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Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Community and Service
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction
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 school is a private international school. It has existed for more than 55 years and was created by Belgian cooperation; it is now managed by a RWANDAN ASBL and funded mainly by tuition paid by parents. All sections follow the programs of the Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles, diplomas are recognized by the Federation, and the school maintains historical ties with Belgium.
Country affiliation
Belgium. Programs follow the Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles; diplomas are recognized by the Federation.
Fees
Annual tuition at Ecole Belge de Kigali ranges from RWF 300 to RWF 7,109 for 2026/27.
School year covered
Fees shown are for the 2025/2026 academic year.
Application / entry fees (Droits d'entrée) - Nursery (maternelle): EUR 300 per child. Payment options are given in EUR, USD and RWF equivalents on the school accounts and by MoMo. - Primary and Secondary: EUR 500 per child. - Family cap: maximum EUR 500 per family. - How these are handled: the entry fee must be paid when submitting the application dossier; refund rules are set (see Refunds below). Payment references must include “INSCRIPTION + child name.”
Tuition (minerval) — per term, by cycle, and annual totals (3 terms = 1 year) - The school publishes three tariff categories: Base, Partially reimbursed (when an employer reimburses part of fees), and Fully reimbursed (when an employer reimburses all fees). Each value below is the per-term amount; the annual total equals three times the per-term amount.
- Base (per term / per year): - Maternelle: EUR 1,278 per term — EUR 3,834 per year. - Primaire: EUR 1,377 per term — EUR 4,131 per year. - S1–S2: EUR 1,879 per term — EUR 5,637 per year. - S3–S4: EUR 2,034 per term — EUR 6,102 per year. - S5–S6: EUR 2,203 per term — EUR 6,609 per year.
- Partially reimbursed (per term / per year): - Maternelle: EUR 1,751 — EUR 5,253 per year. - Primaire: EUR 2,063 — EUR 6,189 per year. - S1–S2: EUR 2,916 — EUR 8,748 per year. - S3–S4: EUR 3,171 — EUR 9,513 per year. - S5–S6: EUR 3,440 — EUR 10,320 per year.
- Fully reimbursed (per term / per year): - Maternelle: EUR 2,224 — EUR 6,672 per year. - Primaire: EUR 2,627 — EUR 7,881 per year. - S1–S2: EUR 3,743 — EUR 11,229 per year. - S3–S4: EUR 4,153 — EUR 12,459 per year. - S5–S6: EUR 4,547 — EUR 13,641 per year.
Infrastructure contribution and other recurring surcharges - Infrastructure contribution: EUR 500 per child per year (one-off annual amount). This EUR 500 is invoiced in three instalments: EUR 170 at Term 1, EUR 170 at Term 2 and EUR 160 at Term 3. - All bank-transfer charges (transfer fees) are payable by the payer.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Terms and deadlines: - First-term invoice (T1) payment due by 25 August (proof of payment required). - Second-term invoice (T2) payment due by 5 January. - Third-term invoice (T3) payment due by 20 April. - Access condition: tuition must be paid before the start of the term; failure to pay on time may result in the child being denied access to school. - Discounts and penalties: - A 2% discount is applied when the full annual tuition is paid before 25 August. - Late payments may incur a surcharge of 5% per month on the outstanding invoice. - Term-proration and departures: - Any term started is due in full. If a pupil leaves before the midpoint of a term, one-half of that term's tuition is due; if departure is after the midpoint, the full term is due. Written notice to the school's administration is required for any departure.
Application of employer reimbursement rates - Three tariff levels apply depending on employer reimbursement arrangements: Base, Partially reimbursed (employer pays part), and Fully reimbursed (employer pays all). The relevant per-term rate above must be selected according to whether and how the employer reimburses tuition.
Refund information - Entry-fee refund rules (for the entry fees listed above): - If parents withdraw their application in writing by 1 June, 50% of the entry fee is refunded. If withdrawal is after 1 June, no refund of entry fees. - If the school cannot offer a place (applicant placed on waiting list and no place becomes available), 100% of the entry fee is refunded. - If a child obtains a place but fails the entrance test, no refund is due. - Tuition refund on mid-term departures: see “Term-proration and departures” above — half-term/full-term rules apply.
Boarding fees - No boarding fees are listed in the school's published tariff and registration material; the school's published fees apply to day pupils. No boarding option or boarding fee schedule is published.
Other costs (uniforms, books, meals, transport, activities) - The published tuition and infrastructure contribution do not itemize the costs of uniforms, schoolbooks, meals, transport or specific extracurricular activity fees. Parents should budget for additional charges for school materials, trips or services where applicable; the school's financial notices indicate that certain additional services or project costs may be invoiced separately. Bank-transfer charges remain the responsibility of the payer.
Accepted payment methods and practical payment details - Bank transfer (multiple school accounts available): EUR account (Equity), USD account (Equity), and RWF account (Equity) with the school's account numbers published for each currency. SWIFT code for Equity is provided in the school's payment instructions. Use the payment communication text: “INSCRIPTION + child name” for entry fee payments. - Mobile money (MoMo): MoMo payment code is published for entry-fee payments (MoMo Pay code and RWF equivalents are provided). - Evidence of payment: proof of payment is required by the stated deadlines (for example, T1 proof by 25 August). All transfer-related charges are the payer's responsibility.
