Rwanda’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) schools have registered a pass rate of 98 per cent in the 2024/2025 Advanced Level National Examinations, a result attributed to increased government investment in the cost of consumables over the past three years, according to Paul Umukunzi, Director General of the Rwanda TVET Board (RTB).
The announcement of results was made on Monday, September 1, by the Ministry of Education through the National Examination and School Inspection Authority (NESA).
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Government efforts have been central in equipping schools with the necessary materials for hands-on training, enabling students to perform better, noted Umukunzi.
"TVET students have performed very well and we're happy with the results. It was in line with our expectations. We’re happy and proud of them,” he said.
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In the year 2024/2025, a total of 36,254 students registered for the Technical Secondary School (TSS) examinations, and 36,130 were graded. Out of these, 35,393 passed, translating into a 98 per cent overall success rate. The rate was 97.7 per cent among girls and 98.1 per cent among boys.
Performance across nine TVET sectors was above 99 per cent.
When compared to the previous academic year, TVET results showed improvement. In 2023/2024, 3,164 students scored between 50–60 marks, while in 2024/2025, the number rose to 4,027. At the top level, 338 students scored between 90–100 last year, compared to 147 this year.
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"Students have been doing a lot of practicals and were ready for the exams. That's why they've performed at such a high rate,” Umukunzi said.
He noted that the proportion of students pursuing TVET has risen to a satisfactory number, from 31 per cent of students in upper secondary school in 2021 and about 40 per cent by end of June 2025. The government targets to increase that share to 60 per cent by 2029.
"This growth is encouraging. It shows that TVET is gaining the recognition it deserves as a pillar of Rwanda’s human capital development. We are confident the numbers will continue to rise,” Umukunzi added.
"The curriculum has already been reshaped. It is in line with the current standards of technology. We are investing a lot in the acquisition of required equipment and consumables. It is quite a challenge, but a positive one, since student numbers keep increasing. Of course, the government continues to invest in the necessary materials, infrastructure, and teachers."
Umukunsi called for more enrollment in TVET schools as the country banks on them to provide skilled labour to meet growing demand.
"The labour market is changing. Knowledge alone is no longer enough. Having technical skills is the real ticket to success. Young learners should rethink their pursuits,” he added.
General performance
This year, 106,364 candidates registered for A-Level examinations. The overall pass rate stood at 89.1 per cent, with boys leading at 93.5 per cent compared to 85.5 per cent for girls.