École Belge de Kigali

The Belgian School was founded in 1965 by the Belgian authorities for the children of the Belgian community in Rwanda. It rapidly opened to Rwandans children and other nationalities.

In 2018, the school moved from its historical location in Kiyovu to a new building in Gisozi.

During the Covid-19 crisis of 2020-2021, the school succeeded in maintaining schooling, using both online and on site education, being one of the first international school to fully implement the plans of the Rwandan ministry of education.

As of September 2021, 502 students are enrolled at the EBK.

The Belgian school follows the official curriculum of the Belgian French Community's ministry of education. The certificates delivered by the EBK are fully recognised as official Belgian certificates, and can therefore easily be recognised by other European countries or non-European countries.

Classes are mainly given in French. English classes are compulsory for every students in primary and secondary school. English classes are organised in 3 levels per classes, (beginner, Intermediate and advanced). To ensure a perfect compatibility and smooth transition from and to the education system in Belgium, Dutch classes are also available (as an option) in both primary and secondary school.

The EBK also organises extracurricular activities, proposing a lot of cultural or sport options to students of all ages.

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• École Belge de Kigali (in French)