This research aims at assessment of challenges affecting the implementation of twelve years education policy in MUHANGA District, Rwanda specific objectives was : To evaluate challenges faced by education partners in implementing twelve years basic education policy in MUHANGA District, To elaborate the level of implementation of policy in twelve years basic education in MUHANGA District ,To examine the relationship between challenges and the implementation of Twelve years basic education in MUHANGA District. The study was conducted in 12Year Basic Education schools in Muhanga District where the whole population was 150 including teachers, head teacher, students, and parents The research used qualitative and quantitative methods. Secondary data were obtained through documentation, library and internet research. Data were collected using a questionnaire, interview guide and documentary analysis. Data were presented in tabulation formats and interpreted using Statistical Package for Social Sciences. Hence the following were taken major recommendations: to mobilize sufficient budget according to the needs of each school where this will help in building sustainable infrastructure and increasing other school facilities and improving the working conditions of teachers by providing adequate incentives.

Keywords : Challenges, Implementation of Twelve Years Education Policy.