Rwanda, Kigali
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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.
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.
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.