Strive for Excellence

Cubahiro International School provides world-class education that builds intercultural understanding, higher critical thinking, and a peaceful learning community on the shores of Lake Tanganyika.

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International Pathways From Kindergarten To Diploma

From early years through Primary, Cambridge, IB MYP, IB Diploma and BTEC, CIS prepares learners aged 1.5 to 19 for strong university and life outcomes.

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Day And Boarding In A Secure Learning Environment

Small student-teacher ratios, mentorship, re-teach support, modern labs, and child-friendly facilities help every learner grow with confidence and discipline.

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Headmaster of Cubahiro International School
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A Warm Welcome From The Headmaster

CIS welcomes families seeking rigorous academics, strong values, and a supportive international environment. Our goal is to help young people grow into thoughtful, principled, and capable citizens ready for university and life.

The school combines academic ambition with pastoral care, mentoring, and a calm campus culture that encourages inquiry, service, and steady discipline.

We are proud of our learners, our teaching staff, and the consistency that comes from a school community committed to striving for excellence.

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Headmaster Cubahiro International School
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A Stronger Learning Experience At CIS

CIS combines rigorous academics, close learner support, and secure day or boarding life in one intentionally designed environment.

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World-Class Learning

We train learners to develop higher critical thinking, strong character, and coherent arguments through international programmes.

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Small Class Support

Small student-teacher ratios, catch-up lessons, and mentoring help learners receive focused support where they need it most.

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Day And Boarding

CIS serves both day and boarding students in a calm, secure, child-friendly environment equipped for academic growth.

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Families can explore tuition, curriculum pathways, and campus life before continuing their application on the new school domain.

About Cubahiro International School

CIS develops lifelong learners who can promote peace in a fast-changing world. The school serves learners from 1.5 to 19 years in an international environment where both boys and girls thrive through discipline, inquiry, and service.

Situated along the beautiful Lake Tanganyika, the campus combines academic ambition with mentoring, welfare support, science and ICT laboratories, and a strong extra-curricular culture.

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Our Curriculum

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Kindergarten

Play-based early years learning that builds confidence, language, creativity, and positive social habits.

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Primary

A strong academic base that develops literacy, numeracy, inquiry, and confidence for higher stages of learning.

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Secondary

Secondary learners progress through Cambridge and IB pathways with strong academic expectations and mentorship.

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IB Diploma

IB Diploma Programme

University-oriented academic depth, research, service, and leadership preparation for globally competitive students.

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IB MYP

IB MYP Programme

Concept-based learning that develops thinkers, communicators, and principled learners across disciplines.

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BTEC

BTEC Program

Practical, career-oriented learning for students who benefit from applied projects and structured progression.

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5 Reasons To Choose CIS

CIS offers a strong learning environment where students are supported academically, personally, and socially at every stage.

  • Small student-teacher ratio for more focused support.
  • Energetic faculty committed to strong academic progress.
  • Clean, child-friendly facilities and a secure campus with CCTV coverage.
  • Strong mentorship, re-teach, and catch-up support for steady growth.
  • Continuous evaluation and balanced extra-curricular opportunities.
Why CIS?
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News & Events

Catholic Mass
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November

CIS Chapel, Bujumbura

First CIS Catholic Mass

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Academic Trip
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February

OTB Teza, Muramvya

Year 7 Academic Trip