Akilah Institute for Women is the firstand only institute of higher education inBurundi open exclusively to young women.

Akilah Burundi offers Three-Year Diploma programs in Entrepreneurship and HospitalityManagement.

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Admissions Criteria Commitment to Affordable Education

Questions?For more information or to receive an application form, find us at Avenue de l’Aviation n.8, Rohero I, Q. INSS or email burundiadmissions@akilahinstitute.org or call +257.76.99.60.10 or +257.76.99.60.11.

Akilah currently has campuses in Kigali, Rwanda and Bujumbura, Burundi.

The unique transformational learning environment focuses on teamwork, critical thinking skills, leadership, and confidence building.

Majors are designed with extensive input from the private sector and delivered by industry experts.

Students pay only 390,000 FBU per year.

Tuition covers educational materials, courses, lunch, and

extracurricular activities.

Total tuition is $3,500 USD (approximately 5,428,490 FBU).

The remaining amount is paid for by the Scholarship Fund.

Students are responsible for all living expenses.

üNational Exam certificate or equivalent

üCertified secondary school diploma

üReports from last two years of secondary school

üDemonstrated leadership potential

üPassing grade on Akilah

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Akilah Institute for Women est la première et l’unique institution d’enseignement supérieurexclusivement ouverte aux jeunes filles et femmes au Burundi.

Akilah Burundi offre une formation sur trois ans débouchant sur un Diplôme d’Instituts Supérieurs enEntrepreneuriat ou Gestion Hôtelière.

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Les Critères d’Admission Engagement à Une Éducation Abordable

Questions? Pour plus d’information ou pour avoir le formulaire, veuillez nous trouver a l’Avenue de l’Aviation n.8, RoheroI, Q. INSS, ou nous envoyer un courier électronique à burundiadmissions@akilahinstitute.org ou nous appelerau +257.76.99.60.10 ou +257.76.99.60.11.

Akilah a pour le moment des campus à Kigali, Rwanda et à Bujumbura, Burundi.

L’environnement d’étude unique est basé sur le travail en groupe, le raisonnement critique, et la confiance en soi.

Les cours sont conçus avec une participation considérable de la part du secteur privé et des professionnelsdans l’industrie du tourisme.

Les étudiantes n’auront qu’à payer 390,000 FBU par an.

Le minerval couvre les matériels éducatifs, cours, déjeuneret d’autres activités parascolaires.

Sinon, le minerval est de 3,500 dollars américains. L’autrepartie est payée sous forme de bourse à toutes les étudiantes.

Les étudiantes sont responsables de tous les frais de subsistance.

üAttestation à l’Exam d’État

üDiplôme du secondaire certifié conforme à l’original

üBulletin des deux dernières années du secondaire

üPassionée par le leadership

üRéussite au test interne d’Akilah

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Program ContentThe three-year Diploma in Entrepreneurship equips students with the practical andtheoretical knowledge to identify market opportunities and launch and run their own ventures.

• 2-month business internship • Over 80 hours of training in community leadership

• Leadership

• Information Technology

• English

• Marketing

• Management

• Business Communications

Core Courses

Career Development Community Leadership

Graduates Are Equipped To:

• Principles of Economics

• Product Design

• Supply Chain Management

• Market Research & Analysis

• Fundamentals of Customer Service

Entrepreneurship Courses Are You anAkilah Student?

About Akilah

Entrepreneurship studentsare persistent and creative witha talent for persuasion andproblem solving. Applicants must have a secondary school diploma, a National Examcertificate, demonstrated leadership experience, and a passing grade on the Akilah entrance exam.

Rely on skills in systemic planning, innovative thinking, risk taking and risk management, information management, problem solving, and influencing

Launch innovative business ventures that allow them to hire 1-2 employees

Manage various aspects of a business

Contribute to existing small and medium businesses

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• Completion of a social change project in the final year of the program

• Workplace readiness training

• Access to a Career Development Officer

• Assistance with career planning and job placement

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Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship is thecornerstone of economic growth in today’s competitive and complexbusiness environment. AkilahBurundi’s Diploma in Entrepreneurship provides an in-depth understanding of business management, key technical skills, and the creative environmentneeded to nurture innovativebusiness ideas. The programprepares students with the market-relevant skills required to secure gainful employment after graduation.

