Kiswahili na Utamaduni (KIU) Ltd

Msasani village off Kimweri Road, Msasani Tower Plot No.503/1/Block G, Dar Es salaam. , DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA., Dar es Salaam,, EA 14111, Tanzania
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Kiswahili na Utamaduni (KIU) Ltd offers the following course types:

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£ 229

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£ 521

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£ 1,080

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£ 4,495
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reviews

Reviews

100% recommend

based on 11 reviews
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"A very good school, friendly teachers, good concept"

Pavlina Gebauer, student from Germany

I liked it all. Being in a third world country you can´t expect conditions like you are used to in the westen countries.
Therefore I appreciated the effort from the school stuff and the housing family. They did their best.

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Date of study
5 Feb 2024 - 9 Feb 2024
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"It was very very good i learned a lot"

venesia kitwara, student from Tanzania

The classes and teachers were very nice they are the best.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
16 weeks
Date of study
3 Apr 2023 - 28 Jul 2023
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Excellent school and overall experience"

Voicu, student from USA

I really enjoyed my experience with KIU. Everyone was friendly, accommodating, and professional. Even being far from home, it made a huge difference to feel so welcomed.

I got to practice a lot of listening and speaking, which I was missing while studying online prior to the class. They provided me with all the materials necessary, including a book that I continue to study from to this day. Every Friday we did cultural trips to various markets and museums within the city where I got to interact with the locals and experience the public transportation system in Dar.

They also seem to have the flexibility of enabling you to do part of the class at a different KIU training center (Dar, Arusha, Iringa, Zanzibar) if you wish to study in more than one place.

Bahati njema!

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
1 Aug 2022 - 26 Aug 2022
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Yes
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"Good"

Marie , student from Denmark

I only studied for two weeks at KIU in Dar Es Salaam, but learned more than i had expected.
My teacher was good. He followed the text book very closely, which was fine since i only studied for two weeks, but for a longer course it would have been nice with more variety, for instance including listening exercises. I didn't get a pre-course level-test.

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My ratings for this school

Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
2 May 2022 - 13 May 2022
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"It was a very positive experience which I would definitely do again."

Cynthia Letsch, student from Afghanistan

I very much liked the teachers, they are open, welcoming and friendly. They really support you in speaking Swahili as much as possible in daily conversations. The location is fine as well, the facilities are enough for a few students per room downstairs. As far as I know they have more rooms upstairs if more students attend the classes. In general I very much enjoyed the Swahili Course since it will give you a good insight in the language itself, explanation of grammar, increasing your vocabulary, etc. If I had the time and the money I would extend the course to two or three months even in order to fully grasp the language and learn to speak more freely.

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Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
4 Oct 2021 - 29 Oct 2021
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Best"

Wolfgang Martin Mika, student from Germany

The whole course was great. Very pleasant employees at KIU. A great teacher with whom you can feel the years of experience and feel very comfortable. Everyone was very concerned about our well-being. We are happy to go there again.

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
4 Nov 2019 - 15 Nov 2019
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Great learning experience"

Anna , student from Switzerland

I'm very happy with having chosen KIU. Everybody at KIU is very helpful, supportive and always makes you feel welcome and like your part of a big family. The teacher - and therefore the quality of the classes - was very good and I made a lot of progress during my time in Dar. The groups were all very small (beginners, intermediate, and advanced equally) and everybody could benefit a lot from them cause the teachers can really adapt the lessons to your language level and personal interests and needs. The school is located in a modern building in a nice area of Dar. Activities were also part of the curriculum and provided further insights into the Tanzanian culture.

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Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
1 Jul 2019 - 26 Jul 2019
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Amazing hospitality and marvelous experience!"

Dmitrii Polkovnikov, student from Russia

We liked everything in this school, starting from teachers who were very experienced in Swahili, finishing with apartments we were provided! Many thanks!

