About Don De Dieu School

Growing with our learners since 2023

Don De Dieu School is a young and vibrant school community founded in 2023 in Kigali – Gasabo District, Jabana Sector. We began with a simple vision: to give children a strong, joyful foundation in their early years of learning.

At a glance

2023

Year founded

Kigali

Gasabo, Jabana Sector
Current levels: Nursery 1–3 & Primary 1–3. Future plan: Upgrade to upper primary in the coming years.

Our story

Don De Dieu School was established in 2023 with a heart for children in the Jabana community and beyond. We recognised the need for a safe, loving and academically strong environment where young learners could grow in character and competence.

From the beginning, we committed ourselves to more than just lessons in a classroom. We wanted a school where children feel known by name, where parents are partners, and where faith, values and excellence work together.

Today, our school continues to grow step by step. We currently offer Nursery 1, 2 and 3 and Primary 1, 2 and 3, and our plan is to gradually expand into upper primary, while maintaining the close, family-like atmosphere that defines us.

Why “Don De Dieu”?

The name “Don De Dieu” means “Gift of God”. We believe every child who walks through our gate is a gift — deserving of love, respect and the opportunity to discover their full potential.

Our daily work as teachers and staff is our way of honouring that gift, by creating a learning environment where each child can grow academically, socially, spiritually and emotionally.

Who we are

Our mission, vision and values guide how we teach, how we treat our learners and how we serve families.

Our Vision

To be a leading school that inspires children to love God, love learning, and serve their community with excellence and integrity.

Our Mission

To provide holistic, competence-based education in a safe and nurturing environment, helping learners from Nursery to Primary 3 grow in knowledge, character and confidence, as we prepare to upgrade to higher levels.

Our Values
  • Faith & gratitude – recognising every child as a gift from God.
  • Respect & responsibility – towards self, others and the community.
  • Excellence – doing our best in teaching, learning and service.
  • Care – creating a warm, family-like environment.

Our current levels

We currently offer Nursery and Lower Primary, and we are planning to upgrade so that learners can continue their journey with us for even longer.

Nursery School (Nursery 1, 2 & 3)

Our nursery classes welcome children from the early years, giving them a joyful introduction to school through play, songs, stories and exploration.

Nursery 1 (Baby) Nursery 2 (Middle) Nursery 3 (Top)
  • Development of early language and communication.
  • Introduction to counting and basic numeracy.
  • Social skills, sharing and cooperation.
  • Creative activities: drawing, singing, dancing and play.
Primary School (Year 1–3)

Our lower primary classes build a strong foundation in literacy, numeracy and life skills, following the competence-based curriculum.

Primary 1 (Year 1) Primary 2 (Year 2) Primary 3 (Year 3)
  • Reading and writing in English, with a strong Kinyarwanda foundation.
  • Mathematics and problem-solving.
  • Science, social studies and life skills.
  • Religious education and values formation.
Planning to upgrade

As we grow, our goal is to extend beyond Primary 3 to include upper primary levels. We are investing in infrastructure, teacher development and learning resources so that children who start with us in Nursery can continue with Don De Dieu School for many years.

A community school

Don De Dieu School is deeply connected to the community of Jabana and surrounding areas. Many of our families live close to the school, and we aim to be a positive presence in the neighbourhood.

We believe that when the school, home and community work together, children thrive. For this reason, we welcome regular communication with parents, organise meetings, and encourage families to take an active role in their children’s education.

Our team

A growing team of dedicated teachers and support staff who love working with children and believe in patient, child-centred teaching.

Parents as partners

We see parents and guardians as key partners. We value feedback, regular updates and shared responsibility for each child’s growth.

Our location

We are located in Kigali, Gasabo District, Jabana Sector – easily accessible for families within the area and nearby communities.

Be part of our story

If you are looking for a school that will walk with your child from Nursery to Primary and beyond, we invite you to visit Don De Dieu School and see the learning environment for yourself.