International School of Kigali vs Kigali International Community School

	I International School of Kigali Kigali, Rwanda	K Kigali International Community School Kigali, Rwanda
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year RWF 175 - 28,435	Fees / year RWF 7,400 - 21,545
Age range	Age range 4 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Advanced Placement (AP), American Curriculum	Curriculum American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)
Pupils	Pupils 191	Pupils 320
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2009	Opened 2006
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Kibagabaga, Kigali, Rwanda. The campus moved to Kibagabaga in December 2021. The street address is 10 KG 307 St, Kigali, Rwanda. The area is in Kigali with access via local roads.	Location Rwanda
Stages	Stages The Elementary School includes Pre-K through Grade 5. The Middle School includes Grade 6 through Grade 8. The High School includes Grade 9 through Grade 12.	Stages PreK-12
School type	School type Independent international secular; non-profit; non-governmental	School type International Christian school
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix 27 nationalities represented; international community.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Learning Support and EAL (English as an Additional Language) services are provided to support students' language development and learning needs.	Additional learning support Learning support available; the school serves students with a range of learning needs.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation Rwanda
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation Secular; no religious affiliation.	Religious affiliation Christian
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application and enrollment fees - Application fee (new students only): USD $175. Non-refundable and payable at the time the application is submitted. - Enrollment fee (new students only, 2026–2027): USD $3,000 per student or USD $5,000 per family. Payable at the time of the first tuition payment; may be consolidated into the tuition payment plan. - Deposit on admission (new students): USD $1,000 per student due within 14 days of an offer of admission. This deposit is applied to tuition but is non-refundable and non-transferable if the family cancels or does not arrive. - Re-enrollment (seat) deposit for returning students: USD $2,000 per student due by 1 May 2026 to reserve a place for the next school year; non‑refundable but applied to tuition. This deposit is waived if tuition is paid in full by May. Tuition fees (annual and per-term by year group) - Annual tuition and annual capital levy (amounts shown as USD): - Pre-K: USD $8,098.00; Annual Capital Levy: USD $500. - Kindergarten (KG): USD $16,604.00; Annual Capital Levy: USD $1,000. - Elementary School (Grades 1–5): USD $22,837.00; Annual Capital Levy: USD $1,000. - Middle School (Grades 6–8): USD $23,453.00; Annual Capital Levy: USD $2,000. - High School (Grades 9–12): USD $26,435.00; Annual Capital Levy: USD $2,000. - Per-term (semester) amounts — calculation note: ISK operates on a two‑semester billing schedule with a semester payment plan. Semester installments are calculated here as one half (50%) of the listed annual tuition (capital levy is billed annually unless otherwise arranged). Each semester payment therefore equals approximately: - Pre-K: USD $4,049.00 per semester (tuition only). Capital Levy: USD $500 annually. (Semester amount is annual tuition ÷ 2.) - Kindergarten (KG): USD $8,302.00 per semester (tuition only). Capital Levy: USD $1,000 annually. (Semester amount is annual tuition ÷ 2.) - Elementary (G1–G5): USD $11,418.50 per semester (tuition only). Capital Levy: USD $1,000 annually. (Semester amount is annual tuition ÷ 2.) - Middle School (G6–G8): USD $11,726.50 per semester (tuition only). Capital Levy: USD $2,000 annually. (Semester amount is annual tuition ÷ 2.) - High School (G9–G12): USD $13,217.50 per semester (tuition only). Capital Levy: USD $2,000 annually. (Semester amount is annual tuition ÷ 2.) (Note: these per‑semester figures are derived by dividing the published annual tuition by two to match the school's two‑semester billing schedule; the school specifies semester due dates and an administrative fee for semester payment plans.) Discounts - Early payment discount: 2% off tuition for families who pay the full year prior to 1 May. The Annual Capital Levy is excluded from this discount. - Sibling discount: 15% tuition discount on the second and each additional child; the discount is applied automatically to the portion of tuition paid by the