Now enrolling · 2026/2027

Where Every Mind Begins to Flourish

A gentle Montessori beginning where children grow with curiosity, confidence, and joy, from 18 months to 6 years, in the heart of Kigali.

  • 8:00 – 17:00 Mon – Fri
  • English & French
  • Rugando Kigali
Children working with a guide
A child concentrating on her work
18 months – 6 yearsAuthentic Montessori
A happy young learner Choosing work from a Montessori shelf A prepared Montessori classroom

The Splendour approach

Montessori, the way it was meant to be

Montessori education follows the child. Our guides prepare a calm, beautiful classroom, then give children the freedom and time to discover what they are capable of.

  • Real Montessori materialsLetters, numbers and shapes become things a child can hold and build.
  • Independence every dayPouring, dressing and tidying build concentration and genuine confidence.
  • Mixed-age classroomsOlder children mentor, younger ones are inspired — just like a family.
  • Grace, courtesy & valuesA warm, faith-inspired community where kindness is part of the curriculum.
More about us

The greatest sign of success for a teacher is to be able to say, “The children are now working as if I did not exist.”

— Dr Maria Montessori
A child painting at an outdoor table
Art & outdoor time, every day

A day at Splendour

Calm mornings, joyful afternoons

A predictable rhythm helps young children feel secure. A typical day in our Children's House (Pre-Primary):

  1. Arrival
  2. Morning meeting
  3. Montessori work cycle
  4. Outdoor learning
  5. Lunch
  6. Rest / quiet work
  7. Enrichment — art & music
  8. Dismissal or after-care

Why families choose us

Everything a young child needs to flourish

Safe & secure

A caring, protected campus with careful drop-off and pick-up.

Trained guides

Montessori-trained educators who know every child by name.

Full school day

Open 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM, with after-care for working parents.

Bilingual start

Songs, stories and conversation in English & French.

Outdoor learning

Gardening, nature walks and active play every single day.

Partners with parents

Regular updates and open doors — you always know how your child is doing.

Find us

Rooted in Rugando, Kigali

Life at Splendour

Moments from our classrooms

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Admissions

Joining Splendour is simple

  1. 1

    Visit

    See the classrooms and meet our guides.

  2. 2

    Apply online

    A short form — about five minutes.

  3. 3

    Settling-in session

    A relaxed, play-based morning with us.

  4. 4

    Welcome!

    We plan a gentle first week together.

A guide working with a child

Come and see us

See a Montessori morning for yourself

The best way to know if Splendour is right for your child is to visit. Little ones are welcome to come along — we'll show you around, answer every question and give you our fee sheet.