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Acorns International School

Rwanda, Kigali

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees RWF 1,820,000 - 1,870,000
Ages 0 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages French
Typical class size 15
Strengths Sport, Languages, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Acorns International School Kigali is a day school in Rwanda serving learners from 0 to 18. The school follows a Cambridge continuum, offering Early Years from 18 months, Cambridge Primary, Lower Secondary, IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, and Cambridge A Levels. The curriculum is complemented by weekly co-curricular sessions in Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Practical Life, Physical Education (including swimming), Information and Communications Technology, and Languages (French and Kinyarwanda as mother tongue). French is taught with opportunities to pass the DELF exams. Lunch is provided at school and snacks are brought from home; class sizes are kept small to support individual attention. Assessments include continuous assessments, projects, oral presentations, written reports, Cambridge progression tests, and end-of-term exams. Extra-curricular activities include Sports Day, Francophonie Day, Culture Day, science exhibitions, ICT week, Talent hunts, and other social and cultural events. Acorns Kigali is committed to delivering a Cambridge program across all levels.

KG 375 St, Kigali, Rwanda

The Essentials

Acorns International School has typical class sizes of 15, instruction in English.

Location
Acorns International School is located in Kigali, Rwanda, in the Kinyinya/Gacuriro area on KG-375 Street. The campus is listed as KG-375 Street, Plot No 1603 and 1678, City of Kigali, Kigali Province. It sits near the Kinyinya and Gacuriro neighborhoods, with access via local Kigali roads.

Stages
Early Years (18 months+), Primary (5+), Lower Secondary (11+), IGCSE (14+), A-Levels (16+)

Type
Day school

Country affiliation
Rwanda

School day structure
Classes start at 8:00 AM; students are expected to be in school before 8:00 AM.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The school provides uniforms. Uniforms are available at the cost indicated on the fee structure.

Food Options
Lunch is provided. Students pack morning snacks from home.
Fees

Annual tuition at Acorns International School ranges from RWF 1,820,000 to RWF 1,870,000 for 2026/27.

Application / Registration fees
- A registration / admission charge (described as a registration or admission and caution fee) is required at the point of registration and must be paid to secure a place.
- The registration/admission deposit is described as non‑refundable.

Tuition fees by year group (per term and per year)
- A detailed published fee schedule showing numeric tuition amounts per year group and per term for the Kigali campus is not available on the school's public pages. No per‑term or per‑year tuition figures for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic year were found on the campus pages searched.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition and other fees are payable at the beginning of each term or on the child's entry to the school. Non‑payment of fees can result in exclusion of the student.
- Fees are published and collected in either US Dollars (USD) or Rwandan Francs (RWF); the school accounts office publishes the exchange rate to be used.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- The school presents itself as a day school with published school hours and a lunchtime provision; there is no published information indicating a boarding programme or boarding fees for the Kigali campus. Therefore no boarding fees are applicable based on the publicly available information.

Other costs and typical additional charges
- Uniforms are provided but sold at a cost shown on the school's fee schedule (the specific uniform prices were not published on the public pages examined).
- The school provides lunch only; parents supply morning snacks. Additional charges that are commonly itemised by schools — for example exam entry fees, textbooks, specific subject resources, field trips, transport and insurance — are referenced in general terms on school materials but numeric amounts for these items were not published on the campus pages reviewed.

Refund information
- The admission/registration deposit is described as non‑refundable. Beyond that, no detailed public refund policy (for tuition or other fees) with numeric refund rules or schedules was available on the campus pages examined.

Fee payment options (methods)
- Fees are accepted in USD or RWF; specific payment channels (for example, bank transfer details, credit/debit card acceptance, mobile money, or in‑person cash payments) are not published on the public pages reviewed. Parents should use the school's published accounts office rate for currency conversion when paying in RWF.

Insufficiency summary (brief)
- The school's public pages confirm the presence of a registration/admission fee, termly billing practice, accepted currencies, provision of uniforms at cost, and that lunch is provided, but they do not publish a numeric, itemised fee schedule for the Kigali campus showing tuition per year group and per term for the 2026/27 academic year (or for 2025/26) on the pages examined. Because those numeric per‑term/per‑year amounts are not publicly posted on the campus pages searched, per‑term and per‑year tuition numbers cannot be provided here.
Academics

Acorns International School teaches EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels for students aged 0 to 18.

