International Schools in Rwanda
Compare 11 international schools in Rwanda. Filter by curriculum, fees (average RWF 2,507,398), location, and more to find the right international school now.
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- Schools listed
- 11
- Curricula
- 18
- Average annual fee
- RWF 2,259,764
- Fee range
- RWF 175 – 27,000,000
More school facts
- Most common curriculum
- Cambridge IGCSE (5 schools)
- Average school size
- 782 pupils
- Largest by enrolment
- King David Academy
- Oldest
- Ecole Belge de Kigali (1965)
- With boarding
- 4
About international schools in Rwanda
Rwanda offers a range of international schools for expat families, with options spanning British, IB, American, and other curricula. Families relocating here will find schools at various price points, from affordable to premium institutions with world-class facilities.
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Choosing an international school in Rwanda
Curricula
There are 11 international schools in Rwanda covering 18 curricula. The most widely offered are Cambridge IGCSE (5), Cambridge A Levels (4), Cambridge (Secondary) (3), IB (DP) (3), Cambridge (Primary) (2). If your child may move countries again, an internationally-portable curriculum (IB, or Cambridge/British) keeps options open; if you're likely to settle, a curriculum matching your home or target university system can be the better fit.
Fees & what they cover
Annual tuition across Rwanda runs from about RWF 175 to RWF 27,000,000, averaging roughly RWF 2,259,764. Budget for one-off costs on top — application and enrolment fees, a refundable deposit, uniform, transport and exams.
Admissions & timing
Sought-after schools in Rwanda run waiting lists, so apply early — ideally a term or two ahead. Most admissions involve an application, prior school reports and an assessment or interview, with entry points often tied to the school year. Each school's profile shows term dates, open days and how to enquire.
Boarding
4 of the 11 schools offer boarding — useful if you're relocating or want weekly or full boarding.
How doris stays impartial
doris lists every international school in Rwanda we can find — not only those that pay. We take no placement fees and sell no rankings or "top school" spots, so the schools above aren't ordered by who paid most. Details come from the schools' own information and public sources, and you can compare any of them side by side.