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Rwanda — Kigali

The Earth School

Kiyovu, Kigali, Rwanda
MontessoriScholarshipsRolling Admissions
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Data verified from public sources
Annual Fees$ 7,450 – $ 16,250
Ages2 – 12
Ratio12:1student to faculty

The Earth School is a Montessori school in Kigali, Rwanda. Annual tuition ranges from $7,450 to $16,250 USD.

Location & Getting There

Kiyovu, Kigali, RwandaOpen in Maps

NanaSays Scorecard

12:1
Student–Teacher Ratio
Boarding Available
Scholarships Available
EAL Support
SEN Support
Rolling Admissions

Key Details

Curricula Offered
MontessoriYes
Support Services
EAL SupportYes
SEN SupportYes
WellbeingYes
Bus ServiceNo
Accreditations
ISA
Languages of Instruction
EnglishFrench

Scholarships Available

Merit-based Scholarships

Contact the school for details on any scholarship or financial aid opportunities.

Key facts

Ages
2–12

About

The Earth School is the International Montessori School of Rwanda, located in Kiyovu, Kigali, offering creative, experiential and transformative education for children aged 2 to 12. The school follows an authentic Montessori curriculum with bilingual English and French instruction, small class groups of 12, and individualised education plans for every student. Now part of the Braeburn Group of International Schools since June 2023, it is accredited by the International Schools Association (ISA).

School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.

Why Families Choose

Authentic Montessori curriculum for ages 2-12; fully bilingual English and French programme; small class groups of 12 children; state-of-the-art campus with indoor and outdoor experiential learning environments; individualised Montessori Education Plans (IMEP) for every student; part of the Braeburn Group of International Schools.

Fees & Financials

$7,450 to $16,250 per year

Original currency: $7,450 to $16,250 per year.

Admissions Process

  1. 1Admissions are managed through the TADS platform. Students take baseline assessments in Language (English and French), Mathematics, Personal Growth, Normalisation and Work Habits to develop an Individualised Montessori Education Plan (IMEP).

Admissions Details

Application Deadline
Rolling
Waitlist Policy

Contact the school for information on availability in each age cohort.

School Day

The school day is structured around the Montessori approach, with extended uninterrupted work periods, individual and group activities, and experiential learning.

Student Life

House System

The school uses Montessori multi-age groupings rather than a traditional house system. Children are grouped in age cohorts: 2-3, 3-6, 6-9 and 9-12.

Uniform

Contact the school for information on uniform or dress code requirements.

Food & Dining

Contact the school for details on meal provision and snack arrangements.

Clubs & Activities
Art and Creative ExpressionSwimmingDance and Drama

Facilities & Programmes

Sports
Swimming Pool
Arts
Dance and Drama
Visual Arts
Academic
Art Rooms
Indoor and Outdoor Learning Environments
Co-Curricular
Art and Creative Expression
Swimming
Dance and Drama
Summer Camp

Wellbeing & Safety

Pastoral & Mental Health

The Montessori environment prioritises child wellbeing through self-directed learning, meaningful work and a nurturing community.

Safeguarding & Child Protection

The school operates within the Braeburn Group framework with appropriate safeguarding policies for young children.

Student Demographics

Age Range
212
Early Years
Primary School

School Background

Governance & Ownership

Owned by the Braeburn Group of International Schools since June 2023, an established group of international schools in East Africa.

Sports Programme

Facilities
Swimming Pool

Frequently Asked Questions

The annual fees at The Earth School are $7,450 to $16,250 per year per academic year.