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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

Students from FAWE Girls School during a presentation. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Proof that gender policies work? Look at Rwanda’s schools

Monday, July 14, 2025

Africa School of Governance’s Moghalu on building Africa’s next generation of leaders

Monday, July 14, 2025

Adeline Niyonagize, a 20-year-old student studying Tourism at GS Mutenderi, sits national exam from the hospital. Photo by Emmanuel Nkangura

PHOTOS: Ngoma: Injured student sits national exams from hospital bed

Wednesday, July 09, 2025

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NESA urges discipline, parental support as 2024/25 national exams begin

Wednesday, July 09, 2025

Over 255,000 candidates have registered for the 2024-25 Ordinary and Advanced level secondary national examinations

Over 250,000 candidates begin national exams Wednesday

Monday, July 07, 2025

Children at Kigali Public Library during the holiday

From nature to tech: Exciting summer opportunities for Rwanda’s young learners

Monday, July 07, 2025

The Minister of Education Joseph Nsengimana speaks during the interview with The New Times on Wednesday, July 2. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana

Equity in education critical to Rwanda’s future - minister

Friday, July 04, 2025

The Minister of Education Joseph Nsengimana speaks during the interview with The New Times on Wednesday, July 2. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana.

Why Rwanda is reforming education system

Thursday, July 03, 2025

According to RCS, the group includes 16 boys and one girl, all of whom are taking their exams alongside other pupils at GS Nyagatare school center.

17 juvenile inmates sit primary national exams

Monday, June 30, 2025

Minister Education Joseph Nsengimana distributes exam copies to the candidates at the launch on Monday, June 30. Courtesy

No holiday pause as primary pupils sit national exams

Monday, June 30, 2025