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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
Jul 24, 2026Education
UR and ICGEB strengthen regional capacity to combat Antimicrobial Resistance through One Health training
Jul 22, 2026Education
Over 1,474 UTAB graduates urged to use their skills for national development
Jul 16, 2026Education
Rwanda to invest over Rwf 24 billion in education for children with disabilities
Jul 15, 2026Education
Saint Joseph Primary School graduates urged to uphold integrity and excellence
Jul 14, 2026Education
Over 258,000 candidates to sit for secondary school national exams across Rwanda
Jul 4, 2026Education
Over 40 Rwandans secure scholarships for postgraduate studies in Brazil
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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.

International students in Rwanda reach 13,000
Jun 10, 2026Education
International students in Rwanda reach 13,000

The Director General of the Higher Education Council (HEC), Dr. Edward Kadozi, has announced that the number of international students studying in Rwanda continues to grow and has now reached 13,000.

MTN Rwanda partners with University of Rwanda and Kepler College to bridge gap between education and employment
Jun 5, 2026Education
MTN Rwanda partners with University of Rwanda and Kepler College to bridge gap between education and employment

MTN Rwandacell PLC has entered strategic partnerships with the University of Rwanda and Kepler College to strengthen collaboration between academia and industry, equipping the youth with market-relevant skills, enhancing graduate employability, and supporting the country's workforce development agenda.

Kagame hails 20-year Rwanda-Oklahoma Christian University partnership at grand gala
May 24, 2026Education
Kagame hails 20-year Rwanda-Oklahoma Christian University partnership at grand gala

President Paul Kagame on Saturday evening joined the leadership of Oklahoma Christian University, alongside more than 350 alumni and stakeholders, for a gala dinner celebrating two decades of partnership between the university and Rwanda.

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.

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