New students should feel at home at Ntare Louisenlund School from day one and be able to acclimate to this new living and learning environment. Students and their families receive a “welcome pack” to help them. This includes learning materials (e.g. iPad, textbooks), information about the school, about life and the possibilities offered as well as personal meetings with important members of the school community. At the beginning of each school year there is an orientation week, which culminates in a large school festival (“Oktoberfest”).
Key Highlights:
Four students form a dormitory community. The members of the dorm community are of different ages and will comprise up to three years from MYP 2 to IB 1. 100 dorms are required for this purpose. The senior students (Grade 12) will be assigned a special living area. These dorms will consist of only a single year. To ensure that the revision phase in preparation for the examinations is as efficient as possible, 4–6 final-year students will form a dorm community. 30 dorms are required for this.
Building A is reserved for girls and Building B for boys.
Mixed-age groups (MYP 2 to IB 1) to promote mentorship and bonding.
Dedicated dorms for focused study and exam preparation.
Safe and secure environments tailored for growth and comfort.
Oversee academic and personal development for each grade level.
"Living in the dorms taught me more than just independence, it taught me the importance of community and respect." Michelle K., IB 2 Student
80 students from the same year group (e.g. IB+STEM MYP 2) are be assigned a form head, who will assume the role of a ‘head of school’ for this group. The former head is responsible for the students’ academic development as well as their wellbeing in the boarding school from their date of entry in the school until they receive the IB Diploma.
Mentor groups consist of ten students each. The mentor has the task of personally overseeing the students. This includes drafting individual timetables and activity schedules, providing advice on the extracurricular programme, and holding consultations with the parents.
Strict anti-bullying policies and respect for all.
Monitored by a dedicated Child and Youth Protection Officer.
At least one adult per boarding group trained in social work.
We emphasize mediation, understanding, and transparent communication.
The Ntare Louisenlund Rwanda boarding school comprises six larger groups that are mixed across all age groups. Each group consists of 160 students. They will be headed by a boarding school officer. Each boarding school group will be assigned a further five house parents, who will be responsible for looking after the group.
This means that each student ís a member of two smaller and two larger communities:
Dorm Community
Year Group
Mentor Group
Boarding School Group
Healthy nutrition is a prerequisite for a healthy life.
Breakfast: 8:30 – 9:00
Lunch: 13:00 – 14:30
Dinner: 18:30 – 19:00
All meals are compulsory. Additionally, the dining room is open 12 hours a day to offer healthy snacks and beverages.
At Ntare Louisenlund, we nurture young leaders who are empowered to take on responsibilities within the school community. Through our Leadership Programme, students are given privileges and opportunities to lead clubs, mentor younger students, and participate in decision-making processes.
