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Enjoy Learning Swahili for Beginners
Swahili Classes in Nairobi
Swahili Lessons in Kenya
Small Groups, Private Classes
We focus on small groups and private classes for optimum teacher-learner interaction. Speak Swahili fast at your pace !
Customized Swahili Courses
Our Swahili classes are highly customized to meet your needs and requirements. Flexible schedule and delivery methods.
Qualified and Experienced tutors
You can now learn Swahili with native tutors with a rich experience of more than 20 years teaching Swahili over the years.
Corporate Swahili Lessons
We have Swahili Courses designed for companies and organizations to help you integrate seemlessly into the local culture.
About us
Jambo Swahili Language School is one of the best foreign language schools in Nairobi in 2024 offering Swahili lessons. The Swahili school was started in 2010 to promote Swahili language and culture.
Over the years, we ave accumulated extensive experience teaching Swahili to foreigners in East Africa to speak Swahili. We are today recognized as one of the best Swahili language school in East Africa to learn Swahili.
We offer various Swahili courses for different objectives. Therefore, we customize our Kiswahili lessons for individuals, small and large groups as need may be. This makes our Swahili lessons excellent value proposition for individuals, groups or organizations seeking Kiswahili lessons for their staff.
Our Swahili lessons are suitable for students and expatriates working in Kenya. In addition, our Kiswahili lessons are suitable for anyone living in the diaspora such as students in foreign universities taking African studies.
Through our tried and tested methodologies, we ensure that you speak Swahili within the shortest time possible. We teach Swahili language to students, families, missionaries and any other person interested to master Swahili language.
Our students are able to speak Swahili fast thanks to our experienced Swahili tutors as well as our effective methodologies. With the opening of our campus in Zanzibar, we are ready for top quality instruction of Swahili in East Africa.
Our time-tested teaching methods suited for adult learning will ensure that you speak Swahili like a native, and fast!
The Swahili courses can also be offered on a tailor-made basis upon request for individuals, small and large groups upon request, making the Swahili classes suitable for individuals, groups or organizations.
Cultural Diversity
Our Swahili students of all ages and gender at Jambo Swahili Language School come from different countries of the world such as USA, Brazil, Portugal, Japan and China.
Other students come from Austria, South Korea, Germany, Switzerland, Sweden, UK, Canada, Spain, France, Benin Republic, DRC Congo, Uganda, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Sudan, Republic of Gabon, Republic of Sudan, etc.
The list is not exhaustive.
This provides an ideal and rich cultural setting for students to share their different experiences, and this enhances and prepares them well for living, studying or working in a new environment outside from their home.
Nature of Swahili Classes
We currently offer immersion courses in small groups and private lessons. Private lessons are ideal for students who need tailor-made programs for certain purposes, such as academic programs, missionaries etc. Typically, under the immersion program, lessons take up to 5 hours daily, 5 days a week, depending on specific needs.
Our language classes in Nairobi are either individualized, private, or in small classes with a maximum of 8 students. Individual or private classes offer one the comfort of studying at one’s pace and convenience. Fast learners are able to quickly complete their courses in record time, while slow learners are afforded individualized attention, ensuring that they are not left behind, as it often happens in large group classes.
Our Swahili Courses in 2024
Swahili for Beginners Course 2024
Learn the Basics of Swahili Language and Culture and build a strong foundation towards speaking Swahili like a pro quickly.
Academic Swahili Course in Kenya
Swahili for learners in academic institutions taking an academic program or research. This can contribute towards credit units.
Swahili Summer Course in Kenya
Learn Swahili during your summer break. What a better way to make use of your break ! Flexible schedule and customizable.
Corporate Swahili Classes 2024
Swahili for companies and organizations. Highly customized to your specific needs and requirements considering your schedule.
Our Teaching Staff
We have a bilingual teaching staff who are well trained with have many years’ teaching experience. The longest member of staff has more than 20 years’ experience teaching Swahili, while the youngest has 2 years’ worth of experience. Their qualifications range from Diploma level to Master’s degree.
Why chose Jambo Swahili Language School?
- Focus on Individualized and Small groups : This ensure that all individual students’ needs are met.
- Flexibility and Convenient : The programs ave very flexible, and can be customized to suit and fulfill your needs and requirements.
- Affordable rates : Our rates are among the more affordable in the industry without compromising on our high quality, which are known for.
- Functional methodology: we use a variety of great textbooks, videos, CDs, YouTube and integrate language games, role-plays, practical sessions outside class, which make the lessons fun, varied and very functional.
- Educational and Cultural Excursions: We regularly organize study trips and cultural excursions to institutions and various places of interest to relax and gain practical skills.
- Wide Choice of Accommodation in furnished apartments, home-stays in selected host families and student hostels as need be. We select safe and upmarket neighborhoods, and the rates for our students.
Our Profile Summary
We have trained several hundreds of students since we started in 2010. In the last 3 years, we have focused more on corporate training. Some of our recent and current corporate and individual clients include the following:
The Kenya National Assembly | European Union Commission | Embassy of Brazil |
Embassy of Sweden | Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) | Embassy of Yemen |
The International Rescue Committee | International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) | Embassy of Kuwait |
Korea Broadcasting Service | Multichoice / MNET | LG |
UNOPS | UNHCR | Huawei |
World Bank Group | UNON | Airtel Africa |
University Exchange Students | UNEP and etc. | World Bank Group |
AIESEC (Kenya) | Nestle | Africa Development Bank |
Embassy of Germany |
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Google Reviews
Jambo Swahili Language School | Kilimani | Swahili Lessons | Swahili for Beginners | Summer Programs | Translation210 Google reviewsHosborn Ouma4 June 2024The lessons are very affordable hence very accessible. My stay there was amazing. I enjoyed interaction with other students too. It's fantastic you should try itVellen Rioba17 May 2024The best Swahili language school in Nairobi.Wazir Ibrahim21 November 2023This is an excellent place for those looking to learn the Swahili language for the first time. Their experienced teachers help students grasp the fundamentals effectively.Jamie Sp20 November 2023My child enjoyed her Swahili lessons in this school. Good discipline and well dedicated tutors definitely deserves starsDuncan Kwalanda20 November 2023I'd highly recommend this school to anyone who wants to pursue Swahili language.. best tutors to aid you through the entire programme.Brian Lagat19 October 2023The way the teachers here prioritize discipline during Kiswahili instruction for children is a major attraction for me. Children learn with confidence.King Onzere19 October 2023Swahili Language School attracts students with its highly reasonable exam fees.Brian Musundi19 October 2023We liked how the teachers skillfully instruct children in the Swahili language. They have extensive experience and high discipline."Brasho Rye19 October 2023The Swahili lessons for children at Swahili Language School are exceptional. The instructors engage kids with interactive activities, making learning both educational and fun."Martin Ongosi19 October 2023maintains an excellent discipline system, which helps children learn Kiswahili with dedication
Our Facilities
Chania Ave. Kilimani, Nairobi, Kenya
+254 111-333-222