Rwanda Quality Basic Education for Human Capital Development Project

The development objective of the Quality Basic Education for Human Capital Development Project for Rwanda is to improve teacher competency and student retention and learning in basic education. The project comprises of three components. The first component will focus on enhancing teacher effectiveness for improved student learning. It consists of following sub-components: (i) improve teachers’ English language proficiency and digital skills; (ii) support professional development of mathematics and science teachers; (iii) strengthen the preparation of new teachers; and (iv) develop model schools to support innovative instructional practices. The second component, improving the school environment to support student learning will address critical issues of overcrowding and long distances to schools through the construction of additional classrooms and primary-level new schools. It consists of following sub-components: (i) reduce overcrowding and distance to schools; (ii) enrich early learning environment; and (iii) support gender sensitive teaching and learning environment. The third component, developing institutional capacity to strengthen teaching and learning will support the development of institutional capacity to strengthen teaching and learning in Rwanda and upgrade the skills and knowledge of key staff in the single project implementation units (SPIUs) who manage and implement the project. It consists of following sub-components: (i) support quality assurance systems; and (ii) strengthen project management, implementation, and monitoring capacity.