King David Academy
Christian, Founded 1996
Updated July 2026
Languages
King David Academy is a Christian-founded secondary school located in Kanombe-Kicukiro, Kigali, offering O'level and A'level education. It is known for its academic performance and commitment to discipline and moral development.
Curriculum
Teaching approach
King David Academy is a Christian-founded private school that emphasizes discipline, good morals, and behavior to help students become responsible citizens. The school promotes gender equality, treating both boys and girls equally, and requires students to speak English to facilitate coordination with others in the East African Community. While the school is Christian-founded, it allows students to pray according to their own beliefs.
Programmes
The school offers both O'level and A'level curricula. Academic pathways include Arts and various Science combinations. Qualified teachers lead the instruction, and English is the compulsory language of communication.
Outcomes
The school reports strong academic performance, with pass rates of 87% in 2007, 99% in 2008, and 100% in 2009 on national examinations. It is recognized as a top-performing school in the Kicukiro District.
Student support
Tuition & fees
No published fee schedule was found for this school.
Admissions
The school provides bursaries to the best-performing students to promote hard work and competition. Information regarding uniforms is available through the school.
Calendar
The academic year typically begins in January. The school holds annual celebrations to mark academic success.
About the campus
The campus is located in Kanombe-Kicukiro, Kigali, and includes a main hall and a computer room. The school also features an on-site church where students may pray.
Co-curriculars
Students participate in a variety of activities, including drama, singing, and traditional dance. The school also organizes sports tournaments and friendly matches with surrounding schools, and students have participated in soccer matches at Amahoro Stadium. Additionally, the school engages in community service and fundraising initiatives, such as those organized by the Hope Builders Family.
- Mr. Brian M. KasawuliPrincipal
Mr. Brian M. Kasawuli serves as the Principal of King David Academy.
- Mm. Annette MutamulizaLegal Representative
Mm. Annette Mutamuliza serves as the Legal Representative of King David Academy.
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