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.