Enrolling now across 6 campuses

Speak the world's 15 languages. Learn where you live.

International Jamia of Languages and Professional Studies trains students and working professionals in the world's most spoken β€” and most useful β€” languages, from Arabic to Sign Language, at campuses across Kenya or fully online.

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15languages taught
6campuses across Kenya
Online & in-personlearning formats

Three steps, no guesswork

Every language page tells you exactly what you're signing up for before you sign up for it.

Pick a language

Tap any of the 15 cards below β€” from Arabic to Sign Language β€” to open its full class page.

Check the requirements

Levels, schedule, class size, materials, and tuition are all laid out, so there's nothing to find out later.

Enroll at the bottom

Like what you see? Hit enroll and reserve your seat with the form at the end of the page.

Choose your language

Tap a card to see the full class preview β€” levels, schedule, price, and what's included.

German

Deutsch
A1 – C1β†’

French

Français
A1 – C1β†’

Arabic

Ψ§Ω„ΨΉΨ±Ψ¨ΩŠΨ©
A1 – B2β†’

Chinese

δΈ­ζ–‡
A1 – B2β†’

Italian

Italiano
A1 – C1β†’

Japanese

ζ—₯本θͺž
A1 – B2β†’

Turkish

Türkçe
A1 – B1β†’

Dutch

Nederlands
A1 – B2β†’

Spanish

EspaΓ±ol
A1 – C1β†’

Swahili

Kiswahili
A1 – B1β†’

English

English
A1 – C1β†’

Sign Language

Kenyan Sign Language
Level 1 – 4β†’

Korean

ν•œκ΅­μ–΄
A1 – B2β†’

Portuguese

PortuguΓͺs
A1 – C1β†’

Russian

Русский
A1 – B2β†’

Choose your campus

Six campuses across Kenya, plus every course available online for students who'd rather learn from home.

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Mtwapa

Coastal campus Β· flagship

Peluma House Β· in-person & online

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Mombasa

Coastal campus

In-person & online

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Nyali

Coastal campus

In-person & online

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Kilifi

Coastal campus

In-person & online

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Nairobi

Capital campus

In-person & online

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Kisumu

Western campus

In-person & online

Reserve your seat

Pick your language, campus, and preferred schedule below. A course advisor will confirm your spot within one business day.

  • No fluency required to start β€” every language opens at A1
  • Swap languages or levels free in your first two weeks
  • Payment plans available for every term

No payment due today β€” this holds your spot for 48 hours.

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Visit the campus

Peluma House, Mtwapa

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Call or WhatsApp

0142 220 074
0719 148 189

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Email admissions

hello@ijlps.gillian.co.ke

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Request received!

Thanks β€” we've received your request and will get back to you as soon as possible.

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Most popular

Spanish

Hola β€” spoken in 20 countries, and your classroom

Levels offeredBeginner to Advanced (A1–C1)
FormatGroup of 12, or 1:1
Duration10 weeks, 2 sessions/week
Class sizeMax 12 students
Next startEvery month
Tuition$210 / term
  • Workbook, app access, and audio library included
  • Native-speaking instructor from Mexico or Spain
  • Certificate of completion at every level

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Next start: Every month. Confirmed within 1 business day.

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Teen favorite

French

Bonjour β€” where every conversation begins

Levels offeredBeginner to Advanced (A1–C1)
FormatSmall groups of 8, or 1:1
Duration10 weeks, 2 sessions/week
Class sizeMax 8 students
Next startEvery month
Tuition$220 / term
  • Workbook and audio library included
  • Native-speaking instructor from France or QuΓ©bec
  • Certificate of completion at every level

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Next start: Every month. Confirmed within 1 business day.

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Grammar-forward

German

Hallo β€” precise, logical, and easier than the reputation

Levels offeredBeginner to Advanced (A1–C1)
FormatGroup of 10, or 1:1
Duration12 weeks, 2 sessions/week
Class sizeMax 10 students
Next startEvery month
Tuition$230 / term
  • Grammar workbook and drill app included
  • Native-speaking instructor from Germany or Austria
  • Certificate of completion at every level

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Next start: Every month. Confirmed within 1 business day.

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Includes characters

Chinese

δ½ ε₯½ β€” tones, characters, and a whole new alphabet of ideas

Levels offeredBeginner to Upper-Intermediate (A1–B2)
FormatGroup of 8, or 1:1
Duration14 weeks, 3 sessions/week
Class sizeMax 8 students
Next startEvery 6 weeks
Tuition$260 / term
  • Character workbook and stroke-order app included
  • Native-speaking instructor and tone-coaching sessions
  • HSK-aligned certificate of completion

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Next start: Every 6 weeks. Confirmed within 1 business day.

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Includes scripts

Japanese

こんにけは β€” hiragana, katakana, and kanji, in that order

Levels offeredBeginner to Upper-Intermediate (A1–B2)
FormatGroup of 10, or 1:1
Duration14 weeks, 2 sessions/week
Class sizeMax 10 students
Next startEvery 6 weeks
Tuition$250 / term
  • Script workbooks and kanji flashcard app included
  • Native-speaking instructor from Japan
  • JLPT-aligned certificate of completion

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Next start: Every 6 weeks. Confirmed within 1 business day.

