Question 1

When are the intakes?

Accepted Answer

Four times a year: January, April, July and October.

Question 2

How do I apply?

Accepted Answer

Choose a course on this website and press Apply. You create an account, fill in the form, upload your KCSE result slip and ID, and follow your application…

Question 3

What grade do I need?

Accepted Answer

Each course page states its minimum KCSE grade. Diplomas usually need C- (minus), certificates D (plain) and artisan courses D- (minus).

Question 4

Who sets the examinations?

Accepted Answer

KNEC, KASNEB, TVET CDACC, NITA, ICM, ABMA, City & Guilds, the Computer Society of Kenya and, for driving, NTSA. Each course page names its examining body.

Question 5

Can I study part time?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Most courses run full time, part time and by correspondence.

Question 6

How much are the one-off fees?

Accepted Answer

Admission 2,000, student package 4,500, activity 2,500, library 1,000 and insurance 500 shillings, paid once when you join.

Question 7

How do I pay fees?

Accepted Answer

Pay into the college accounts at KCB, Co-operative Bank or Family Bank, quoting your student number. Every payment shows in the student portal with a receipt.

Question 8

Is there a hostel?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Separate hostels for men and women cost 7,500 shillings a month with three meals a day.

Question 9

Where is the college?

Accepted Answer

The Highway Campus is on the Thika Super Highway between Thika town and Witeithie, opposite the Jomoko matatu stage. P.O. Box 321-01000 Thika.

Question 10

Is there industrial attachment?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Every final-year student goes on attachment, and the college helps find the placement.

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