uniform prices were not published on the public pages examined). - The school provides lunch only; parents supply morning snacks. Additional charges that are commonly itemised by schools — for example exam entry fees, textbooks, specific subject resources, field trips, transport and insurance — are referenced in general terms on school materials but numeric amounts for these items were not published on the campus pages reviewed.
Refund information - The admission/registration deposit is described as non‑refundable. Beyond that, no detailed public refund policy (for tuition or other fees) with numeric refund rules or schedules was available on the campus pages examined.
Fee payment options (methods) - Fees are accepted in USD or RWF; specific payment channels (for example, bank transfer details, credit/debit card acceptance, mobile money, or in‑person cash payments) are not published on the public pages reviewed. Parents should use the school's published accounts office rate for currency conversion when paying in RWF.
Insufficiency summary (brief) - The school's public pages confirm the presence of a registration/admission fee, termly billing practice, accepted currencies, provision of uniforms at cost, and that lunch is provided, but they do not publish a numeric, itemised fee schedule for the Kigali campus showing tuition per year group and per term for the 2026/27 academic year (or for 2025/26) on the pages examined. Because those numeric per‑term/per‑year amounts are not publicly posted on the campus pages searched, per‑term and per‑year tuition numbers cannot be provided here.
Academics
Acorns International School teaches EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels for students aged 0 to 18.
Curriculum
Cambridge Assessment International Curriculum is followed across all levels: Cambridge Primary (Early Childhood to Grade 6), Cambridge Lower Secondary (Grade 7–8), IGCSE (Grade 9–10) and Cambridge A-Levels (Grade 11–12). The curriculum includes 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). Assessments include Continuous Assessments, homework, projects, oral presentations and written reports, and Cambridge progression tests and end-of-term exams.
Higher Education Progression
After finishing A-Levels, students may continue on to university.
Wellbeing
Safeguarding
AIS has a Child Protection Policy that safeguards children, young people, and vulnerable adults. The welfare of these groups is paramount, and all individuals have the right to be safe and protected from harm. AIS works in partnership with parents/carers and external agencies to promote welfare. The policy sets roles and responsibilities for staff, volunteers, and contractors, and provides training and procedures to respond to concerns. The policy defines abuse (physical, emotional, bullying, sexual, neglect, financial) and outlines reporting steps to AIS management and, if needed, the police. It governs confidential handling of information and requires timely reporting of concerns; it also covers medication administration in relation to safeguarding.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Admission is open year-round. Prospective families can visit for a school tour or register their child, or book an appointment to discuss entry. 2. To apply, complete a registration form and a medical information form. The forms collect essential health information and details for enrollment. A registration charge is paid at the point of registration. After these documents are submitted and payment is made, the application moves to the admissions review. 3. All places are offered and guaranteed upon completion of admission forms and receipt of a non-refundable deposit. Each child is allocated to a class by the administration on the basis of age, gender and number enrolled in the relevant class groups. If places are not currently available, the child will be put on a waiting list. Students are obliged to wear the school uniform (available from the office). 4. Start dates: Once registered, your child may start at Acorns on any school contact day at the convenience of staff and parents.
Waitlist
If places are not currently available then the children will be put on a waiting list.
FAQs
What curriculum does Acorns International School follow?
Acorns International School follows a Cambridge curriculum. Cambridge Assessment International Curriculum is followed across all levels: Cambridge Primary (Early Childhood to Grade 6), Cambridge Lower Secondary (Grade 7–8), IGCSE (Grade 9–10) and Cambridge A-L...
Where is Acorns International School located?
Acorns International School is located in Kigali, Rwanda, in the Kinyinya/Gacuriro area on KG-375 Street. The campus is listed as KG-375 Street, Plot No 1603 and 1678, City of Kigali, Kigali Province. It sits near the Kinyinya and Gacuriro neighborhoods, with access via local Kigali roads.
What age range does the school serve?
Acorns International School serves students from age 0 to 18, covering Early Years (18 months+), Primary (5+), Lower Secondary (11+), IGCSE (14+), A-Levels (16+).
What are the tuition fees?
Annual tuition ranges from PHP 1,820,000 to PHP 1,870,000 depending on year group.
Is the school co-educational?
Acorns International School is co-educational.
What languages are taught at the school?
French is taught to a level that enables passing DALF exams.
What facilities does the school offer?
The school is located in Kigali, Rwanda at KG 375 St, Plot Nos 1603 and 1678, Gacuriro. Acorns Rwanda is a Cambridge continuum programme school in Rwanda with international level facilities and standards. The school provides lunch and snacks are brought from home. Students have the opportunity to le
What is the admissions process?
1. Admission is open year-round. Prospective families can visit for a school tour or register their child, or book an appointment to discuss entry. To secure a place or ask questions, contact admin@aisrwanda.com or call +250 783 830 067 via calls or WhatsApp. 2. To apply, complete a registration for
What extracurricular activities are available?
AIS organizes a range of extracurricular activities throughout the year based on students' interests. These activities involve students in their school and community, promote sociability and creativity, and help them learn skills beyond the class subjects. Activities include a Science exhibition, Ta
Who is the head of school?
The head of school at Acorns International School is Fatima Ayaz Hashwani.
