- New Generation Academy to launch on October 13 for top-performing students
- Program offers hands-on training in coding, robotics, and STEM fields
- Initiative aims to equip youth with skills for Africa’s digital economy
Kigali is now home to New Generation Academy, the first accredited school in Rwanda offering professional training in software programming and embedded systems. The program, set to launch on October 13, targets students who have completed Senior 3 with strong results in the 2024/2025 national exams.
New Generation Academy stands out for its practical, project-based approach. From the early years, students receive training in coding, robotics, and STEM subjects science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The school emphasizes hands-on learning, offering programs aligned with both national and international systems through an equivalence certificate issued by the Higher Education Council (HEC).
The school’s opening comes as coding and tech education gain momentum across Africa. Its mission is to meet the continent’s growing demand for digital skills and prepare young people for careers in the emerging digital economy. According to the “Foresight Africa 2025–2030” report by the Brookings Institution, around 230 million jobs in sub-Saharan Africa will require digital skills.
New Generation Academy’s program is designed to equip students with advanced programming abilities, practical project experience, and exposure to innovative technologies. Such initiatives are helping to train a new generation of tech talent capable of supporting start-up growth and driving Africa’s digital transformation.
