KIU Kiswahili Na UtamaduniIringa, Tanzania
Neema Craft Building, Balozi street, Gangilonga Road - Iringa - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.
Location: Kiswahili Na Utamaduni (Kiu) Iringa is a Swahili language and culture school located in the city of Iringa, central Tanzania, East Africa. The school is centrally located and housed in the Neema Crafts facility. There are many amenities, restaurants, eateries and links to public transport within walking distance of the school. Attractions and sites of interest include Uhuru Park, the Iringa Bomba Museum, Samora Studium and more. The school is also close to the local university, schools, and next to the Iringa Regional Referral Hospital.
Course selection: Kiu Iringa supplies Swahili language programmes to students of all levels, over several schedules and intensities. Language and culture courses are also readily available at various intervals throughout the year. Kiu Iringa also supplies online courses.
Getting around: The best way to travel in and around Iringa is by local bus service. The closest bus stop to the school is the Posta Bus Stand, around a 300m walk from the school's front doors. The Iringa Nduli Airport is around a 15km car journey from the school. There are several lodgings and eateries close to the school.
Social and cultural: Kiu Iringa can help with information for all local excursions and cultural visits. There are many safari tour operators close to the school.
Swahili Courses
General Language
Swahili Course
Only limited places left for the summer months!
20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
60 min/lesson
All levels
Offer!from
200US$190US$ / week
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 | 36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | 200 190 | 300 285 | 450 428 | 600 570 | 800 760 | 1200 1140 | 1500 1425 | 1800 1710 | 2100 1995 | 4080 3876 | 5400 5130 |
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Starting dates 2025: 06 Jan 2025, 03 Feb 2025, 03 Mar 2025, 07 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 02 Jun 2025, 07 Jul 2025, 04 Aug 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 06 Oct 2025, 03 Nov 2025, 01 Dec 2025
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:30 - 12:30
Morning: 8:30 - 12:30
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 7
Special note for 2025 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2025 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2024 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2025 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
Additional information for all courses
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Lunch Time Swahili Course
2 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
60 min/lesson
All levels
Offer!from
30US$29US$ / week
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | 30 29 | 60 57 | 90 86 | 120 114 | 150 143 | 180 171 | 210 200 | 240 228 | 270 257 | 300 285 | 360 342 |
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Starting dates Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
0-1 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 12:30 - 13:30
Afternoon: 12:30 - 13:30
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 7
Additional information for all courses
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Super-Intensive Swahili Course
25 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
60 min/lesson
All levels
Offer!from
150US$143US$ / week
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | -- | 300 285 | 450 428 | 600 570 | -- | 1195 1136 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
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Starting dates 2025: 06 Jan 2025, 03 Feb 2025, 03 Mar 2025, 07 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 02 Jun 2025, 07 Jul 2025, 04 Aug 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 06 Oct 2025, 03 Nov 2025, 01 Dec 2025
Course specific data
General course schedule
5 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:30 - 13:30
Morning: 8:30 - 13:30
Possible course durations
2, 3, 4, 6 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 7
Additional information for all courses
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Evening Swahili Course
3 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
60 min/lesson
All levels
Offer!from
35US$34US$ / week
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 280 266 | -- | -- | -- |
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Starting dates Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
0-1 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 16:00 - 19:00
Afternoon: 16:00 - 19:00
Possible course durations
8 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 7
Additional information for all courses
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Weekend Swahili Course
2 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Sunday)
60 min/lesson
All levels
Offer!from
38US$37US$ / week
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 300 285 | -- | -- | -- |
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Starting dates Every Sunday
Course specific data
General course schedule
0-1 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 11:00
Morning: 9:00 - 11:00
Possible course durations
8 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 7
Additional information for all courses
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Online
Online Group Course
10 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
60 min/lesson
All levels
Offer!from
100US$95US$ / week
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | -- | 200 190 | 300 285 | 400 380 | 500 475 | 600 570 | 700 665 | 800 760 | 1000 950 | 1200 1140 | 1400 1330 |
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Starting dates Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
2 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 10:00 - 12:00
Morning: 10:00 - 12:00
Possible course durations
2-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 7
Additional information for all courses
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Our prices for KIU Kiswahili Na Utamaduni include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
- INCLUDED Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students
KIU Kiswahili Na Utamaduni
Accreditations and Quality seals
National Kiswahili Council of Tanzania (BAKITA)Swahili teacher qualifications
85% hold a university degree
15% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
Student gender mix
40% male / 60% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at KIU Kiswahili Na Utamaduni and you book here.
General school facilities
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Library
Self-study areas
Free coffee
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
Tourist information
Assistance with entrance ticket purchases
Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs
Assistance with organizing transportation
Free parking (<500m)
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Ample natural light in most classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 5
- Number of public PC workstations: 2
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| USA | 30% |
| Germany | 25% |
| Japan | 10% |
| Korea | 10% |
| Other nationalities | 25% |
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 2% |
| 18-24 years | 20% |
| 25-34 years | 50% |
| 35-50 years | 20% |
| >50 years | 8% |
Average number of students
Throughout the year: 15
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 15
Minimum age of students
18 years
7 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 3
Adult courses Throughout the year: 3
Average age of students
In summer: 45 years
Throughout the year: 28 years
Information for all courses offered by KIU Kiswahili Na Utamaduni
Lesson duration
60 minutes
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 70 US$ per course level.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 15 US$. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Days without class
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 12 Jan 2025, 29 Mar 2025, 30 Mar 2025, 07 Apr 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 26 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 26 Jun 2025, 07 Jul 2025, 08 Aug 2025, 04 Sep 2025, 05 Sep 2025, 14 Oct 2025, 09 Dec 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025.
01 Jan 2025, 12 Jan 2025, 29 Mar 2025, 30 Mar 2025, 07 Apr 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 26 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 26 Jun 2025, 07 Jul 2025, 08 Aug 2025, 04 Sep 2025, 05 Sep 2025, 14 Oct 2025, 09 Dec 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Full number of lost classes are made up
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per Swahili language level
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.
FAQ about KIU Kiswahili Na Utamaduni, Iringa
- What is the best price for a course at KIU Kiswahili Na Utamaduni, Iringa?Swahili courses at KIU Kiswahili Na Utamaduni start at 29 US$ for Lunch Time Swahili Course course with 2 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- Which countries are students of KIU Kiswahili Na Utamaduni from?The highest Nationality percentage at KIU Kiswahili Na Utamaduni comes from USA with a 30% representation, followed by students from Germany (25%) and Japan (10%).
- KIU Kiswahili Na Utamaduni offers courses for which ages?KIU Kiswahili Na Utamaduni offers courses from 18 years to 99. Average age is 45 during the summer and 28 for the rest of the year.
Terms of KIU Kiswahili Na Utamaduni
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:30
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Legal name/parent company
Kiswahili Na Utamaduni Ltd. | Tax registration ID: 100-747-022
Visa Documents
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
No
Express shipment fee (via courier)
50 US$
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.
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