Rwanda InformaticsOlympiad

Join Rwanda Informatics Olympiad, a national informatics competition for high schoolers, encouraging problem-solving skills and innovation in programming, designed for young enthusiasts aged 20 and below.

Who We Are

Rwanda's Future in Informatics

The Rwanda Informatics Olympiad is dedicated to discovering and nurturing talented young programmers who will represent our nation on the global stage.

Our Mission

We identify and nurture talented young programmers across Rwanda, providing them with world-class training in algorithms, data structures, and problem-solving. Through structured competitions and camps, we prepare students to excel in international informatics olympiads and beyond.

Identify talentProvide world-class trainingCompete internationally

Our Vision

We envision Rwanda as a recognized center of excellence in informatics education, where computational thinking is embedded in every school. Our students will not only represent Rwanda on the global stage but become leaders in technological innovation and digital transformation.

National excellenceGlobal representationTech leadership

Core Values

Excellence in all we do. Collaboration across institutions. Inclusivity for all talented students regardless of background. Innovation in our approaches. Impact that extends beyond competitions to real-world applications.

ExcellenceCollaborationInclusivityInnovationImpact

Eligibility

Discover the selection process in detail and learn about the criterias to see who can take part.

High School Students

Enrolled in Rwandan high school

Age: 20 or Below

As of Time of Registration

Rwandan Schools Only

Students studying in Rwanda

Selection Criteria

Find out the stages we go through to select the best Rwanda's representatives.

School Registration

Schools register to participate in Selection Tests

School Tests

Students take school selection tests and qualify for the National Selection Test

National Tests

Qualified students advance to nationwide tests and get selected for training camps

Training Camps

Top performers join preparation camps and compete for the national team

Path to IOI 2025

Key milestones in our journey to represent Rwanda at the International Olympiad in Informatics

Nov 2024
Completed

School Selection Test

Students take a school-supervised selection test from their RwIO.

Dec 2024
Completed

Online Camps & Workshops

After successful completion of the test, students undergo an educational workshop.

Feb 2025
Completed

National Selection Test

Students take a second test, this time to determine who will attend the April Camp.

Apr 2025
In Progress

In-Person Camps & Workshops

Students undergo a second intense in-person camp with our coaches at AIMS.

Apr 2025
Upcoming

Final Test to Form National Team

Students take a final test to determine the representatives to represent Rwanda at IOI.

July 2025
Upcoming

International Olympiad in Bolivia

Selected Students will represent Rwanda in IOI 2025 in Bolivia.

Our Team

Meet the team leading Rwanda's international informatics competitions.

Jose Esperazano

Jose Esperazano

Coach

Arun shanmuganathan

Arun shanmuganathan

Coach

Joel Lee

Joel Lee

Coach

Obed Nsanzimfura

Obed Nsanzimfura

Coach

Hirwa Arnold

Hirwa Arnold

Coach

Kagaba Etienne

Kagaba Etienne

Coach

Afsa Umutoniwase

Afsa Umutoniwase

Coach

Niyogisubizo Jehovanis

Niyogisubizo Jehovanis

Coach

Hakim Nshimiyimana

Hakim Nshimiyimana

Coach

Norbert Ndayisenga

Norbert Ndayisenga

Coach

Ishimwe Frank

Ishimwe Frank

Coach

Sezikeye Jado Fils

Sezikeye Jado Fils

Coach

Niyokwizera Jean D'Amour

Niyokwizera Jean D'Amour

Coach

Cynthia Umwali

Cynthia Umwali

Coach

Kelly Irakoze Ntawigenga

Kelly Irakoze Ntawigenga

Coach

Our Sponsors & Partners

Rwanda Informatics Olympiad is proudly supported by leading technology companies and educational institutions committed to nurturing young talent. These organizations make the Rwanda Informatics Olympiad possible through their generous support.

Global Talent Fund
Global Talent Fund
Ministry of ICT & Innovation
Ministry of ICT & Innovation
AIMS Rwanda
AIMS Rwanda
Hence Technologies
Hence Technologies
Ministry of Education
Ministry of Education