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King David Academy

Rwanda, Kigali

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, French
Fees RWF 300,000 - 2,526,000
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 2025
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 2000
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, BTEC Qualification, IB (DP)
Taught languages English, French
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Leadership and Professional
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

King David Academy is an established international school in Kigali, Rwanda, founded in 2000. The school offers Cambridge, BTEC, and IB programmes, integrating a diverse range of international qualifications with the Rwanda National Curriculum for Senior 1 to Senior 6. In practice, students follow Ordinary Level (S1–S3) and Advanced Level (S4–S6) examinations, alongside Cambridge Secondary 1 and 2 (IGCSE) for ages 11–16 and Cambridge AS and A Levels for ages 16–19. All subjects are taught in English, including Mathematics, the Sciences, English, French and Kinyarwanda; Literature in English and Computing are non-examinable. The campus features science laboratories, a music centre, theatre and a sports ground, plus well‑equipped computer laboratories connected by high‑speed fibre. A library supports independent study. Co-curricular life is vibrant, spanning music, dance, drama, sports and cultural education. Servant leadership is a core value, and the school is recognised for strong results year after year. Welcoming international families.

www.kingdavidacademy.co

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The Essentials

King David Academy has 2,025 pupils, instruction in English, French.

Location
Located in Kigali, Rwanda along Kanombe Airport Road in the Kanombe area (Kicukiro District). The school is accessible via main roads in eastern Kigali. It serves families in Kigali and the surrounding area.

Stages
From primary through IGCSE and A-Levels. Cambridge Programme, BTEC qualifications, and IB Diploma Programme are offered.

Type
International school offering Cambridge, BTEC, and IB programmes.

Country affiliation
Rwanda

School day structure
School/office hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00–16:00.
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at King David Academy ranges from RWF 300,000 to RWF 2,526,000 for 2026/27.

Fee schedule (2025/2026 intake)

Application & registration fees
- Nursery / Tiny Tot / KG – Registration: 35,000 Frw. Identity card (one-off/annual): 5,000 Frw. Medical first-aid (per term): 2,000 Frw.
- Primary (Grade 1–6) – Registration: 35,000 Frw. Identity card: 5,000 Frw. Medical first-aid (per term): 2,000 Frw.
- Cambridge (Grades 7–10) – Registration (one-off): 50,000 Frw. Identity card: 5,000 Frw. Medical first-aid (per term): 2,000 Frw.
- Cambridge A‑Level (Grades 11–12) – Registration (one-off): 50,000 Frw. Identity card: 5,000 Frw. Medical first-aid (per term): 2,000 Frw.
- BTEC Level II / Level III – Registration: 100,000 Frw (BTEC levels). Identity card: 5,000 Frw. Medical first-aid (per term): 2,000 Frw. Additional Pearson registration fees in USD (see below).

Tuition and term fees (per term) — core items by section
- Tiny Tot – KG II and Primary (Grade 1–6): School fees (including meals and transport): 700,000 Frw per term. Uniforms (yearly): 100,000 Frw. Combined term total shown: 842,000 Frw (termly components: tuition 700,000 + uniform amortised here as listed + registration + ID + medical).
- Cambridge (Grades 7–10): School fees per term: 1,050,000 Frw. Uniforms (yearly): 200,000 Frw. Registration (once): 50,000 Frw. Identity card: 5,000 Frw. Medical first-aid (per term): 2,000 Frw. Total per term (sum of listed components): 1,307,000 Frw.
- Cambridge A‑Level (Grades 11–12): School fees per term: 1,100,000 Frw. Uniforms (yearly): 200,000 Frw. Registration (once): 50,000 Frw. Identity card: 5,000 Frw. Medical first-aid (per term): 2,000 Frw. Total per term (sum of listed components): 1,357,000 Frw.
- Pearson BTEC Level II (G10): School fees per term: 1,050,000 Frw. Uniforms (yearly): 200,000 Frw. Registration: 100,000 Frw. Identity card: 5,000 Frw. Medical first-aid (per term): 2,000 Frw. Pearson registration fee: 500 USD (paid separately). Termly sum of listed components (term tuition + listed extras): 1,357,000 Frw (components total).
- Pearson BTEC Level III / Extended Diploma (Grades 11–12): School fees per term: 1,250,000 Frw. Uniforms (yearly): 200,000 Frw. Registration: 100,000 Frw. Identity card: 5,000 Frw. Medical first-aid (per term): 2,000 Frw. Pearson registration fee: 700 USD (paid separately). Termly sum of listed components (term tuition + listed extras): 1,557,000 Frw (components total).
- Special academic support / additional English classes: 300,000 Frw (where required).

