Ecole les Pousins

Ecole les pousins is a school with different locations in Kigali, Muhanga and Gisenyi. They have different sections for crèche, nursery and primary, where the main language is French where they follow the French curriculum.

The crèche section welcomes toddlers starting from 2 years, where 24 kids are the maximum they can look after and 1 adult to look after 5 kids. And they continue in kindergarten where they learn basic things like writing and communicating in different languages. And also they also have artistic activities (singing, drawing, dance…), and physical ones which help in strengthening the toddlers and also help them to socialize.

In primary courses are designed in cycles, lasting three years
• Cycle 2, or cycle of fundamental learning, includes the preparatory course (CP), the elementary course first year (CE1) and the elementary course second year (CE2).
• Cycle 3, or consolidation cycle, includes the first year average course (CM1) and the second year intermediate course (CM2); the consolidation cycle continues in middle school, in the sixth grade. Learning in primary school Mastery of the French language and the first elements of mathematics are the priority objectives of elementary school to allow students to access the fundamental tools of knowledge. From the CP, students discover the learning of a modern language (foreign or regional). In cycle 2, the program provides teaching to question the world, artistic teaching (plastic arts and music education), physical and sports education and moral and civic education. In cycle 3, students consolidate their learning in these fields, discover science and technology, history and geography, and the history of the arts.

The school takes into account the plurality and diversity of the abilities of each student. Alongside reasoning and intellectual reflection, the sense of observation, the taste for experimentation, sensitivity, motor skills and creative imagination are developed. The common base of knowledge, skills and culture The "common base of knowledge, skills and culture" is the set of knowledge, skills, values and attitudes necessary to succeed in schooling, in life as an individual and as a future citizen. From primary school to the end of compulsory schooling, pupils gradually acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to master this common foundation.

Their project is to help students become accomplished, respectful, and tolerant citizens who are open to the world, able to understand our ever-changing society, and act positively.