Learn Chinese in Nairobi

4 places in Nairobi teach Chinese: 3 Confucius Institutes and 1 language school. 1 also teaches online. 1 has classes for children.

Confucius Classroom at USIU-Africa Confucius Institute For adults · on site
The first Confucius classroom at a private Kenyan university, set up with the Confucius Institute at Kenyatta University.
Chinese language and culture classes for students and faculty
Confucius Institute at Kenyatta University Confucius Institute Level A1 · on site
Offers everything from a short beginners' course to a four-year BA in Chinese; the BA asks for HSK 3.
Certificate in Chinese Language and Culture (2 semesters) · Beginners in Chinese Language and Culture (2 semesters) · Proficiency in Chinese Language and Culture (1 semester) · Diploma in TVET-aligned Mandarin Chinese (2 years)
Confucius Institute at the University of Nairobi Confucius Institute on site
Set up in 2005 as the first Confucius Institute in Africa; its site still posted news in 2024 and 2025.
Chinese language courses · Chinese culture clubs (choir, dance, martial arts, opera) · Chinese Bridge competition preparation
Discovery Chinese Cultural Center Language school For adults and children · Level A1 to B2 · on site and online · Taught in English
Private Chinese school opened on 15 September 2011 by Faith Mworia; physical and online classes.
HSK 1 and HSK 2 · HSK 3 and HSK 4 (new HSK 3.0 courses) · YCT Chinese for children · Individual HSK training

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