Study area · Languages
Norwegian
Certification-aligned Norwegian for migration and tourism careers.
This programme sits inside Languages, one of the four study areas in the wider Programmes catalogue.
- A1–C2
- 48 weeks total
- 1 intake a year
- Kendahouse, Nairobi
Levels A1–C2
- A1
Handle everyday phrases and introductions.
- A2
Manage simple routines and exchanges.
- B1
Deal with most situations while travelling.
- B2
Argue a point and understand complex text.
- C1
Use the language flexibly at work.
- C2
Operate near-native in any context.
Exam pathways
Bergenstest
Preparation aligned to the exam format.
Norskprøven
Preparation aligned to the exam format.
How you can study
On campus
Kendahouse, 4th Floor, Nairobi. Morning and evening sessions.
Online
Live cohort sessions with evening and weekend schedules.
Off-campus
Satellite centres and workplace attachment programmes.
Fee
KSh 42,000 per level
Charged per level: you pay one level at a time. Instalments on request.
Entry requirements
- Valid ID or passport
- Previous certificates, if you have studied the language before
- Placement check before the first session: no fee
Common questions
How long does a level take?
About twelve weeks per level, including a final assessment.
When can I start?
1 intake a year. Applications close four weeks before each intake starts.
Is there an application fee?
KSh 2,500, paid once when you submit the Student Applicant form. It is not charged again for later intakes.
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Start your application
Full programmes go through the Student Applicant form. Short programmes and online-only study enrol in the LMS.
Questions by phone: +254 714 772 289
Questions about Norwegian? Call +254 714 772 289 or message admissions.