About ESSI Nyamirambo
A school built on one conviction: that rigorous science and Islamic character are taught together.
Background
École Secondaire Scientifique Islamique (ESSI) Nyamirambo is a private secondary school founded in 1984 by the Joint Organisation for Establishing Islamic Cultural Centres, represented locally by the Islamic Cultural Centre – Kigali (CCI).
Since then, more than 5,000 students have completed their secondary studies here across Ordinary Level (S1–S3) and the Advanced Level science streams (S4–S6). The school marked forty years of teaching in 2024.
Location
The school is located in Nyamirambo, Nyarugenge District, in Kigali, Rwanda.
Forty years
A brief record of a long practice.
1984
Founded
ESSI Nyamirambo opens, sponsored by the Islamic Cultural Centre – Kigali (CCI).
2021–2022
Best Student of the Year
The UAE ambassador to Rwanda presents the top-performing student with a computer.
2024
Forty years
The school marks four decades of teaching science alongside Islamic character.
Today
5,000+ graduates
More than 5,000 students have completed their secondary studies here since 1984.
Mission & Vision
Mission
Our mission is to provide academically challenging knowledge to students that fosters scientific creativity, critical thinking, and innovation in the community, bearing ideal behaviors.
Vision
Our vision is to guide our students to become model citizens with the academic excellence that qualifies them for global competitiveness, for this world's success and the hereafter.
Core values
- Patriotism
- Integrity & Honesty
- Respect
- Responsibility
- Servant Leadership
- Hardworking
- Sportsmanship
Leadership
The team responsible for ESSI Nyamirambo's daily academic and administrative life.
Ntamuturano Abdu
Head Master
Binego Leila
Director of Studies
Sheikh Mukunzi Soudy
Director of Discipline
Kayitesi Madina
School Secretary
Ngiruwonsanga Abdul-Karim
Patron
Mukandayisenga Hamissa
Matron