Kigali School of Kinyarwanda
Where you become fluent in Kinyarwanda
Structured curriculum, teacher-guided practice, and confidence building. Start this week. Plans from $30/month.
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Welcome to our school. We provide structured, practical, and personalized language training designed to help students communicate confidently in real-life situations.
Our programs are built like a real school, with clear progression, consistent teaching standards, and measurable learning outcomes.
Maj. Gen. Munga A. N. IV SEKUNDANE Director.
We operate from Kigali, Rwanda and serve local and international students through online and face-to-face formats. Our administrative office is based in Nyarugenge and is used strictly for coordination and operations, not for hosting lessons.
Lessons take place online or at agreed locations across Kigali, allowing flexible scheduling and wide availability while maintaining strong academic standards.
We are fully owned by Gusoma Publishing Company (UK), and all payments are securely processed by Gusoma on our behalf to ensure transparency, standardized pricing, and student protection.
We have the experience and expertise to bring you to fluency and by joining our school from anywhere on the globe, you can be certain to achieve your goals.
4h/month – $30
This program suits beginners seeking a gentle start. First improvements appear in 4–5 weeks, with basic fluency in 10–12 months.
Vocabulary goal: 300–400 words. Milestones include greetings, basic questions, and simple sentences. Light daily practice (15–30 minutes) is recommended.
8h/month – $60
This program offers steady, structured progress. First improvements appear within 4 weeks, with conversational fluency in 6–12 months.
Vocabulary goal: 600–700 words. Milestones include short conversations, descriptions, and daily routines. Daily 30-minute practice is recommended.
12h/month – $90
This program is for serious learners. First improvements appear in 2–3 weeks, with real fluency in 6–9 months.
Vocabulary goal: 1,000+ words. Milestones include storytelling, opinions, and longer dialogues. Daily 60-minute practice is recommended.
16h/month – $120
This program supports fast progression. First improvements appear in 2–3 weeks, with advanced fluency in 5–7 months.
Vocabulary goal: 1,300+ words. Milestones include complex conversations, narratives, and social interaction. Daily structured practice is required.
20h/month – $150
This is our highest-commitment program. First improvements appear within 1–2 weeks, with near-native fluency in 4–6 months.
Vocabulary goal: 1,600+ words. Milestones include debates, precision speaking, and cultural nuance. Daily projects and active practice are required.
A structured academic team, not a marketplace of tutors.
Our teachers are selected by the school, for their competences and expertise in online and face-to-face teaching. They are trained professionals with strong communication skills, clarity, and cultural knowledge.
They are based in Rwanda and teach online or face-to-face, depending on your program and availability.
All teachers receive internal training on our curriculum, teaching methodology, assessments, and learner support standards.
We operate as a school, not a tutoring marketplace. Teachers are assigned by the school based on your level, goals, and availability.
Teachers rotate intentionally to prevent burnout, maintain quality, and expose you to multiple speaking styles and accents.
The curriculum is central. Teachers follow it strictly, do not contact students privately, and deliver lessons from Monday to Sunday, 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
Wherever you are starting from, our learning system adapts to your pace, background, and personal goals. We teach a diverse community of learners from all over the world.
Our programs are designed to meet each learner where they are and guide them step by step toward real-life communication.
Our curriculum follows the international CEFR structure, progressing from Beginner (A1) to Advanced (C2). At A1–A2, students focus on basic communication, daily situations, simple questions, and survival language.
At B1–B2, students develop fluency, accuracy, and interaction skills. They learn to express opinions, narrate events, and manage professional and social conversations.
At C1–C2, students refine natural expression, nuance, and advanced comprehension. Each level builds on the previous one, ensuring measurable progression.
Lessons are organized around real-life topics rather than isolated grammar drills. Each topic becomes a natural context for learning grammar, vocabulary, and sentence structure.
This topic-based approach makes learning intuitive, practical, and easier to remember.
Each live lesson is built around the four essential language skills: reading, listening, writing, and speaking.
All four skills are practiced in every lesson to ensure balanced development and real communicative ability.
You choose when you want to study based on your personal and professional schedule. Lessons are available every day of the week to accommodate students in different time zones.
This wide availability allows students to plan their learning flexibly while maintaining a consistent academic routine.
All lessons must be booked through our centralized online platform, accessible via the student portal. The system shows real-time teacher availability on a monthly calendar.
