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A BRIEF HISTORY
Being the oldest and the most authentic language school in Nairobi, Kenya; the school was established in 1965 by the Church Missionary Society [C.M.S] of England. It was mainly for the benefit of missionaries coming to Africa with a need to learn the local languages. It was rapidly expanded to meet the needs of Voluntary agencies [NGOS], church workers of various denomination and individual persons wishing to exploit its facilities for language study.
OUR OBJECTIVES .
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We seek to serve A.C.K by preparation of her expatriate and local
staff for ministry through language study and orientation. |
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To serve Missionary Societies, and other voluntary agencies through
language study and orientation. |
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To prepare students for admission into English speaking schools,
colleges and universities. |
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To provide teaching facilities for other persons not falling in the above
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To prepare students for the IELTS for study in the UK, Australia and
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PHYSICAL LOCATION
| Located in the heart of the capital city of Nairobi, Upper Hill community, Bishops road; a five minutes drive from the city center, neighboring A.C.K. Guest House. |
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COURSES |
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Pitman Examination Centre |
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University of Cambridge Local Examination |
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Syndicate International Examinations for:
- Certificate in Advanced English
- Certificate in Proficiency in English
- Diploma in Business Studies
- Certificate in English for International Business and Trade
- Certificate in the Teaching of English as a Foreign Language to
Adults. |
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| Courses offered are available for: |
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Beginners, Intermediate, Advanced, Diploma and Refresher Courses |
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English |
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IELTS and Pitman Examination; a course for children
6-14 years in English Language, Mathematics and Science, etc
geared towards orientation in Kenyan School System. |
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Foreign Languages |
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Arabic, French, German, Spanish, Italian,
Japanese, Korean,etc. |
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Sign Languages |
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Arabic, Kenyan and American Sign
Languages |
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Kiswahili |
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Vernaculars |
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Kikuyu, Dholuo, Luhyia, Kalenjin, Kikamba,
Kimaasai, Kimeru and other Kenyan local languages. |
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Universities Semester Programme in Africa |
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(Direct method
and (C.L.L) community language learning method applied). |
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Extra mural classes |
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At home and/or in the office as shall be
convenient with both the student and the teacher. |
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Translations |
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Holiday Tuition |
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For both primary and secondary students in
English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, etc. |
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| TERM SESSIONS |
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Learning runs through the year, with 3 main sessions( terms) for full-time classes. A full time class is a 14-week session consisting of 10-15 students in a class. These classes are in different levels i.e. Beginners, Elementary, Intermediate, Advanced and Diploma levels.
The term sessions are as follows:
.- January-April (14 weeks)
- May –July (14 weeks)
- September-December (14 weeks) |
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| Classes are held for: |
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Full-time course - Five hours in class, 9.00 am - 4.00 p.m |
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Part-time course - At your own convenience. (Before, during and after office hours) |
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| STUDENTS |
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We have an average of 80 students in a term on a full time basis and about 40 students on private and part time basis with the number rising rapidly. Part time and private sessions are arranged according to the needs of the learner.
The school has seen through its doors a great number of beneficiaries over the years. Having a multi-cultural set up of the student body ranging from Kenyans, different African nationalities, Asians, Europeans and American students; it has had about 370 students every year. |
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| STAFF |
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The school boasts of a qualified self-motivated and experienced staff.Some of our members having more than twenty years of the experience in their lines of duty.
It consists of tutors on full time basis and additional consulting members assisting in various areas. |
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OUR ADDRESS
Bishop's Road, off Ngong Road (opp. NSSF Building)
P.O. Box 47429, Nairobi, KENYA
Tel. +254-20-2721893/ 2716694
Fax. +254-20-2714750/ 2718442
E-mail: acklanguageschool@ackenya.org |
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