REB Reschedules English Proficiency Assessment for Teachers to 31 October 2026
The Rwanda Basic Education Board (REB) has announced the rescheduled English Proficiency Assessment for teachers who have completed the required learning content towards B2 certification.
According to the REB communication dated 25 September 2026, the assessment will commence on 31 October 2026.
English Proficiency Assessment Starts on 31 October 2026
The Rwanda Basic Education Board has informed district authorities that the previously postponed English Proficiency Assessment will now begin on 31 October 2026 for eligible teachers who have completed the required learning content towards B2 certification.
The assessment will initially cover eligible teachers in:
- City of Kigali
- Northern Province
- Western Province
The assessment dates for teachers in the remaining provinces will be communicated later.
Assessment Will Be Computer-Based
REB has indicated that the assessment will be computer-based.
Teachers concerned are therefore encouraged to continue practising reading and writing using computers in preparation for the assessment.
Head teachers have also been requested to facilitate teachers’ access to available school computers to support their preparation.
Testing Centres and Assessment Dates
REB will publish the testing centres and assessment dates for the first phase on its official website by 2 October 2026.
More detailed assessment guidelines will subsequently be communicated to the concerned teachers.
Important Dates
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| REB announcement | 25 September 2026 |
| First-phase testing centres and dates to be published | By 2 October 2026 |
| English Proficiency Assessment begins | 31 October 2026 |
| Assessment for remaining provinces | To be communicated |
Who Will Take the Assessment?
The assessment is intended for teachers who have completed the required learning content towards B2 certification.
The first phase will cover eligible teachers in Kigali, Northern Province and Western Province. Teachers in other provinces will receive assessment dates later.
What Teachers Should Do Now
Eligible teachers should:
- Continue preparing for the English proficiency assessment.
- Practise reading and writing using a computer.
- Follow communications from their schools and districts.
- Check the REB website for testing centres and assessment dates from 2 October 2026.
- Follow the detailed assessment guidelines when they are released.
REB Contact Information
For further inquiries, the REB communication identifies:
MUGABONAKE Abdul
English Proficiency Specialist, REB
Telephone: 0788971401
MURASIRA Gerard
Director, Teacher Training Unit
Telephone: 0788625992
Important Notice
The information above is based on the REB communication dated 25 September 2026, Doc Number REB/DG/6147/2026. The letter states that the first-phase testing centres and assessment dates will be published by 2 October 2026, so teachers should check the official REB communication for their specific testing centre and date.
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