Creating Personal Educational Stories

Creating Personal Educational Stories

PROMOTING TALENT

THE INDIVIDUAL EDUCATIONAL PATH OF STUDENTS IS PROMOTED BY HIGH QUALITY INFRASTRUCTURE AND VERY EXPERIENCED STAFF MEMBERS

Welcome to Ntare Louisenlund School

Established as Rwanda’s premier boarding school, Ntare Louisenlund School offers an internationally recognized curriculum with a STEM focus. Our mission is to empower students with the knowledge, skills, and leadership capabilities to thrive in a globalized world.

Our Vision

Ntare Louisenlund School (Rwanda) aims to be the best school in Africa. With the Rwandan plus-STEM programme, it will bring together the best talents from Rwanda in the fields of mathematics, computer science, natural sciences and technology and act as a hub for training innovation and entrepreneurship and for shaping the future. The aim of Ntare Louisenlund School is to provide students with an outstanding international education, allowing them to apply for scholarships at the best universities worldwide. Half of the student body will be selected through a preliminary assessment and financed by appropriate scholarships (plus-STEM stream). The other half of the student body will be made up of students from across Africa and from wider global community who wish to complete an international school diploma in a strong learning community. Applicants from Rwanda and the international community are welcome.

Our Mission

The mission of Ntare Louisenlund School is to foster a spirit of lifelong learning in young people and to educate a new generation of leaders in the STEM fields and in social entrepreneurial pursuits for the betterment of Rwandan society, East Africa, and the global community. Ntare Louisenlund students are inquirers and critical thinkers, who actively explore the world around them and take responsibility for themselves and others as caring, principled, and balanced members of the community. They strive for academic excellence, while at the same time prioritizing their social and emotional learning and physical development as healthy, well-rounded individuals.

What Makes Us Unique

Personalized Learning

We craft individualized educational journeys, ensuring each student is both supported and challenged.

Holistic Development

Our approach balances academic achievement with character growth and community engagement.

STEM Excellence

We offer inquiry-based learning that hones research and laboratory skills.

Exceptional Facilities

Our expansive campus features modern classrooms, state-of-the-art laboratories, and extensive sports amenities.

Diverse Extracurricular Activities

Students have access to a wide array of co-curricular programs that foster personal growth.

International Community

We celebrate cultural diversity, providing opportunities for global experiences while honoring local traditions.

Innovative Educational Approach

Our pedagogy emphasizes metacognition, self-management, and reflective practices.

E-Portfolio Advantage

Each student maintains a personalized e-portfolio, enhancing their university applications.

Ntare School Tradition

Ntare Louisenlund School enjoys the support of the Ntare Old Boys association in Rwanda and has its roots in the Ntare School tradition. Ntare School is a Ugandan boys' secondary boarding school located in the Western district of Mbarara. The school was founded in 1956 by William Crichton, a Scottish educator who espoused liberal values and a progressive approach to education. Ntare is one of the top-performing secondary schools in Uganda and boasts notable alumni such as H.E. President Paul Kagame of Rwanda and H.E. President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda. Character-building and promoting young people’s self-esteem and well-roundedness are at the core of the school’s mission, an approach shared by Ntare Louisenlund School. Our school also embraces further key elements of the Ntare tradition, which are part of our school’s roots and are akin to Stiftung Louisenlund’s own mission and philosophy. These include a student-centered pedagogy rooted in the values of integrity, freedom, tolerance, and academic excellence.

Louisenlund

Our Partner School Est 1949
The non-profit foundation Louisenlund in Schleswig-Holstein has managed a private, secondary boarding school since 1949 and has been an IB World School offering the IB Diploma Programme since 2008. We have also been authorized to offer the IB Middle Years Programme since 2023. Additionally, we are a global member of Round Square, an accredited New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC CIE) school, and a member of the Global Education Benchmark Group (GEBG). Louisenlund stands for a modern, holistic, and academically rigorous education in both the English and German languages. Moreover, the foundation works toward the development of each student’s character and personality within a strong community. It is our commitment to help young people understand the world of today and work responsibly and innovatively to create a better world for the future.

The School History and Tradition

Ntare Louisenlund School proudly carries forward the legacy of the esteemed Ntare School in Uganda, one of the region’s most distinguished institutions. Established in 1956 by Scottish educator William Crichton, Ntare School has long been recognized for its commitment to liberal values, progressive education, and academic excellence.

As one of Uganda’s top-performing secondary schools, Ntare School has produced some of Africa’s most influential leaders, including Rwandan President Paul Kagame. Inspired by this strong foundation, Ntare Louisenlund School continues the tradition of character-building, leadership development, and holistic education that has shaped generations of outstanding scholars.

Our school integrates key elements of the Ntare tradition—a student-centered pedagogy rooted in integrity, freedom, tolerance, and academic excellence—alongside the innovative educational philosophy of Stiftung Louisenlund. Together, these guiding principles create a nurturing and intellectually stimulating environment where students are empowered to lead and innovate on a global scale.

Our Leadership

Damien Paul Vassallo

Head of School

Jes'ka Washington

Middle School Principal & Deputy HoS

Doreen Ingabire

Head of Administration & Finance

Gabriel Tuyishimire

Director of Campus Op. & Events

Our staff

Anne-Grace Mbabazi

Director of Admssions

MYP Coordinator

Lisa Rucyaha

+STEM Coordinator

Kennedy Koja

Director of Global Education

Ryan James Jeram

Dean of Student Life

Katharina Mudehemuka

Dean of Student Life

Svenja Budziak

SA Coordinator

Our Partners & Collaborations

Ntare Louisenlund School is proud to collaborate with Louisenlund Foundation, a prestigious non-profit institution in Germany with a long-standing commitment to academic excellence. As an IB World School and a member of Round Square, NEASC CIE, and GEBG, Louisenlund brings a globally recognized, holistic education model to our students. Additionally, our partnership with the Rwandan Ministry of Education ensures that we deliver world-class learning experiences, equipping young leaders from Rwanda and beyond with the skills and knowledge to shape the future.

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