Fingerspelling
Structured practice is matched to your current level and learning goals.
Language course · Nairobi & online
Sign Language classes built around practical progress.
Develop practical signed communication with attention to receptive and expressive skills, fingerspelling and Deaf culture.
OCTOBER 2026 INTAKE NOW OPEN
- Nairobi CBD + Online
- Live trainer-led classes
- Structured A1–C2 progression
- Placement guidance before class
What you will learn
Build usable language skills, not just theory.
Lessons combine guided instruction, practice and feedback so that each level has a clear purpose.
Receptive signing
Structured practice is matched to your current level and learning goals.
Expressive signing
Structured practice is matched to your current level and learning goals.
Non-manual markers and Deaf culture
Structured practice is matched to your current level and learning goals.
Levels & progression · KSL proficiency
A clear pathway from foundation to proficiency.
Placement guidance helps you start at the appropriate level. Beginners can start at the foundation level, while returning learners can request a level assessment.
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Study modes
- Regular group classes
- Intensive study
- Private / one-to-one lessons
- Online learning
- Evening and weekend options subject to timetable
Where this language can help
Learn with a practical goal in mind.
Specialist Language · KSL rate
KES 30,000 tuition per level.
RegistrationKES 1,000
TuitionKES 30,000
School fees before external examKES 31,000
External certification is optional and charged separately by the relevant examining body. Exam prices can change, so verified and provider-quote fees are clearly labelled.
External certification
International exam options for Sign Language.
These charges are separate from Kenya School of Languages tuition and are normally paid to the examining body or authorised test centre.
Provider quote requiredSecondary-school examination
KNEC Kenyan Sign Language (KCSE KSL 504)
Not a general public proficiency exam — KCSE registration rules applyKNEC assesses receptive signing, KSL language use and practical signing, but this route is for eligible KCSE candidates rather than a standalone adult proficiency test.
Kenya National Examinations CouncilReference — reconfirmCertificate programme
KISE Certificate in Kenyan Sign Language
Latest published reference: KES 66,500 total*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.
Kenya Institute of Special EducationWhat to expect
What will my class actually be like?
A clear, factual picture of how classes run — no surprises after you register.
- Live, trainer-led classes — not pre-recorded videos
- Physical (Nairobi CBD) or online, depending on the programme and your preference
- Structured progression through CEFR levels (A1–C2)
- Practical speaking, listening, reading and writing practice appropriate to your level
- Placement/level guidance before you start
- Timetable confirmed with Admissions before your first class
How to join
The real admissions process, step by step.
Choose your course
Pick a language or English pathway that matches your goal.
Confirm your level & goal
Use Course Match or the English guidance tool for a preliminary indication.
Get timetable guidance
Admissions confirms a suitable mode, schedule and intake.
Complete registration
Submit your student profile through Admissions.
Complete the registration payment
Pay the standard registration fee; Admissions verifies it.
Join your class
Once verified, you are connected with your trainer and confirmed timetable.
Neden KSL
Öğrenciler neden Kenya School of Languages'ı seçiyor.
Nairobi Merkez veya çevrimiçi
Size uygun olan hangisiyse, Emperor Plaza şubemizden veya tamamen çevrimiçi olarak öğrenin.
Yapılandırılmış dil seviyeleri
Programlar CEFR tabanlı A1–C2 ilerlemesini takip eder, yapısız bir kurs değildir.
Eğitmen eşliğinde canlı dersler
Dersler önceden kaydedilmiş video içeriği değil, bir eğitmen tarafından yönetilir.
Birden fazla eğitim formatı
Programınıza bağlı olarak normal, yoğun, özel veya çevrimiçi formatlar.
Kayıttan önce rehberlik
Kayıt ofisi, ödeme yapmadan önce hedefinizi, seviyenizi ve ders programınızı onaylamanıza yardımcı olur.
October 2026 intake now open
Apply for October 2026 IntakeTell us your preferred language and schedule.
Next confirmed intake: October 2026. We’ll guide you on the appropriate level, timetable, standard school fees and the external certificate that best matches your goal.