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Kigali International Community School

Rwanda, Kigali

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees RWF 7,400 - 21,545
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 320
Type Co-educational
Opened 2006
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)
Taught languages French, Spanish, Mandarin
Strengths STEM, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, High School
Introduction

Kigali International Community School (KICS) is a nonprofit, Christ-centered international school in Kigali, Rwanda, serving PreK–12. It provides a US-based curriculum taught in English and offers Advanced Placement (AP) classes in high school. KICS is the first US-accredited school in Rwanda and holds accreditation from the Middle States Association (MSA) and the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). The school serves students from 27 nationalities and partners with families and Rwanda's education sector to prepare graduates for university study. A planned 8.8-hectare campus will host centers of excellence in Learning Support, ICT, Science, Performing Arts, and Global Leadership, funded through donor contributions. Beyond academics, KICS offers Fine Arts and Athletics, student leadership, and service opportunities, including mission groups and community projects. The language of instruction is English; Kinyarwanda and French are taught, with Spanish or Mandarin available online in higher grades. The school administers ACT, SAT, PSAT, and AP exams.

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The Essentials

Kigali International Community School has 320 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
Rwanda

Stages
PreK-12

Type
International Christian school

Pupil Nationality Mix
27 nationalities represented; international community.

Additional learning support
Learning support available; the school serves students with a range of learning needs.

Country affiliation
Rwanda

Religious affiliation
Christian
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at Kigali International Community School ranges from RWF 7,400 to RWF 21,545 for 2026/27.

Application fee

- Application fee: USD 300 per applicant (payable at application). Payment may be made in cash to the KICS finance office or by deposit/transfer into the school bank account.

One-time and recurring family fees

- New Family Enrollment Fee: USD 1,500 (one-time, per family, for new families only).
- Annual Capital Development Fee: USD 900 per year; the schedule notes a maximum of USD 1,800 per family annually.
- Re-enrollment deposit: USD 250 per student due on the re-enrollment date; this deposit is non-refundable and is applied toward tuition for the school year.

Tuition fees by year group (annual and per-term)

- Pre-K: Annual tuition USD 6,500. Per-term amount (annual divided by three) USD 2,166.67.
- Kindergarten: Annual tuition USD 12,791. Per-term amount USD 4,263.67.
- Elementary (Grades 1–5): Annual tuition USD 17,279. Per-term amount USD 5,759.67.
- Middle School (Grades 6–8): Annual tuition USD 18,401. Per-term amount USD 6,133.67.
- High School (Grades 9–12): Annual tuition USD 20,645. Per-term amount USD 6,881.67.

(Note: per-term amounts above are the annual tuition divided by three, consistent with a three-term academic year.)

Payment schedule and billing terms

- Full payment option: Full tuition payment due on or before July 15 (annual deadline).
- Installment option (three scheduled payments):
- 10% of the annual tuition due on May 15.
- 40% of the annual tuition due on July 15.
- Remaining balance (50% of annual tuition) due on December 1.

- Example installment amounts (rounded to cents):
- Pre-K (USD 6,500): 10% = USD 650.00; 40% = USD 2,600.00; balance = USD 3,250.00.
- Kindergarten (USD 12,791): 10% = USD 1,279.10; 40% = USD 5,116.40; balance = USD 6,395.50.
- Elementary (USD 17,279): 10% = USD 1,727.90; 40% = USD 6,911.60; balance = USD 8,640.50.
- Middle (USD 18,401): 10% = USD 1,840.10; 40% = USD 7,360.40; balance = USD 9,200.50.
- High School (USD 20,645): 10% = USD 2,064.50; 40% = USD 8,258.00; balance = USD 10,322.50.

Payment methods and processing fees

- Primary payment methods: bank deposit/transfer to the school's USD accounts at Access Bank or Ecobank. Wire transfers should include an additional USD 30 administrative fee. The tuition schedule also notes payment of fees to the specified bank accounts with student names on the bank slip.
- Application fee payment options: cash at the KICS finance office or bank deposit/transfer.
- Financial aid application processing (FAST) carries a separate application charge of USD 53 payable by credit card (the FAST fee is distinct from tuition payments). Families without a credit card are asked to contact the finance office for payment arrangements.

Boarding and transport

- KICS does not offer boarding. Bus/transportation is not provided.

Uniforms, supplies and other optional costs

- KICS does not require a formal school uniform. KICS T-shirts are available to purchase and are recommended for PE and spirit days. Separate student supplies lists exist for grade levels; parents should budget for recommended supplies and any optional online language course fees (for high school students who choose Spanish or Mandarin online).

Refund information

- The re-enrollment deposit (USD 250) is explicitly stated as non-refundable and is applied to the tuition for the academic year. Other refund terms are not detailed in the tuition & fees schedule.

Other notes on fees and financial aid

- KICS operates a need-based financial aid program and uses FAST to process applications; any financial aid award is determined by the school following FAST analysis. FAST's application fee is USD 53 (credit-card payment). Wire transfers to the school should add USD 30 to cover administrative charges.
Academics

Kigali International Community School teaches American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP) for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
The language of instruction is English. The school uses a PreK-12 US-based curriculum and offers Advanced Placement (AP) classes in high school.

Student Teacher Ratio
Small class sizes

Higher Education Progression
Graduates have the opportunity to go to the university of their choice upon graduation.
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Facilities
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Extra-Curricular Activities
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Reputation
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Confirm eligibility. Kigali International Community School admits students from Pre-K through 12th grade. A child must be 3 years old by October 1 to qualify for Pre-K and 5 years old by October 1 to qualify for Kindergarten. The school strictly adheres to these age cut-offs and does not consider any exceptions. English proficiency considerations are assessed during admissions using the WIDA screener to determine ELL support and admission suitability.

2. Submit online application. Submit the online application for your student. The Admissions Office is available to help you throughout each step of the application process during office hours: Monday–Thursday 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

3. Admission testing and language assessment. Entry testing is required for admissions. All applicants applying for Grade K-12 will be given a computerized test in reading and math, and a WIDA English proficiency screener is also required. The testing lasts approximately 1 hour for students in K–5 and 1.5 hours for students in 6–12.

4. Admissions decision and enrollment instructions. After completing the application process, the Admissions Committee will review your files. An official determination letter will be sent by email, and if admitted, instructions on how to enroll will follow.

5. Financial aid. KICS operates on a need-based financial aid structure. If you wish to be considered for financial aid, you may apply during the online application process. If approved, you will receive a financial aid award letter along with your final acceptance letter.

6. Waitlist. If a student meets the admissions criteria but their grade is full, they will be placed on the waitlist for the remainder of that academic year. If a place becomes available in that grade, you will be contacted and given an option to enroll. If no place becomes available that academic year, you may re-apply for the future academic year.

Scholarships
Need-based financial aid is offered. Applications for financial aid can be submitted during the online application process. If approved, families receive a financial aid award letter along with the final acceptance letter.

Waitlist
Waitlist overview: 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.
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