Kigali International Community School is a American Curriculum / Advanced Placement (AP) school in Kigali, Rwanda. Founded in 2006. Annual tuition ranges from $6,500 to $20,645 USD.
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Scholarships Available
Need-based financial aid is offered. Applications are submitted during the online application process and processed through FAST (Financial Aid for School Tuition). A FAST application processing fee of USD 53 is payable by credit card. If approved, families receive a financial aid award letter with the final acceptance letter.
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About
Kigali International Community School (KICS) is a nonprofit, Christ-centered international school in Kigali, Rwanda, serving PreK–12 students from 27 nationalities with a US-based curriculum and Advanced Placement classes. As the first US-accredited school in Rwanda, KICS holds accreditation from MSA and ACSI and emphasises STEM, Performing Arts, and Languages alongside dedicated social-emotional learning and learning support programmes. A planned 8.8-hectare purpose-built campus will house centres of excellence in Learning Support, ICT, Science, Performing Arts, and Global Leadership.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
KICS is the first US-accredited school in Rwanda, holding accreditation from the Middle States Association (MSA) and the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). It is a nonprofit, Christ-centered school serving 27 nationalities with a PreK–12 US-based curriculum and AP classes. A planned 8.8-hectare campus will feature centers of excellence in Learning Support, ICT, Science, Performing Arts, and Global Leadership.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Pre-K | USD 6,500 |
| Kindergarten | USD 12,791 |
| Elementary (Grades 1-5) | USD 17,279 |
| High School (Grades 9-12) | USD 20,645 |
| Middle School (Grades 6-8) | USD 18,401 |
Original currency: RWF 7,400 - 21,545. Application fee: $300.
Admissions Process
- 1Confirm eligibility — students admitted Pre-K through Grade 12; age cut-offs strictly applied (3 by Oct 1 for Pre-K, 5 by Oct 1 for Kindergarten). 2. Submit online application; contact Registrar at [email protected] for inquiries. 3. Admission testing — computerized reading and math test and WIDA English proficiency screener required for all K–12 applicants. 4. Admissions Committee reviews files and sends official determination letter by email; if admitted, enrollment instructions follow. 5. Financial aid — need-based aid application submitted during online application process. 6. Waitlist — if grade is full, student is placed on waitlist for remainder of academic year.
Admissions Details
If admissions criteria are met but the grade is full, students are placed on the waitlist for the remainder of the academic year. If a place becomes available, families will be contacted with an option to enroll. If no place opens that year, families may re-apply for the following academic year.
Student Life
The school does not have a uniform requirement. T-shirts are available for purchase and are recommended for use during PE classes and school spirit days.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Social and emotional needs are supported by the Social Emotional Learning Coordinator and the Secondary SEL Coordinator. College and career guidance counseling is also provided. The student services team works to support the whole child and collaborates with teachers, families, and the community.
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School Background
The school is governed by the KICS Board; the Head of School reports to the Board. Christine Baingana is Board Chair. KICS is a nonprofit institution.
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