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New Life academies celebrate 10 years of Accelerated Christian Education in Rwanda
4 days agoEducation
New Life academies celebrate 10 years of Accelerated Christian Education in Rwanda
Jun 18, 2026Education
K2 Group to host ‘Summer Camp 2026’ aimed at preparing children for a better future
Jun 15, 2026Education
New Life Leadership Academy and New Life Christian Academy Kigali celebrate a decade of Accelerated Christian Education curriculum in Rwanda
Jun 12, 2026Education
502 best performing girls recognized under Girls’ ‘Education Campaign’
Jun 10, 2026Education
International students in Rwanda reach 13,000
Jun 5, 2026Education
MTN Rwanda partners with University of Rwanda and Kepler College to bridge gap between education and employment
May 24, 2026Education
Kagame hails 20-year Rwanda-Oklahoma Christian University partnership at grand gala
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Higher education students double in 20 years, but inequalities persist: UNESCO
May 13, 2026Education
Higher education students double in 20 years, but inequalities persist: UNESCO

The number of students enrolled in higher education worldwide has more than doubled over the past two decades, but major geographical and gender inequalities persist, according to UNESCO's first Higher Education Global Trends Report published on Tuesday.

University degree requirement under consideration for primary school teachers in Rwanda
Apr 23, 2026Education
University degree requirement under consideration for primary school teachers in Rwanda

Rwanda is considering major changes in its education system that would require primary school teachers to hold university degrees, as part of broader efforts to improve the quality of basic education.

A glance at leadership structure of Rwanda’s new National Defence University
Apr 15, 2026Education
A glance at leadership structure of Rwanda’s new National Defence University

Rwanda’s key military and security colleges and training institutions have been merged into a single higher learning institution, the National Defence University–Rwanda (NDU-R), under a new law published in the Official Gazette on April 10, 2026.

Boat-building and navigation school set to be established in Karongi
Apr 6, 2026Education
Boat-building and navigation school set to be established in Karongi

A new school specializing in boat building, maintenance, and navigation is set to be established in Karongi District, in a move expected to reduce youth unemployment and improve safety in water transport across Rwanda’s lakes.

76% of graduates secure jobs within six months: How Dual TVET is transforming student careers
Mar 30, 2026Education
76% of graduates secure jobs within six months: How Dual TVET is transforming student careers

Students and teachers at Mpanda Technical Secondary School (TSS) in Ruhango District have highlighted how the workplace learning programme has become a key pillar in equipping learners with practical skills, enabling them to enter the job market immediately after completing their studies.

Mount Kigali University, Imbuto Foundation strengthen early childhood education with training for caregivers
Mar 29, 2026Education
Mount Kigali University, Imbuto Foundation strengthen early childhood education with training for caregivers

Twenty-three caregivers from Imbuto Foundation-supported Early Childhood Development (ECD) centers successfully completed training in Early Childhood Development and Family (ECD&F), equipping them with the skills needed to nurture children during their most formative years.

How Ubongo uses Television and Radio to deliver education at low cost to hard-to reach population in Sub-Saharan Africa
Mar 28, 2026Education
How Ubongo uses Television and Radio to deliver education at low cost to hard-to reach population in Sub-Saharan Africa

Just before sunrise in rural Chikutu, in Malawi’s Nkhata Bay district, children wake up to the sound of roosters and the start of another busy day. There’s water to fetch. Chores to finish. School is far away, internet access is unreliable, and smartphones are rare. But as families get ready, a small battery-powered radio crackles […]

Language and learning in focus: Reflections from the Language, Education and Inclusion Conference
Mar 20, 2026Education
Language and learning in focus: Reflections from the Language, Education and Inclusion Conference

In November 2025, the British Council hosted the Language, Education and Inclusion Conference in Abuja. The event brought together policymakers, researchers, teachers and development partners from across Africa, South Asia and the United Kingdom to explore how education systems can become more inclusive and equitable, with particular attention to the role language plays in teaching and learning.

Meet Dr. Gaidi Faraj, the educator behind a school nurturing Africa’s future AI innovators in Rwanda (Video)
Mar 7, 2026Education
Meet Dr. Gaidi Faraj, the educator behind a school nurturing Africa’s future AI innovators in Rwanda (Video)

Dr. Gaidi Faraj, an educator originally from California, has spent more than two decades living and working in Africa, driven by a deep commitment to education, Pan-Africanism, and institution building. 

