From 20 to over 700 admissions: Winners Mount Academy's journey of educational excellence #rwanda #RwOT

Founded in 2018 with just 20 students, Winners Mount Academy has experienced steady growth thanks to the trust parents have in the school and its professional teaching standards. By 2020, enrolment had increased to between 50 and 100 students, and the school employed between 10 and 15 staff members.

Between 2020 and 2022, the number of students increased to between 300 and 400, while the staff grew to between 20 and 25. From 2022 to 2024, the staff expanded further to 30, and as of 2025, the school serves 700 students.

Muhizi Elie, the founder of Winners Mount Academy, revealed that over the next three years, the school aims to enrol 1,000 students and create jobs for more than 500 people, including teachers and support staff.

'We want to expand our school so that we can achieve our target of welcoming 1,000 students in the next three years, while also creating job opportunities for members of our community to improve their livelihoods. I believe this goal is achievable thanks to the strong leadership that supports us in every step," he said.

Muhizi added that beyond educating students, the academy plans to build additional facilities to benefit both the school and the surrounding community. These include a health centre, a hair salon, and a shop where residents can conveniently access goods without leaving the school premisesâ€"all aimed at enhancing safety and promoting community development.

He further announced that on July 7, 2025, the school will hold its first-ever graduation ceremony for pupils completing the first cycle of primary education, consisting of 20 students.

'The graduating students are excited, and we are equally proud to witness our first group finishing primary school. This is a major milestone and a source of pride for us and the parents,' he said.

Winners Mount Academy admits children as young as three years old into nursery school, where they are initially taught in French. As they transition into primary school, lessons are conducted in English, in line with the national curriculum set by the Rwanda Education Board (REB).

Winners Mount Academy admits children from the age of three up to those in primary school.

Children at Winners Mount Academy are given the opportunity to showcase their talents.

Students at Winners Mount Academy are taught traditional Rwandan dances.

Nursery school pupils are taught in French, and upon reaching primary school, the curriculum shifts to align with REB guidelines.

Pupils participating in a Rwandan traditional dance.

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