The school follows the curriculum established by the Rwanda Basic Education Board (REB), which focuses on competency-based learning and holistic development.
Students are encouraged to develop:
- Critical thinking skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Creativity and innovation
- Communication skills
- Leadership qualities
- Digital literacy
- Entrepreneurship competencies
Lower Secondary Education
The Lower Secondary section provides students with a strong foundation in core subjects, preparing them for further studies and career pathways.
Subjects include:
- Mathematics
- Physics
- English
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Geography
- History
- Kinyarwanda
- Entrepreneurship
- French
- Kiswahili
- Social and Religious Studies
- Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
- Physical Education
Upper Secondary Education
The Upper Secondary level offers specialized combinations and technical pathways that prepare learners for higher education and professional careers.
Students receive advanced instruction in their chosen fields while continuing to strengthen their general academic competencies.
- Senior Four (S4)
- Math and Science Stream One
- Math and Science Stream Two
- Arts and Humanities
- Languages
- Senior Five (S5)
- Math Chemistry Biology (MCB)
- Physics Chemistry Biology (PCB)
- Physics Chemistry Math (PCM)
- Math Economics Geography (MEG)
- Math Computer Science Economics (MCE)
- Math Physics Computer Science (MPC)
- Math Physics Geography (MPG)
- History Geography Literature (HGL)
- Senior Six (S6)
- Math Chemistry Biology (MCB)
- Physics Chemistry Biology (PCB)
- Physics Chemistry Math (PCM)
- Math Economics Geography (MEG)
- Math Computer Science Economics (MCE)
- Math Physics Computer Science (MPC)
- Math Physics Geography (MPG)
- History Geography Literature (HGL)
Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET)
In addition to general education, GS APRED NDERA Secondary School offers practical skills training through TVET programs, including:
- Automobile Repair and Maintenance
- Automobile Mechanics
- Hair Dressing
- Domestic Electricity
- Computer Reapair and Maintenance
- Computer Application
These programs combine theoretical learning with hands-on practical experience to prepare students for employment and entrepreneurship opportunities.