Kenya
National Museums of Kenya (RISSEA)
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The Research Institute of Swahili Studies of Eastern Africa runs monthly face-to-face Swahili modules and private lessons at the National Museums of Kenya headquarters.
Monthly Swahili modules at the National Museums

- Location
- Published locations: Nairobi, Kenya
- Languages
- Swahili
- Formats
- In person
- Source checked
- 28 Oct 2026
Course records
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| Course name | Language | Format | Course details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swahili Beginners Courserolling intake | Swahili | In person | 350 USD per module (40 hours over 4 weeks) Course overviewFour-week face-to-face Swahili module at the National Museums of Kenya in Nairobi, focused on basic conversation and everyday tasks such as shopping, bargaining and making travel arrangements. |
| Swahili Intermediate Courserolling intake | Swahili | In person | 350 USD per module (40 hours over 4 weeks) Course overviewFour-week face-to-face Swahili module at the National Museums of Kenya in Nairobi, focused on all-round confidence, writing essays, translating simple documents and reading newspapers and novels. |
| Swahili Advanced Courserolling intake | Swahili | In person | 350 USD per module (40 hours over 4 weeks) Course overviewFour-week face-to-face Swahili module at the National Museums of Kenya in Nairobi, focused on expressing difficult concepts, literature, poetry and translation of complex documents. |
Programme details & comparisons
National Museums of Kenya (RISSEA) at a glance
National Museums of Kenya (RISSEA) is listed in Kenya, with study locations in Nairobi. The provider publishes 5 study categories: Swahili, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced and Intensive. It is described as serving cultural institute. Available formats: in person.
Courses checked individually
3 course records are checked separately against first-party pages: 3 Swahili. Delivery is in person.
- Swahili Beginners Course: 4 weeks, 40 hours · Starts every calendar month
- Swahili Intermediate Course: 4 weeks, 40 hours · Starts every calendar month
- Swahili Advanced Course: 4 weeks, 40 hours · Starts every calendar month
Published prices
- Swahili Beginners Course: 350 USD per module (40 hours over 4 weeks)
- Swahili Intermediate Course: 350 USD per module (40 hours over 4 weeks)
- Swahili Advanced Course: 350 USD per module (40 hours over 4 weeks)
Prices are copied with the basis the provider states; confirm the current amount and any extra fees on the official page.
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