Compare BTEC International Schools in Rwanda

Located in Kigali, Rwanda along Kanombe Airport Road in the Kanombe area (Kicukiro District). The school is accessible via main roads in eastern Kigali. It serves families in Kigali and the surrounding area.

From primary through IGCSE and A-Levels. Cambridge Programme, BTEC qualifications, and IB Diploma Programme are offered.

International school offering Cambridge, BTEC, and IB programmes.

Rwanda

School/office hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00–16:00.

Boarding is provided. Termly fees include Tuition and Boarding, Meals, and all extra-curricular activities. For Nursery to Grade 6, term fees include meals and transport.

Uniforms exist; Grade 1–6 uniforms cost 100,000 Frw; Cambridge A-Level uniforms cost 200,000 Frw. Non-uniform clothes are allowed: home clothes with plain colors (e.g., black or grey); clothing should be labeled with the student's name; non-uniform items should be without writing.

Meals are included in termly fees.

The Rwanda National Curriculum is offered for Senior 1 to Senior 6, with Ordinary Level (S1–S3) and Advanced Level (S4–S6) national examinations. Examinable subjects include Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, History, English, French and Kinyarwanda; Literature in English and Computing are offered as non-examinable. The Cambridge Curriculum is also offered, with Cambridge Secondary 1 and 2 (IGCSE) for ages 11–16 and Cambridge AS and A Levels for ages 16–19. Cambridge A Level is treated as a pre-university year providing university readiness in the UK and Europe. Subjects are taught in English, including English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Business Studies, Geography and History; ICT is non-examinable.

The school is now an IB Diploma Programme School, working toward full authorization. The IB Diploma is recognized by top universities around the world.

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.

Student Admissions: The Office of Admission processes applications and provides attention, responsiveness, and care to families. Children are accepted and placed in appropriate grades/classes without discrimination with regard to gender, race, religion or nationality. The Class Teacher and Director of Academics, in consultation with the Principal, participate in admissions. The school offers both local and Cambridge programs, with Cambridge, BTEC, and IB options. The general fee structure for the 2025-2026 intake covers Cambridge programs (G7–G10) with termly school fees of 1,050,000 Frw, uniforms 200,000 Frw, registration 50,000 Frw, identity card 5,000 Frw, and medical first aid 2,000 Frw (total 1,307,000 Frw); Cambridge A-Level (G11–12) with termly 1,100,000 Frw, uniforms 200,000 Frw, registration 50,000 Frw, identity card 5,000 Frw, medical 2,000 Frw (total 1,357,000 Frw). Pearson BTEC Level II (G10) has 1,050,000 Frw school fees per term, 200,000 Frw uniforms, 100,000 Frw registration, 5,000 Frw identity card, 2,000 Frw medical, and 500 USD Pearson Registration. Pearson BTEC Level III (G11–12) has 1,250,000 Frw school fees per term, 200,000 Frw uniforms, 100,000 Frw registration, 5,000 Frw identity card, 2,000 Frw medical, and 700 USD Pearson Registration. Nursery (Tiny Tot – KG II) has 700,000 Frw school fees, 100,000 Frw uniforms, 35,000 Frw registration, 5,000 Frw identity card, 2,000 Frw medical (total 842,000 Frw). Primary (Grade 1–6) has 700,000 Frw school fees, 100,000 Frw uniforms, 35,000 Frw registration, 5,000 Frw identity card, 2,000 Frw medical (total 842,000 Frw). A downloadable All Requirements document is available.

Kigali, Rwanda. Riviera High School is a modern mixed boarding school located in Kabuga, Rusororo District, about 15 kilometres east of Kigali City.

Cambridge Lower Secondary (Year 8–9, ages 11–14); Cambridge Upper Secondary (Year 10–11, IGCSE); Cambridge Advanced Level (Year 12–13).

A modern mixed boarding school offering Cambridge International, BTEC, and Rwanda National Education program.

Rwanda

September to June calendar with three terms per academic year, each term lasting about three months.

The school is a modern mixed boarding school with on-campus housing for both boys and girls, including separate dormitories and a dining hall, located in Kabuga, Rusororo District, about fifteen kilometres east of Kigali.

The Uniform Policy requires uniforms to be worn neatly and distinguishes between class/outings reporting uniforms and sports uniforms; it enforces modest dress, prohibits indecent clothing, keeps shirts tucked in, limits accessories, and prescribes grooming standards.

There is a canteen on campus where snacks and juice can be purchased, and meals are served in the dining hall.

Cambridge, BTEC, and REB (Rwanda National Education Board) are offered. Cambridge has been provided since 2010, with three stages: Cambridge Lower Secondary (Year 8–9), Cambridge Upper Secondary (Year 10–11, IGCSE), and Cambridge Advanced Level (Year 12–13). The Cambridge program covers English, German, French, Mathematics, Sciences, and Humanities, with final Cambridge examinations earning Cambridge International certificates. BTEC emphasizes skills‑based learning through business‑themed units with ongoing assessments, offering the BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business and the BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Business, and is described as equivalent to three A‑Levels. The REB program follows Rwanda's national curriculum, offering O‑Level (Senior 1–3) and A‑Level (Senior 4–6) with languages including German and French; A‑Level combinations include Science (PCM, PCB) and Arts (HLP, HGL).

A number of Riviera High School graduates have been admitted to universities around the world, with some receiving full scholarships to Ivy League and other leading universities such as Harvard, Stanford, Yale, MIT, and Oxford.

Universities around the world have admitted Riviera High School graduates. Notable destinations include Harvard, Stanford, Yale, MIT, Oxford, as well as institutions in the UK, Canada, and Africa. The school reports that many graduates secure scholarships and competitive places at top universities worldwide.

Riviera High School provides a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where every student can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. The school focuses on the learner and reinforces social and emotional development through an elaborate counselling program and a focus on spiritual, social, and academic disciplines.

A counselling program supports students' mental wellbeing, complementing the school's focus on social and emotional development.

There is a safeguarding mechanism with a concern reporting form. Categories include Bullying, Harassment, Mental Health, Neglect, Fraud, among others.

Admissions are open to all legible students without discrimination; all genders, faiths, and nationalities meeting the admission criteria are welcome. There are three programs: Cambridge International, REB and BTEC. The admission process proceeds as follows: 1. Provide academic reports or a recommendation from the previous school and passport photos of the student and parent/guardian, plus any other information. 2. The student undergoes a written interview in English, Mathematics and Aptitude. 3. If successful and all requirements are met, admission forms are issued to record the learner's bio-data and the course offered. The medium of instruction is English and English is used for assessment.

Riviera offers scholarships on two grounds: Merit and Discipline. Merit scholarships are awarded based on national performance (REB students) or international exam performance (Cambridge International students). A learner must have achieved a Distinction or grade A in all subjects to qualify for shortlisting. Shortlisted candidates are invited to a written interview at the school; the top students in either curriculum are eligible for a scholarship. For Discipline, candidates must demonstrate a high degree of self-discipline in accordance with the school rules and regulations. The school management reviews these criteria annually and may revoke a scholarship if standards are not met.