family and is credited to the Semester II invoice. Proof of self‑payment is required and the discount does not apply to capital levy, enrollment, or learning support fees. - Five‑for‑Five discount: a commitment discount of USD $5,000 per year per child for families who commit to five years at ISK. Recipients of this discount are not eligible for the sibling discount. Additional and optional fees - Capital Levy: annual amounts listed above are charged in addition to tuition and support capital development. - Special education support (Silverback CAVE): USD $5,000 per student per year for the self‑contained CAVE program. - Shadow teacher (1:1 aide) fee: USD $9,600 per year. - After‑school activities and athletics: participation fees apply and vary by activity. - Administrative fee for payment plans: USD $500 per student (applies to semester payment plans and covers administrative costs). - Bank transfer/intermediary charges: bank transfer charges (including intermediary bank fees) must be added to the tuition amounts; an intermediary bank fee is typically around USD $15 per transfer. All official fees are payable in USD. - Uniforms and routine school‑supplied materials: specific uniform cost figures are not listed among the school's published fees; uniform and supply costs should be anticipated as additional parent expenses (amounts vary by supplier and purchase). Billing schedule and payment terms - Payment structure: the school offers a semester payment plan. Payment for the first semester is due on the first business day of August; payment for the second semester is due before 15 January. Other payment plans may be negotiated but the semester plan includes the USD $500 administrative fee per student. - Late payments: unless a prior agreement is made, late payments incur a penalty of 2% of the remaining balance. Continued non‑payment may lead to student withdrawal from the school two weeks after the payment deadline. - Late and short‑term admissions: any student admitted in the first eight weeks of the school year will pay full tuition for the academic year; students admitted after the first eight weeks will be charged prorated tuition based on weeks enrolled plus full application and capital development fees. Short‑term enrollments of less than 28 weeks are charged prorated tuition plus full application and capital development fees. No refund is provided if the student leaves earlier than the agreed end date for short‑term admissions. Refunds and cancellations - Unattended semester refund: an unattended semester will be refunded in full. - Partially attended semester: no refund will be processed for a partially attended semester. - Deposits: application fees are non‑refundable; the USD $1,000 new‑student deposit is non‑refundable and non‑transferable if the family cancels or does not arrive after an offer. Re‑enrollment (seat) deposits are non‑refundable but applied to tuition. Boarding - Boarding is not included in the published fee schedule and no boarding fees are specified; ISK's published materials present the school as a day school with no boarding fee line items. Fee payment options and banking details - Currency: all fees are payable in United States Dollars (USD). - Bank transfer (preferred for exact tuition remittance): - Bank: I&M Bank (Rwanda) Plc. Account (USD) number: 25044463002. Account name: International School of Kigali. SWIFT: IMRWRWRW. Bank address: KN 03 AVE 9, P.O. BOX 354, Kigali, Rwanda. When paying by bank transfer, add any intermediary bank charges to the tuition amount and include invoice number or student name in the payment memo for reconciliation. Proof of payment is sent to finance@iskr.org. - Debit/credit card: parents may request a payment link by emailing finance@iskr.org; card payments are available but may attract higher processing charges and are recommended for smaller amounts. Contacts for billing and finance - Finance office email for invoices, payment confirmation, or billing inquiries: finance@iskr.org. Phone: +250 786 725 369.	