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Rwanda Pre School Structure

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Pre-school education affords all children the best start in life and the opportunity to thrive. A child’s brain develops rapidly during the early years, and hence early childhood and pre-school learning are of utmost importance. early childhood development is still emerging in Rwanda, the Government has demonstrated its commitment to this sector at the highest level. Pre-primary education in Rwanda starts at the age of 3 and lasts for about three years.

Pre-primary education

  • Ages                            : 3-6 years
  • Duration: 2-3 years
  • Primary Languages: English
  • Terms                          : 3 semesters
  • Admission Term: Beginning of the term
  • School types: nursery, kindergarten

Pre-schools prepare students fr formal education and aim to equip children with a set of basic skills and abilities including how to follow directions, demonstrate reading, counting, and reasoning skills, and carry out independent work by the time they enter primary school. The major areas of pre-primary education focus on the children’s physical well-being and motor development, social and emotional development, cognitive or language development, self-care skills, and general knowledge., to mention but a few.

Curriculum- At the pre-primary level in Rwanda, an integrated and thematic approach is used to enable the children to learn holistically by engaging in practical activities. there are six main learning areas which include Discovery of the World, Numeracy, Physical and Health Development, Creative Arts and Culture, Language and Literacy (Kinyarwanda and English), and Social and Emotional Development.

Examples of International Pre-Schools in RWANDA

Path To Success International School

This is a private, international coeducational school in Kigali. It aims to bring quality, bilingual affordable, and Christian-centered Early childhood and Primary education to Rwandans and expatriate children. The school admits children from kindergarten to the 6th grade (18 months to 12 years). The school has locations in Kiyovu, Nyarugenge District (Pre-school section) and in Kimihurura, Gasabo District (Primary section) in Kigali. The school aims for each student to develop their full academic, social, emotional, and spiritual potential

  • Founded: 2009
  • Address: KK 744 St, Kigali, KN 45, Kiyovu, Near Chez John Restaurant Kigali, Rwanda
  • Ages: 18 months to 12 years
  • Language of instruction: English
  • Type: pre-school, primary school.
  • Opening hours: 8 am to 5 pm- Monday to Friday

Prospective Students- parents of prospective students must apply for admission early to secure a place. The school admits students from Rwanda and expatriates as well and hence places may be limited. Parents must also provide the following documents to complete the admission process.

  • Academic transcripts from the former school attended by the children
  • Signed and stamped Leaving Certificate
  • Child's birth certificate
  • Two (2) recent passport photos
  • Parent or guardian's copy of ID or Passport

Curriculum- the school recognizes that all students are differently-abled and hence caters for academically strong students the same way they cater for students who have specific learning needs. The Kindergarten or Nursery 3 prepares children for Primary education and focuses on early literacy and numeracy. Learning and teaching here are done in various ways including educational songs and games to mention but a few.

Tuition and Fees-  The following are the fees for 2021-2022

School fees

Grade                                                 Fees per term (Rwf)

Nursery school                                    395 000

Happy Hearts School

Happy Hearts is an international Montessori school located in Kigali. The school has  2 sections, the Daycare Section and the Pre-school section. The Daycare Section has 2 locations at Isano, and Isano while the pre-school section has locations at Amahoro and Rugarama. Pre-school education here is for children aged 3 to 5 years old.

Pre-School Section

  • address: Amahoro Branch Preschool- KG 670, plot 34, Kimihurura Kigali, Rwanda
  • Rugarama Branch Preschool- KG Ave 28, plot 62, Kimihurura Kigali, Rwanda
  • ages: 3-5
  • Duration of study: 2 years
  • Primary Languages: English
  • Terms                          : 3 terms
  • Accreditation: American Montessori Society (AMS).

The Preschool here offers high-quality education at an accessible cost. The academic and extracurricular program here is specially designed to maximize and unlocking each child’s potential. The program encourages children to develop at their own pace within a well-ordered environment. children here learn in small groups which allow for one-on-one interaction. The school offers a complete bilingual program based on English and French languages. The curriculum here is based on the Montessori method of learning. the Preschool curriculum focuses on six main areas as follows:

Practical life- which enhances the development of organization and order.

Cultural activities- introduces children to basic geography, history, music, art, and life sciences.

Activities and games- these are designed to help support muscle development, coordination, and manipulative skills to help students to master basic skills such as walking, running, hopping, jumping, kicking, and balancing, to mention but a few

Sensorial area- children learn how to classify sensory impressions about length, width, temperature, mass, color, pitch, to mention but a few.

Mathematics- through manipulating various materials to help the child understand numbers, symbols, sequences, operations, and memorization, to mention but a few.

Basic skills in writing and reading- the school uses various materials to teach the basics of reading, and writing. These include presentations, sandpaper letters, alphabet cut-outs, slinking and letter symbols, and rhymes, to mention but a few.

Tuition and Fees- students will be expected t pay a Registration fee (Non- Refundable) of 150.000 RWF upon registration. Note that fees are subject to change at the discretion of the school.

Prospective Students- The school requires the following documentation for students who wish to be enrolled here. Parents should make the applications on time and ensure that all the mandatory documents are submitted.

  • Completed registration form
  • Parents' IDs and passports.
  • child’s immunization booklet
  • child’s birth certificate
  • proof of payment of the registration fee

Blooming Buds

This is a school that offers pre-school education for 3 to 5-year-olds. The school facilitates children's acquisition of important life skills to confidently and competently equip them for their future. It aims to prepare children for primary school by providing the necessary skills for school readiness. Pre-primary education establishes a solid foundation of early life skills which are necessary for formal education and life in general and prepares them for later life, either academically socially, and emotionally.

location: Behind the Rwanda Housing Authority, Near King Faisal Hospital, KG256 Door No: 921, S Milcah Grace Aziz

  • Ages: 3-5
  • Duration of study: 2 years
  • Primary Languages: English
  • Academic staff: 50
  • Terms                    : 3 terms
  • Opening hours: Mon to Fri 8 am- 5 pm

Curriculum- the school focuses on various study areas and classes including maths, multimedia, languages, drawing, and art, to mention but a few. Students learn through play and a variety of activities including songs and rhymes, one on one lessons, and group work to mention but a few.

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