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Tarifas claras · sin cargos de examen ocultos
Dos niveles de tarifas. La certificación externa se paga aparte.
Every course starts with KES 1,000 registration. Tuition per level then depends on the language tier: KES 36,000 for Core Languages or KES 60,000 for Specialist Languages. If you choose an international examination, the examining body’s fee is paid separately.
Tuition per level, by tier
Core LanguagesKES 36,000
Specialist LanguagesKES 60,000
Registration fee (either tier)KES 1,000
Core school feesKES 37,000
Specialist school feesKES 61,000
Kenyan Sign Language is priced individually at KES 30,000 per level across 3 levels. External exam and official certification fees are not included above.
Planes de estudio de inglés
Formas flexibles de empezar y pagar el inglés.
High-quality, structured language training — with more than one way to start. Choose a free first step, a low-cost starter, or a full-level study plan paced to your schedule.
4-Week English Confidence Starter
KES 7,500
Start speaking English with confidence in 4 weeks.
Join the 4-Week StarterRegular Study Plan
From KES 6,000/month × 6 months
Total tuition: KES 36,000 per level · registration KES 1,000
Learn steadily with a flexible study schedule.
Join Regular ProgrammeIntensive Study Plan
From KES 10,500/month × 4 months
Total tuition: KES 42,000 per level · registration KES 1,000
Complete your level faster with a more intensive timetable.
Join Intensive ProgrammeSuper Intensive Study Plan
Contact Admissions for current pricing
An intensive learning schedule for students who need to progress quickly.
Ask AdmissionsAccelerated Study Plan
Contact Admissions for current pricing
Maximum learning intensity for students working with a tight deadline.
Ask AdmissionsThe monthly figures above are a payment presentation of the total tuition, not a discount. Registration and total tuition are always shown alongside the monthly amount. Super Intensive and Accelerated tuition is confirmed by Admissions — publishing a fixed price here without management sign-off would risk quoting the wrong fee.
Compare study plans
Study Plan | Duration | Guided Hours | Typical Pace | Tuition
| Study Plan | Duration | Guided Hours | Typical Pace | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Study Plan | 6 months | 120 | ~1 hour/day | KES 36,000/level |
| Intensive Study Plan | 4 months | 120 | ~1.5 hours/day | KES 42,000/level |
| Super Intensive Study Plan | ~2 months | 120 | Multiple sessions/day, most days of the week | Contact Admissions |
| Accelerated Study Plan | ~1 month | 120 | Daily, extended sessions | Contact Admissions |
Niveles de idiomas
¿Qué idiomas son Estándar y cuáles son Especializados?
The tier reflects trainer availability and class size, not difficulty. Every language follows the same admissions process.
Specialist Languages · KES 60,000 per level
Lower-enrolment languages, specialist trainers.
Kenyan Sign Language is a Specialist language priced at KES 30,000 per level (3 levels total).
See Specialist Languages →Calculadora de tarifas interactiva
Crea una clase — o varias — y ve las tarifas indicativas al instante.
Add a course, choose the number of students and confirm whether they will share the same class and timetable. You can add more course lines for multi-course enquiries.
Your classes
Select course(s) and group size.
How the discount grows
Automatic group pricing for one shared class.
The registration fee remains KES 1,000 per learner. The percentage discount applies to tuition only and is the same for every tier. External examinations are separate and never discounted. Each calculator row is treated as its own class group; students are not pooled across different courses or timetables.
| Students | Tuition discount | Core Languages fee | Specialist Languages fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0% | KES 37,000 | KES 61,000 |
| 2 | 3% | KES 71,840 | KES 118,400 |
| 3 | 6% | KES 104,520 | KES 172,200 |
| 4 | 9% | KES 135,040 | KES 222,400 |
| 5 | 12% | KES 163,400 | KES 269,000 |
| 6 | 15% | KES 189,600 | KES 312,000 |
| 7 | 18% | KES 213,640 | KES 351,400 |
| 8 | 21% | KES 235,520 | KES 387,200 |
| 9 | 24% | KES 255,240 | KES 419,400 |
| 10 | 27% | KES 272,800 | KES 448,000 |
More than 10 students?
Build quotation requestMove to a tailored group quotation.
Large cohorts may need multiple class groups, a different teaching model, onsite delivery or a custom timetable. The calculator therefore stops automatic discounting above 10 students.
Opciones de estudio
Elige el formato de aprendizaje que se ajuste a tu horario.
The standard fee above applies to the standard language programme. Private, specialist and corporate arrangements may be quoted separately where the delivery structure is different.
Regular
Steady guided learning alongside work, school or other commitments.
