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Intensive Swahili

Kiswahili na Utamaduni (KIU) Ltd
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Course description

The Swahili Intensive course is for students who want to maximize their language learning practice during their stay in East Africa. The courses is 6 weeks focus on speaking and communication skills, it consists of 4 lessons in communication skills and learn the local culture and customs.
The classes focus the use of language in everyday situations. Students will work on grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary, reading, writing, speaking and listening. Textbooks and a variety of other materials are used in instruction, including role-playing, newspapers, magazines and other materials. Intermediate and advanced students have the option of studying in the test-preparation.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
1-4 weeks
Start dates
Every first Monday of the month
Classes per week
20 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 60 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class times

You can choose from the following class times:

Morning session
08:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Afternoon session
12:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Evening session
04:30 PM - 08:30 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Arusha.

Class size

Average 4 students
Maximum 8 students

Student age

Age range 16 years old and older
Average 23 years old
(25 in the summer)

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

KIU is the largest and most experienced Swahili language and Culture providers in Tanzania

Year opened
1985
Number of classrooms
4

Facilities

  • Library
  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • Elevators
  • Wireless Internet
  • Computers
  • After-Class Seminars
  • Studying Area
  • Audio Learning

Teacher qualifications

Native Swahili speakers
All
Teachers with Swahili teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
Over 50%

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Kiswahili na Utamaduni (KIU) Ltd varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 23. In the summer, the average age is 25.

School holidays

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
None

School location

KIU is the largest and most experienced Swahili language and Culture providers in Tanzania

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100% recommend

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"It was a great experience, having a private teacher! All together it has been a deep dive into the kiSwahili language!"

Marieke Blokzijl, student from Afghanistan

My course started a bit like an adventure, I only knew the time, date and location of my course. I did not get any other information. But it all turned out nicely. I appeared to be the only student having a private teacher, who taught me at his home. My teacher was very nice and very good, in the end we almost covered all grammar in this one week. I really enjoyed the course. The only thing that could have been organised better was the communicating before.
Also my teacher did't receive any confirmation that I was coming. However, in the end it all worked out nicely. My KiSwahili has improved very much in this week!

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Date of study
6 Nov 2023 - 10 Nov 2023
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"What an experience, one week of Kiswahili."

Petra Nehmer, student from Germany

The school was in the end 18km outside of Arusha and not in the centre like it is noted on the website. But we figured something out. The teaching was excellent and my teacher a very nice and skillful person. We had a lot of fun. And one week is definitely too short for such an interesting language.

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Date of study
3 Apr 2023 - 7 Apr 2023
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged $90 when you register.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Arusha based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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