About Us

A world-class international school committed to excellence, humility, and service.

Cubahiro International School campus and learning environment

About Cubahiro International School

Cubahiro International School exists to provide world-class education that builds intercultural understanding and equips students with the higher critical thinking needed to create a better and more peaceful world.

CIS serves learners from 1.5 to 19 years, with both day and boarding options. The school maintains an international learning environment, quality academic and boarding facilities, and strong discipline rooted in social, moral, and academic growth.

Situated along the shores of Lake Tanganyika in Bujumbura, the school offers a serene and secure campus with science and ICT laboratories designed to support international learning pathways.

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Our Motto And Mission

Motto: Striving for Excellence.

Mission: To provide a world-class education that builds intercultural understanding in students and trains them to develop higher critical thinking.

CIS is dedicated to nurturing confident, skilled, and curious learners through quality education, experienced teachers, and a supportive environment.

Leadership Team

Meet Our Team

Our leadership team guides academic quality, student wellbeing, and programme excellence across every stage of learning at CIS.

CEO Mr. Laurent Bimenyumuremyi at Cubahiro International School

Mr. Laurent Bimenyumuremyi

CEO

Head of School Mrs. Marie Goreth Nahimana at Cubahiro International School

Mrs. Marie Goreth Nahimana

Head of School

School Coordinator Dr. Sally Mburu at Cubahiro International School

Dr. Sally Mburu

Head of Consultancy and Advisory

Head of Diploma Programme Mr. Nicaise Ndayikeza at Cubahiro International School

Mr. Nicaise Ndayikeza

Head of Diploma Programme

MYP Coordinator and Head of Middle Years Programme Mr. Telewa Joseph at Cubahiro International School

Mr. Telewa Joseph

MYP Coordinator and Head of Middle Years Programme

Head of BTEC Mr. Hassan Mbabazi at Cubahiro International School

Mr. Hassan Mbabazi

Head of BTEC

Deputy Head of Middle Years Programme Mr. Barihana Arcade at Cubahiro International School

Mr. Barihana Arcade

Deputy Head of Middle Years Programme

Head of Kindergarten Mr. Desire Nzohabonimana at Cubahiro International School

Mr. Desire Nzohabonimana

Head of Kindergarten

Discipline Master Mr. Jean Marie NIBAYUBAYE at Cubahiro International School

Mr. Jean Marie Nibayubahe

Head of Discipline

Head of Primary Mr. Vianney Nsabiyumva at Cubahiro International School

Mr. Vianney Nsabiyumva

Head of Primary

What Makes Us Unique

Small classes

Small Student-Teacher Ratio

We maintain focused classroom time to support every learner with quality academic attention.

Support programmes

Catch-Up And Re-Teach

Targeted support in English, Mathematics, and Sciences helps underperforming learners regain confidence and momentum.

Safe campus

Safe, Child-Friendly Campus

CIS combines clean facilities, mentorship, and secure infrastructure to support wellbeing and learning.