{"id":119298,"date":"2026-02-07T17:04:41","date_gmt":"2026-02-07T17:04:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/all-news\/rwanda-achieves-education-for-all-but-more-work-ahead"},"modified":"2026-02-07T17:33:32","modified_gmt":"2026-02-07T17:33:32","slug":"rwanda-achieves-education-for-all-but-more-work-ahead","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/policy\/rwanda-achieves-education-for-all-but-more-work-ahead","title":{"rendered":"Rwanda Achieves Education for All But More Work Ahead"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Rwanda. <\/strong><\/span>Rwanda has achieved education for all over the past three decades, but improving quality, reducing overcrowding, and strengthening collaboration between parents and schools remain critical priorities, Minister of Education Joseph Nsengimana has said.<\/p>\n

Speaking during the 20th National Umushyikirano Council in a panel discussion themed \u201cLinking Education, Work, and Civic Engagement,\u201d Nsengimana highlighted the country\u2019s remarkable transformation from a discriminatory education system before the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi to one that provides learning opportunities to all Rwandan children.<\/p>\n

\u201cRight after the Genocide against the Tutsi, the education sector was in shambles. Most schools had been destroyed, teachers were killed, and others had fled the country. The government had to rebuild everything from scratch,\u201d Nsengimana said.<\/p>\n

He noted that prior to 1994; access to education was limited and discriminatory, serving only a few. However, reforms introduced over the past 32 years have focused on inclusivity and expanding access across all levels of education.<\/p>\n

\u201cTo ensure that all Rwandans have access to education has been our priority, and we have achieved that,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Nsengimana cited the expansion of early childhood education as one of the country\u2019s major milestones. According to the minister, Rwanda now has more than 680,000 children enrolled in pre-primary schools, compared to very limited nursery school access before 1994.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis prepares young Rwandans before they even enroll in primary school, giving them a stronger foundation for academic success,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The growth is also marked at the secondary level. Nsengimana noted that in 1994, only 37,000 students were enrolled in secondary school, compared to about 788,000 students today, representing a more than twenty-fold increase.<\/p>\n

Similarly, access to higher education has significantly improved. Before 1994, only about 2,000 Rwandans had attended university. One clear difference today that the University of Rwanda alone produced over 9,000 graduates last year, he said.<\/p>\n

Despite these achievements, Nsengimana emphasised that improving education quality requires stronger collaboration between schools and parents.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe urge parents to closely follow up on their children\u2019s education, prepare them from an early age, and engage with teachers and school leadership. When parents are involved, it becomes easier to ensure quality learning,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

He encouraged parents to hold schools accountable for the services they provide, noting that such engagement would help improve overall education standards.<\/p>\n

The minister also highlighted government efforts to align education with labour market demands through increased investment in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and professional training programmes.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese programmes ensure that once students graduate, they are ready for the job market and can contribute to national development,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Nsengimana acknowledged that rapid expansion of access has brought challenges, particularly overcrowding in schools. To address this, the government constructed 27,500 classrooms between 2017 and 2024, though he admitted more infrastructure is still needed.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs we secure more resources, we will continue expanding school infrastructure to reduce overcrowding. We also have old classrooms, particularly in public and faith-based schools, that need renovation,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

The government is working with religious institutions to rehabilitate the ageing schools and improve learning conditions, he said.<\/p>\n

He added that teacher training also remains a key priority, with ongoing efforts to strengthen teaching capacity across subjects.<\/p>\n

Nsengimana stressed the importance of accountability across all levels of the education sector, echoing President Paul Kagame\u2019s call for responsibility in delivering quality services.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe all have responsibilities, from teachers and school administrators to the ministry, and we must be ready to be held accountable for meeting them,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

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