Boarding fees
- Boarding is included within the listed termly school-fee amounts; no separate boarding fee line is shown. Termly fee components are stated to include tuition, boarding, meals and extra‑curricular activities where applicable.

Other mandatory / one-off costs
- Uniforms: nursery/primary 100,000 Frw (yearly); secondary/BTEC 200,000 Frw (yearly).
- Identity card: 5,000 Frw (annual/one-off as listed).
- Medical first-aid fee: 2,000 Frw per term.
- Mandatory academic / cleaning & laundry requirements total: 59,000 Frw (paid via the provided mobile payment code).
- Examination and international exam registration fees (Cambridge, Edexcel/BTEC, SAT, ICDL, DELF, etc.) are charged separately and must be paid in addition to term fees; parents are informed in writing when required.
- Extra activities (study tours, optional trips, some co‑curricular charges) are charged separately and notified in writing.

Refunds and non‑refund policy
- School fees are not refundable if a student is expelled, suspended or withdrawn from school during the course of a term for any reason.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Fees are presented and billed on a termly basis. Pearson registration fees are payable at the start of the relevant program. Examination fees and extra-activity charges are billed separately when required.

Accepted payment methods and instructions
- Bank transfers to the school's Rwandan accounts: Bank of Kigali, GT Bank, ECO‑Bank, and ZIGAMA CSS (account numbers are published for fee payment). A dedicated USD account is available for USD payments.
- Mobile payment code for mandatory requirements and designated payments: payment via the provided PENTAL mobile code is indicated for some requirement payments.
- Pearson / international-registration fees are charged in USD and must be paid separately in the currency indicated.

Notes on totals and annual amounts
- The document lists termly totals (component sums) for each section. Where a term total is listed, an approximate annual total can be calculated by multiplying the listed term total by the number of school terms (term structure is billed per term). The termly component totals shown on the fee schedule are the basis for billing.
Academics

King David Academy teaches Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, BTEC Qualification, IB (DP).

Curriculum
The Rwanda National Curriculum is offered for Senior 1 to Senior 6, with Ordinary Level (S1–S3) and Advanced Level (S4–S6) national examinations. Examinable subjects include Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, History, English, French and Kinyarwanda; Literature in English and Computing are offered as non-examinable. The Cambridge Curriculum is also offered, with Cambridge Secondary 1 and 2 (IGCSE) for ages 11–16 and Cambridge AS and A Levels for ages 16–19. Cambridge A Level is treated as a pre-university year providing university readiness in the UK and Europe. Subjects are taught in English, including English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Business Studies, Geography and History; ICT is non-examinable.

Higher Education Progression
The school is now an IB Diploma Programme School, working toward full authorization. The IB Diploma is recognized by top universities around the world.
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Admissions

Admissions
Student Admissions: The Office of Admission processes applications and provides attention, responsiveness, and care to families. Children are accepted and placed in appropriate grades/classes without discrimination with regard to gender, race, religion or nationality. The Class Teacher and Director of Academics, in consultation with the Principal, participate in admissions. The school offers both local and Cambridge programs, with Cambridge, BTEC, and IB options. The general fee structure for the 2025-2026 intake covers Cambridge programs (G7–G10) with termly school fees of 1,050,000 Frw, uniforms 200,000 Frw, registration 50,000 Frw, identity card 5,000 Frw, and medical first aid 2,000 Frw (total 1,307,000 Frw); Cambridge A-Level (G11–12) with termly 1,100,000 Frw, uniforms 200,000 Frw, registration 50,000 Frw, identity card 5,000 Frw, medical 2,000 Frw (total 1,357,000 Frw). Pearson BTEC Level II (G10) has 1,050,000 Frw school fees per term, 200,000 Frw uniforms, 100,000 Frw registration, 5,000 Frw identity card, 2,000 Frw medical, and 500 USD Pearson Registration. Pearson BTEC Level III (G11–12) has 1,250,000 Frw school fees per term, 200,000 Frw uniforms, 100,000 Frw registration, 5,000 Frw identity card, 2,000 Frw medical, and 700 USD Pearson Registration. Nursery (Tiny Tot – KG II) has 700,000 Frw school fees, 100,000 Frw uniforms, 35,000 Frw registration, 5,000 Frw identity card, 2,000 Frw medical (total 842,000 Frw). Primary (Grade 1–6) has 700,000 Frw school fees, 100,000 Frw uniforms, 35,000 Frw registration, 5,000 Frw identity card, 2,000 Frw medical (total 842,000 Frw). A downloadable All Requirements document is available.
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