The platform automatically converts lesson times into each student’s local time zone. Students are responsible for ensuring their time zone settings are correct.
Students may book up to the number of lessons included in their selected package. All bookings operate on a first-come, first-served basis and must be made at least 12 hours in advance.
This system ensures punctuality, transparency, and reliability.
Students may cancel or reschedule lessons directly through the platform or calendar.
Cancelling in advance is strongly encouraged so teachers do not log in for unattended lessons. Repeated no-shows may result in lesson forfeiture.
We offer flexible subscription-based packages designed to match different learning intensities and schedules. All plans follow a weekly rhythm and are billed monthly, quarterly, or every six months.
Monthly plans:
• 1 lesson/week (4/month): $30
• 2 lessons/week (8/month): $60
• 3 lessons/week (12/month): $90
• 4 lessons/week (16/month): $120
• 5 lessons/week (20/month): $150
Learning materials are not included in monthly plans and start from $10 per required resource. Quarterly plans include three learning materials, while six-month plans include all materials and a 10% discount.
All plans operate on an automatic renewal basis by default. This means your subscription continues unless you request cancellation.
To cancel auto-renewal, students must email contact@kigalischool.com at least 30 days in advance. The process is simple and straightforward, and students are responsible for managing their subscriptions.
Unused lessons are not refundable and must be used within the validity period of the selected plan. Stopping lessons or becoming inactive does not stop billing.
After completing payment, students receive an automatic confirmation email with their receipt. Within two hours, they receive a second email containing their login credentials and enrollment confirmation.
Lessons can usually begin as early as the next day, depending on teacher availability. A welcome message explains how the platform works and what to expect from the program.
Once logged in, students can view teacher availability, explore learning materials, and book their first lesson immediately through the student portal.
Tip: Choose the plan that matches your schedule. You can switch plans anytime by upgrading or changing your subscription at renewal.
Learning materials start from $10 per required resource (books, audio, practice packs). Materials can be added during enrollment.
Face-to-face lessons can be added as an optional add-on for $20.
On the next page you can add learning materials and face-to-face options before confirming.
In our programs, fluency is defined as the ability to communicate independently, understand spoken language, and express ideas clearly in everyday situations. Progress depends on lesson frequency, student engagement, and prior exposure.
Students taking two to three lessons per week usually reach functional fluency in about three months, while students taking one lesson per week typically reach this level in about six months.
Progress is measured continuously through speaking performance, comprehension, vocabulary usage, and sentence construction, with clear milestones and personalized feedback.
The KINYALAPT is an international proficiency certificate created in partnership with our school and Gusoma Publishing. It operates independently from the learning program and assesses real communicative ability.
The test fee is not included in the program and must be requested separately. Certification levels range from A1 (Beginner) to C2 (Mastery).
This certificate allows students to officially prove their level for schools, employers, NGOs, and international opportunities.
Learning materials (usually workbooks) can be purchased in complement to your subscription.
Each workbook is available at four levels: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, and Fluent. All materials are delivered in PDF or Docx formats. Each workbook is sold separately for $10 per item
Available formats include practice exercises, sentence-building workbooks, conjugation guides, and short story collections.
Teacher materials (used during the lessons) are available separately for students who want extra structure, explanations, or guided practice. These materials are not required but can support faster progress.
Each teacher resource is sold at $10 per item and includes lesson scaffolding, explanations, and additional practice content aligned with our academic framework.
Printed books are not available through our platform but can be purchased on Amazon.
Printed books are sold separately on Amazon by Gusoma Publishing. These include bestsellers such as Speak Kinyarwanda in 100 Days, Kinyarwanda for Foreigners, and Learn with Images.
These books are optional and can be added to your learning plan at any time.
Check the section choose your plan, and complete the secure payment process. You will receive your confirmation of enrollment to start booking your lessons.
You’ll get a confirmation email, credentials to access Amasomo (within 24h), and a program summary.
Yes! Use promo code STUDENT10 at checkout for $10 off your first month.
Yes. Complete the contact form and a team member will contact you back.
Yes. You can receive personalized guidance in choosing your plan or confirming payment.
Yes. Your subscription renews automatically every 30 days from your enrollment date.
Yes. All payments are processed via Stripe and managed by Gusoma Publishing Company Limited (UK).