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Fast-growing

Korean

μ•ˆλ…•ν•˜μ„Έμš” β€” the most logical alphabet you'll ever learn

Levels offeredBeginner to Upper-Intermediate (A1–B2)
FormatGroup of 10, or 1:1
Duration12 weeks, 2 sessions/week
Class sizeMax 10 students
Next startEvery month
Tuition$240 / term
  • Hangul workbook and listening app included
  • Native-speaking instructor from South Korea
  • TOPIK-aligned certificate of completion

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Next start: Every month. Confirmed within 1 business day.

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Beginner-friendly

Italian

Ciao β€” melodic, expressive, and quick to click for English speakers

Levels offeredBeginner to Advanced (A1–C1)
FormatGroup of 10, or 1:1
Duration10 weeks, 2 sessions/week
Class sizeMax 10 students
Next startEvery month
Tuition$210 / term
  • Workbook and audio library included
  • Native-speaking instructor from Italy
  • Certificate of completion at every level

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Next start: Every month. Confirmed within 1 business day.

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Two dialects offered

Portuguese

OlΓ‘ β€” choose European or Brazilian on enrollment

Levels offeredBeginner to Advanced (A1–C1)
FormatGroup of 10, or 1:1
Duration10 weeks, 2 sessions/week
Class sizeMax 10 students
Next startEvery month
Tuition$210 / term
  • Workbook and audio library included
  • Native-speaking instructor from Brazil or Portugal
  • Certificate of completion at every level

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Next start: Every month. Confirmed within 1 business day.

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New alphabet

Russian

ΠŸΡ€ΠΈΠ²Π΅Ρ‚ β€” Cyrillic clicks faster than most students expect

Levels offeredBeginner to Upper-Intermediate (A1–B2)
FormatGroup of 8, or 1:1
Duration12 weeks, 2 sessions/week
Class sizeMax 8 students
Next startEvery 6 weeks
Tuition$230 / term
  • Cyrillic workbook and audio library included
  • Native-speaking instructor from Russia
  • Certificate of completion at every level

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Next start: Every 6 weeks. Confirmed within 1 business day.

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Modern Standard

Arabic

Ω…Ψ±Ψ­Ψ¨Ψ§ β€” spoken across 25 countries, taught right to left

Levels offeredBeginner to Upper-Intermediate (A1–B2)
FormatGroup of 8, or 1:1
Duration14 weeks, 2 sessions/week
Class sizeMax 8 students
Next startEvery 6 weeks
Tuition$250 / term
  • Script workbook and audio library included
  • Native-speaking instructor, Modern Standard Arabic
  • Certificate of completion at every level

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Next start: Every 6 weeks. Confirmed within 1 business day.

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Great for English speakers

Dutch

Hallo β€” closer to English than you'd guess

Levels offeredBeginner to Upper-Intermediate (A1–B2)
FormatGroup of 8, or 1:1
Duration10 weeks, 2 sessions/week
Class sizeMax 8 students
Next startEvery 8 weeks
Tuition$220 / term
  • Workbook and audio library included
  • Native-speaking instructor from the Netherlands
  • Certificate of completion at every level

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Next start: Every 8 weeks. Confirmed within 1 business day.

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Logical structure

Turkish

Merhaba β€” one root, endless suffixes, surprisingly tidy

Levels offeredBeginner to Intermediate (A1–B1)
FormatGroup of 8, or 1:1
Duration12 weeks, 2 sessions/week
Class sizeMax 8 students
Next startEvery 8 weeks
Tuition$220 / term
  • Workbook and audio library included
  • Native-speaking instructor from Turkey
  • Certificate of completion at every level

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Next start: Every 8 weeks. Confirmed within 1 business day.

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Growing demand

Swahili

Habari β€” the working language of East Africa

Levels offeredBeginner to Intermediate (A1–B1)
FormatGroup of 8, or 1:1
Duration10 weeks, 2 sessions/week
Class sizeMax 8 students
Next startEvery 8 weeks
Tuition$200 / term
  • Workbook and audio library included
  • Native-speaking instructor from Kenya or Tanzania
  • Certificate of completion at every level

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Next start: Every 8 weeks. Confirmed within 1 business day.

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Professional track available

English

Hello β€” for academic, business, and everyday fluency

Levels offeredBeginner to Advanced (A1–C1)
FormatGroup of 12, or 1:1
Duration10 weeks, 2 sessions/week
Class sizeMax 12 students
Next startEvery month
TuitionKES 12,000 / term
  • Workbook and listening library included
  • Business & academic English tracks available
  • Certificate of completion at every level

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Next start: Every month. Confirmed within 1 business day.

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Interpreter track available

Sign Language

Kenyan Sign Language (KSL) β€” communication without sound

Levels offeredBeginner to Advanced (Level 1–4)
FormatGroup of 10, or 1:1
Duration12 weeks, 2 sessions/week
Class sizeMax 10 students
Next startEvery 8 weeks
TuitionKES 10,000 / term
  • Visual workbook and video library included
  • Deaf and hearing instructors, KSL-certified
  • Certificate of completion at every level

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Next start: Every 8 weeks. Confirmed within 1 business day.