Intensive
More frequent sessions for learners who want to progress faster.
Private
One-to-one teaching tailored to your goals and availability; request a quotation.
Online
Live guided learning for students who prefer remote study.
Exámenes y certificados externos
Elige la certificación adecuada a tu objetivo.
Prices below were researched from examining bodies and official/authoritative test-centre sources. They are labelled so you can distinguish a current verified Kenya fee from a fee that must be reconfirmed.
2026 fee verifiedReference — reconfirmProvider quote required
Important: Kenya School of Languages does not set third-party examination prices. External bodies may change fees, dates, eligibility rules and exchange-rate charges without notice. Always reconfirm the final payable amount before sending money.
External certification
View course →Kiswahili
| Exam / certificate | Level | External fee | Examining body | Status / note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACTFL OPI / WPT (Swahili) ACTFL proficiency rating | ACTFL proficiency scale | Quote / price at order | ACTFL / Language Testing International | Provider quote required Standardised external proficiency assessment available in Swahili. LTI pricing depends on the test bundle and ordering route. Source ↗ |
| USIU-Africa Executive Certificate in Swahili Executive Certificate in Swahili Language | Elementary / Intermediate / Advanced | KES 35,000 per unit + KES 1,000 application | USIU-Africa | Reference — reconfirm This is an external certificate programme, not an exam-only fee. Each unit is 48 hours; the full certificate consists of three units. Source ↗ |
External certification
View course →English
| Exam / certificate | Level | External fee | Examining body | Status / note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic IELTS Test Report Form | Academic English | KES 41,580 | British Council / IELTS | 2026 fee verified Current Kenya fee published by British Council. Source ↗ |
| IELTS General Training IELTS Test Report Form | General / migration | KES 41,580 | British Council / IELTS | 2026 fee verified Current Kenya fee published by British Council. Source ↗ |
| IELTS for UKVI UKVI-approved IELTS result | UK visa / immigration | KES 44,840 | British Council / IELTS | 2026 fee verified Computer-delivered UKVI test in Kenya. Source ↗ |
| IELTS Life Skills IELTS Life Skills result | A1 / A2 / B1 | KES 32,170 | British Council / IELTS | 2026 fee verified For specific UK visa and immigration routes. Source ↗ |
| TOEFL iBT TOEFL score report | Academic English | KES 29,950 | ETS | 2026 fee verified Kenya price through ETS-authorised agents. Source ↗ |
| Cambridge English Qualifications Cambridge English certificate | A2 Key / B1 Preliminary / B2 First / C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency | Confirm with authorised exam centre | Cambridge English | Provider quote required Cambridge states that authorised local centres set and communicate candidate fees. Source ↗ |
External certification
View course →French
| Exam / certificate | Level | External fee | Examining body | Status / note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DELF / DALF Tout Public DELF diploma | A1 | KES 9,000* | Alliance Française Nairobi / France Éducation international | Reference — reconfirm 2026 Alliance Française published student rate. A different rate applies to private candidates, including learners from other schools; confirm before booking. Source ↗ |
| DELF / DALF Tout Public DELF diploma | A2 | KES 9,600* | Alliance Française Nairobi / France Éducation international | Reference — reconfirm 2026 AF student rate; private-candidate tariff differs. Source ↗ |
| DELF / DALF Tout Public DELF diploma | B1 | KES 10,100* | Alliance Française Nairobi / France Éducation international | Reference — reconfirm 2026 AF student rate; private-candidate tariff differs. Source ↗ |
| DELF / DALF Tout Public DELF diploma | B2 | KES 11,200* | Alliance Française Nairobi / France Éducation international | Reference — reconfirm 2026 AF student rate; private-candidate tariff differs. Source ↗ |
| DELF / DALF Tout Public DALF diploma | C1 | KES 14,000* | Alliance Française Nairobi / France Éducation international | Reference — reconfirm 2026 AF student rate; private-candidate tariff differs. Source ↗ |
| DELF / DALF Tout Public DALF diploma | C2 | KES 14,000* | Alliance Française Nairobi / France Éducation international | Reference — reconfirm 2026 AF student rate; private-candidate tariff differs. Source ↗ |
| TEF TEF attestation | A1–C2 assessment | KES 55,700 | Alliance Française Nairobi / CCI Paris Île-de-France | 2026 fee verified International benchmark test; registration on request. Source ↗ |
