Rwanda’s 2025 national evaluation of school leaders reveals steady progress in education management. Female leaders outperformed male peers, and top-performing districts such as Nyamasheke and Kirehe stood out for strong leadership. The report highlights both achievements and areas for continued professional growth.
The University of Rwanda marked its 11th graduation ceremony on October 17, 2025, at Huye Campus, celebrating over 9,000 graduates in a vibrant event broadcast live on RwandaTV. As UR scales its output of skilled graduates, questions about infrastructure, access, and future workforce readiness take center stage in Rwanda’s higher education journey.
The University of Rwanda has admitted 14,152 first-year students for the 2025/2026 academic year after merging the 2024 and 2025 student intakes. The move aims to reduce the waiting time between secondary school completion and university admission, according to Vice Chancellor Prof. Didas Kayihura Muganga.
Bright Angels International School celebrates three staff members—Innocent, Emmanuel, and Divine—who are now internationally recognized ICDL Certified Trainers after completing the rigorous Train-the-Trainer course with ICDL Africa.
WHO Africa introduces competency-based curricula to revolutionize health professions education, aiming to equip healthcare professionals with the skills and knowledge needed to address Africa’s evolving health challenges.
The University of Rwanda is set to host its 2025 Graduation Ceremony on 17 October, with over 9,500 students expected to receive their degrees, highlighting a significant increase from previous years and reflecting the university’s growing academic excellence.
Rwanda has welcomed 50 new teacher-volunteers from the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIF) to strengthen French language education across Teacher Training Colleges and secondary schools. The initiative highlights Rwanda’s commitment to multilingualism and international cooperation in education.
Rwanda’s New Generation Academy has opened applications for its accredited coding and embedded systems program, offering students from Senior 3 and international curricula the chance to gain in-demand technology skills and prepare for careers in software development, robotics, and digital innovation.
Rwanda has launched the second phase of its Smart Education Project alongside the DigiTruck mobile classroom, extending digital learning to 2,500 additional schools. The initiative provides internet access, virtual classrooms, and digital tools to students nationwide, empowering educators and preparing youth for the 21st century.
Rwanda joins the world in celebrating World Teachers’ Day 2025 under the theme “Recasting Teaching as a Collaborative Profession.” With UNESCO leading the global call for stronger teacher networks, Rwanda’s educators prepare for national celebrations emphasizing teamwork, innovation, and resilience.
Rwanda rolled out major education reforms in September 2025, targeting lower primary and upper secondary levels. The changes address challenges in the competency-based curriculum, especially in double-shift schools, and introduce flexible learning pathways.
Kigali will host the IAU 2025 International Conference on “Building Trust in Higher Education” from 21–23 October, bringing together global leaders to discuss academic integrity, governance, and innovation.