Curriculum
Cambridge Assessment International Curriculum is followed across all levels: Cambridge Primary (Early Childhood to Grade 6), Cambridge Lower Secondary (Grade 7–8), IGCSE (Grade 9–10) and Cambridge A-Levels (Grade 11–12). The curriculum includes weekly co-curricular sessions in Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Practical Life, Physical Education (including swimming), Information and Communications Technology, and Languages (French and Kinyarwanda as mother tongue). Assessments include Continuous Assessments, homework, projects, oral presentations and written reports, and Cambridge progression tests and end-of-term exams.

Higher Education Progression
After finishing A-Levels, students may continue on to university.
Wellbeing

Safeguarding
AIS has a Child Protection Policy that safeguards children, young people, and vulnerable adults. The welfare of these groups is paramount, and all individuals have the right to be safe and protected from harm. AIS works in partnership with parents/carers and external agencies to promote welfare. The policy sets roles and responsibilities for staff, volunteers, and contractors, and provides training and procedures to respond to concerns. The policy defines abuse (physical, emotional, bullying, sexual, neglect, financial) and outlines reporting steps to AIS management and, if needed, the police. It governs confidential handling of information and requires timely reporting of concerns; it also covers medication administration in relation to safeguarding.
Parent Experience

Community
Acorns International School Kigali hosts community events including Bike Week for preschool, Celebration of Learning, Sports Day, Literacy Week, and a Science Exhibition. Sports Day is a day when students, teachers, and parents participate in competitive sport. The school also lists End of Term activities and maintains a Gallery and Newsletter to record and share school activities.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school is located in Kigali, Rwanda at KG 375 St, Plot Nos 1603 and 1678, Gacuriro. Acorns Rwanda is a Cambridge continuum programme school in Rwanda with international level facilities and standards. The school provides lunch and snacks are brought from home. Students have the opportunity to learn French to a good level and pass DELF exams. Class sizes are limited to a manageable number.

Academic Facilities
The school follows a Cambridge continuum programme across Early Years, Primary, Lower Secondary, IGCSE and A-Levels. Early Years begins at 18 months, Primary at 5 years, Lower Secondary at 11 years, IGCSE at 14 years, and A-Levels at 16 years. French is offered and students have the opportunity to pass DELF exams. Acorns Kigali is committed to delivering a broad and balanced curriculum.

Extra Curricular Facilities
ACORNS Events include Sports Day (Feb 21) and International Francophonie Day for EY and Primary. Open days and parent–teacher conferences are part of school activities to involve families. Newsletters and yearbooks document school events and activities.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
AIS organizes a range of extracurricular activities throughout the year based on students' interests. These activities involve students in their school and community, promote sociability and creativity, and help them learn skills beyond the class subjects. Activities include a Science exhibition, Talent hunt, Culture Day, Global village, Francophonie day, Sports day, and ICT week.

Arts & Creative
Art attack is offered as a dedicated creative activity. Culture Day provides opportunities for creative expression and cultural exploration. These activities allow students to engage with the arts and creative disciplines alongside their academic work.

Cultural & Language
Students have the opportunity to learn French to a good level and pass DALF exams. Extracurricular events include Culture Day and Francophonie day. French language learning is integrated with the school's overall program.

Social & Hobbies
AIS offers Talent hunt, Sports day, Bike week, Dress up week, and Camping night as social and hobby activities. These events promote sociability and provide opportunities to explore personal interests beyond the classroom. They also foster teamwork and school spirit. Participation helps students build friendships and confidence.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sports day and Bike week promote physical activity and well-being. Camping night provides outdoor experiences and peer bonding. Dress up week and other events encourage creativity and a playful routine. These activities support a healthy lifestyle and social development.
Languages

Language Provision
French is taught to a level that enables passing DALF exams.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Admission is open year-round. Prospective families can visit for a school tour or register their child, or book an appointment to discuss entry. 2. To apply, complete a registration form and a medical information form. The forms collect essential health information and details for enrollment. A registration charge is paid at the point of registration. After these documents are submitted and payment is made, the application moves to the admissions review. 3. All places are offered and guaranteed upon completion of admission forms and receipt of a non-refundable deposit. Each child is allocated to a class by the administration on the basis of age, gender and number enrolled in the relevant class groups. If places are not currently available, the child will be put on a waiting list. Students are obliged to wear the school uniform (available from the office). 4. Start dates: Once registered, your child may start at Acorns on any school contact day at the convenience of staff and parents.

Waitlist
If places are not currently available then the children will be put on a waiting list.
School Events
The school has not added events
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