The Evolution Of Rwanda Education System

By Jennifer Butler


Africa is made up of 52 countries which are struggling to make both ends meet in terms of growth. In the past, they were colonized by different European nations hence they have adopted certain western cultures. Even though most of them still hold on to their traditions, they have been forced to adopt a change to stay relevant in the corporate scene. As a result, they have introduced various technological ideas in various sectors to improve their statuses. This concept can evidently be witnessed in Rwanda education system.

In the early 1900s, education sector in Rwanda was mainly considered as informal and mainly done through the family. They mainly dealt with the military, war skills, artwork and blacksmith courses. By 1960, Rwandese embraced formal schooling thanks to Belgian census which helped in classifying the population based on ethnic and racial lines. The main group known as Tutsis had a brilliant opportunity of enrolling in the best schools to get the best at the expense of Hutus. This caused a lot of ethnic tensions which later led to the civil war.

The system introduced a situation where equitable resources were apportioned to each student. This concept enhanced general growth for the country now that all students were catered for. Each year, various schools have been introduced to cater to the rise in demand for good schooling. With adequate teachers and learning materials, students have managed to make the best out their basic schooling.

Rwandese authority recognizes the impact of modern technology and it is doing everything in its power to stay updated. It has developed a national strategy for information and communication technology. Right from junior classes, it is emphasizing on using ICT to improve the sector. Each child is taught how to use a laptop as a way of improving their statuses.

In this country, each student must go through 6 years in primary school, 3 years in junior high, 3 years in senior high and 4 years in tertiary institutions. They are allowed to take courses in medicine, science, art, and law. They are mainly taught in English and Kinyarwanda as their main languages. French is also taught in primary schools as a supplementary language.

It is believed that a total of 44,000 students are admitted to universities each year. In these tertiary universities, students are offered the opportunity of learning science, law and art related courses as part of the career fulfillment. Their union of teachers has received full recognition from the government towards improving the welfare of teachers.

Since its independence, the Rwandese government has managed to set up a total of 31 higher education institutions of which 17 are public and 14 are private. The government has set up adequate resources to enable them to learn better. Its strict measures have ensured sane people are absorbed into the job sectors thus promoting development for the country.

Rwandese citizens have gone through torturous experiences during the genocide. To revive its statuses, it has managed to work with foreign countries. As a result, it has managed to produce the most responsible citizens in the world. With efficient measures, it has managed to ensure more students are absorbed in the job sectors.




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