Akilah is a college with campuses in Kigali, Rwanda and Bujumbura, Burundi that offers a unique model of market- relevant education empowering young women for success inprofessional careers and leadership roles.

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Program ContentThe three-year Diploma in Hospitality Management provides intensive exposure to tourism, lodging, and the food & beverage industries. Graduates are ready to successfully enter the hospitality industry and may expect promotion to leadership positions.

• Leadership

• Information Technology

• English

• Marketing

• Management

• Business Communications

Core Courses

üSecure entry-level positions in the hospitality industry

üQuickly progress to positions of leadership

üIncrease sales and retain customers by providing excellent client care

üIdentify ways to improve customer service and grow the industry

Graduates Are Equipped To:

• Introduction to the Lodging, Food &

Beverage, and Tourism Industries

• Customer Care

• Essentials of Dining & Bar Service

• Hotel Front Office Operations

• Eco-Tourism

Hospitality ManagementCourses Are You an

Akilah Student?

About Akilah

Hospitality Managementstudents are passionate about tourism and hospitality and have a genuine interest incustomer care and clientservice. Applicants must have a secondary school diploma, a National Exam certificate,demonstrated leadershipexperience, and a passing grade on the Akilah entrance exam.

• 2-month internship in the industry

• Over 80 hours of training in community leadership

Career Development Community Leadership

• Completion of a social change project in the final year of the program

• Workplace readiness training

• Access to a Career Development Officer

• Assistance with career planning and job placement

Hospitality Management

Tourism and the HospitalityIndustry are driving the economy in East Africa, with Burundi on track to become an eco-tourismdestination. Akilah Burundi’sDiploma in HospitalityManagement is based on the proven results of our Hospitality Management diploma in Rwanda, where 100% of 2012 graduatesreceived job offers upon graduation. The program prepares studentswith the market-relevant skillsrequired for gainful employment.

Akilah is a college with campuses in Kigali, Rwanda and Bujumbura, Burundi that offers a unique model of market- relevant education empowering young women for success inprofessional careers and leadership roles.

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English fluency. Computer skills. Leadership development.

A diploma built for the professional job market.

Beyond theDiploma:

Akilah’s 3-YearProgram

Although secondary school is taught in French, the EastAfrican Community requires the use of English. Burundians who are fluent in English are at considerable advantageon the modern job market.

To prepare our graduates for internationally-competitivecareers, Akilah students complete all instruction in English.

Akilah education goes beyond the typical Diploma with market-relevant courses and a curriculum that delivers results.

Akilah’s innovative Foundation Year supplements secondary-school education with intensive focus on English communication, computer literacy, and leadership training -- the skills necessary for the current job market. By providing these business-criticalcompetencies to all students regardless of their academic background, Akilah ensures that graduates are prepared for the workforce.

In addition to this rigorous curriculum focused on real-world results, Akilah offers:

English-Only Instruction 1 Student : 1 ComputerInformation technology is the cornerstone of East Africa’seconomic growth and development. Computer literacy isnow a prerequisite for the most competitive careers inthe hottest sectors.

Students complete intensive computer training and haveaccess to a fully-equipped computer lab.

Developing Leaders Education for CareersThe modern workforce demands critical thinking, teamwork, and public speaking skills. Akilah students work in teams,perform class presentations, and hone leaderships skills throughout the curriculum.

The Foundation Year raises all students to the same levelbefore continuing onto demanding college-level coursework.

Akilah is an investment in your future. The Career Officeworks closely with the local private sector to developmarket-relevant curricula and ensure job placement forgraduates.

Internships, CV writing, interview practice, and seminarstake students beyond academics and into the workforce.

PROGRAM LENGTH CURRICULUMFoundation 1 Year English, Business Math, Leadership, Information Technology

Diploma Year 1

2 Years

ENTREPRENEURSHIPIntro to Management & Entrepreneurship,

Accounting, Business Communication

HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENTIntro to Food & Beverage, Intro to

Hotel & Lodging, Intro to Travel & Tourism

SUMMER INTERNSHIP

DiplomaYear 2

Customer Care, Financial Management,Principles of Marketing, Intro to BusinessPlanning, Managing Information Systems

Dining Room & Bar Service, Front OfficeOperations, Tour Management, Hospitality &

Tourism Marketing, Ecoutourism

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