Kenyan Sign Language Course


Level: Short Course

Duration: 25 Weeks

Faculty: N/A

Department: N/A

Branch: Kenyan Sign Language

Fees: 30,000 KES Per Module

Examining Body: KNEC — KCSE Kenyan Sign Language (eligible KCSE candidates only); KISE — separate certificate programme, not an exam-only route

Modes: Onsite (In Class) Online

Ideal For: High School Leaver Undergraduate Student Postgraduate Student Working Professional Career Switcher Adult Learner Skills Upgrade Educator or Teacher Government Staff General Public

Campuses: Main Campus

About This Course

Study Kenyan Sign Language through live classes at Kenya School of Languages, online or at its Nairobi CBD branch. Training develops fingerspelling, receptive signing, expressive signing, non-manual markers and deaf culture.

Tuition: KES 30,000 per level. Registration: KES 1,000 separately. Optional external examinations cost extra.

Entry Requirements

Beginners start at the first level. Learners with prior knowledge can request placement guidance. Admissions confirms the appropriate level and timetable.

Course Structure

Progression (KSL proficiency): Beginner → Intermediate → Advanced.

  • Fingerspelling
  • Receptive signing
  • Expressive signing
  • Non-manual markers and Deaf culture

Duration per level: Regular — 25 weeks; Intensive — 17 weeks; Super Intensive — 10 weeks; Accelerated — 7 weeks. Select the appropriate pace and confirm the timetable with Admissions.

Career Opportunities

Practical applications include inclusive communication, education, customer service, community and workplace settings. Language study alone does not establish a professional qualification.