Minister of Education Joseph Nsengimana hands over a new computer to Jean-Lambert Kagemana, a Humanities student specializing in History, Geography, and Literature at ES Cyabingo in Gakenke District, who scored 95.73 per cent during the release of the results on Monday, September 1. All photos by Kellya Keza
On Monday, September 1, the Ministry of Education released the results of the 2024–2025 Advanced Level national examinations. The event was presided over by Minister of Education Joseph Nsengimana, alongside State Minister Claudette Irere and NESA Director General Bernard Bahati.
The announcement highlighted achievements from students across general education, technical secondary schools, and professional education combinations. Out of 106,079 candidates who sat for the exams, 105,997 were graded, with 94,409 candidates passing. This represents an overall pass rate of 89.1 percent — a 10.5 percentage-point increase compared to the previous year.
In recognition of their outstanding performance, top students were awarded new computers and certificates of appreciation.
The New Times photographer Kellya Keza covered the event and captured some highlights.
Minister of Education Joseph Nsengimana addresses journalists at the release of the results
(L-R)Patrick Twizeyimana of G.S. Gasetsa,Nelly Phillipe Ashimwe from Gicumbi TSS , Samantha Muganza of Muhabura Integrated Polytechnic College, Obed Bisetsiyaremye of APENA, and Jean-Marie Vianney Twatsinze of Saint Laurent de Gaseke TSS School, pose for a photo with the newly received computers at the release of the result on Monday, September 1
Obed Bisetsiyaremye from APENA in Kirehe District scored 91.21. He studied Transport and Logistics.
Raban Gitangaza a nursing student from Kayonza District, emerged as the top perfomer in the Associate Nursing Programme. Photos by Kellya Keza
NESA boss Bernard Bahati hands over a computer to Nelly Phillipe Ashimwe from Gicumbi TSS in Gicumbi District, who excelled in the Energy combination, recorded a score of 96.96 per cent.
Delice Irakoze of Kisaro TSS in Rulindo District scored 93.07. She studied Manufacturing and Mining.
Minister of Education Joseph Nsengimana, NESA Director General Bernard Bahati and State Minister Claudette Irere during the release of the National Examination results on September 1. Photo by Kellya Keza
Fraterine Nisingizwe from EAV Ntendezi in Nyamasheke District scored 94.57 per cent in Accounting,
Samantha Muganza of Muhabura Integrated Polytechnic College in Musanze District, who did tourism and hospitality, scored 93.93.
Delice Irakoze of Kisaro TSS in Rulindo District scored 93.07. She studied Manufacturing and Mining.
The release of the results took place on Monday, September 1.
Olivier Twagirumukiza of TTC Matimba in Nyagatare District scored 92.35 per cent in Early Childhood & Lower
Emmanuel Nshimiyimana of ENP/TTC Kirambo in Burera District scored 91.65 per cent in Science & Maths Education.
Raban Gitangaza a nursing student from Kayonza District, emerged as the top perfomer in the Associate Nursing Programme. Photo by Kellya Keza
Jean-Lambert Kagemana, a Humanities student specializing in History, Geography, and Literature at ES Cyabingo in Gakenke District, who scored 95.73 per cent.
Fraterne Nisingizwe and his parents receive a new computer at the event
Minister Nsengimana poses for a photo with parents and student
State Minister Claudette Irere hands over a laptop and a certificate of excellence to Jennifer Abayo Mugisha from College du Christ-Roi in Nyanza District, who attained 93.49 per cent in the Languages combination of Literature, French and Kiswahili.
Samantha Muganza of Muhabura Integrated Polytechnic College in Musanze District, who did tourism and hospitality, scored 93.93.
Parents of Emmanuel Nshimiyimana of ENP/TTC Kirambo in Burera District, pose for a photo with their son. He scored 91.65 per cent in Science & Maths Education.
Yves Hakizimana of Rwanda Coding Academy in Nyabihu District, scored 94.45 per cent. He studies ICT and Multimedia.
State Minister Claudette Irere hands over a laptop and a certificate of excellence to Jennifer Abayo Mugisha from College du Christ-Roi in Nyanza District, who attained 93.49 per cent in the Languages combination of Literature, French and Kiswahili.
Patrick Twizeyimana of G.S. Gasetsa in Ngoma District scored 91.87. He studied Agriculture and Food Processing
Celestin Dufitumukiza of TTC Muramba in Ngororero District scored 94.48 per cent in Social Studies Education.
Jean-Marie Vianney Twatsinze of Saint Laurent de Gaseke TSS School in Gicumbi District scored 94.7. He studied Technical Services.
Nelly Phillipe Ashimwe from Gicumbi TSS in Gicumbi District, who excelled in the Energy combination, recorded a score of 96.96 per cent.
Dieudonne Hategekimana from TTC Nyamata in Bugesera District, who attained 91.39 per cent in Language Education.
Dieudonne Hategekimana from TTC Nyamata in Bugesera District, who attained 91.39 per cent in Language Education.
Yves Hakizimana of Rwanda Coding Academy in Nyabihu District, scored 94.45 per cent. He studies ICT and Multimedia. He received a computer as a recognition
Parents of Jean-Marie Vianney Twatsinze of Saint Laurent de Gaseke TSS School in Gicumbi District who scored 94.7. He studied Technical Services.
Parents of Emmanuel Nshimiyimana of ENP/TTC Kirambo in Burera District, pose for a photo with their son. He scored 91.65 per cent in Science & Maths Education.
Delice Irakoze of Kisaro TSS in Rulindo District scored 93.07. She studied Manufacturing and Mining.
Schools based in Kayonza District have emerged as top performers in the Advanced Level national examinations with a pass rate of 96.9 per cent. Photos by Kellya Keza
Samantha Muganza of Muhabura Integrated Polytechnic College in Musanze District, who did tourism and hospitality, scored 93.93.
(L-R)Patrick Twizeyimana of G.S. Gasetsa,Nelly Phillipe Ashimwe from Gicumbi TSS , Samantha Muganza of Muhabura Integrated Polytechnic College, Obed Bisetsiyaremye of APENA, and Jean-Marie Vianney Twatsinze of Saint Laurent de Gaseke TSS School, pose for a photo with the newly received computers at the release of the result on Monday, September 1