Musoni Mugabo(Not real name), a teacher from a private, Secondary school in Nyamata Bugesera district, last went to check his bank account early March when he got his salary for…
Private schools
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On April 24, Acorns International School (AIS) wrote to parents asking them to raise $1,500 which is equivalent to 90% of school fees to “enable school maintenance and pay for…
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National
Rwanda: Religious Organisations Offer Land to Govt For Schools Construction
by Jean de la Croix Tabaro 10:04 pmOvercrowding is becoming rampant in Rwandan schools thanks to the education for all policy which is taking shape. To address the challenge, the government needs its education partners badly. Tomorrow,…
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During this year’s Umushyikirano, or National Dialogue Council President Kagame, who chairs the annual event reiterated the importance of not only access to education for all but quality education. One…
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NationalNews
Education Ministry Clears Air on English as Medium of Instruction in Primary School
by Williams Buningwire 4:05 pmMinistry of education has ‘cleared the air’ about the long standing disagreement on using Kinyarwanda as a medium of instruction in lower primary, replacing it with English. The policy of…
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National
Poor Standards of Schools in Gicumbi District Irk REB Officials
by Williams Buningwire 8:27 amTop officials at Rwanda Education Board (REB) say they are shocked by the alarmingly low levels of student attainment, and poor teaching standards found in many schools in Gicumbi…
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On Monday, January 28, a cabinet meeting chaired by President Paul Kagame approved a 10% increase for teachers’ salaries. Those to benefit from an upward shift in monthly earnings are…
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National
Mineduc Wakes Up While Schools Are Busy ‘Stealing’ from Students
by Jean de la Croix Tabaro 8:03 pmThe Ministry of Education has requested local schools to desist from asking students extra money which was not agreed upon with parents. According to a communiqué, it has come to…
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Business & TechEconomy
Hundred Private Schools Bankrupt , Begin Closing Business
by KT Press Staff Writer 1:05 pmPrivate schools are pleading with government for partnerships and save them from failing due to bankruptcy. More than hundred schools across the country fear that they may run out of…
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The ministry of education has asked district mayors across the country to investigate and establish why private schools are closing and advise accordingly. Currently 20 private schools have closed doors;…
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Groupe Scolaire de Musange, a secondary school in Nyamagabe district, Southern Rwanda is now a cattle grazing ground. Classrooms have turned into cowsheds. The school is just one of the…