| TCF TCF attestation | A1–C2 assessment | KES 55,700 | Alliance Française Nairobi / France Éducation international | 2026 fee verified General French proficiency test; registration on request. Source ↗ |
| DFP – Professional French Diplôme de Français Professionnel | A1 / A2 | KES 25,100 | Alliance Française Nairobi / CCI Paris Île-de-France | 2026 fee verified Professional French certification. Source ↗ |
| DFP – Professional French Diplôme de Français Professionnel | B1 / B2 / C1 | KES 33,400 | Alliance Française Nairobi / CCI Paris Île-de-France | 2026 fee verified Professional French certification. Source ↗ |
External certification
View course →Arabic
| Exam / certificate | Level | External fee | Examining body | Status / note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamza Academic Test Hamza Arabic proficiency result | A2–C1 | 2026 public fee not confirmed — check at registration | King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language | Provider quote required The Academy confirms the CEFR-aligned Hamza test and global/remote delivery. The original free period was stated for 2024–2025; no current 2026 public tariff was found, so the old “free” status is not presented as current. Source ↗ |
| ACTFL Arabic OPI / OPIc ACTFL proficiency rating | ACTFL proficiency scale | Price shown by LTI at order / institutional quote | ACTFL / Language Testing International | Provider quote required Alternative speaking-proficiency assessment; pricing varies by assessment and ordering route. Source ↗ |
External certification
View course →German
| Exam / certificate | Level | External fee | Examining body | Status / note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goethe-Zertifikat A1: Start Deutsch 1 Goethe-Zertifikat | A1 | KES 19,000 | Goethe-Institut Kenya | 2026 fee verified External-candidate 2026 Kenya tariff. Source ↗ |
| Goethe-Zertifikat A2 Goethe-Zertifikat | A2 | KES 21,000 | Goethe-Institut Kenya | 2026 fee verified External-candidate 2026 Kenya tariff. Source ↗ |
| Goethe-Zertifikat B1 Goethe-Zertifikat | B1 | KES 25,000 / KES 6,250 per module | Goethe-Institut Kenya | 2026 fee verified External-candidate 2026 Kenya tariff. Source ↗ |
| Goethe-Zertifikat B2 Goethe-Zertifikat | B2 | KES 26,000 / KES 6,500 per module | Goethe-Institut Kenya | 2026 fee verified External-candidate 2026 Kenya tariff. Source ↗ |
| Goethe-Zertifikat C1 Goethe-Zertifikat | C1 | KES 27,000 / KES 6,750 per module | Goethe-Institut Kenya | 2026 fee verified External-candidate 2026 Kenya tariff. Source ↗ |
| Goethe-Zertifikat C2: GDS Goethe-Zertifikat | C2 | KES 33,000 / KES 8,250 per module | Goethe-Institut Kenya | 2026 fee verified External-candidate 2026 Kenya tariff. Source ↗ |
| TestDaF TestDaF certificate | B2–C1 | Confirm at registration | TestDaF / licensed test centre | Provider quote required Goethe Kenya lists TestDaF as an available recognised examination, but a current Kenya price is not published in the 2026 Kenya examination tariff. Source ↗ |
External certification
View course →Spanish
| Exam / certificate | Level | External fee | Examining body | Status / note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DELE DELE diploma | A1 | Confirm Kenya 2026 tariff with authorised DELE centre | Instituto Cervantes / authorised DELE centre | Provider quote required Instituto Cervantes publishes 2026 country-specific prices, but Kenya was not listed in the public tariff reviewed; use the Nairobi authorised centre’s current quote. Source ↗ |
| DELE DELE diploma | A2 | Confirm Kenya 2026 tariff with authorised DELE centre | Instituto Cervantes / authorised DELE centre | Provider quote required Current Kenya centre price required. Source ↗ |
| DELE DELE diploma | B1 | Confirm Kenya 2026 tariff with authorised DELE centre | Instituto Cervantes / authorised DELE centre | Provider quote required Current Kenya centre price required. Source ↗ |
| DELE DELE diploma | B2 | Confirm Kenya 2026 tariff with authorised DELE centre | Instituto Cervantes / authorised DELE centre | Provider quote required Current Kenya centre price required. Source ↗ |
| DELE DELE diploma | C1 | Confirm Kenya 2026 tariff with authorised DELE centre | Instituto Cervantes / authorised DELE centre | Provider quote required Current Kenya centre price required. Source ↗ |
| DELE DELE diploma | C2 | Confirm Kenya 2026 tariff with authorised DELE centre | Instituto Cervantes / authorised DELE centre | Provider quote required Current Kenya centre price required. Source ↗ |
| SIELE Global / modular SIELE SIELE digital certificate/report | A1–C1 scale | Set by SIELE test centre / modality — confirm at booking | SIELE / Instituto Cervantes partner network | Provider quote required Alternative digital Spanish proficiency certification; price varies by centre and exam modality. Source ↗ |
External certification
View course →Chinese / Mandarin
