Rwanda will host a regional festival which will showcase a variety of educational curricula, offering students, educators, and parents an opportunity to explore the services available in the region, from December 6-8.
This festival, the first of its kind to be hosted by Rwanda, will bring together participants from more than 80 schools from Rwanda, Uganda, and Kenya.
It will provide a platform for the participants to showcase their educational programs and compete in various activities, according to the organisers.
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Organised in collaboration with Flavours of Kigali Events, SACEL, and the Ministry of Education (MINEDUC), the festival aims to highlight Rwanda’s growing role as an educational hub in East Africa.
The festival will also feature a rich program of student performances, curriculum displays, and opportunities for parents to learn more about the educational options available to their children.
"This festival will not only showcase Rwanda&039;s diverse educational offerings but also give schools from Uganda and Kenya a platform to highlight what makes their curricula unique,” Sarah Yesehak, CEO of Flavour of Kigali Events, told journalists on Thursday, August 22.
"Rwanda is becoming a hub for education, and we want to show the world that we have everything needed to provide top-quality education for both locals and foreigners," she added.
Yesehak noted the importance of demonstrating that Rwanda could offer quality education found in other countries.
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"Many foreigners, and even some Rwandans, are sending their students abroad to places like Uganda and Kenya. We want to show them that they can find the same quality education right here in Rwanda," she said.
A variety of activities and competitions are planned, including spelling bees, debate competitions, and robotics exhibitions.
These events are designed to let students demonstrate the skills they have acquired through their respective curricula.
Another organiser, Brian Ombem, emphasised the importance of making the schools’ festival an annual event.
He said the event will be a platform for networking, idea-sharing, and marketing for educational institutions.
"Rwanda has a lot to offer, not just to its citizens but also to the world,” Ombem said.
"This festival is about showing that Rwanda is the best place for anyone interested in quality education, whether they are local or from abroad," he said.
Ombem also noted that many parents are searching for the right school for their children but lack the necessary information.
"This festival will provide them with the information they need, making it easier for them to choose the best educational path for their kids," he added.
The organisers want the Schools’ Festival of Rwanda to be a leading event in the region.
Ombem said that all public and private schools, regardless of the level of education, are invited to participate.