An Overview of the Rwandan Education System

Education system structure

The education system policies in Rwanda are set by the Federal education committee, known as MINEDUC.

Rwanda operates on a 6-3-3-4 system: 

  • Primary School – 6 years
  • Junior Secondary School – 3 years
  • Senior Secondary School – 3 years
  • University Bachelor’s degree – 4 years

There are 31 Higher Education Institutions in Rwanda, of which 17 are public and 14 are private.

Sources:

http://rwanda.usembassy.gov/rwanda_system_of_education.html

http://www.mineduc.gov.rw/


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