UNICEF initiates continent-wide procurement initiative for school connectivity across Africa
Mar 3, 2026Education
UNICEF initiates continent-wide procurement initiative for school connectivity across Africa

UNICEF has launched a continent-scale procurement initiative for internet connectivity in Africa, inviting internet service providers to deliver managed connectivity services to schools, health facilities, and other essential child-serving institutions across 54 countries.

Young minds shine as King David Academy hosts first Shenmo Rwanda Abacus Mental Math competition
Feb 28, 2026Education
Young minds shine as King David Academy hosts first Shenmo Rwanda Abacus Mental Math competition

King David Academy in Kigali, on February 26, 2026,  hosted the first Shenmo Rwanda Abacus Mental Math Competition, where 117 students demonstrated impressive mental calculation abilities after just six months of training.

Nearly 900 school leaders reassigned to teaching roles after failing performance evaluation
Dec 30, 2025Education
Nearly 900 school leaders reassigned to teaching roles after failing performance evaluation

A comprehensive performance evaluation of 5,277 school leaders in Rwanda's primary and secondary schools has revealed that 890 failed to meet the required leadership capabilities.

Rwandan organisation advances AI adoption in schools through teacher training
Dec 23, 2025Education
Rwandan organisation advances AI adoption in schools through teacher training

As technology continues to shape education, a Rwandan organisation is helping teachers integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) into their classrooms. Through a teacher training programme on generative AI, educators are gaining skills to enhance lesson planning, adapt teaching methods, and apply AI responsibly.

Rwanda to receive another batch of Zimbabwean specialist teachers
Dec 21, 2025Education
Rwanda to receive another batch of Zimbabwean specialist teachers

Rwanda is set to welcome 143 specialist educators from Zimbabwe on Sunday, December 22, as part of an ongoing teacher exchange programme between the two countries.

Rwanda launches nuclear science degree to strengthen continental expertise
Dec 4, 2025Education
Rwanda launches nuclear science degree to strengthen continental expertise

The University of Rwanda (UR), in partnership with the Rwanda Atomic Energy Board (RAEB), on Wednesday, December 3, launched a Bachelor of Science with Honours in Nuclear Science and Technology, marking a significant milestone in Rwanda’s efforts to advance nuclear expertise and innovation across the continent.

Rwanda–UNICEF pilot cuts school internet costs by 55% in cost-saving milestone
Nov 27, 2025Education
Rwanda–UNICEF pilot cuts school internet costs by 55% in cost-saving milestone

A joint connectivity pilot by the Government of Rwanda and UNICEF has cut school internet costs by 55%, marking a significant shift in the economics of digital learning in public schools.

How the Girls Leaders Forum Rwanda 2025 inspired young women to lead (Video)
Nov 13, 2025Education
How the Girls Leaders Forum Rwanda 2025 inspired young women to lead (Video)

Last Friday, November 7, Kigali hosted the Girls Leadership Forum (GLF) 2025, gathering over one hundred young women from high schools and universities across Rwanda.

Germany’s GISMA University opens global study opportunities for Rwandan students
Nov 3, 2025Education
Germany’s GISMA University opens global study opportunities for Rwandan students

GISMA University of Applied Sciences, a privately owned University in Germany, is opening its doors to Rwandan students seeking world-class education in business and management.

Three things Kagame wants ASG masters cohort to do for Africa’s progress
Sep 25, 2025Education
Three things Kagame wants ASG masters cohort to do for Africa’s progress

President Paul Kagame on Thursday challenged the inaugural cohort of the Master of Public Administration (MPA) at the newly established Africa School of Governance (ASG) to embrace awareness, responsibility, and action as they prepare to lead Africa into the future.

MINEDUC awards 11 top-performing students in national examinations
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MINEDUC awards 11 top-performing students in national examinations

The Ministry of Education has awarded 11 outstanding students who excelled in the 2025 national examinations at the primary and ordinary secondary levels, recognizing their hard work and dedication as the driving force behind their success.

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