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Rwanda
PreK-12
International Christian school
Learning support available; the school serves students with a range of learning needs.
Rwanda
Christian
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.
27 nationalities represented; international community.
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.