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
1 Jul 2019 - 19 Jul 2019
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"A good refresher"

Julia Velonjara

I liked the class. The other student and I were at a very similar level which allowed for a smooth class. We reviewed many grammar things that I had forgotten. The one suggestion I have is to review quickly again the grammar from the previous day. For example, we would go over something like subjunctive, but then not come back to it really later in the week unless I managed to work it in to the other lessons.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
22 Jun 2015 - 3 Jul 2015
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
Faraji Kitonge, Director at Kiswahili na Utamaduni (KIU) Ltd responded to this review.
24 August 2015

Thank you for being satisfied with our services.

"Fun, fast and intense language course with amazing teachers!"

Brittany Groot

The teaching was excellent. Lusungu was a stellar teacher - we learnt quickly, he adapted the course to the students and our needs.

The flexibility of the classes was a big bonus. On top of that, another big plus is that we were a small class so had a lot of flexibility for the sessions.

The facilities and location were great. The value/pricing was very fair.
I would highly recommend it for anyone looking for beginner or continuing classes to get around Tanzania :)

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
16 weeks
Date of study
6 Apr 2015 - 27 Jul 2015
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
Faraji, Derector at Kiswahili na Utamaduni (KIU) Ltd responded to this review.
21 July 2015

Habari Brittany
Asante sana dada for your feedback to our school and the teacher too.I am happy to hear that you enjoyed the course, thank you also for recommendation for those wishing to join the school.

Karibu tena Tanzania kujifunza Kiswahili

"Very friendly atmosphere, great learning environment, very considerate teacher"

Aylin Basaran

At first I was a bit confused about the email communication according to possible locations and course dates, but once I came to the office I found the whole crew as very friendly helpful and flexible. My Teacher (Marco) was very friendly and good in explaining, with a perfect mixture of humour and precise explanations. As I was the only pupil he also included a few sessions which were particularly useful for my individual needs in my work, which helped me a lot and I appreciated a lot. The time of the course was also flexible and uncomplicated, which I enjoyed. I appreciated that there were tea, coffee and water offered in the class room. The whole ambiance with all the crew of KIU was so kind and familiar that it was fun and became almost a social event to come to. Due to this I even found good friends among the other students. Thanks a lot for the great time and I’m looking forward to continue learning kiswahili pamoja na KIU.

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Duration of study
10 weeks
Date of study
6 Apr 2015 - 16 Jun 2015
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
Faraji Kitonge, Derector at Kiswahili na Utamaduni (KIU) Ltd responded to this review.
21 July 2015

Habari Aylin
Pole for confusion during email communication. Walimu wa KIU walifurahi sana ulipojifunza Kiswahili.
 
Karibu tena KIU

housing

Housing

KIU offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast and dinner

£ 169
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Dar es Salaam
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, tV room, 24/7 supervision, and other
Distance to school: 20 - 45 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Sunday, anytime
£ 169
Homestays are carefully selected to help students to learn Tanzanian culture in a comfortable setting while studying Swahili. These homes are between 30-45 minutes away from the school by walk or public transport. Families offer Breakfast and Dinner. To help the family to stay with you, we need in advance information like age, sex, profession, dietary need, hobbies etc. for one day is USD $ 25. Students must be 16 years old and older
student-residence

Student residence (off-campus) - 2-person shared room - Breakfast

£ 119
weekly
Age range: 1 - 6 years old
Address: Mwai Kibaki(Old Bagamoyo Road), Dar es Salaam, Kinondoni 14112, Tanzania
Location: Outside the city center of Dar es Salaam
Housing type: Student residence (off-campus)
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, wireless internet, tV room, air conditioning, and 24/7 supervision
Distance to school: 30 - 40 minutes by shuttle
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Sunday, before 11:00 AM
£ 119
Simple, clean, quiet rooms in a private guesthouse, with good meals available. It’s popular with volunteers students. It’s one block in from Mwai Kibaki(Old Bagamoyo) Rd
apartment

