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Riviera High School

Rwanda, Kigali

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, BTEC Qualification
Taught languages English, German, French, Swahili
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Leadership and Professional
Stages Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Riviera High School is a modern mixed boarding school in Kabuga, Rusororo District. It offers Cambridge International programs alongside REB and BTEC qualifications, with a September–June term. Cambridge runs from Lower Secondary (Year 8–9) to Upper Secondary (Year 10–11, IGCSE) and Advanced Level (Year 12–13), covering English, German, French, Mathematics, Sciences and Humanities; Cambridge examinations earn Cambridge International certificates. The BTEC pathway emphasizes skills-based learning, offering Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business and Level 2 Diploma in Business, described as equivalent to three A‑Levels. The REB curriculum provides O‑Level and A‑Level routes (Senior 1–3, Senior 4–6) with languages including German and French, and Science (PCM/PCB) and Arts (HLP/HGL). The school promotes a learner-centered approach with counselling and core values of Honor, Integrity, Loyalty and Respect under Principal Muthee Daniel M. Facilities include science labs, two ICT labs with over 100 computers, a stocked library, and sports facilities from football to swimming. There are over 20 clubs plus masterclasses in art, drama and music.

Kabuga, Rwanda

The Essentials

Riviera High School has instruction in English.

Location
Kigali, Rwanda. Riviera High School is a modern mixed boarding school located in Kabuga, Rusororo District, about 15 kilometres east of Kigali City.

Stages
Cambridge Lower Secondary (Year 8–9, ages 11–14); Cambridge Upper Secondary (Year 10–11, IGCSE); Cambridge Advanced Level (Year 12–13).

Type
A modern mixed boarding school offering Cambridge International, BTEC, and Rwanda National Education program.

Country affiliation
Rwanda

School day structure
September to June calendar with three terms per academic year, each term lasting about three months.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
The school is a modern mixed boarding school with on-campus housing for both boys and girls, including separate dormitories and a dining hall, located in Kabuga, Rusororo District, about fifteen kilometres east of Kigali.

Uniform Requirement
The Uniform Policy requires uniforms to be worn neatly and distinguishes between class/outings reporting uniforms and sports uniforms; it enforces modest dress, prohibits indecent clothing, keeps shirts tucked in, limits accessories, and prescribes grooming standards.

Food Options
There is a canteen on campus where snacks and juice can be purchased, and meals are served in the dining hall.
Fees
Application / Admission fees
- Admission (one‑time, non‑refundable): FRW 100,000 / USD 100.

Tuition fees (detail by programme and year — amounts per term; annual = per‑term × 3 terms)
- Boarding fee (applies to boarding students): FRW 950,000 per term (FRW 2,850,000 per year).

- Rwanda National Curriculum (tuition only, per term):
- Seniors 1–3: Tuition FRW 400,000 per term (FRW 1,200,000 per year). Total for a boarding Senior 1–3 (boarding + tuition) FRW 1,350,000 per term (FRW 4,050,000 per year).
- Seniors 4–6 (Arts): Tuition FRW 500,000 per term (FRW 1,500,000 per year). Total for boarding: FRW 1,450,000 per term (FRW 4,350,000 per year).
- Seniors 4–6 (Sciences): Tuition FRW 600,000 per term (FRW 1,800,000 per year). Total for boarding: FRW 1,550,000 per term (FRW 4,650,000 per year).

- Cambridge International Programme (tuition only, per term):
- Years 8–9: Tuition FRW 700,000 per term (FRW 2,100,000 per year). Total for boarding: FRW 1,650,000 per term (FRW 4,950,000 per year).
- Years 10–11: Tuition FRW 800,000 per term (FRW 2,400,000 per year). Total for boarding: FRW 1,750,000 per term (FRW 5,250,000 per year).
- Years 12–13: Tuition FRW 1,000,000 per term (FRW 3,000,000 per year). Total for boarding: FRW 1,950,000 per term (FRW 5,850,000 per year).

- BTEC programme (per term):
- BTEC 1: Tuition FRW 800,000 per term. Total per term including boarding (where applicable) FRW 1,750,000; annual totals follow the 3‑term model.
- BTEC 2: Tuition FRW 900,000 per term.
- BTEC 3: Tuition FRW 1,000,000 per term.
- BTEC additional fees: BTEC registration fee FRW 500,000 (one‑off) and BTEC/ICDL fee FRW 75,000 per term.

- Language class (per term): Tuition FRW 500,000 per term (total with boarding where applicable shown in the schedule).

