Fr Gabriel Ngendakuriyo, Provincial Superior of the Africa of Great Lakes Province (AGL), on this Friday, 11 October 2024, has officially inaugurated the new modern building at IFAK Don Bosco Kimihurura! The facility includes high school classrooms, a computer lab, a library, and more.
Since the beginning of this academic year, the new modern building has been operational. It hosts classrooms for senior one and senior two students, an ICT room, a library, restrooms for students and staff, and other key facilities.
According to the IFAK administration, ever since the arrival of the Salesians community in the country, the school’s primary goal has been to align with national development and society’s needs.
Rev. Father Jean Bosco Ntirenganya, the Director of IFAK Don Bosco Kimihurura, explained that the construction of the new building is part of the school’s celebration of its 60th anniversary. This milestone has provided the perfect opportunity to advance the rehabilitation and expansion of the school’s premises.
“This is a significant project aimed at expanding and rehabilitating the IFAK premises, many of which are 60 years old. It is also in line with Salesian education principles, which strive to create a conducive environment for both students and teachers. We firmly believe that an optimal environment is a catalyst for fostering excellence in work,” said Rev. Father Ntirenganya.
He also emphasized the need to keep up with the rapidly developing world, both in terms of educational vision and societal progress.
“As Kigali City continues to develop, we don’t want to be left behind. The education sector is advancing rapidly, and we want to keep pace with those changes. This project will leave us with a remarkable image in terms of infrastructure,” he added.
Additionally, IFAK has expanded its boarding facilities, and from this academic year, all male students are now accommodated on campus.
“We already have classrooms, but we need to increase their number to better serve the many stakeholders who are interested in enrolling their children at IFAK,” Rev. Father Ntirenganya mentioned.
As an educational institution, IFAK aims to provide young people with a wide range of opportunities to develop holistic knowledge and skills. The school seeks to instill a positive attitude and critical thinking abilities in its students, which will help them remain competitive in the labor market and contribute to the social and political life of the country.
IFAK offers both Ordinary and Advanced Level education, with a range of academic combinations, including PCM (Physics-Chemistry-Mathematics), PCB (Physics-Chemistry-Biology), MCB (Mathematics-Chemistry-Biology), MCE (Mathematics-Computer Science-Economics), and MPC (Mathematics-Physics-Computer Science).
