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Rwanda, University of São Paulo sign agreement to strengthen academic cooperation
6 days agoEducation
Rwanda, University of São Paulo sign agreement to strengthen academic cooperation
6 days agoEducation
94.3% of students pass Rwanda’s senior secondary national examinations
Sep 9, 2026Education
Rwanda urges East Africa to accelerate higher education harmonisation by 2030
Sep 9, 2026Education
Minister Nsengimana outlines Rwanda’s education priorities for the next five years
Sep 9, 2026Education
Rwanda records high share of academically resilient students in first PISA participation
Sep 7, 2026Education
University of Rwanda among six universities selected to anchor new regional AI network
Sep 7, 2026Education
Minister Nsengimana outlines reforms to improve Rwanda’s education quality as new school year begins
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BPR Bank launches scholarship programme to support 50 students through secondary school
Sep 5, 2026Education
BPR Bank launches scholarship programme to support 50 students through secondary school

BPR Bank Rwanda PLC, through the BPR Foundation, has officially launched BPR Scholars, an education programme that will enable 50 high-performing students from needy families to attend and complete secondary school.

How Rwanda is using fortified whole grains to improve school meals (Video)
Sep 3, 2026Education
How Rwanda is using fortified whole grains to improve school meals (Video)

Rwanda is using fortified whole-grain maize flour as part of efforts to improve the nutritional quality of school meals, while linking school feeding to local farmers, food processors and other actors across the food value chain.

Over 7,000 learners to retake primary school national exams after mass cheating
Aug 30, 2026Education
Over 7,000 learners to retake primary school national exams after mass cheating

The Ministry of Education has ordered more than 7,000 learners to retake the 2026 Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) after investigations confirmed widespread cheating in examination rooms across the country.

NESA sets timeline for release of senior six examination results
Aug 29, 2026Education
NESA sets timeline for release of senior six examination results

The National Examination and School Inspection Authority, NESA, has announced that the results of the 2025/26 Senior Six national examinations will be released within the next week and a half.

Rwanda, Concordia University of Edmonton sign education cooperation agreement
Aug 27, 2026Education
Rwanda, Concordia University of Edmonton sign education cooperation agreement

Rwanda and Concordia University of Edmonton (CUE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening cooperation in higher education, research, technology, innovation, and skills and capacity development.

AFC/M23 promises salaries for staff as DRC suspends universities in areas under its control
Aug 27, 2026Education
AFC/M23 promises salaries for staff as DRC suspends universities in areas under its control

The AFC/M23 coalition has rejected a decision by the Democratic Republic of Congo government to suspend universities and other higher learning institutions in Goma and Bukavu, promising continued payment of salaries for lecturers and other staff who remain at work.

Primary school national exam pass rate rises to 88.21%
Aug 20, 2026Education
Primary school national exam pass rate rises to 88.21%

The pass rate for the Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) in Rwanda rose to 88.21% in the 2025/26 academic year, up from 75.6% recorded the previous year.

Personalised learning and mentorship: Inside Ntare Louisenlund School shaping a new generation of learners (Video)
Aug 18, 2026Education
Personalised learning and mentorship: Inside Ntare Louisenlund School shaping a new generation of learners (Video)

Two years after opening its doors, Ntare Louisenlund School is developing a distinctive model of education in Rwanda, combining personalized learning, STEM, hands-on projects, student leadership and residential life coaches on a 60-hectare campus in Bugesera.

What you need to know about Rwanda’s new computing institute
Jul 25, 2026Education
What you need to know about Rwanda’s new computing institute

The Government of Rwanda has approved the establishment of the Rwanda Institute of Computing (RIC), a new institution aimed at preparing and equipping the next generation of technology leaders who will drive the country's digital transformation.

UR and ICGEB strengthen regional capacity to combat Antimicrobial Resistance through One Health training
Jul 24, 2026Education
UR and ICGEB strengthen regional capacity to combat Antimicrobial Resistance through One Health training

The University of Rwanda (UR), through its College of Science and Technology (UR-CST), in partnership with the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB), has successfully concluded a four-day regional training workshop aimed at strengthening antimicrobial resistance (AMR) surveillance across Eastern and Southern Africa through the One Health approach.

