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Rwanda, Kigali
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ISK supports social and emotional learning through its Student Support Services. Counseling services promote emotional well-being, and an Advisory Program provides ongoing social and personal guidance. The Student Support Services team collaborates with teachers, parents, and specialists to support students' holistic development. The approach emphasizes inclusivity and belonging as essential to academic success. Service-learning and leadership opportunities further contribute to students' social and emotional growth.
ISK provides Learning Support for students with individualized needs through the Student Support Services. The team collaborates with teachers and specialists to tailor accommodations and targeted interventions for each learner. EAL support is available to help students access the curriculum. Counseling services are available to support emotional well-being as part of the broader support program. The goal is to ensure every student can participate in the curriculum and develop lifelong skills.
ISK embraces linguistic diversity with English as the lingua franca during lessons. English as a Language (EAL) support helps bridge language barriers, enabling students to develop language skills at their own pace and fostering their academic, social, and emotional growth. The Support Services determine a baseline level for each child, from which targets are set in a language learning plan. EAL support may be provided in small groups several times a week while students remain in a language-rich classroom. Teaching staff differentiate and use Universal Design for Learning to cater for speakers of other languages in the mainstream classroom.
ISK is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where all students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Counseling services promote emotional well-being, and the Advisory Program provides ongoing social and personal guidance. The Student Support Services team collaborates with teachers, parents, and specialists to support students' holistic development. This holistic approach aims to help students manage stress, build resilience, and develop social-emotional skills.
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.
