Kiswahili Language Course
Level: Short Course
Duration: 25 Weeks
Faculty: N/A
Department: N/A
Branch: Kiswahili
Fees: 36,000 KES Per Module
Examining Body: ACTFL / Language Testing International — OPI / WPT (optional); USIU-Africa — separate Executive Certificate programme
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 Kiswahili through live classes at Kenya School of Languages, online or at its Nairobi CBD branch. Training develops speaking and listening, everyday vocabulary, grammar foundations, reading and writing.
Tuition: KES 36,000 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 (CEFR): A1 → A2 → B1 → B2 → C1 → C2.
- Speaking and listening
- Everyday vocabulary
- Grammar foundations
- Reading and writing
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 living and working in east africa, community communication, travel and relocation, professional interaction. Language study alone does not establish a professional qualification.