Over 1,474 UTAB graduates urged to use their skills for national development
Jul 22, 2026Education
Over 1,474 UTAB graduates urged to use their skills for national development

The University of Technology and Arts of Byumba (UTAB) has awarded degrees to 1,474 graduates who completed studies in various academic programmes, marking the university’s 15th graduation ceremony.

Rwanda to invest over Rwf 24 billion in education for children with disabilities
Jul 16, 2026Education
Rwanda to invest over Rwf 24 billion in education for children with disabilities

The Government of Rwanda will invest Rwf 24.8 billion by 2029 to improve access to education for children with disabilities through the construction of specialized schools, the establishment of support centres and the expansion of inclusive education.

Saint Joseph Primary School graduates urged to uphold integrity and excellence
Jul 15, 2026Education
Saint Joseph Primary School graduates urged to uphold integrity and excellence

A total of 126 pupils have graduated from Saint Joseph Primary School and were encouraged to uphold the values they acquired during their six years at the institution.

Over 258,000 candidates to sit for secondary school national exams across Rwanda
Jul 14, 2026Education
Over 258,000 candidates to sit for secondary school national exams across Rwanda

A total of 258,255 candidates are set to sit for Rwanda’s 2025/2026 Secondary School National Examinations, which will begin on July 15, 2026, and run until July 24 2026, the National Examination and School Inspection Authority (NESA) has announced.

Over 40 Rwandans secure scholarships for postgraduate studies in Brazil
Jul 4, 2026Education
Over 40 Rwandans secure scholarships for postgraduate studies in Brazil

More than 40 Rwandan students will pursue Master’s and PhD programmes in Brazil under a new scholarship initiative marking the first academic cooperation of its kind between Rwanda and the South American nation.

Wellspring Academy celebrates Class of 2026 graduation, marking two decades of transforming lives through Christ-centred education
Jun 27, 2026Education
Wellspring Academy celebrates Class of 2026 graduation, marking two decades of transforming lives through Christ-centred education

Wellspring Academy proudly celebrated its 11th Grade 12 Graduation Ceremony on June 25, 2026, recognising the accomplishments of the Class of 2026 while celebrating two decades of transforming lives through Christ-centred education, academic excellence, and servant leadership.

New Life academies celebrate 10 years of Accelerated Christian Education in Rwanda
Jun 22, 2026Education
New Life academies celebrate 10 years of Accelerated Christian Education in Rwanda

Educators, church leaders, students, parents, and development partners gathered at the New Life Bible Church Auditorium in Kigali on June 20, 2026, to celebrate a major milestone as New Life Christian Academy Kigali and New Life Leadership Academy marked the 10th anniversary of the Accelerated Christian Education (ACE) program.

K2 Group to host ‘Summer Camp 2026’ aimed at preparing children for a better future
Jun 18, 2026Education
K2 Group to host ‘Summer Camp 2026’ aimed at preparing children for a better future

K2 Group, in partnership with Ntare Louisenlund International School (NSL), has organized a summer camp that will bring together children from across Rwanda and abroad during the upcoming school holiday.

New Life Leadership Academy and New Life Christian Academy Kigali celebrate a decade of Accelerated Christian Education curriculum in Rwanda
Jun 15, 2026Education
New Life Leadership Academy and New Life Christian Academy Kigali celebrate a decade of Accelerated Christian Education curriculum in Rwanda

Africa New Life Ministries (ANLM) will celebrate ten years of faith-based education in Rwanda on June 20, 2026, as New Life Christian Academy–Kigali (NLCA-K) and New Life Leadership Academy (NLA) mark a decade of shaping academically excellent, Christ-centered leaders.

502 best performing girls recognized under Girls’ ‘Education Campaign’
Jun 12, 2026Education
502 best performing girls recognized under Girls’ ‘Education Campaign’

Rwanda has once again highlighted its commitment to girls’ education as 502 Best Performing Girls were recognized on June 11, 2025, under the 2026 Promotion of Girls’ Education Campaign, an initiative led by the Imbuto Foundation under the leadership of the First Lady of the Republic of Rwanda, Jeannette Kagame.

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