A great read for your weekend Welcome to the Workforce: How Rwanda trained and certified 24,000 teachers in less than one year worldbank.org/en/news/featur…

Happening now: The Ministry of Education is hosting The State of Education in Rwanda Conference, bringing together leaders and partners to Strengthen Learning and System performance. Watch live: youtube.com/live/Vjq6Ad_lk…

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While opening the State of Education Conference 2026, Minister Joseph Nsengimana emphasised that education is the engine that will drive Rwanda’s vision forward. “We meet at a defining moment in Rwanda’s development journey—one in which education is not only a sector, but the

Igipimo cy’abanyeshuri basibira cyagabanutseho 6% uyu mwaka, bigizwemo uruhare na ‘Gahunda Nzamurabushobozi’ ifasha abanyeshuri bo mu mashuri abanza n'ayisumbuye batsinzwe gusubiramo amasomo mu gihe cy'ibiruhuko kugira ngo badasibira. Byatangajwe na Minisitiri w’Uburezi,

Joseph Nsengimana On key statistics, Minister Joseph Nsengimana highlighted that learners account for over 30% of Rwanda’s population. "Our education system today serves over 4.8 million learners, representing approximately one-third of our population. This reflects both the scale of demand and the

Minisitiri w’Uburezi, Nsengimana Joseph, yavuze ko hakiri imbogamizi mu myigire y’abanyeshuri hirya no hino mu Gihugu zirimo kuba umubare munini ari uw’abatinda mu ishuri. Yavuze ko abarenga 1/2 cy’abanyeshuri bafite imyaka irenze iyo bagombye kuba bafite hakurikijwe umwaka

According to the 2024/25 Education Statistics Yearbook, Rwanda’s education system now serves over 4.5 million students in basic education, reflecting sustained expansion of access across the country. This shows that access to education has significantly improved over time. The

More schools across Rwanda are now connected than ever before, with internet access increasing from 61.8% to 83.7% in just one year. This progress creates new opportunities for teaching and learning. The priority now is to ensure technology is effectively used to improve

According to the 2024/25 Education Statistics Yearbook, the number of teachers has grown to over 150,000 nationwide. This expansion supports increased access to education, while ongoing efforts focus on strengthening teacher capacity to improve classroom practice and learning

A growing share of upper secondary students are choosing skills-based pathways, with 40% enrolled in TVET and Accounting. This reflects a shift toward practical education that prepares students for employment and aligns with Rwanda’s economic priorities.

Skills training is already contributing to the country’s economy. TVET graduates generate an estimated RWF 83.9 billion in annual wages, with thousands entering employment each year. This shows the direct link between education, jobs, and national development.

Science remains the most chosen pathway in upper secondary, with 33% of learners enrolled, followed closely by TVET. This reflects a growing interest in science and technical fields that support national development priorities.

There is still a gap in STEM participation, with 74% of boys compared to 58% of girls enrolled in STEM subjects. READ the 2024/2025 Statistical Yearbook: mineduc.gov.rw/fileadmin/user… This highlights the need to further encourage and support girls to pursue science and technology

More schools now have access to essential services, including tap water and electricity, with steady improvements recorded over the past year. READ the 2024/2025 Statistical Yearbook: mineduc.gov.rw/fileadmin/user… This strengthens the learning environment and supports better hygiene,

More children entering Primary 1 are now coming from pre-primary education, with participation steadily increasing. This improves school readiness and supports better learning outcomes from the start. Scan to Read More Innovations for Poverty Action gui²de

University enrolment in Rwanda has grown significantly, reaching over 136,000 students in recent years. This reflects increasing demand for higher education and the advanced skills needed to support national development. At the same time, the number of female students continues

From Presidential Scholarship recipient to leadership at the Ministry of Education | Rwanda as the Minister of State Claudette Irere journey shows the power of opportunity. Oklahoma Christian University in Rwanda has grown from a few students to nearly 700 alumni. Join us on May 23rd 2026 as we celebrate | #OCRwandaat20

Relive the key moments from the State of Education Conference 2026, as the Ministry of Education advances learning and system performance

From basic English to proficiency* Tune into this sketch to discover how the Ministry of Education | Rwanda, with EF Rwanda, is empowering teachers through practical, online English training. youtu.be/G54CHIM_L74?si…