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Some of youths who conducted a workshop on new method of teaching, that was organized by Inspire Educate and Empower. Courtesy
Education

More young people inspired to join teaching profession

Saturday, January 21, 2023
Students during a plumbing exercise at Musanze Polytechnic. The Ministry of Education is working on assessment models that encourage teamwork, projects, and presentation skills among students. File
Education

Govt to introduce assessment models encouraging teamwork

Friday, January 20, 2023
University of Kigali graduates in 2019. Over 1,400 students from the University of Kigali who were supposed to graduate on Friday, December 2, are in confusion. File
Education

University of Kigali explains delay of 7th graduation event

Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Students get a briefing on new schooling hours where the classes started at 830a.m as set by cabinet resolution of November 11, 2022. Courtesy
Education

Implementation of new schooling hours gets underway

Monday, January 09, 2023
A study loan beneficiary who fails to repay their loan on time, will pay a late payment interest of 1.5 per cent of the due amount for each month of late payment. Courtesy
Education

Student loan defaulters to face penalties

Monday, January 09, 2023
Students at ULK stadium board buses as they start returning to their respective schools on Thursday, January 5..Transporters have been warned against hiking transport fare during the return to school period. All Photos by Dan Kwizera
Education

PHOTOS: New Kigali departure point introduced as students return to school

Thursday, January 05, 2023
The Ministry of Local Government has warned parents and guardians against children dropping out of school ahead of the second term which starts on Monday, January 9. Craish Bahizi
Education

Govt warns parents against school dropouts

Wednesday, January 04, 2023
Boarding school students will return to their respective schools from January 5 to 8. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Education

Govt issues back-to-school travel schedule

Tuesday, January 03, 2023
A primary school teacher helps pupils during a class at Groupe Scolaire Camp Kigali in 2019. File
Education

What improvements would you wish to see in the education system this new year?

Sunday, January 01, 2023
Hassan Kibirango during his book launch. Courtesy photo
Education

Five must-read books for the New Year

Thursday, December 29, 2022
A teacher inspects how a students does an exercise in Kigali. The Teacher's Day is marked every year on October 5. File
Education

2022 was a good year for teachers, mega changes in education sector

Thursday, December 29, 2022
Some Umwalimu SACCO members during the 25th General Assembly of this financial institution in Kigali, on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 (Emmanuel Ntirenganya)
Education

Loans disbursed to teachers up by 40% after salary rise

Wednesday, December 28, 2022
According to the announcement released on December 22, public, government-aided and private schools that follow the national curriculum will start classes at 8:30 a.m. and end at 5 p.m.
Education

Education ministry releases new school hours schedule

Thursday, December 22, 2022
Dr Rose Mukankomeje speaking to officials from higher learning institutions in Rwanda. Photo by Germain Nsanzimana
Education

HEC calls for more practice-based curriculums

Saturday, December 17, 2022
Chantal Uwamariya, a student from Teacher Training Center (TTC) Saave expressed gratitude to her teachers, and family whom she said continue to push her in her pursuits. Courtesy
Education

S6 results: Star performers revel in success

Friday, December 16, 2022
Gaspard Twagirayezu, the State Minister in charge of Primary and Secondary Education awards best performer Alexis Ndahimana from ES Kirinda on Thursday, December 15. Courtesy
Education

Upcountry schools outperform urban counterparts

Thursday, December 15, 2022
Best performers in TTC, Frank Kimenyi from TTC Save, Donat Uwamahoro from TTC Mururu,Chantal Uwamaliya from TTC Save, Olivier Niyomungeli from TTC Rubengera in group photo with officials during the event to officially release national exam results in Kigali on December 15. Courtesy
Education

Why TTCs continue to excel in national exams

Thursday, December 15, 2022
Best performing candidates in a group photo with officials
Education

Senior six results released, over 90% pass

Thursday, December 15, 2022
Students in the computer Lab at Mother Mary International School Complex in Kigali.The Ministry of Education is preparing guidelines to be followed regarding the changes in schooling hours ahead of the second term. Craish BAHIZI
Education

International schools not exempt from new school hours

Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Gaspard Twagirayezu, the Minister of State in charge of Primary and Secondary Education .Courtesy
Education

Education Ministry "reassessing" school fees policy after complaints

Monday, December 12, 2022