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Rwanda Education Board Director General visits students during remedial learning program. Courtesy

How remedial learning 'gives every child a fair chance to succeed'

Friday, August 15, 2025

Joseph Murekeraho, a former Minister of State for Education who died on August 8. Courtesy

Ex-minister Murekeraho eulogised as a compassionate public servant

Thursday, August 14, 2025

A view of the International Covenant College, is set to open in Rwanda following the Cabinet’s recent approval of a Ministerial Order granting it full accreditation.

Why expanding ECD training in private universities matters

Wednesday, August 13, 2025

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Former University of Rwanda rector Deo Kambanda dies at 90

Tuesday, August 12, 2025

Mount Kigali University's Best performers pose for a photo with officials at the event on Friday, August 8. Courtesy

Over 1,200 students graduate from Mount Kigali University

Monday, August 11, 2025

Edward Kadozi, the Director General of the Higher Education Council (HEC), speaks to The New Times in Kigali on August 6. Photos by Titus Manzi

HEC boss talks reforms poised to position Rwanda as higher education hub

Sunday, August 10, 2025

According to an official, the college is located in Gahanga Sector, Kicukiro District, in the City of Kigali. While the first student intake is still being finalized. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

What you need to know about upcoming International Covenant College

Sunday, August 10, 2025

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Education: What to know as equivalence process goes fully digital

Saturday, August 09, 2025

Zimbabwean Foreign Affairs Minister Amon Murwira speaks at the Third Joint Permanent Commission on Cooperation between the two countries. in Kigali on Wednesday, August 6. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi

Zimbabwe to offer scholarships to Rwandan students

Thursday, August 07, 2025

Members of Parliament have asked the Rwanda Basic Education Board (REB) to distribute over 13,247 textbooks within three months. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

Education board given three‑month deadline to distribute 13,000 textbooks

Tuesday, August 05, 2025

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Eight TVET centres of excellence unveiled in Rwf160bn project

Tuesday, August 05, 2025

Panelists engage in a discussion during the National Dialogue with Teachers in Kigali on July 31. Photo by Titus

REB addresses teachers' concerns about transfer, placement system

Friday, August 01, 2025

Consolee Urayeneza, a primary school teacher at GS Kacyiru II, speaks on behalf of teachers, acknowledging positive reforms such as salary increments while highlighting ongoing challenges affecting learning outcomes.

Teachers call for action on crowded classrooms, salaries and training gaps

Thursday, July 31, 2025

The cabinet meeting chaired by President Paul Kagame on Wednesday, July 30, approved a ministerial order granting accreditation to International Covenant College.

International Covenant College gets Cabinet green light to launch in Rwanda

Thursday, July 31, 2025

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Protect children from harm during holidays, says minister

Thursday, July 24, 2025

Dr. Nelson Mbarushimana, Director General of REB

REB unpacks three learning pathways for students

Thursday, July 24, 2025

High school teachers invigilate exams at GS Remera Protestant in Kigali. Secondary school head teachers are preparing to recruit new staff and assess current workforce needs ahead of the new learning pathways starting this September. Photo: file

Are schools ready for Rwanda’s new learning pathways?

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

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Rwanda partners with State University of New York to boost higher education

Saturday, July 19, 2025

Students attend class following the government’s revised school hours for lower primary learners, specifically P1 to P3. Photo by Olivie Mugwiza.

Why pupils will spend less time in class

Saturday, July 19, 2025

A teacher engages pupils at Muhima Primary School in Nyarugenge District. Ongoing education reforms aim to tackle persistent challenges in the system, such as overcrowded classrooms. Photo by Craish Bahizi.

Education changing again? Yes, and here’s my two cents…

Thursday, July 17, 2025