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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 4 international schools in Rwanda. Filter by curriculum, fees (average RWF 11,282), location, and more to find the right international school now.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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