This fall, King’s Academy welcomes five new students from Rwanda, the first of their nationality to enroll at the school. The students were selected during a visit to Kigali, Rwanda by the King’s Academy Office of Admissions and Financial Aid and the Advancement Office.

During the visit, Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid Lukman Arsalan and Chief Advancement Officer Soha Hmaidan met with the Rwandan Minister of State Gaspard Twagirayezu and Minister of Education Valentine Uwamariya to discuss how education can be a pathway to cultural diplomacy and understanding. This visit followed a meeting earlier this year between His Majesty King Abdullah II and Rwandan President Paul Kagame in Aqaba during which they discussed ways of enhancing cooperation and goodwill between the two countries.

The visit to Rwanda concluded with a dinner reception for the new students and their parents, to welcome and congratulate them on their admissions to King’s Academy.

“Studying in Jordan and at King’s Academy will allow you to learn more about Jordan and its very warm and welcoming hospitable culture,” said Arsalan to the students during the reception. “You will witness firsthand the unique geopolitical environment and understand the world through the 44 other nationalities that attend King’s. You represent the future leaders of Rwanda. Through you, our students at King’s will get to learn more about the people and history of Rwanda, and of East Africa. Congratulations on your admission to King’s Academy. We welcome you to your new home!”