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]]> 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:

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

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

3rd 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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]]> If you’ve been wondering about the cost of bridging courses in Kenya, then you’ve come to the right place. Keep reading…

Are you looking to bridge a course but unsure of how much it will cost?

In this article, we will look at the cost of bridging courses in Kenya.

But first, let’s define what a bridging course is.

A bridging course is a short course that students take in order to retake their failed KCSE subjects.

Basically, bridging courses give you a second chance to re-sit their lower subject grades in the KCSE examination in order to gain entry requirements into higher learning institutions for their desired course.

On average, a bridging course usually takes three to six months to complete, and students can study full-time, part-time, or on weekends.

The following are the most popular bridging courses in Kenya:

  • Certificate in bridging Biology
  • Certificate in bridging Chemistry
  • Certificate in bridging Mathematics
  • Certificate in bridging Physics
  • Certificate in bridging English

With that in mind, let us now move on to how much it will cost you to bridge a course in Kenya.

 

Cost of bridging courses in Kenya

Please keep in mind that the cost of bridging courses in Kenya varies per to the institution.

Generally, the cost ranges between 12,000 and 40,000 per subject taken. The cost can be higher or lower depending on the institution and the course being offered.

For example, at Chuka University, bridging a single subject will cost you Kshs. 15,000 whereas at Multimedia it will cost you Kshs. 29,000.

Another example is that in some institutions, bridging a single subject is more expensive than bridging two or more subjects (like in a certain institution I called, you pay Kshs. 12,000 for a single subject but Kshs. 18,000 for bridging two subjects).

Also, these additional charges may apply:

  • Application fee of at least Kshs. 500 (this also ranges per institution).
  • KNEC exam booking fee of Kshs. 3,100

Side note: Depending on the institution, there may be additional levies, so be financially prepared.

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Institutions offering bridging courses in Kenya

There are various institutions in Kenya that offer bridging courses to students, including:

  1. Chuka University

It offers bridging courses in Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.

Contacts

Location: Chuka

Telephone: 020 231 0512/020 231 0518/0715 505 858/0731 620 266

Website: https://www.chuka.ac.ke/course/certificate-in-bridging-in-all-kcse-subjects-math-biol-phys-chem/

 

  1. Multi-media University

Courses: Bridging courses in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry.

Contacts

Physical location: Along Magadi Road, Nairobi.

Telephone: 020 725 2000

Email: info@mmu.ac.ke

Website: https://mmu.ac.ke/bridging-courses/

 

  1. University of Eldoret

Courses: Bridging courses in Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, and Physics

Contacts

Location: Lembus Elgeyo Road University of Eldoret premises, Eldama Ravine, Eldoret.

Phone: 020 212 0220

Website: https://www.uoeld.ac.ke/

 

  1. Bridge College

Courses: Bridging courses in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics

Contacts

Physical location: Princely House, Moi Avenue Nairobi (Behind Nation Center)

Phone no: 0728 825 000/0722 825 825

Website: https://bridgecollege.ac.ke/school-of-bridging-courses/

  1. Co-operative University of Kenya

Course: Certificate in bridging Mathematics

Contacts

Location: Karen, Nairobi.

Phone: 0724 311 606

Website: https://www.cuk.ac.ke/admissions/admissions/certificate-bridging-programmes/

 

  1. University of Kabianga

Course:  Bridging courses in Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.

Contacts

Location: Kabianga, Kericho County.

Telephone: 020 217 2665

Website: http://kabianga.ac.ke/main/programme/bridging-course-mathematics-biology-chemistry-and-physics

 

  1. Moi University

Course: Bridges courses in Chemistry, Biology, Physics, and Mathematics

Contacts

Location: Kesses in Eldoret, Kenya.

Phone no:  0774 430 275/020 266 2843

Website: http://mu.ac.ke/

 

  1. JKUAT – Nairobi

Course: Certificate in bridging Mathematics

Contacts

Location: JKUAT Towers (formerly ICEA), Kenyatta Avenue, Nairobi.

Phone: 067 587 0001-5

Website: https://www.jkuat.ac.ke/undergraduate-courses/bridging-in-mathematics/

 

  1. Egerton University

Course: Bridging courses in Biology, Mathematics, and English

Contacts

Physical location: Njoro in Nakuru, Kenya.

Telephone: 051 221 7942/051 221 5299

Website: https://www.egerton.ac.ke/

 

  1. Mount Kenya University

Course: Certificate in bridging Mathematics

Contacts

Physical location: Along General Kago Road, Thika.

Phone no: 0709 153 000

Website: https://www.mku.ac.ke/index.php/academic-programmes/118-programmes/536-certificate-in-bridging-mathematics/

 

  1. Catholic University

Courses: Bridging courses in Mathematics and English

Contacts

Location: Lang’ata, Nairobi.

Phone no: 0709 691 000/0709 691 111

Website: https://www.cuea.edu/

 

  1. Maseno University

Course: Certificate in bridging Mathematics

Contacts

Location: Along Kisumu-Busia Road, Kisumu.

Phone no: 0722 203 411/057 351 620

Website: https://www.maseno.ac.ke/

 

  1. KCA University

Course: Certificate in bridging Mathematics

Contacts

Physical location: Along Thika Road in Ruaraka, Nairobi.

Phone no: 0710 888 022

Website: https://www.kcau.ac.ke/

 

Wrap up on the cost of bridging courses in Kenya

So, as previously stated, the cost of bridging courses in Kenya is determined by the institution where you choose to enroll.

Given that the cost of bridging varies, the best thing to do is to identify the institution with which you want to bridge and then inquire about the fee.

But hopefully you’ll find this article useful as it gives you a general idea of how much you should expect to pay to bridge a single subject.

PS: Perhaps the best option is repeating the subject(s) you scored poorly in (because you want to do a particular course) since your upgrade KCSE certificate (assuming you’ll improve your grades) will be recognized widely unlike institution-based bridging courses whose recognition won’t extend beyond the gates of that institution! In other words, its best to repeat the subjects you had failed by retaking KCSE (Its just a few months after all so talk to your parents/guardians otherwise you’ll end up with a bridging certificate that is not widely recognized!)

 

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