Yes. Send an email at least 30 days before your next renewal to cancel without penalties.
Yes. Simply email us at least 30 days before your next renewal, and the change will be applied.
One-month pauses are allowed with at least 30 days before your next renewal.
Your subscription continues until you formally cancel via email.
We’ll help you choose based on your goals and schedule. Contact us for advice.
4h/month ($39), 8h/month ($79), 12h/month ($100), and 24h/month ($149).
Yes. All students receive digital receipts after payment, and invoices upon request.
Book and attend your lessons regularly. Notify us of changes or issues. Manage your subscription by email.
Beginner: greetings, basic structure, pronunciation. Intermediate: full sentences, past/future, questions. Advanced: fluency, idioms, audio/video practice.
PDF books, grammar guides, slides, vocab lists, exercises, audio & video practice tools are available depending on our plan. Check the add-ons to choose the materials that suit you best.
Yes, just add the book add-ons to your subscription. You will get 1 book per month in pdf or printed format.
Yes. Our books are available globally on Amazon or directly from us.
Kinyarwanda for Foreigners, Learn Kinyarwanda with Images, 75 Bilingual Conversations in Kinyarwanda.
Yes. Your teacher corrects written and oral exercises, and provides suggestions.
Absolutely. All resources are designed for non-native speakers with zero prior knowledge.
Yes. Our program follows A1, A2, B1, B2, and C1 benchmarks.
Yes. You’ll access everything online 24/7 via the Amasomo platform.
Yes. Videos explain grammar and pronunciation; audio files improve listening.
We have several teachers who are all qualified. Most students are taught by our headteacher — calm, experienced, and focused on clarity and progress.
No. You will work with several teachers to ensure that you are progressing effectively.
Each 1-hour lesson includes review, visual grammar instruction, guided practice, speaking, and Q&A.
Live on Google Meet. Recordings are available by request with the add-ons.
All lessons are private, one-on-one. No group sessions unless requested.
Yes. You’re encouraged to ask freely — our goal is to ensure you understand and speak.
Yes. Lessons include conversation, grammar drills, reading, writing, and listening activities.
Yes. You can message your teacher directly for help or updates.
Yes. All our instructors are fluent in English and experienced in teaching foreign learners.
We adapt to your speed. You’ll be challenged without being overwhelmed.
Log into Amasomo, choose your dates and times, and receive confirmation by email and Google Calendar.
Yes. You can view availability for the entire month in advance.
Yes — even the same day, as long as your teacher is available.
Between 6:00 AM and 11:00 PM (Kigali time), Monday through Sunday.
Yes. Amasomo adjusts automatically to your local time.
No. The system is self-managed — you’re always in control.
Yes. You’ll receive email reminders and calendar invites for each lesson.
Yes, but this must be arranged directly with your teacher.
Book at least 12 hours before your desired time to ensure availability.
Google Meet. No download required.
We’re based in Kigali, Rwanda, and operate globally through online lessons.
Yes, in-person lessons are available in Kigali for 30h/month students or on special request.
Yes. The combined option is perfect if you’re based in Kigali.
Yes. Admin and material development are handled locally. Teaching is remote.
Yes. We currently teach students from over 26 nationalities.
Amasomo works well on phones, tablets, and computers via browser. No separate app is required.
At the moment, we focus on adults and teenagers aged 10+.
Yes. We’re rated 4.6/5 on TrustPilot. Read full testimonials on our website.
Yes. Some students are open to being contacted. Let us know.
Students have given speeches, reconnected with family, and relocated to Rwanda using their Kinyarwanda skills.
Yes. You’ll receive a certificate for each completed level.
Yes. Our books are used in academic institutions and expat programs.
With 8–12h/month, most students reach conversational fluency in 6–12 months.
Via the contact form. Most responses are within 1–24 hours.
Yes. Email us in advance to pause up to one month.
30 days’ notice via email. We'll confirm in writing.
No. All payments go through Gusoma Publishing, the parent company.
Yes. We send monthly updates, progress tools, and new learning tips.
You can switch to phone-based learning or arrange an in-person lesson in Kigali if needed.
Just email or message us. We’ll reactivate your account and help you catch up.
“Friendly, competent teachers; flexible lessons; best place to learn Kinyarwanda.”
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“Program is well structured and teachers are very helpful.”