Ecole Secondaire Saint Joseph le Travailleur (ESSJT) is a private Catholic secondary school owned by the Archdiocese of Kigali. The school was founded in 1985 and officially approved in 1993 through an agreement between the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education and the Archdiocese of Kigali. ESSJT is located in the center of Kigali City, in Muhima Sector, Nyarugenge District.
The school follows the Rwanda National Curriculum. The school focuses on practical and technical learning, helping students gain real skills they can use in the workplace. ESSJT prepares its students to become skilled, responsible, and productive professionals for the future.
At ESSJT, education is a fundamental right for all—not a privilege reserved for those who can afford it. As a private Catholic school owned by the Archdiocese of Kigali, ESSJT is dedicated to providing inclusive, quality, and value-based education that nurtures both the mind and character of every learner.
The school equips students with strong professional skills, practical knowledge, and ethical values, preparing them to become competent, responsible, and productive professionals. Through a learning environment that combines academic excellence with hands-on experience, ESSJT empowers its students to contribute meaningfully to society and the future workforce while upholding the principles of integrity, service, and responsibility.
Our vision is to be a center of excellence that provides strong professional and scientific education grounded in core values such as love, mutual respect, fraternity, peace, justice, charity, and solidarity. Through this holistic approach, ESSJT prepares learners to be self-reliant, innovative, and socially responsible.
Our mission is to equip learners and trainees with practical skills and knowledge that empower them to build a better future and become responsible, productive members of society.
Ecole Secondaire Saint Joseph le Travailleur (ESSJT) Summary Information
School Name Ecole Secondaire Saint Joseph le Travailleur (ESSJT)
Province City of Kigali
District Nyarugenge
Sector Muhima
School Manager Father polycarpe NZAYISENGA
Phone 250 788 635 040
E-mail info@essjt.org.rw
Qualifications (Departments) RTQF Class
TVET certificate 3,4 and 5 in Auto Mobile Technology
Level Five,Four and Three
TVET Certificate 3,4 and 5 in Building and construction
Level Five,Four and Three
TVET Certificate3,4 and 5 in sofotware development
Level Five,Four and Three
TVET CERTIFICATE 3,4 and 5 IN ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE
Level Five,Four and Three
TVET CERTIFICATE 3,4 and 5 IN TOURISM AND TOUR GUIDING
Level Five,Four and Three
TVET CERTIFICATE3,4 and 5 IN ELECTRICITY AND COMMUNICATION
Level Five,Four and Three
TVET CERTIFICATE 3,4 and 5 IN Building and construction
Level Five,Four and Three
TVET CERTIFICATE 3,4 and 5 in FOOD AND BEVERAGE OPERATION
Level Five,Four and Three
Fees varies per programme, for details on fees and account number concerning Ecole Secondaire Saint Joseph le Travailleur (ESSJT), kindly contact the Ecole Secondaire Saint Joseph le Travailleur (ESSJT) admissions office.
For more information Visit https://essjt.org.rw/
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