Fee details Application fee - Application fee: USD 300 per applicant (payable at application). Payment may be made in cash to the KICS finance office or by deposit/transfer into the school bank account. One-time and recurring family fees - New Family Enrollment Fee: USD 1,500 (one-time, per family, for new families only). - Annual Capital Development Fee: USD 900 per year; the schedule notes a maximum of USD 1,800 per family annually. - Re-enrollment deposit: USD 250 per student due on the re-enrollment date; this deposit is non-refundable and is applied toward tuition for the school year. Tuition fees by year group (annual and per-term) - Pre-K: Annual tuition USD 6,500. Per-term amount (annual divided by three) USD 2,166.67. - Kindergarten: Annual tuition USD 12,791. Per-term amount USD 4,263.67. - Elementary (Grades 1–5): Annual tuition USD 17,279. Per-term amount USD 5,759.67. - Middle School (Grades 6–8): Annual tuition USD 18,401. Per-term amount USD 6,133.67. - High School (Grades 9–12): Annual tuition USD 20,645. Per-term amount USD 6,881.67. (Note: per-term amounts above are the annual tuition divided by three, consistent with a three-term academic year.) Payment schedule and billing terms - Full payment option: Full tuition payment due on or before July 15 (annual deadline). - Installment option (three scheduled payments): - 10% of the annual tuition due on May 15. - 40% of the annual tuition due on July 15. - Remaining balance (50% of annual tuition) due on December 1. - Example installment amounts (rounded to cents): - Pre-K (USD 6,500): 10% = USD 650.00; 40% = USD 2,600.00; balance = USD 3,250.00. - Kindergarten (USD 12,791): 10% = USD 1,279.10; 40% = USD 5,116.40; balance = USD 6,395.50. - Elementary (USD 17,279): 10% = USD 1,727.90; 40% = USD 6,911.60; balance = USD 8,640.50. - Middle (USD 18,401): 10% = USD 1,840.10; 40% = USD 7,360.40; balance = USD 9,200.50. - High School (USD 20,645): 10% = USD 2,064.50; 40% = USD 8,258.00; balance = USD 10,322.50. Payment methods and processing fees - Primary payment methods: bank deposit/transfer to the school's USD accounts at Access Bank or Ecobank. Wire transfers should include an additional USD 30 administrative fee. The tuition schedule also notes payment of fees to the specified bank accounts with student names on the bank slip. - Application fee payment options: cash at the KICS finance office or bank deposit/transfer. - Financial aid application processing (FAST) carries a separate application charge of USD 53 payable by credit card (the FAST fee is distinct from tuition payments). Families without a credit card are asked to contact the finance office for payment arrangements. Boarding and transport - KICS does not offer boarding. Bus/transportation is not provided. Uniforms, supplies and other optional costs - KICS does not require a formal school uniform. KICS T-shirts are available to purchase and are recommended for PE and spirit days. Separate student supplies lists exist for grade levels; parents should budget for recommended supplies and any optional online language course fees (for high school students who choose Spanish or Mandarin online). Refund information - The re-enrollment deposit (USD 250) is explicitly stated as non-refundable and is applied to the tuition for the academic year. Other refund terms are not detailed in the tuition & fees schedule. Other notes on fees and financial aid - KICS operates a need-based financial aid program and uses FAST to process applications; any financial aid award is determined by the school following FAST analysis. FAST's application fee is USD 53 (credit-card payment). Wire transfers to the school should add USD 30 to cover administrative charges.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details ISK offers a robust and inclusive curriculum for ages 4 to 18. It provides a Western-style education with a focus on diversity and inclusion, aiming to develop critical thinking, creativity, and global citizenship. High School offers Advanced Placement courses, including the AP Capstone Diploma, with electives such as art, music, drama, and Rwandan studies. The Kibagabaga campus opened in 2021 and features facilities like swimming pools, tennis and basketball courts, and football pitches.	Curriculum details The language of instruction is English. The school uses a PreK-12 US-based curriculum and offers Advanced Placement (AP) classes in high school.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio Small class sizes
Exam results	Exam results In 2024, 81% of ISK students passed AP exams. AP courses include AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Comparative Government and Politics, AP English Literature and Composition, AP French Lang & Culture, AP Spanish Lang & Culture, AP Human Geography, AP Psychology, AP Research, and AP Seminar. ISK also offers the AP Capstone Diploma.	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression ISK High School is a college preparatory program designed to prepare students for university-level study worldwide. College counseling supports post-secondary planning, including college applications and scholarships, and PSAT 9/10/11 is used for college readiness.	Higher education progression Graduates have the opportunity to go to the university of their choice upon graduation.
