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Rwanda, Kigali
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The school offers language practice in French, Spanish, and Kinyarwanda, a Math Lab, LEGO robotics, and Chess. These programs promote critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration beyond the regular curriculum. The after-school program is designed to be accessible to students of all abilities, supporting growth beyond the core curriculum.
The school offers visual arts, painting, and drawing in after-school programs. It provides music instruction in violin, piano, and guitar, along with choir. These activities cultivate creativity, artistic expression, and performance skills.
World Languages are offered as French and Spanish across elementary, middle, and high school, with a focus on communication and cultural understanding. Kinyarwanda language practice is also available as part of language enrichment. The school hosts International Day during International Week with cultural displays and performances. Rwandan Arts & Culture Week celebrates local traditions through storytelling, dance, and crafts.
The Student Council fosters social engagement by organizing events such as Prom, Movie Nights, and basketball tournaments. The Student Council acts as the official voice of students, coordinating activities and advocating for student interests. These activities foster community, teamwork, and healthy competition.
Service-Learning is embedded in curriculum, clubs, and activities to develop compassionate global citizens through learning and action. The school partners with community organizations such as Agahozo Shalom Youth Village (ASYV) and The Green Protector to strengthen reciprocal relationships. The school hosts an Annual Climate Action Summit to highlight climate-related learning and collaboration. The service-learning approach follows the Empathy-to-Impact cycle: Care, Aware, Able, Impact.
The Student Council is the voice of students at ISK, bridging students and the administration. The Council fosters student leadership and advocates for changes to improve the student experience. The Council organizes events that engage the student body and promote leadership experiences.
The school emphasizes physical wellness and mental resilience through a comprehensive sports and after-school activities program. The Competitive Sports Program features basketball and football in the Gasabo Private School League. After-school activities include athletics such as football, basketball, swimming, and tennis to develop coordination, strength, and cardiovascular health.
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.