Summary of the principal amounts to budget for (per child, Base tariff) - Entry fee: EUR 300 (maternelle) or EUR 500 (primary/secondary) — family cap EUR 500. - Tuition (Base) annual examples: Maternelle EUR 3,834; Primary EUR 4,131; S1–S2 EUR 5,637; S3–S4 EUR 6,102; S5–S6 EUR 6,609. - Infrastructure contribution: EUR 500 per child per year (charged in three instalments). - Expect additional discretionary charges for books, uniforms, school trips, meals or extracurriculars that are billed separately when applicable.
Academics
Ecole Belge de Kigali teaches French Curriculum.
Curriculum
Follows the programs and guidelines of the French Community of Belgium; educates children from kindergarten to grade 6; Belgian diplomas open doors to universities around the world.
Higher Education Progression
Belgian diplomas open doors to universities around the world.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The distinctive mark of EBK is high-quality teaching and a humane, benevolent environment. The school is dedicated to giving the best to its students, and it expects teachers to be dynamic, inventive, engaged, empathetic, and adaptable. During the COVID-19 crisis, teachers found unprecedented solutions thanks to these qualities. EBK welcomes diverse profiles, including recent graduates, experienced staff, and families with children. It seeks to improve students' well-being and flourishing by leading projects and related teaching improvements. The leadership develops and implements the school project for the primary and kindergarten sections, ensures adherence to the curricula, supports collaboration, and engages with parents to support well-being.
Mental Wellbeing
EBK emphasizes the well-being and progress of students. The school describes its environment as humane and benevolent. Staff are expected to demonstrate empathy and adaptability, contributing to a supportive school climate. The leadership focuses on initiatives and projects aimed at improving student well-being and development. Discipline is managed in collaboration with educational teams to support student growth and safety. The school seeks to foster collaboration and dialogue with families to support students' mental and social-emotional development.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Registration for the 2025-2026 academic year begins March 17, 2025 at 7:30 am. All registrations are completed online on this website. Ms. If she is unavailable, another authorized administrative staff member can receive registration applications and will refer to the mandatory documents list on the registration procedure. 2. Required documents include a photocopy of the child's identity card or passport confirming name, date and place of birth; a photocopy of the guardian(s)' identity card; proof of payment of the entry fees; and an attendance certificate from the child's current school. Upon submission of the complete registration dossier, an acknowledgment of receipt is issued automatically. 3. Entrance fees for 2025-2026 are 300€ for kindergarten and 500€ for primary or secondary, with a maximum of 500€ per family. Fees are payable to Equity Bank accounts in EUR or USD or FRW, or in FRW via MOMO, with the appropriate reference. 4. Families with a child already enrolled at EBK have priority for sibling enrollment (no registration fee) until April 18, 2025. After this date, enrollments follow the standard process, including the full registration fee. 5. On April 28, 2025, the Enrollment Commission sends the decision to parents, indicating whether the child is accepted or placed on the waiting list and the child's position on the waiting list. 6. For re-registration for the 2025-2026 academic year, a deposit is required and will be deducted from the first term tuition. The deposit amounts are 250€ per child (EUR), 271$ per child (USD), or 386,470 FRW per child (or 388,412 FRW via MOMO). The deposit must be paid with the remark “RE-REGISTRATION + Name(s) of the child(ren).” 7) Ensure that the current year's tuition and any outstanding fees from previous years are fully up to date.
Waitlist
If a child is not accepted in the initial round, the child is placed on the waiting list. The school informs parents whether the child is accepted or placed on the waiting list and provides the position of the child on the waiting list.
FAQs
What type of school is Ecole Belge de Kigali?
Ecole Belge de Kigali is a private international school in Rwanda, operating as a Co-educational. Originally founded as Ecole Belge de Kigali in 1965, the school has been academically transformed into Ecole Polaris. It is an IB candidate school offering the Primary Programme, Middle Years Programm
What curriculum does Ecole Belge de Kigali follow?
Ecole Polaris | Eleves en maternelle,primaire et secondaire | Inscription en cour - Briller et réussir ensemble English Francais --> --> --> --> --> L'école Polaris est une école internationale à enseignement International Baccalauréat (IB). --> --> --> À Propos L'école Polaris est une école internationale candidate aux programmes IB (International Baccalauréat). Elle propose le Programme du Primaire (PP) pour les enfants de maternelle (3 années) et primaire (5 années), le Programme d'Enseigneme
What are the fees at Ecole Belge de Kigali?
**School year covered**
**Fees shown are for the 2025/2026 academic year.**
**Application / entry fees (Droits d'entrée)**
- Nursery (maternelle): EUR 300 per child. Payment options are given in EUR, USD and RWF equivalents on the school accounts and by MoMo.
- Primary and Secondary: EUR 500 per child.
- Family cap: maximum EUR 500 per family.
- How these are handled: the entry fee must be paid when submitting the application dossier; refund rules are set (see Refunds below). Payment refere
What is the admissions process at Ecole Belge de Kigali?
Les parents sont avertis que leur enfant est soit accepté soit placé en liste d'attente en fonction du nombre de places disponibles dans la classe.
What extracurricular activities are available at Ecole Belge de Kigali?
Ecole Belge de Kigali offers a range of extracurricular activities. The school follows the programs and guidelines of the French Community of Belgium and issues Belgian diplomas. The school focuses on the development of the student and on the development of his or her
What accreditations does Ecole Belge de Kigali hold?
Décisions de la Direction Pédagogique (Cheffe d'Etablissement et Coordonnateurs pédagogiques) La décision est transmise aux parents au plus tard le 15 avril pour toutes les dossiers complets transmis antérieurement.
When was Ecole Belge de Kigali founded?
Ecole Belge de Kigali was founded in 1965.
How does Ecole Belge de Kigali support university preparation?
Belgian diplomas open doors to universities around the world.
