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 Cambridge and International Baccalaureate learning pathways.

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Our Motto And Mission

Motto: Strive 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 The Main Programme Heads

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

Head of School Mrs Goreth Nahimana at Cubahiro International School

Head of School

Mrs. Goreth Nahimana

School Coordinator Dr Sally Mburu at Cubahiro International School

School Coordinator

Dr Sally Mburu

DP Coordinator Mr Telewa Joseph at Cubahiro International School

DP Coordinator

Mr. Telewa Joseph

Head of Middle Years and MYP Coordinator Mr Nicaise NDAYIKEZA at Cubahiro International School

Head of Middle Years and MYP Coordinator

Mr. Nicaise NDAYIKEZA

BTEC Coordinator Mr Hassan MBABAZI at Cubahiro International School

BTEC Coordinator

Mr. Hassan MBABAZI

Head of Kindergarten Mr Desire at Cubahiro International School

Head of Kindergarten

Mr. Desire

Head of Primary Mr Vianney NSABIYUMVA at Cubahiro International School

Head of Primary

Mr. Vianney NSABIYUMVA

Discipline Master Jean Marie NIBAYUBAYE at Cubahiro International School

Discipline Master

Mr. Jean Marie NIBAYUBAYE

Head of Cambridge Mr BARIHANA Arcade at Cubahiro International School

Head of Cambridge

Mr. BARIHANA Arcade

Head of Humanities Steven KIEMENYE at Cubahiro International School

Head of Humanities

Mr. Steven KIEMENYE

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.