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
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English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
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Facilities	Facilities
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Parent experience	Parent experience
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Inquire – contact admissions to learn about ISK. 2. Visit – schedule a tour of the campus. 3. Apply – submit the online application. 4. Placement review – ISK reviews school records, considers birthdate, and conducts entrance screenings to determine placement. 5. Conditional acceptance – with school records, the child may be conditionally accepted into a certain grade, and screenings on arrival confirm readiness. 6. Grade level determination – ISK uses a September 1 cut-off date to determine the age-appropriate grade level. 7. Age/grade limits – the school will not normally accept a student who would be over nineteen at graduation. 8. Grade 12 exceptions – generally ISK will not accept students into grade 12 after the start of the academic year unless there are extenuating circumstances; the Director may make exceptions based on previous educational experience. 9. English records – all school records, in English, are required prior to acceptance; placement assessments may also be required. 10. Contact details – 10 KG 307 St, Kigali, Rwanda; Phone +250 786 725 369.	Admissions 1. Confirm eligibility. Kigali International Community School admits students from Pre-K through 12th grade. A child must be 3 years old by October 1 to qualify for Pre-K and 5 years old by October 1 to qualify for Kindergarten. The school strictly adheres to these age cut-offs and does not consider any exceptions. English proficiency considerations are assessed during admissions using the WIDA screener to determine ELL support and admission suitability. 2. Submit online application. Submit the online application for your student. The Admissions Office is available to help you throughout each step of the application process during office hours: Monday–Thursday 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. 3. Admission testing and language assessment. Entry testing is required for admissions. All applicants applying for Grade K-12 will be given a computerized test in reading and math, and a WIDA English proficiency screener is also required. The testing lasts approximately 1 hour for students in K–5 and 1.5 hours for students in 6–12. 4. Admissions decision and enrollment instructions. After completing the application process, the Admissions Committee will review your files. An official determination letter will be sent by email, and if admitted, instructions on how to enroll will follow. 5. Financial aid. KICS operates on a need-based financial aid structure. If you wish to be considered for financial aid, you may apply during the online application process. If approved, you will receive a financial aid award letter along with your final acceptance letter. 6. Waitlist. If a student meets the admissions criteria but their grade is full, they will be placed on the waitlist for the remainder of that academic year. If a place becomes available in that grade, you will be contacted and given an option to enroll. If no place becomes available that academic year, you may re-apply for the future academic year.
Scholarships	Scholarships ISK offers a financial aid program to help families afford a quality education. Up to 50% of full tuition may be available, depending on family income. Eligibility includes: A. Both Rwandan and non-Rwandan families; B. New applicants without academic or disciplinary issues in previous schools; C. Returning ISK families experiencing unexpected financial hardship. For high school students: maintain a cumulative 2.0 GPA; achieve at least 70% progress of all credits attempted; continue making progress toward the ISK high school diploma each year. Requirements: an ISK application must be completed and the student accepted; families apply for financial aid and provide supporting documentation (business owners must provide certified financial statements; employees must provide current contract and four months of payslips). Process: the Financial Aid committee reviews applications (typically in April for the following school year), conducts a personal interview, and may conduct a home visit. The committee is chaired by the Head of School, and awards up to 50% of tuition on a yearly, renewable basis, requiring annual reapplication. For more information contact admissions@iskr.org or +250 793 762 974.	Scholarships Need-based financial aid is offered. Applications for financial aid can be submitted during the online application process. If approved, families receive a financial aid award letter along with the final acceptance letter.
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist Waitlist overview: If admissions criteria are met but the grade is full, students are placed on the waitlist for the remainder of the academic year. If a place becomes available, families will be contacted with an option to enroll. If no place opens that year, families may re-apply for the following academic year.
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