History and Background of the school
ACK Language and Orientation school is the oldest and most
authentic Language school in Kenya.
The school was established in 1965 by the church
Missionary Society (CMS), of England for the benefit
of denominations, voluntary agencies or bodies and
individual persons wishing to take advantages of its
facilities for language study, cross cultural training and
all suitable form of orientation.
About the ACK Language School
In today’s fast-paced and rapidly-changing world,
effective communication is more important than ever,
and knowledge of another language as a means of local
or international communication is
of paramount importance.
Local and International Travel has become a permanent and
ever-growing feature of modern society and today
traditional language programmes form only part of a
complex range of programmes required by groups and
individuals as a way of achieving personal, educational
or professional goals.
Mobility involving cultural exchanges among countries
worldwide has become an integral part of professional
development in a way that couldn't have been imagined
a few years ago.
The ACK Language and Orientation has had over fifty years of
experience in providing quality language, professional
development and cultural programmes to groups and
individuals of all ages and from more than 50 countries
worldwide.
As learners' needs changed, we developed a sophisticated
range of courses to meet those needs; mission work,
pastoral service in remote areas,
influx of refugees of different nationalities,
foreign service, hearing challenges, university pathway and
examination preparation courses,
tailor-made specialised programmes for groups and
individuals, blended learning and in-service courses
for teachers, training through different languages.
We bring energy and enthusiasm in responding to the new reality
that is local and international service today and to
developing suitable programmes across a broad spectrum.
We also provide expert training in a variety of different
locations so that
clients can choose the type of programme and the
location that best meets their needs.
We remain
committed to an ongoing evaluation of what we do in
response to the constantly-evolving world of local
and international service, without ever losing sight
of the fact that it is the individual learner who is
at the centre of what we provide.
Learning a language offers a new perspective on the world
and on life and we are proud to be part of that experience.
Objectives of the school
- To serve ACK in preparation of
her expatriate and local workers
- To serve missionary societies in preparation for
their staff coming to East Africa to serve in employment or with voluntary agencies
- To provide teaching facilities for other persons
not falling in the above categories
- To prepare students for admission into English-speaking schools,
colleges and universities
- To prepare research students for effective Report Writing
- To prepare research students for University Semester Programmes
in Africa
Our Core Business
- Teach and examine languages
- Orientation to people and organizations
- Translation and editing
- Archive, Christian Research and Production
- Interpretation
Vision Statement
“A Preferred Authentic Christian Centre for Languages”
Mission Statement
“To teach local and foreign languages, promote and conserve Eastern Africa dialects while providing orientation to stakeholders”
Core Values
ACK Language and Orientation School values
- Godliness
- Integrity
- Professionalism
- Innovation and Creativity
- Partnership
Our Motto
"God is Love!”
Management of the School
We endeavor to be a leading Language school that offers superior
quality and affordable training to enable every student achieve
their goals.Training at the school is based on high ethical and moral principles.
The objective of the school is to meet the language proficiency needs
of a diverse populace through quality teaching and learning practices,
research development of all subjects related to the Studies in language
fields.
The school will achieve its goals through professional delivery of its
services and by undertaking best practice in the management,
administration and function of its operation.
The School aspires to provide a distinctive and innovative learning
language experience through high quality research and training
of students.
The management committee formulates policies and guidelines that govern the school. In particular the committee is charged with
- Providing a highly effective teaching and learning environment
- Recruiting and retaining a diverse, highly qualified faculty and staff of sufficient size
- Improving the infrastructure to support the teaching, research, and service missions of the school.
All committee members are eminent personalities with diverse experience.
The following are the current committee members
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Mrs. Lyn Mengich Chairperson |
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Mr. Jackson Kirikiru - Member |
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Mr. Wilberforce Wangalwa |
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Lay Canon Jotham Kilimo |
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Mr. Timothy Ekesa |
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Mrs. Mary Kimathi |
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Mrs. Sarah Mwaura - Principal /Secretary |
ACK Language School Team
Our success as a School depends on the strength of our team.
We work hard to create an innovative, creative and rewarding work environment in which we all thrive.
Our staff is dedicated to providing you with high training education, love and care.
Come and meet them in person at our school.
Karibuni!
We look forward to welcoming you at the ACK language school.