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Doves International Montessori School

Founded 2011

Updated July 2026

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Doves International Montessori School is a bilingual (English and French) IB World School located in Rebero, Kigali, serving students from 18 months to Grade 10. It provides a hands-on, project-based learning environment that emphasizes student-led discovery and individual academic growth.

Teaching approach

Established in 2011, the school follows a Montessori-based pedagogy integrated with the IB framework to foster independence, curiosity, and resilience. It emphasizes experiential, mastery-based, and interdisciplinary learning, aiming to develop students into critical thinkers and global citizens who take ownership of their education. The school's core values include integrity, empathy, relentless excellence, and global citizenship.

Programmes

The school offers four distinct stages: the Toddler Community (18 months–3 years) focusing on sensory play and routine; Early Childhood (3–6 years) emphasizing practical life skills, phonics, and numeracy; Elementary (Grades 1–6) featuring project-based, interdisciplinary learning; and Secondary (Grades 7–10) which focuses on deep academic engagement, mentorship, and career exploration. The curriculum integrates the IB Approaches to Learning (ATL) skills across all subjects to ensure a comprehensive academic foundation.

Student support

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Learning support
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Learning support

The school provides a holistic approach to student development, with ongoing formative assessment that tracks progress across academic, enrichment, social, emotional, and study-skills domains. The curriculum is designed to meet each child at their individual level, ensuring that students receive both academic challenge and emotional support.

Frequently asked questions(4)
What curriculum does Doves International Montessori School offer?
Doves International Montessori School offers Montessori and IB MYP.
What accreditations does Doves International Montessori School hold?
Doves International Montessori School holds accreditations including IB.
Is Doves International Montessori School co-educational?
Doves International Montessori School is a co-ed school.
Where is Doves International Montessori School located?
Doves International Montessori School is an international school in Kigali, Rwanda.

Tuition & fees

No published fee schedule was found for this school.

Admissions

The school welcomes applications from families of all backgrounds and structures, with enrollment preference given to siblings of current students. The process begins with an initial conversation and a campus visit, followed by the submission of an application form, previous academic reports, and a confidential reference for Kindergarten and above. Final enrollment requires documentation including identification, vaccination records, and a signed family code of conduct.

Calendar

The school operates on a standard academic year, with admissions currently open for the 2026–2027 period. Prospective families are encouraged to book a school tour to experience the campus environment firsthand.

Facilities

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About the campus

The campus in Rebero features flexible, non-traditional classrooms designed to foster collaboration, alongside a library, music rooms, a science laboratory, and a dedicated makerspace equipped for robotics, AI, and IoT projects. Outdoor facilities include gardens where students participate in weekly farming classes, utilizing raised beds to learn about plant biology and nature. The school also utilizes off-campus locations for service learning and educational trips to extend student experiences.

  • Lise Humura
    Lise HumuraFounder & Director

    Lise Humura founded Doves in 2011 and serves as the school's Director, guiding its mission to provide a hands-on, Montessori-based education for children in Kigali. She emphasizes a learning environment that fosters curiosity, independence, and real-world problem-solving.