Smart Ibiruhuko 2026
Your holidays, leveled up.
Smart Ibiruhuko turns the school break into a head start. It’s a national digital skills program under One Million Rwandan Coders, running through the 2026 holidays and open to young people aged 13 and above. Wherever you’re starting from, whether your very first line of code or skills you’re ready to sharpen, you learn by doing: building real projects, earning certifications, and finishing the holiday with something to show for your time.
What You Stand To Gain
You'll gain more than a certificate; you'll build practical, future-ready skills, complete real-world projects, and earn industry-recognised certifications that demonstrate your abilities. By the end of the programme, you'll have a portfolio of work and the confidence to pursue further education, launch your career, or create your own opportunities in the digital economy.
How You Learn: Two ways in. Pick the one that fits your time and your goals — or do both.
Open Learning Training Tracks & Modules
Learn on your own schedule, at no cost. Work through structured courses across digital literacy, coding, AI, and professional certifications — start where you like and move at your own pace. These are the courses available through Open Learning:
Track 1
Basic Digital Literacy
Kick-start your tech adventure with practical digital skills that prepare you for Rwanda's digital future.
COURSES (1)
Track 2
Digital Careers
Go beyond the basics. Build advanced tech skills to create, innovate, and unlock new career opportunities.
Track 3
CODING & TECH DEVELOPMENT
Excited about coding? Start here and learn valuable coding skills to become part of Rwanda's growing tech community.
Track 4
English Language Support
Develop practical English skills for the digital world. This mandatory course across all tracks prepares you to communicate confidently in technology and the workplace.
COURSES (1)
Track 5
AI Fundamentals
Build a strong foundation in artificial intelligence by exploring its core concepts, real-world applications, and responsible use. Gain the knowledge and confidence to thrive in an AI-powered world.
Intensive Bootcamps
The Mastery Summer Camp 2026 · Mastery Hub of Rwanda
📅 3 Aug – 4 Sep 2026 (5 weeks) | 📍 MHR Head Campus, Gikondo · Ecole Les Rossignols, Ruyenzi A holiday camp for ages 5–19 combining coding, robotics, AI, music, dance, sports, and leadership. Its uniqueness: a whole-child experience where tech skills meet creative arts and talent discovery — learning that feels like a holiday.
#Get-Into-Tech Summer Camp — Cohort 3 · WithinTech Rwanda
📅 27 Jul – 21 Aug 2026 (1 month) | 📍 IFAK Don Bosco, Kigali · Sonrise High School, Musanze An intensive bootcamp for 200 secondary students (S1–S6) covering coding, robotics, AI, and UX/UI design, with a strong focus on girls and underserved youth. Its uniqueness: inclusion-first design plus a competition pathway leading to the Enjoy AI Africa Open 2026 in Ghana.
WHO IS IT FOR?
No previous experience is required. Just commitment and curiosity.
Secondary school students (especially S3–S6)
TVET learners
Out-of-school youth with interest and motivation
Participants aged roughly 14–25 years
Training Calendar & Locations
2025–2026 Holiday Periods
Term 3 Break
2026-07-03 - 2026-09-14
52 Schools
In APADE Kicukiro, ESSA Nyarugunga, Muhabura Integrated Polytechnic, Wisdom Schools, ESIR, Petit Seminaire Kabgayi, St Joseph Kabgayi, Muhanga Technical Center, Gahogo Adventist Academy, Maranyundo Girls School, TTC Nyamata, APEBU Nyamata, GS Maya II, GS Kamabuye, GS Kabeza, ES Gikonko, GS Gusagara A, Umutara Polytechnic Nyagatare/Gakoni, GS Gacurabwenge, ES Save, Gikonko TSS, Kigembe TSS, GS Gishihe TSS, GS St Athanase Bunyonga, ES Kabarondo, GS Busanza, GS Gatizo, Saint Joseph Birambo TSS, ES Rubengera TSS, GS Gahini, GS Gatenga I , GS Ayabaraga/TSS, GS Camp Kanombe, GS Rubona TSS, GS Kibyagira, Mutovu TSS, GS Nyarusange, GS Hindiro, Shonga TSS, ES Mudadomwa, GS Rugenge, ES Nyanza, GS Ruramba, ETAG TSS (Ecole Technique Automobile de Gisenyi), GS Umubano I , ES Kigoma, GS Congo Nil, GS Rwamagana Protestant, GS Gitisi Adventiste, Kisaro TSS, God's Family School, Ecole Lossignols
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Program Format & Activities
MENTORSHIP
Participants are supported by trained facilitators and mentors
PROGRESS TRACKING
Attendance, engagement, and progress are tracked to help each learner succeed
WEEKDAY LEARNING
Runs Monday to Friday (project-based learning)
FAQS
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