Rwanda, Kigali
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King David Academy nurtures compassionate and principled learners who contribute positively to their communities and become global citizens. The motto 'We Are The Light' signals a focus on character development and leadership through service. Co-curricular activities include music, dance, drama, sports, and cultural education, supplementing academic learning. The school emphasizes global engagement through its international curricula, including Cambridge and IB programs. Staff are dedicated and professional, guiding students to achieve their potential.
The Rwanda National Curriculum includes English Language as an examinable subject. French and Kinyarwanda are also listed among examinable subjects. The Cambridge Curriculum offers English Language as a subject among its courses. Literature in English is offered as non-examinable content.
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.