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Acorns International School Rwanda

Updated July 2026

Acorns International School is a private educational institution in Kigali, Rwanda, offering a comprehensive Cambridge curriculum from early years through to A-Levels. The school is committed to high academic standards and student discipline.

Teaching approach

The school emphasizes the provision of high-quality education within a disciplined environment. It places a strong focus on language acquisition, offering students the opportunity to learn French to a level where they can pass DALF exams.

Programmes

The school follows the Cambridge curriculum across all stages, including Early Years, Primary, Lower Secondary, IGCSE, and A-Levels. The academic programme includes a guided reading programme and a focus on French language proficiency.

Student support

EAL support
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Learning support
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Learning support

The school maintains limited, manageable class sizes to support student learning. Staff members participate in professional development sessions every Friday to ensure they remain well-trained.

Tuition & fees

No published fee schedule was found for this school.

Admissions

The admissions office is open during school hours, and prospective families are advised to book an appointment before visiting the campus. The school provides uniforms for purchase as outlined in its fee structure. Students are expected to arrive at the school before 8:00 a.m. daily.

Calendar

The school operates from Monday to Thursday, 8:20 a.m. to 3:40 p.m., and on Fridays from 8:20 a.m. to 12:45 a.m. The daily schedule includes three breaks: a snack break, a lunch break that allows time for games, and an afternoon break, in addition to short transition breaks between lessons. Preschool students follow a full-day program that concludes at 12:30 p.m., followed by lunch and an afternoon nap.

Facilities

Swimming pool

About the campus

The campus features a main entrance, a swimming pool, a dedicated primary and secondary block, and a backyard area. The school provides lunch for students, while morning snacks are packed from home.

Co-curriculars

The school offers a range of extra-curricular activities to its students. The daily schedule includes a dedicated lunch break designed to enable students to participate in various games.

  • Fatima Ayaz HashwaniHead of school
  • Mohammed MustaqHead of finance
  • Saturday JanuaryHOD Secondary & Higher Secondary
  • MIRANDA MARIELLE HOEKSTRA
    MIRANDA MARIELLE HOEKSTRAHOD Primary & Preschool