The National Examination and School Inspection Authority (NESA) has announced the schedule for students across Rwanda to return to school for the third term of the 2025/2026 academic year.
According to the announcement released on April 10, 2026, students will resume classes in phases between April 17 and April 20, 2026, depending on their districts.
Students from districts including Ruhango, Gisagara, Ngororero, Nyagatare, Gatsibo, and Musanze will return on April 17. On April 18, students from districts such as Huye, Nyamagabe, Nyabihu, Rubavu, Burera, Rwamagana, and Kayonza will resume.
Those from Nyanza, Kamonyi, Karongi, Rutsiro, Rulindo, Gakenke, Ngoma, and Kirehe are expected to go back to school on April 19, while students from Muhanga, Nyaruguru, Rusizi, Nyamasheke, Bugesera, and Gicumbi will return on April 20.
Students in districts of Kigali Nyarugenge, Gasabo, and Kicukiro will also resume on April 20.
NESA advised parents and guardians to ensure that students report back to school on the scheduled dates and arrive with the required school materials. The authority also urged local leaders and education officials to facilitate the safe and orderly return of students to their respective schools.
Students studying in Kigali but coming from other provinces have been instructed to gather at designated locations in the city to be transported to their schools.
NB: Students are required to arrive at the designated pick-up points by 3:00 p.m., as access gates particularly at Kigali Pele Stadium will be closed immediately after that time. Students should not expect to be admitted or transported if they arrive late.