Other recurring and one‑off fees
- Trip fee: FRW 70,000, charged in Term 1 (applies to all students).
- Graduation fee: FRW 150,000, charged in Term 3 for graduating cohorts (S3, S6, Y11, Y13, BTEC 3).
- Examination fees: Cambridge examination charges are billed for examination years; example exam fee figures issued for the 2025/26 year include Year 9: FRW 410,000; Year 11: FRW 914,000; Year 13: FRW 710,000 (exam fee amounts are charged in the term identified by the school).
- Visa / immigration fees: Any student visa or immigration charges required by immigration authorities are charged separately when applicable.
- Uniforms and books: Uniforms are purchased separately through the school's uniforms office; costs are charged at point of purchase. Textbooks and workbooks or stationery are charged separately as required.

Sibling discount
- Family tuition discounts apply to blood siblings who are currently enrolled: second child – 5% discount on tuition only; third child – 10% on tuition only; fourth child and beyond – 15% on tuition only. First child pays full tuition.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The academic year is organised in three terms. Invoices are issued per term and the full invoice amount is required to be settled before students report back for the next term. Parents receive invoices to their registered email addresses.
- Fees are payable in advance of the term; routine charges (trip, exam, graduation) are levied in the term specified and must be settled according to the invoice. The school's published guidance states that fees are non‑refundable.

Refunds and cancellations
- Fees are non‑refundable. Specific one‑off charges noted as non‑refundable include the admission fee. Any exceptions or formal refund arrangements (if applicable) are handled directly by school administration under school policy.

Boarding fees (summary)
- Boarding accommodation: FRW 950,000 per term for boarding students. Boarding is billed termly and added to the tuition line to produce the term total for boarding students. Welfare and boarding communications are handled by the boarding team; additional boarding‑related purchases or medical costs are billed as they arise.

Fee payment options and account details
- Primary payment method: bank transfer to the school's designated accounts in FRW or USD. Bank details are published for the school's FRW and USD accounts at BPR Bank Rwanda Ltd: FRW account number 4491003475 and USD account number 4491003483; SWIFT BPRWRWRW (use the invoice reference when transferring).
- The school instructs that all school fees must be paid through the designated school bank accounts; invoices specify the currency and account to use. Any cash or card acceptance options are administered at the school's finance office as per school guidance.

Notes on timing of specific charges
- Trip fee: charged Term 1 only.
- Examination fees for Cambridge cohorts: invoiced in the term identified by the school (example figures for examination years are provided in school communications).
- Graduation fee: charged in Term 3 for graduating cohorts.

Contact for fee administration
- The school's finance or admissions office handles fee queries and will supply invoice details and confirmed amounts for the student's programme and year group. General contact information is available through the school's published contacts.
Academics

Riviera High School teaches Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, BTEC Qualification.

Curriculum
Cambridge, BTEC, and REB (Rwanda National Education Board) are offered. Cambridge has been provided since 2010, with three stages: Cambridge Lower Secondary (Year 8–9), Cambridge Upper Secondary (Year 10–11, IGCSE), and Cambridge Advanced Level (Year 12–13). The Cambridge program covers English, German, French, Mathematics, Sciences, and Humanities, with final Cambridge examinations earning Cambridge International certificates. BTEC emphasizes skills‑based learning through business‑themed units with ongoing assessments, offering the BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business and the BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Business, and is described as equivalent to three A‑Levels. The REB program follows Rwanda's national curriculum, offering O‑Level (Senior 1–3) and A‑Level (Senior 4–6) with languages including German and French; A‑Level combinations include Science (PCM, PCB) and Arts (HLP, HGL).

Exam Results
A number of Riviera High School graduates have been admitted to universities around the world, with some receiving full scholarships to Ivy League and other leading universities such as Harvard, Stanford, Yale, MIT, and Oxford.

Higher Education Progression
Universities around the world have admitted Riviera High School graduates. Notable destinations include Harvard, Stanford, Yale, MIT, Oxford, as well as institutions in the UK, Canada, and Africa. The school reports that many graduates secure scholarships and competitive places at top universities worldwide.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Riviera High School provides a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where every student can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. The school focuses on the learner and reinforces social and emotional development through an elaborate counselling program and a focus on spiritual, social, and academic disciplines.

Mental Wellbeing
A counselling program supports students' mental wellbeing, complementing the school's focus on social and emotional development.

Safeguarding
There is a safeguarding mechanism with a concern reporting form. Categories include Bullying, Harassment, Mental Health, Neglect, Fraud, among others.
Parent Experience

History
Riviera High School is a modern mixed boarding school located in Kabuga, Rusororo District, about fifteen kilometers east of Kigali City. It offers Cambridge International, BTEC, and Rwanda National Education program (REB) and operates a September–June academic year with three terms. The school emphasizes a focus on the learner, supported by a counselling program, and is guided by a mission to produce well-rounded students and a vision of learner-centered education with a strong culture. Core values include Honor, Integrity, Loyalty, and Respect, and the school is led by Principal Muthee Daniel M.

