The Rwanda Basic Education Board (REB) has released the examination centres and schedules for candidates who are required to take the English Proficiency Test for school leadership positions.
The announcement is important for
applicants who recently participated in the recruitment examination for school
leadership positions such as Head Teacher and Deputy Head Teacher and
successfully passed the written examination.
According to REB, the English
Proficiency Assessment is the next stage in the selection process for eligible
candidates. The assessment is intended to determine whether candidates have the
level of English proficiency needed to effectively perform school leadership
responsibilities.
REB
English Proficiency Test for School Leaders
REB officially announced the English
Proficiency Assessment on 29 August 2026. The assessment is specifically
for candidates who applied for school leadership positions and successfully
passed the written recruitment examination.
The positions covered include:
- Head Teacher
- Deputy Head Teacher
Candidates who meet the requirements
are expected to take the English Proficiency Test before proceeding to the next
stage of the recruitment process.
REB explains that the results of the
assessment will be used to determine which candidates can progress to the interview
stage.
This means that passing the written
examination does not mark the end of the recruitment process. Eligible
candidates must also successfully complete the English proficiency assessment
before they can proceed further.
When
Will the English Proficiency Test Take Place?
The English Proficiency Test is
scheduled to take place between 3 September and 6 September 2026.
REB has now published documents
showing the examination centres, dates and times assigned to candidates.
Candidates are therefore encouraged
to check the official REB documents carefully to find their name, examination
centre and allocated time.
The official announcement states
that candidates will take the test on their allocated dates during this period.
REB
Has Published Examination Centres
The Rwanda Basic Education Board has
published several PDF documents containing the allocation of candidates to
English Proficiency Test centres.
The documents currently available on
the REB announcement page include allocations for areas such as:
- City of Kigali
- Rulindo
- Rwamagana
- Kamonyi
- Bugesera
REB has also published a document
showing the English proficiency test districts for school leadership
candidates.
For example, the City of Kigali
allocation document contains the names of candidates, the district where they
took the written examination, their English Proficiency Test district,
examination date, centre and time.
This information allows each
candidate to confirm exactly where and when they are expected to take the
assessment.
How
to Check Your English Proficiency Test Centre
Candidates should not simply choose
an examination centre based on where they live or where they previously took
the written examination.
REB has clearly instructed
candidates to attend only the examination centre to which they have
officially been assigned.
To check your allocation, follow
these simple steps:
Step
1: Visit the REB website
Go to the official Rwanda Basic
Education Board announcement page:
REB Official Announcement Page
Step
2: Find the English Proficiency Test announcement
Look for the announcement titled:
“00 CENTERS OF EF TEST FOR SCHOOL
LEADERS CANDIDATES 2026”
The announcement currently provides
several PDF files containing candidate allocations.
Step
3: Open the PDF for your assigned area
Choose the relevant document and
search for your name.
The documents provide important
information including the candidate's name, examination date, examination
centre and test time.
Step
4: Confirm your test details
After finding your name, carefully
check:
- Your examination date
- Your examination centre
- Your examination time
- Your assigned district
Candidates should save or print
their information so they can easily refer to it before travelling to the
examination centre.
Important
Requirements for Candidates
REB has provided several
instructions that candidates must follow during the English Proficiency
Assessment.
1.
Attend Only Your Assigned Centre
Candidates must take the assessment
at the examination centre officially assigned to them.
Going to a different centre may
cause problems during admission to the test. Candidates should therefore check
their allocation before leaving for the examination.
2.
Bring Your Original National ID
Candidates are required to present
their original National ID before they can be admitted to the
assessment.
This is an important requirement, so
candidates should make sure they have the original document with them on the
examination day.
3.
Bring Functional Headphones
Candidates are also required to
bring their own functional headphones for use during the assessment.
This is particularly important
because the English proficiency assessment is conducted online and may include
components that require audio.
Candidates should test their
headphones before going to the examination centre to make sure they are working
properly.
4.
Mobile Phones Are Not Allowed
REB has warned that mobile phones
and other unauthorized electronic devices are strictly prohibited inside the
assessment room and waiting room.
Candidates should therefore avoid
bringing unauthorized electronic devices into the examination area.
What
Happens After the English Proficiency Test?
The English Proficiency Assessment
is part of the recruitment process for school leadership positions.
REB says the assessment is designed
to evaluate the level of English proficiency required for effective school
leadership. The results will be used to determine candidates' progression to
the interview stage.
Therefore, candidates who have
passed the written examination should take this stage seriously.
The assessment provides an
opportunity for REB to evaluate whether candidates have the communication
skills in English required for leadership responsibilities in schools.
Candidates
Applying for More Than One Position
Another important point concerns
candidates who successfully passed the written examination for more than one
school leadership position.
REB has stated that such candidates
will take the Online English Proficiency Test only once.
The score obtained from that
assessment will apply to all the school leadership positions for which the
candidate successfully passed the written examination.
This means that candidates do not
need to take separate English proficiency tests for each school leadership position.
Where
Can Candidates Download the Examination Centre List?
The official examination-centre
documents are available through the REB website.
Candidates should use the official
source rather than relying on screenshots or unofficial social media posts,
because examination information can be updated.
The REB announcement page currently
lists the examination-centre documents, including the City of Kigali, Rulindo,
Rwamagana, Kamonyi and Bugesera files.
Download and check your English
Proficiency Test centre here:
REB English Proficiency Test Centres – Official Documents
Final
Reminder to School Leadership Candidates
Candidates who passed the written
recruitment examination for Head Teacher or Deputy Head Teacher positions
should make sure they check their English Proficiency Test allocation as soon
as possible.
The test is scheduled for 3–6
September 2026, and each candidate has a specific examination centre and
time.
Before going to the examination
centre, candidates should make sure they have:
- Their original National ID
- Functional headphones
- Their examination centre information
- Their examination date and time
- Enough time to reach the centre before the assessment
begins
Candidates should also remember that
mobile phones and other unauthorized electronic devices are not allowed in the
assessment and waiting rooms.
The English Proficiency Test is an
important stage in the recruitment process because its results will help determine
which candidates proceed to the interview stage.
For the most accurate and updated
information, candidates should regularly check the official REB announcement
page and confirm their individual allocation in the published PDF
documents.
Conclusion
The release of the English
Proficiency Test centres marks another important step in Rwanda's recruitment
process for school leadership positions.
Candidates who passed the written
examination should now focus on preparing for the English assessment while
carefully checking their assigned centre, date and time.
Most importantly, candidates should
follow REB's instructions, carry their original National ID and functional
headphones, and attend only the centre assigned to them.
The official REB documents provide
the individual information needed by candidates, making it important for every
eligible applicant to check the list before the test date.
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