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Rwanda, Kigali
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Student-led clubs are encouraged. Model UN and debate are among the extracurriculars. Electives include band, film making, visual art, guitar, piano, choir, and art and technology. High school offers AP courses.
Electives include band, film making, visual art, guitar, piano, choir, and art and technology. Music and performing arts are offered, including theatre and choir. Musical theater is among the extracurricular offerings. The school supports creative expression through these activities.
Kinyarwanda and French are taught. Kinyarwanda is taught weekly in the primary grades, and French is taught as a world language in middle school. In high school, French remains the core language offering, with Spanish or Mandarin available online at additional cost.
Student-led clubs are a feature of student life. Extracurricular activities include soccer, basketball, reading club, photography club, and art club. Students are encouraged to start new clubs by partnering with staff.
Service projects are offered as part of extracurricular life. Weekly mission groups provide discipleship and mentorship for secondary students. Field trips and special projects also supplement the program with service-oriented components.
All students in grades 6-12 are assigned mission leaders who mentor them through school life. Student leadership opportunities include a student council and other leadership roles within clubs and projects.
KICS has a thriving athletics program beyond academics. Sports include basketball, soccer, badminton, swimming, taekwondo, frisbee, and volleyball.
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.
