Kulaya Language School 
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Wakati Bado Street, Makumbusho Complex - 14107 Dar es Salaam - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- School provides interview classes with job interview tips.
- School provides interview classes with job interview tips.
- School provides extra speaking practice through weekend discussions and debates.
- School provides extra speaking practice through weekend discussions and debates.
- Excellent nationality mix. No student nationality makes up more than 5% of students.
Location: Kulaya Language School Dar es Salaam is an educational institute located in the bustling city of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania. The school is housed in a central business complex with several amenities, links to public transport, and sites and places of social and cultural interest close by. Such places within walking distance of the school include the Makumbusho/Village Museum, the Mwananyamala Market and more. Dar es Salaam is the most commercial and populated city in Tanzania. Its coastline enters the Indian Ocean and the city has several beautiful beaches.
Course selection: Kulaya Language School Dar es Salaam provides a range of Swahili language courses for students of all levels throughout the year. They also supply language courses in groups for learning English, French, Chinese and Italian. All courses are available in group or private lessons. Private lessons can be taken in conjunction with, or independently from, any other programme.
School facilities: The school facilities include a cafeteria, restaurant, WIFI, a self-study area, and free parking. Some of the school's classrooms have electronic whiteboards, air conditioning and televisions.
Getting around: The closest bus stop is within a 300m walk of the school. The centre of Dar es Salaam is around a 20-minute taxi ride, 10km from the school. The school is around a 40-minute taxi from Julius Nyerere International Airport, ensuring all international arrivals and departures can be made with ease.
Swahili Courses
General Language
Super-intensive Course
15 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from225US$214US$ / week More
Super-intensive Course
15 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
225US$214US$ / week
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | -- | -- | -- | 900 855 | -- | -- | -- | 1800 1710 | -- | -- | 2700 2565 |
See availability
Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
3 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: 8:00 - 10:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:30
Morning: 8:00 - 10:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:30
Possible course durations
4, 8, 12 weeks
Minimum required student age
3 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 13
Lesson duration
60 min
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
See availability
Extensive Course4.5 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from68US$65US$ / week More
Extensive Course
4.5 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
68US$65US$ / week
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | -- | -- | -- | 270 257 | -- | -- | -- | 540 513 | -- | -- | 810 770 |
See availability
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:
Morning: 7:00 - 9:30
Afternoon: 9:00 - 11:00
Morning: 7:00 - 9:30
Afternoon: 9:00 - 11:00
Possible course durations
4, 8, 12 weeks
Minimum required student age
3 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 13
Lesson duration
60 min
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Intensive Course10 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from150US$143US$ / week More
Intensive Course
10 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
150US$143US$ / week
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | -- | -- | -- | 600 570 | -- | -- | -- | 1200 1140 | -- | -- | 1800 1710 |
See availability
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: 8:00 - 10:10
Afternoon: 13:40 - 14:30
Morning: 8:00 - 10:10
Afternoon: 13:40 - 14:30
Possible course durations
4, 8, 12 weeks
Minimum required student age
3 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 13
Lesson duration
60 min
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Semi-intensive Course8 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from120US$114US$ / week More
Semi-intensive Course
8 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
120US$114US$ / week
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | -- | -- | -- | 480 456 | -- | -- | -- | 960 912 | -- | -- | 1440 1368 |
See availability
Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
1-2 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: 7:45Afternoon: 12:00 - 13:45
Morning: 7:45Afternoon: 12:00 - 13:45
Possible course durations
4, 8, 12 weeks
Minimum required student age
3 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 13
Lesson duration
60 min
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Standard Course6 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from90US$86US$ / week More
Standard Course
6 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
90US$86US$ / week
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | -- | -- | -- | 360 342 | -- | -- | -- | 720 684 | -- | -- | 1080 1026 |
See availability
Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
1-2 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: 8:00 - 10:45
Afternoon: 13:00 - 14:45
Morning: 8:00 - 10:45
Afternoon: 13:00 - 14:45
Possible course durations
4, 8, 12 weeks
Minimum required student age
3 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 13
Lesson duration
60 min
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Our prices for Kulaya Language School include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Free airport pickup for all junior courses (both ways)
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- INCLUDED Free local SIM card
Kulaya Language School
Accreditations and Quality seals
Swahili teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
75% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
Student gender mix
40% male / 6% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Kulaya Language School and you book here.
Year of school foundation
2018
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Restaurant
Business centre
Self-study areas
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Free parking
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms
Air conditioning in some classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 4
- Number of public PC workstations: 3
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| Italy | 4% |
| Iraq | 3% |
| Germany | 3% |
| Turkey | 2% |
| Brazil | 2% |
| England | 2% |
| Other nationalities | 84% |
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 10% |
| 18-24 years | 20% |
| 25-34 years | 35% |
| 35-50 years | 25% |
| >50 years | 10% |
Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 25
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 30
Junior courses - In summer: 30
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 47
Minimum age of students
16 years
3 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 5
Adult courses Throughout the year: 6
Junior courses In summer: 5
Junior courses Throughout the year: 5
Average age of students
In summer: 25 years
Throughout the year: 18 years
Information for all courses offered by Kulaya Language School
Lesson duration
60 minutes
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 50 US$ per course level.
Comments about courses
Airport pick-up: USD 50
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 15 US$. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Days without class
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 12 Jan 2025, 31 Mar 2025, 01 Apr 2025, 07 Apr 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 26 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 07 Jun 2025, 07 Jul 2025, 08 Aug 2025, 05 Sep 2025, 14 Oct 2025, 09 Dec 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025.
01 Jan 2025, 12 Jan 2025, 31 Mar 2025, 01 Apr 2025, 07 Apr 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 26 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 07 Jun 2025, 07 Jul 2025, 08 Aug 2025, 05 Sep 2025, 14 Oct 2025, 09 Dec 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per Swahili language level
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.
Leisure activities
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
Beach visit, swimming (public beaches only)
Adults - Paid activities
Tennis, swimming classes (USD 100), diving.
Student Testimonial Videos
Note: The video testimonials of students from Kulaya Language School have been provided by the school and schools do not usually publish negative testimonials.
FAQ about Kulaya Language School, Dar es Salaam
- What is the best price for a course at Kulaya Language School, Dar es Salaam?Swahili courses at Kulaya Language School start at 65 US$ for Extensive Course course with 4.5 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- Which countries are students of Kulaya Language School from?The highest Nationality percentage at Kulaya Language School comes from Italy with a 4% representation, followed by students from Germany (3%) and Iraq (3%).
- Kulaya Language School offers courses for which ages?Kulaya Language School offers courses from 3 years to 99. Average age is 25 during the summer and 18 for the rest of the year.
Terms of Kulaya Language School
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:00
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Legal name/parent company
Tax registration ID: 156766445
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.
Calculator | Reservation
Share: ![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
"Excellent" 4.8/5
1.302 reviews
* of LanguageCourse.net on Trustpilot
Data transparency:
How the school data is collected and measures taken to ensure data accuracy
Kulaya Language School Dar es Salaam | Pay Less
https://www.languagecourse.net/school-kulaya-language-school-dar-es-salaam.php3
Do you know someone in particular with whom you would love to explore life in Dar es Salaam? Just tag them in your post to Facebook or send them a link to this page in a message or email.
Email
WhatsApp
Copy link
Messenger
Dar es Salaam
Dar es Salaam city attractiveness rated by our students:
4.0
More information about Dar es Salaam including climate data and events on our Dar es Salaam page with a list of all 2 Swahili schools in Dar es Salaam.
