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SCHOOL OF LANGUAGES

Certificate of Proficiency in English Language
Overview:

The Certificate of Proficiency in English Language focuses on developing students’ fluency, grammar, vocabulary, listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. It is ideal for individuals aiming to improve their communication abilities for academic, professional, or personal purposes.

Benefits:
  • Enhances confidence in English communication for various contexts.
  • Prepares students for international examinations like TOEFL, IELTS, or Cambridge English Tests.
  • Increases employability in industries requiring excellent English skills.
Employment Opportunities:
  • Translator or interpreter for English-based organizations.
Progression Path:
  • Professional certifications such as TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) or CELTA.
Certificate of Proficiency in French Language
Overview:

This course focuses on teaching the basics of French language structure, pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar, as well as conversational and written communication skills. It is ideal for beginners or individuals seeking to enhance their French proficiency.

Benefits:
  • Expands career opportunities in Francophone regions and international organizations.
  • Enhances communication skills in one of the world’s most widely spoken languages.
  • Prepares students for DELF or DALF French language proficiency certifications.
  • Boosts cultural understanding and global networking abilities.
Employment Opportunities:
  • French language translator, or interpreter in embassies, NGOs, tourism, and multinational companies.
  • Customer service representative or liaison officer in industries requiring French communication.
Progression Path:
  • Advanced certifications like DALF, DELF, or Diplôme de Traduction.

Minimum entry Requirements: Open

Certificate of Proficiency in German Language
Overview

The Certificate of Proficiency in German Language is a short course designed to equip learners with practical German communication skills for everyday use, academic purposes, and the workplace. The course focuses on listening, speaking, reading, and writing, with emphasis on real-life communication and cultural understanding.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, learners will be able to:

  • Communicate effectively in basic to intermediate German

  • Understand commonly used German vocabulary and expressions

  • Read and write simple to moderately complex German texts

  • Apply German language skills in business, tourism, education, and international relations

  • Demonstrate correct pronunciation and basic grammar usage

Course Content
  • Introduction to the German language

  • German alphabet and pronunciation

  • Basic and intermediate grammar

  • Vocabulary development

  • Listening and speaking skills

  • Reading comprehension

  • Writing skills

  • Conversational German (daily life & workplace)

  • German culture, traditions, and etiquette

Duration
  • 2 months  per level

Entry Requirements

Minimum entry Requirements: Open

Career Opportunities

Graduates may work as:

  • Customer service assistants

  • Tour guides and travel consultants

  • Hotel and airline staff

  • Office assistants in international organizations

  • NGO support staff

  • Entry-level German language tutors (with further training)

Progression Opportunities
  • Diploma in German Language

  • International certifications (Goethe-Zertifikat A2/B1)

  • Advanced German proficiency courses

  • Translation and interpretation (advanced levels)

  • Teaching German (with higher qualifications)

 

 

COURSE NAME LEVEL REQUIREMENTS DURATION FEES PER TERM EXAM BODY
English(Foundation) Level 1 Open 6 Months 15,000 KNEC
English(Intermediary) Level 2 Open 6 Months 15,000 KNEC
English(Advance) Level 3 Open 6 Months 15,000 KNEC
French Level 1 Open C- 6 Months 15,000 KNEC
German Level 1 Open 6 Months 25,000 KNEC