Private apartment - Single-person room - No meals

£ 474
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: Yatch club Road, Dar es Salaam, Msasani Peninsula. 14111, Tanzania
Location: Outside the city center of Dar es Salaam
Housing type: Private apartment
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, air conditioning, 24/7 supervision, and garden
Distance to school: 10 - 15 minutes by shuttle
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Sunday, before 05:00 AM
£ 474
SLIPWAY APARTMENT It is a place that is close to everything you will need. It located at Msasani Peninsula off Chole Rd just opposite Slipway. It is a huge place and the rooms are arranged to relax your mind while you are in Dar es salaam learning Swahili. This is Single Apartment with Double Bed, single Toilet, Kitchen, Sitting Room and Balcony. 
Guests have access to Bank, Beach, Shopping Mall, Supermarket, meeting places and many other social activities.
You can access all types of transportation from our apartments i.e Private Hire, Taxi, Daladala/Matatu, Bajaj and Bodaboda/Motorcycle.

Apartment - 2-person shared room - Breakfast

£ 475
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Address: Guinue Road, Dar es Salaam, Oyster bay 14111, Tanzania
Location: Outside the city center of Dar es Salaam
Housing type: Apartment
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, telephone, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, air conditioning, 24/7 supervision, garden, and sports facilities
Distance to school: 20 - 30 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Sunday, before 10:00 AM
£ 475
Situated in Oysterbay with serene surroundings, near International Organisations, Embassies and the Main Business Areas, these magnificent apartments which offer a friendly environment and comfort, are truly a perfect home away from home.
hotel

2-star hotel "Kayslodge " - Single-person room - Breakfast

£ 178
weekly
Age range: 12 years old and older
Address: School road, Off Kimweri Avenue - Located between Arizona Grill and Cape Town Fish Market, Dar es Salaam, Msasani Village 14111, Tanzania
Location: Outside the city center of Dar es Salaam
Housing type: 2-star hotel
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast (1 meal per week)
Facilities: Private bathroom, laundry, telephone, wireless internet, tV room, air conditioning, 24/7 supervision, and garden
Distance to school: 20 - 30 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Sunday, before 10:00 AM
£ 178
Ensuite rooms, set in private gated compound with large garden offering both comfort and privacy away from home.and Studio flats contact us today!

2-star hotel "Q-Bar" - Single-person room - Breakfast

£ 297
weekly
Age range: 19 years old and older
Address: Off Haile Selassie road, behind Shrijee's Supermarket. In Oysterbay., Dar es Salaam, Msasani Peninsula. 14111, Tanzania
Location: Outside the city center of Dar es Salaam
Housing type: 2-star hotel
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Facilities: Private bathroom, laundry, telephone, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, air conditioning, and 24/7 supervision
Distance to school: 10 - 15 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Sunday, before 10:00 AM
£ 297
Comfortable, relaxed and with a casual homeliness, Q-Bar is located on the Msasani Peninsula. The rooms all have air conditioning, mozzie nets, Digital Safe's and en-suite bathrooms. A couple of the rooms are seriously large whilst others are regular sized (large enough to swing a cat in).
Budget, Standard and Executive rooms have refrigerators and satellite tv. The 8 bed Backpacker room has none of the fancy extras but does have air conditioning, Mosquito nets and private lockers. Read on for pics and prices. By the way, all private rooms are inclusive of breakfast!!
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged $90 when you register.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Dar es Salaam based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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Msasani village off Kimweri Road, Msasani Tower Plot No.503/1/Block G, Dar Es salaam. , DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA.
Dar es Salaam,
EA 14111
Tanzania

School location

KIU is the largest and most experienced Swahili language and Culture providers in Tanzania, located in Msasani Tower which is in the Msasani Peninsula, few steps away from Coco beach the popular beaches in Dar es Salaam, the school excellent location and its Swahili and Culture courses make the location interesting. Students can choose from general Swahili courses, examination courses, or executive courses, and can decide between just a few lessons per week to forty-eight lessons per week. The school organizes weekly visiting popular places of interest in and around the city.

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