Hereford Cathedral School is delighted to announce that it will be opening a campus in Kigali, Rwanda.
Press Release from Hereford Cathedral School:
The international school will be operated by Hereford International Schools Ltd, a trading subsidiary of Hereford Cathedral School, and will reflect the historic institution’s values, ethos and opportunities alongside an alignment with Rwandan culture and tradition.
The opening of the school in Kigali reflects the growing demand for high-quality education within the region and represents Hereford Cathedral School’s growing international presence, following the use of its names and marks in educational projects in Jiangsu Province, China. As the UK’s sixth oldest school, founded in 676AD, the opening of Hereford Cathedral School’s first international campus reflects a pivotal milestone in the organisation’s prestigious history.
The new school will be developed in partnership with the Savannah Creek Development Company, owned by Mr Dennis Karera whose company was responsible for Kigali Heights, widely known as one of Africa’s most successful and prestigious commercial projects.
Strategically located within a major luxury housing development in central Kigali (below), the capital of Rwanda, Hereford International School Kigali will cater for pupils aged 5 to 18. In line with Hereford Cathedral School’s commitments to co-education, and aligning with Rwanda’s global leadership in gender equality, the school will be a day school for girls and boys living in Kigali and the surrounding area.
[This milestone] enables us to expand our mission and to make our sector-leading education available to more and more young people.
Dr Michael Gray, Hereford Cathedral School Headmaster, expresses his enthusiasm for this international venture: “Embarking on this ground-breaking project is a tremendously exciting milestone for the School. It enables us to expand our mission and to make our sector-leading education available to more and more young people.
“Rwanda is one of the world’s fastest growing economies that has been on a transformative journey over the past 30 years with education as a key part of its ongoing development. Through my personal and professional experiences in the country, which I have been visiting so frequently for well over a decade, I have developed an appreciation and affection for its home-grown solutions, warm-hearted people and pro-business approach.”
He continues: “In collaboration with our esteemed partners who share our ethos, values and commitment to delivering outstanding education, we look forward to bringing our ambitious and innovative educational approach to Rwanda and strengthening our global presence which will be pivotal in helping us to realise our strategic aspirations.”
Hereford International School Kigali will provide a world-class education that fosters academic achievement, cultural understanding and personal growth.
Hereford International School Kigali will provide a world-class education that fosters academic achievement, cultural understanding and personal growth. It will deliver an internationally recognised curriculum which will also reflect its own local context. This will allow students to pursue the pursue the International GCSEs and A-Levels while immersing themselves in Rwanda’s rich cultural and linguistic heritage. The school is committed to preparing students comprehensively for higher education in the UK and other English-speaking countries across the globe.
Hereford Cathedral School is excited about this milestone and looks forward to contributing positively to the educational landscape in Rwanda, delivering a first-class education that prepares students for success in a globalised world.