| Exam / certificate | Level | External fee | Examining body | Status / note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HSK HSK score report / certificate | Level 1 | Confirm 2026 fee with Confucius Institute, UoN | Confucius Institute at University of Nairobi | Provider quote required A current 2026 Kenya tariff was not publicly available in the sources reviewed; do not rely on older UoN tariffs when paying. Source ↗ |
| HSK HSK score report / certificate | Level 2 | Confirm 2026 fee with Confucius Institute, UoN | Confucius Institute at University of Nairobi | Provider quote required Current tariff should be confirmed directly with the test centre. Source ↗ |
| HSK HSK score report / certificate | Level 3 | Confirm 2026 fee with Confucius Institute, UoN | Confucius Institute at University of Nairobi | Provider quote required Current tariff should be confirmed directly with the test centre. Source ↗ |
| HSK HSK score report / certificate | Level 4 | Confirm 2026 fee with Confucius Institute, UoN | Confucius Institute at University of Nairobi | Provider quote required Current tariff should be confirmed directly with the test centre. Source ↗ |
| HSK HSK score report / certificate | Level 5 | Confirm 2026 fee with Confucius Institute, UoN | Confucius Institute at University of Nairobi | Provider quote required Current tariff should be confirmed directly with the test centre. Source ↗ |
| HSK HSK score report / certificate | Level 6 | Confirm 2026 fee with Confucius Institute, UoN | Confucius Institute at University of Nairobi | Provider quote required Current tariff should be confirmed directly with the test centre. Source ↗ |
| HSKK Speaking Test HSKK result / certificate | Elementary / Intermediate / Advanced | Confirm 2026 fee with Confucius Institute, UoN | Confucius Institute at University of Nairobi | Provider quote required Oral Chinese proficiency option; centre tariff should be reconfirmed. Source ↗ |
External certification
View course →Japanese
| Exam / certificate | Level | External fee | Examining body | Status / note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JLPT JLPT result / certificate | N5 | KES 2,000 | JALTAK / Embassy of Japan in Kenya | 2026 fee verified December 2026 Kenya tariff. Source ↗ |
| JLPT JLPT result / certificate | N4 | KES 2,000 | JALTAK / Embassy of Japan in Kenya | 2026 fee verified December 2026 Kenya tariff. Source ↗ |
| JLPT JLPT result / certificate | N3 | KES 2,500 | JALTAK / Embassy of Japan in Kenya | 2026 fee verified December 2026 Kenya tariff. Source ↗ |
| JLPT JLPT result / certificate | N2 | KES 2,500 | JALTAK / Embassy of Japan in Kenya | 2026 fee verified December 2026 Kenya tariff. Source ↗ |
| JLPT JLPT result / certificate | N1 | KES 2,500 | JALTAK / Embassy of Japan in Kenya | 2026 fee verified December 2026 Kenya tariff. Source ↗ |
External certification
View course →Korean
| Exam / certificate | Level | External fee | Examining body | Status / note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOPIK I TOPIK score report | Levels 1–2 | KES 1,500* | Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Kenya / TOPIK | Reference — reconfirm KES 1,500 is the latest Kenya fee publicly confirmed in an Embassy notice reviewed. Kenya is running TOPIK again in 2026; reconfirm the fee for the specific 2026 sitting before payment. Source ↗ |
| TOPIK II TOPIK score report | Levels 3–6 | KES 1,500* | Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Kenya / TOPIK | Reference — reconfirm Latest Kenya Embassy-published fee reference; reconfirm for the selected 2026 sitting. Source ↗ |
External certification
View course →Russian
| Exam / certificate | Level | External fee | Examining body | Status / note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TORFL / ТРКИ State TORFL certificate | A1 (Elementary) | €70 reference* | SPbU partner testing centre | Reference — reconfirm 2026 partner-centre reference for a certificate issued by St Petersburg State University; Kenya/remote registration and final payable fee must be confirmed. Source ↗ |
| TORFL / ТРКИ State TORFL certificate | A2 (Basic) | €70 reference* | SPbU partner testing centre | Reference — reconfirm 2026 partner-centre reference; confirm mode/location and final fee. Source ↗ |
| TORFL / ТРКИ-I State TORFL certificate | B1 | €80 reference* | SPbU partner testing centre | Reference — reconfirm 2026 partner-centre reference; confirm mode/location and final fee. Source ↗ |
| TORFL / ТРКИ-II State TORFL certificate | B2 | €100 reference* | SPbU partner testing centre | Reference — reconfirm 2026 partner-centre reference; confirm mode/location and final fee. Source ↗ |
| TORFL / ТРКИ-III State TORFL certificate | C1 | €130 reference* | SPbU partner testing centre | Reference — reconfirm 2026 partner-centre reference; confirm mode/location and final fee. Source ↗ |
