Rwanda, Kigali
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English is the language of instruction across the school. For the IB Diploma Programme, instruction is English for all subjects except French B and French Ab Initio, where the language of instruction is French. The DP language courses include English A (Studies in language and literature) and English B (Language acquisition) in Group 1 and Group 2, with French Ab Initio and French B offered. The school also promotes Kinyarwanda as a subject to support national heritage, and provides language support for English Language Learners. German and Mandarin are noted as future offerings.
Offering bilingual education. Learners study English as a second language and are encouraged to learn French in addition to English. In the IB Diploma Programme, the language of instruction is English for most subjects, with French B and French Ab Initio taught in French.
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.