Academics

Our German Language Programs

Rigorous curriculum from absolute beginner (A1) to professional proficiency (B2), aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).

Level A1

Beginner (Breakthrough)

Begin your German journey from zero. This is the foundational level where you learn to understand and use familiar everyday expressions and basic phrases to satisfy needs of a concrete type.

What You Will Learn

Alphabet, numbers, pronunciation
Introduce yourself and others
Order food, shop, ask directions
Present tense grammar structures
Articles (der, die, das)
Family and daily routines vocabulary

Class Schedules

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Morning Class - Monday to Friday (In-Person)
4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Evening Class - Monday to Friday (In-Person)
7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Online Class - Monday to Friday (Live Virtual)
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Saturday Session - Reinforcement for online students

Entry Requirements

None. This course is designed for absolute beginners who have never studied German before.

A1 Investment

Duration2 Months
In-Person (Nakuru)KES 25,000
OnlineKES 15,000
Monthly InstallmentKES 7,500/mo
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Level A2

Elementary (Waystage)

Build upon your A1 foundation. You will learn to communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a direct exchange of information on familiar matters.

What You Will Learn

Past tense (Perfekt & Präteritum)
Describe your background, education
Handle short social exchanges
Modal verbs (können, müssen, dürfen)
Write short personal messages
Travel & accommodation vocab

Class Schedules

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Morning Class - Monday to Friday (In-Person)
4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Evening Class - Monday to Friday (In-Person)
7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Online Class - Monday to Friday (Live Virtual)

Entry Requirements

Completion of A1 at Nile Bridge, or a verified A1 placement test score from another institute.

A2 Investment

Duration2 Months
In-Person (Nakuru)KES 25,000
OnlineKES 15,000
Monthly InstallmentKES 7,500/mo
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Level B1 • Pathway Eligible

Intermediate (Threshold)

The critical milestone. B1 is the minimum requirement for Ausbildung, Au-Pair, and healthcare employment in Germany. This course includes intensive Goethe-Zertifikat B1 exam preparation.

What You Will Learn

Discuss opinions and plans
Subordinate clauses (weil, dass, wenn)
Write formal letters & emails
Passive voice construction
Goethe B1 exam strategies
Workplace & healthcare vocab

Class Schedules

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Morning Class - Monday to Friday (In-Person)
4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Evening Class - Monday to Friday (In-Person)
7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Online Class - Monday to Friday (Live Virtual)

Pathway Benefit

Upon completing B1 with a Goethe certificate, qualified healthcare professionals (Nurses, Physios, OTs) may be introduced to our German hiring partners at no additional cost.

B1 Investment

Duration3 Months
In-Person (Nakuru)KES 37,500
OnlineKES 22,500
Monthly InstallmentKES 7,500/mo
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Level B2 • Advanced Professional

Upper Intermediate (Vantage)

Achieve professional fluency. B2 is often required for nursing recognition (Pflegeanerkennung) in several German federal states and significantly improves your professional profile.

What You Will Learn

Complex grammar: Konjunktiv II
Discuss abstract topics fluently
Understand news & complex texts
Professional report writing
Goethe B2 exam preparation
Medical/Pflege terminology

Class Schedules

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Morning Class - Monday to Friday (In-Person)
4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Evening Class - Monday to Friday (In-Person)
7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Online Class - Monday to Friday (Live Virtual)

B2 Investment

Duration4 Months
In-Person (Nakuru)KES 37,500
OnlineKES 30,000
Monthly InstallmentKES 7,500/mo
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Flexible Options

Payment Methods

We offer multiple ways to pay for your education. All payments are confirmed via official email from payment@nilebridge.co.ke.

M-Pesa Paybill Fast local mobile payment
Bank Transfer Direct deposit to our account
Monthly Installments KES 7,500 per month flexibility
In-Office Payment Visit us at D&D House, Nakuru
Quick Comparison

Compare All Levels

A side-by-side view of all our German courses.

Feature A1 A2 B1 B2
Duration 2 Months 2 Months 3 Months 4 Months
In-Person Fee KES 25,000 KES 25,000 KES 37,500 KES 37,500
Online Fee KES 15,000 KES 15,000 KES 22,500 KES 30,000
Goethe Exam Prep — — ✓ Included ✓ Included
Healthcare Pathway — — ✓ Eligible ✓ Eligible+
Installment Plan ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Calendar

Upcoming Course Intakes

In-person classes start January, April, July, and October. Online classes have rolling intakes every 3 weeks.

Format Next Start Levels Available Status
Nakuru (In-Person) January 15, 2025 A1, A2, B1, B2 Enrolling
Online (Live) Rolling (Every 3 Weeks) A1, A2, B1, B2 Enrolling
Nakuru (In-Person) April 08, 2025 A1, A2, B1, B2 Upcoming
Support

Course FAQs

Yes. All digital learning materials, exercise sheets, and audio practice files are included. Physical textbooks may be purchased separately if preferred.
Yes. The Goethe-Institut exam fees are separate from our course fees and are paid directly to the Goethe-Institut Nairobi. We prepare you for the exam but do not administer it.
We provide class recordings for online students. In-person students can access notes and schedule a brief catch-up with their tutor to stay on track.
Yes. We offer a free placement test to determine your current level. Based on the results, we will recommend the appropriate class to join.
Yes. Nile Bridge issues an internal completion certificate for each level. For international recognition (e.g., Visa applications), you must sit the official Goethe-Institut exam.

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