| TORFL / ТРКИ-IV State TORFL certificate | C2 | €150 reference* | SPbU partner testing centre | Reference — reconfirm 2026 partner-centre reference; confirm mode/location and final fee. Source ↗ |
External certification
View course →Turkish
| Exam / certificate | Level | External fee | Examining body | Status / note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TYS – Türkçe Yeterlik Sınavı TYS Turkish Proficiency Certificate | B2 / C1 certification | Confirm in 2026 registration portal | Yunus Emre Institute | Provider quote required Yunus Emre Institute announced the 27 September 2026 TYS sitting and 3–28 August registration. Public notice reviewed did not state a universal Kenya fee; fee depends on registration/test-centre route. Source ↗ |
| Ankara University TÖMER e-YADİS TÖMER certificate / diploma by level | A1–C1 | Confirm current examination tariff | Ankara University TÖMER | Provider quote required Online Turkish certification pathway. Current general-language exam fee should be confirmed on application. Source ↗ |
External certification
View course →Portuguese
| Exam / certificate | Level | External fee | Examining body | Status / note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIPLE Certificado Inicial de Português Língua Estrangeira | A2 | €95 reference* | CAPLE / Instituto Camões (via authorised overseas centre) | Reference — reconfirm CAPLE sets no single worldwide fee — each of its 100+ authorised centres prices its own sitting. €95 is the 2026 published rate at the University of Algarve centre. Kenya has no CAPLE/Instituto Camões test centre, so candidates currently sit the exam through the nearest authorised centre abroad or an approved online sitting; confirm the fee and logistics with that centre before paying. Source ↗ |
| DEPLE Diploma Elementar de Português Língua Estrangeira | B1 | €115 reference* | CAPLE / Instituto Camões (via authorised overseas centre) | Reference — reconfirm 2026 University of Algarve reference rate; fee varies by authorised centre. No Kenya test centre — reconfirm with the chosen overseas or online centre. Source ↗ |
| DIPLE Diploma Intermédio de Português Língua Estrangeira | B2 | €135 reference* | CAPLE / Instituto Camões (via authorised overseas centre) | Reference — reconfirm 2026 University of Algarve reference rate; fee varies by authorised centre. No Kenya test centre — reconfirm with the chosen overseas or online centre. Source ↗ |
| DAPLE Diploma Avançado de Português Língua Estrangeira | C1 | €155 reference* | CAPLE / Instituto Camões (via authorised overseas centre) | Reference — reconfirm 2026 University of Algarve reference rate; fee varies by authorised centre. No Kenya test centre — reconfirm with the chosen overseas or online centre. Source ↗ |
| DUPLE Diploma Universitário de Português Língua Estrangeira | C2 | €170 reference* | CAPLE / Instituto Camões (via authorised overseas centre) | Reference — reconfirm 2026 University of Algarve reference rate; fee varies by authorised centre. No Kenya test centre — reconfirm with the chosen overseas or online centre. Source ↗ |
External certification
View course →Sign Language
| Exam / certificate | Level | External fee | Examining body | Status / note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KNEC Kenyan Sign Language (KCSE KSL 504) KCSE result in Kenyan Sign Language | Secondary-school examination | Not a general public proficiency exam — KCSE registration rules apply | Kenya National Examinations Council | Provider quote required KNEC assesses receptive signing, KSL language use and practical signing, but this route is for eligible KCSE candidates rather than a standalone adult proficiency test. Source ↗ |
| KISE Certificate in Kenyan Sign Language Certificate in Kenyan Sign Language | Certificate programme | Latest published reference: KES 66,500 total* | Kenya Institute of Special Education | Reference — reconfirm This is a full three-month external certificate course, not an exam-only fee. The published schedule located was for 2024/25 and KISE states fees may vary; reconfirm the current intake tariff. Source ↗ |
Cómo funciona el pago
La formación y la certificación externa son dos decisiones separadas.
You can study with Kenya School of Languages without automatically paying for an external exam. When certification is needed for university, immigration, work or personal goals, Admissions can help you identify the appropriate examination and registration window.
- Register: pay KES 1,000.
- Train: pay tuition for the level — KES 36,000 for Core languages or KES 60,000 for Specialist languages.
- Prepare: complete the course and, where relevant, exam preparation.
- Certify: book the chosen external exam directly with the examining body/authorised centre and pay its current fee.
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