Community
Riviera High School fosters a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where every student can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Leadership, teamwork and resilience are developed through extracurricular activities and the school's student life offerings. The site also highlights a School Calendar and a range of Student Life activities including sports and clubs.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Riviera High School has a comfortable, relaxed environment with modern study resources and equipment that play an important role in students' academic life. Science labs are well-stocked with Physics, Biology and Chemistry facilities; the labs are safe, spacious and well equipped. Each laboratory accommodates about 20 to 30 pupils per sitting and features a smart-board. The library promotes literacy and provides resources for two curricula; it is well organized, well stocked with textbooks, reference books, fiction, and magazines, and subscribes to daily newspapers, journals and other publications. ICT labs include two computer labs with more than 50 computers in each, with training on MS Office, Web Designing, Visual Basic, and Oracle, to support learning across subjects.

Sports Facilities
Sports is an integral part of Riviera High School's curriculum. The school provides exceptional sports facilities and a wide range of opportunities to keep students active and healthy. Qualified trainers and coaches monitor the progress of every child to ensure participation and guide talent where necessary. Students can participate in football, basketball, tennis, volleyball and swimming.

Academic Facilities
Science Labs: The school has well-stocked Physics, Biology and Chemistry laboratories; labs are safe, spacious and well equipped. Each laboratory accommodates about 20 to 30 pupils per sitting and features a smart-board. Library: The Riviera High School library promotes literacy, fosters a reading culture, and is well organized, well spaced and well stocked with books for two curricula, with a borrowing section. It subscribes to daily, weekly and monthly journals and magazines, including National and International publications. ICT Labs: The school has two computer labs with more than 50 computers in each; students are trained on software such as MS Office, Web Designing, Visual Basic and Oracle to support learning across subjects.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Societies are student groups who meet to take part in an activity or shared interest. Riviera has over 20 student-run clubs and societies, and students can start their own by emailing boarding@rivierahighschool.org. The clubs cover topics from media to business and politics to poetry, and the school provides excellent facilities for music and visual arts to support creative development.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Cambridge curriculum has been offered since 2010. The school also offers Business and Technology Education Council (BTEC) courses, Rwanda National Education program (REB), and ICDL computer skills certification. Learners choose among Cambridge, BTEC, or REB after a rigorous induction to ensure they make the right choices. The school delivers a learner-centered education reinforced by established teaching skills and a strong school culture.

Arts & Creative
Music and arts are an integral part of Riviera High School life, with Year 8 through Year 13 developing their understanding and love of music and arts. Masterclasses with elite professionals in art, drama, and music are regularly hosted. Students are encouraged to explore creativity across forms through the arts in both classroom and co-curricular settings.

Social & Hobbies
Joining clubs is a key part of Riviera High School life. There are over 20 student-run societies and clubs, with examples ranging from media to business, and politics to poetry; students can start their own clubs by emailing boarding@rivierahighschool.org. The Clubs and Societies page emphasizes leadership and teamwork opportunities within clubs.

Leadership & Professional
Joining a club offers leadership opportunities; serving on a society committee develops leadership and teamwork. There are more than 20 clubs covering diverse interests, and students can start their own clubs by contacting the school. These activities are presented as a path to developing skills valued by employers.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Pastoral care and well-being are exceptional, with strong parental links and a supportive staff; the welfare of every student is paramount and care covers a wide range of needs. Break times encourage socialization and offer lunchtime extracurricular groups. Spiritual life is non-denominational with respect for diverse religious backgrounds and practices. Mentorship and counselling programs provide mentors, career talks, and study-skills guidance.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the official medium of instruction and all lessons are conducted in English. Some lessons are conducted in German, French, Kiswahili, and Kinyarwanda. An English Language Course is available for learners from francophone and other non-English-speaking backgrounds.

Immersion Programs
Some lessons are conducted in German, French, Kiswahili, and Kinyarwanda.
Admissions

Admissions
Admissions are open to all legible students without discrimination; all genders, faiths, and nationalities meeting the admission criteria are welcome. There are three programs: Cambridge International, REB and BTEC. The admission process proceeds as follows: 1. Provide academic reports or a recommendation from the previous school and passport photos of the student and parent/guardian, plus any other information. 2. The student undergoes a written interview in English, Mathematics and Aptitude. 3. If successful and all requirements are met, admission forms are issued to record the learner's bio-data and the course offered. The medium of instruction is English and English is used for assessment.

Scholarships
Riviera offers scholarships on two grounds: Merit and Discipline. Merit scholarships are awarded based on national performance (REB students) or international exam performance (Cambridge International students). A learner must have achieved a Distinction or grade A* in all subjects to qualify for shortlisting. Shortlisted candidates are invited to a written interview at the school; the top students in either curriculum are eligible for a scholarship. For Discipline, candidates must demonstrate a high degree of self-discipline in accordance with the school rules and regulations. The school management reviews these criteria annually and may revoke a scholarship if standards are not met.
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