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Rwanda Coding Academy (RCA) admission requirements and how student placement works
Student placement at Rwanda Coding Academy (RCA) is determined by performance in the O-Level National Examinations, Rwanda’s exam marking the end of the ordinary level of secondary school. Admission to RCA is competitive, and students must satisfy three key requirements to be selected.
- RCA must be the student’s first choice
When registering to sit the O-Level National Examinations, a student must have selected Rwanda Coding Academy as their first choice of school. Students who list RCA as a lower-ranked option are not eligible for placement under this criterion.
- A minimum of 80% in Mathematics, Physics and English
Candidates must score at least 80% in each of three core subjects: Mathematics, Physics and English. This threshold reflects the technical and coding-focused curriculum at RCA, which requires a strong foundation in mathematics and science, along with English proficiency for technical learning.
- The highest overall percentage among RCA applicants
Because places at RCA are limited, final selection is competitive: among all students who chose RCA as their first choice and met the 80% subject requirement, admission goes to those with the highest overall percentage in the O-Level National Examinations.
Why these criteria matter
Together, these three conditions  first-choice selection, minimum subject scores, and overall ranking  ensure that Rwanda Coding Academy admits students who are both genuinely interested in a coding-focused education and academically prepared for its demands. Students and parents planning ahead for RCA admission should prioritize strong performance in Mathematics, Physics and English throughout the O-Level cycle, and list RCA as their first choice when registering for the national examinations.
