AOA is a world-class high-school in Rwanda, training the top Math and Science talent on the continent.

The African Olympiad Academy builds on the success of the Rwanda Mathematics Olympiad (RwMO)—a program which in just five years has established itself amongst the top African countries at international math competitions, and whose graduates have enrolled and been awarded scholarships at prestigious universities globally.

We cultivate a deep connection to the rich cultural heritage and diverse talents of the continent, fostering pride and a strong sense of African identity.

African Roots, Global Reach

Through friendly competition and challenge-based learning, we cultivate a focus on mastery and proofs, nurturing students into deep thinkers and skilled problem-solvers.

Olympiad-Based Pedagogy

We offer a transformative education to a select group of learners, honing their abilities and preparing them to engage holistically with the world at the highest levels.

Academy of Holistic Experience

Publications

AOA Workshop at Oxford

How can Africa's diaspora support the development of AI talents on the continent?

Balliol College, University of Oxford - April 2025

Endorsements

  • “AOA is well-positioned to create an environment where young African mathematicians can thrive.”


    Josh Taylor
    President, Carina Initiatives

  • “The African Olympiad Academy is uniquely positioned to [....] advance African mathematics towards a new era of scholarship in science and engineering.”


    Ari Jacobovits
    Managing Director, MIT-Africa

  • “Our shared goal is to ensure that this initiative thrives, becoming a beacon of STEM education across Africa and contributing significantly to the continent's development”


    Prof. Sam Yala
    AIMS Rwanda Centre President

  • “The Academy’s mission is fully aligned with our goal to support the development of a vibrant and pan-African AI ecosystem of entrepreneurs, scientists, machine learning engineers and entrepreneurs."


    Crystal Rugege
    Managing Director, Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR) Rwanda

  • “It is also really important to support the diversification of technology design and development [...] From this perspective, the establishment of more initiatives like the Africa Olympiad Academy (AOA) would not only be beneficial to Africa but to the AI field as a whole.”


    Victoria Nash
    Director at Oxford Internet Institute, University of Oxford

  • "The Ministry of Education expresses strong support for the African Olympiad Academy's launch of a STEM high school in Rwanda."

    Joseph Nsengimana
    Minister of Education, Republic of Rwanda

  • "The success of the AOA will not only transform Africa’s representation in global competitions but also strengthen its role in addressing the world’s most pressing challenges"


    Prof Nouzha El Yacoubi
    President, PAMO Commission of the African Mathematics Union

Stay in touch


Questions about AOA?
info@africanolympiadfoundation.org