Schools Offering Bridging Courses in Kenya [2024 Intake]

Last updated on January 17th, 2024 at 08:41 am

Are you looking for places to study bridging courses in Kenya? Well, this article has a list of schools offering bridging courses in Kenya. So, continue reading until the end.

If you recently graduated from high school and need to bridge some of your subjects because you did not meet the prerequisites for certain subjects, there are several schools that offer bridging courses to students.

So, do you want to know where you can take bridging courses in Kenya?

Well, if so, you’ve come to the right place, as this article has a list of schools offering bridging courses in Kenya.

Let us get started…

 

Schools offering bridging courses in Kenya

Before we proceed, what exactly is a bridging course?

Bridging courses are short-term programs that assist you in bridging the gap between your current academic qualifications and those required to pursue a specific course.

In simple terms, bridging courses allow you to retake the subject(s) that you failed in your KCSE in order to meet the subject qualification required to pursue a specific course.

With that in mind, the following schools in Kenya offer bridging courses:

1.     Bridge College-Nairobi

Bridging subjects:

• Mathematics
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Biology

Minimum entry requirements: KNEC KCSE Exam.

Duration of study: Nine months (three terms) and you can only bridge within three years after sitting for National KCSE secondary examinations.

Exam body: KNEC

Intakes: January

Mode of study: Full-time/part-time

Required documents:

• Copy of KCSE results
• Copy of KCPE Certificate
• Copy of Birth Certificate
• 4 colored-passport photos

It’s worth noting that, at Bridge College, you can bridge up to three subjects at a time.

 

Bridge College contacts:

Location: Princely House, 3rd Floor, Moi Avenue, Nairobi (Behind Nation Centre)

Phone no.: 0728 825 000 or 0722 825 825

Email: info@bridgecollege.ac.ke

Website: https://bridgecollege.ac.ke/school-of-bridging-courses/#:~:text=Apply%20Now-,School%20of%20Bridging%20Courses,-Strengthen%20your%20weaknesses

 

2.     Outspan Medical College

Bridging subjects:

• Mathematics
• Biology
• Chemistry

Minimum entry requirements: KCSE mean grade of C (plain)

Duration of study: 1 year

Exam body: KNEC

Intakes: January

Fees:

1^st semester: Kshs.13,500 (plus Kshs.8,500 for any extra subject)

2^nd semester: Kshs.11,500 (plus Kshs.8,500 for any extra subject)

3^rd semester: Kshs.11,500 (plus Kshs.8,500 for any extra subject)

 

Contacts:

Location: Rware, Off Baden Powel Road, Nyeri

Phone no.: 0711277009 or 02024333991

Email address: info@omc.ac.ke or admissions@omc.ac.ke

 

3.     The Kisumu National Polytechnic

Bridging subjects:

• Biology
• Chemistry
• Physics
• Mathematics
• English

Minimum entry requirements: KCSE certificate

Duration of study: 3 months per subject

Exam body: KNEC

Intakes: January

 

Contacts:

Location: Along Technology Road, Next to Kisumu Stadium, Kisumu

Phone no.: 0723 446 773 or 0742 809 415

Email: info@kisumupoly.ac.ke

 

4.     Sister Leonella Consolata Medical College

Bridging subjects:

• Biology
• Chemistry
• Mathematics

Minimum entry requirements: KCSE certificate

Duration of study: 3 months

Intakes: January

Mode of study: Full time

Exam body: KNEC

 

Contacts:

Location: Along Nyeri-Nyahururu Highway, about 8KM from Nyeri town, Nyeri County

Phone no.: 0724 303 431

Email: cnsmathari@yahoo.com or info@consolatamedcollege.ac.ke

 

5.     Stanford Bridging School for youths and private candidates

Bridging courses:

• English
• Kiswahili

Minimum entry requirements: KCSE certificate

Duration of study: 3 months (You must have sat KCSE examination not more than 3 years ago)

 

Contacts:

Location: 6th Floor Queensway House, Kaunda Street, Kimathi, Nairobi

Phone no.: 0799 777666

Email: stanfordschoolke@gmail.com

 

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6.     Unity College of Professional Studies

Bridging subjects:

• English
• Biology
• Mathematics

Minimum entry requirements: KCSE certificate

Duration of study: 3 months

 

Contacts:

Location: Buruburu Phase II at Harambee Shepherds Building, Nairobi

Phone no.: 0721 225 428

Email: info@unitycollege.ac.ke

 

7.     Narok University College

Bridging subjects:

• Mathematics
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Physics

Minimum entry requirements: KCSE certificate

Duration of study: 3 months

Mode of study: Full time/part-time

 

Contacts:

Location: At Engineer, Iganjo house 1st floor next to equity bank, Narok

Phone no.: 0722 819 438

Email: nuc@nu.ac.ke

 

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Schools offering bridging courses in Kenya

Is bridging still allowed in Kenya?

Yes, bridging is allowed in Kenya.

In fact, the Kenyan Cabinet recently (on July 18, 2023) approved the introduction and accreditation of bridging courses to improve access to quality university education.

So, yes, students are allowed to take short courses for specific KCSE subjects in order to meet the subject requirements of the course they wish to pursue.

 

How long does bridging courses take?

The duration of bridging courses varies greatly depending on the institution that offers the course.

However, the duration ranges from 3 to 9 months.

 

How much does bridging cost?

On average, the cost of bridging ranges between Kshs.12,000 and Kshs.40,000 per subject taken. The cost can be higher or lower depending on the institution offering the course.

 

Schools offering bridging courses in Kenya – Conclusion

So those are the schools offering bridging courses in Kenya.

Please keep in mind that even if you take a bridging course, your overall KCSE mean grade will not change.

KNEC will, however, issue you a new result slip for the subject that will be assessed a second time.

Also, if you need more information or have any questions, please contact the institution using the contact information I’ve provided for each school.

 

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