Smart Ibiruhuko 2025 (SI25)
Digital skills training for Rwandan youth during school holidays
An accelerated holiday-based digital training program under the One Million Rwandan Coders initiative, giving youth the opportunity to learn, code, and grow during school breaks—close to home.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Smart Ibiruhuko 2025 (SI25) is a national digital skills training initiative that runs during school holidays. It is part of the One Million Rwandan Coders (1MRC) program led by the Ministry of ICT and Innovation.
SI25 offers hands-on, short-term digital courses using existing smart classrooms, youth centers, and community tech hubs across Rwanda. It's designed to help both in-school and out-of-school youth build practical skills in a short time—and get one step closer to future jobs in the digital economy.
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Training Tracks & Modules
Participants will join intensive, short digital courses chosen from three tracks:
Track 1
Basic Digital Literacy
Begin your tech adventure here! Learn basic digital skills that can enhance your everyday life and prepare you for Rwanda's growing digital opportunities. Want to explore more? Click the button below for additional course details.
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Track 2
CODING & TECH SKILLS
Excited about coding? Start here and learn valuable coding skills to become part of Rwanda's growing tech community. Find out more about what you'll learn by clicking the button below.
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Track 3
Digital Careers
Take your tech skills to the next level and lead Rwanda's digital transformation. Learn advanced skills to create, innovate, and achieve success. Interested in learning more? Click the button below for detailed course information.
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Why Use School Breaks for Digital Skills?
FACILITIES
School facilities (labs, classrooms) are available and underused during holidays.
FREE TIME
Youth often have enough free time but limited structured learning during school breaks.
BRIDGE DIGITAL GAP
Helps bridge the digital gap, especially for students with no internet or computer access at home.
CLOSE TO HOME
The holiday format is intensive but flexible, with learning happening near the learner's home.
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
2024–2025 Holiday Periods
Term 3 Break
2025-09-18 - 2025-10-11
Main Program
2025-10-01 - 2025-12-25
3 hanga hubs
In Kigali, Shyorongi, Musanze
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YOUTH CENTERS
Community spaces equipped to support youth development through programs in ICT, entrepreneurship, and life skills.
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SMART CLASSROOMS
Digitally equipped school classrooms with computers and internet access, designed for interactive and tech-enabled learning.
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DIGITAL LEARNING CENTERS
Modern training facilities, that offer structured digital skills programs using certified content and tools.
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All learners also take English Communication Skills (delivered by iDebate Rwanda) to prepare for professional environments.
Program Format & Activities
MENTORSHIP
Participants are supported by trained facilitators and mentors
WEEKEND SPRINTS
Weekends include 'Drop All and Code' sprints and mini hackathons
Get Started with SI25
FOR SCHOOLS
Interested in hosting SI25? Meet the infrastructure criteria and apply to become a training site.
Application
For Partners (Private/Public)
Contribute courses, trainers, equipment, or funding to support digital skills development.
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