English

The Course is specially programmed to improve communication skills in spoken and written English

Learning English is important for non-English speakers because it opens opportunities in education, employment, business, travel, and international communication.

English is widely used as a global language in technology, science, diplomacy, and entertainment, making it easier for people to access information and connect with others around the world. It also improves career prospects, as many employers value English communication skills in today’s competitive job market.

In addition, learning English helps individuals build confidence, interact with people from different cultures, and participate more effectively in the global community.

We offer

• English course for various levels leading to IELST and pitman Examination
• Orientation into Kenyan School System for children ages 6-14 years
• English for adult learners at different levels (Beginners, elementary, intermediate and advanced)

The Examination Course is designed to prepare students for one of the following examinations:

• Pitman’s (First Certificate, Advanced Certificate, Certificate of Proficiency)
• IELTS.

The Intensive Examination Preparation is for students who wish to supplement their General English Course with extra classes to prepare for the TOEFL or IELTS examination

Kiswahili

Kiswahili is the National language of Kenya.It is also used widely in East and Central Africa region. Almost everybody in the country can have basic communication in Kiswahili.

You will find knowledge of Kiswahili invaluable whether visiting a government office,a rural market, visiting remote countryside or listening to a radio /television programme.

Whether you are complete beginner or wish to polish your Kiswahili language skills, we have programs that will suit your needs.

Our staff will discuss with you and advise on the appropriate level to join.

Foreign Languages

In addition we offer other languages such as French, German, Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, Arabic etc.

Knowledge of a foreign language is an asset.

Learning a foreign language is important because it helps people communicate with individuals from different cultures and backgrounds, promoting understanding and global connection.

It improves career opportunities by increasing competitiveness in international business, tourism, diplomacy, and education.

Learning another language also strengthens cognitive skills such as memory, problem-solving, and critical thinking.

In addition, it allows learners to appreciate other cultures more deeply through literature, music, travel, and social interaction, while building confidence and broadening personal and professional experiences.

Each year, the country receives many visitors who cannot communicate in either English or Kiswahili. In addition, you may wish to visit a country where whose citizenry communicate in a different language from the one you know.

Whether your work involves receiving dignitaries speaking different languages, guiding visitors from different nationalities to their various destinations, responding to correspondence in different languages or learning a foreign language for the sake of it, we have a program that is suited for you. These courses are offered on demand.

Local Languages

Kenya has 42 different tribes each with their own dialect.

You may be interested in learning a local language in support of your mission work, or to learn different cultures or to enable you live within a certain community.

Whatever your need, we can offer you courses that will help you improve your understanding, speaking, pronunciation or listening a particular language.

We offer vernacular courses in almost all major languages in Kenya.

These include Dholuo, Gikuyu, Kalenjin, Kamba, Kiluhya, Kimeru, Kitaita, Kiborana, Somali etc

The languages are offered on demand.
We have a database of skilled facilitators who can be called upon whenever a need arises to conduct such classes.

Sign Language

Sign language (also signed language or simply signing) is a language which uses manual communication and body language to convey meaning, as opposed to acoustically conveyed sound patterns.

Wherever communities of hearing challenges people exist, sign languages have been developed.

Signing is not only used by the deaf, it is also used by people who can hear, but cannot physically speak. While they use space for grammar in a way that spoken languages do not, sign languages show the same linguistic properties and use the same language faculty as do spoken languages. There is an increased awareness of the rights of people with challenges worldwide.

You will need to know the sign language to communicate effectively with the hearing impaired. This could be during your mission work, attending visitors, answering queries, guiding them, care giving the hearing impaired at home or school, or in any other situation where effective communication is necessary. We have the right program for you.

We offer sign language using international conventions

Kenya’s constitution already recognizes Kenyan Sign Language as an official language in Parliament. This is contained in Article 120 and orders its development and use. According to Human Rights Watch, deaf children like all other children, have a right to a quality education in a language and environment that maximizes their potential. Globally, educating deaf children and young people in sign language is hindered due to lack of well-trained teachers.

Online Classes

We have carefully selected our online platforms and we continue to test them to ensure our students get value for money and the sessions shall be as interactive as possible.

We expect that our students in online meetings shall have the following

• Good Internet connectivity
• A good computer/ Mobile Device with a good camera and adequate storage space
• A conducive learning environment that is free from any distractions

We expect our students to comply with instructor instructions during online classes.

In particular

• Mute your microphone unless instructed otherwise
• Use the tools in the platform, such as raising hand, if you want to catch the attention of the instructor
• Ensure your camera is turned on, unless otherwise instructed
• Participate in any classwork that is assigned

The school adminstration shall be scheduling classes using the calendar tools available in the software.

Login to your class, at least 10 minutes before scheduled class

Due to the different timezones, observe the timetable that will be issued and take note that time indicated shall be local time

On our part, the school is continously testing the most appropriate platform for maximum effectiveness.

In particular, we are using the G-Suite platform for learning.

Our video conferencing solution is Google-Meet, this ensures that you can access our classes from a multiplicity of devices including mobile phone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer We shall be posting learning materials on Google Classroom

Teaching shall be carried out either in small groups of less than 10 people or 1-1 basis