Learn a language.Build a career.
IJLAPS is Diani’s only school for language learning and professional training. 19 languages, 5 years on the coast, and qualifications that lead to real work.
Open more doors. Learn a new language.
Speaking a second language changes what is possible for you, in your career, your travel, and your life. At IJLAPS, we teach 19 languages to students of all levels, right here in Diani.
Learn German in Diani
One of the most in-demand languages in business and tourism. Open access to European career opportunities.
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Learn French in Diani
Spoken across Africa and Europe. One of the most useful languages for career growth on the continent.
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Learn Spanish in Diani
The second most spoken language in the world. Widely used in tourism, hospitality, and business.
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Don’t see the language you are looking for? WhatsApp us, we will confirm availability.
Living in Diani? Learn Swahili.
IJLAPS has been teaching Swahili to visitors, expats, and long-term residents for 5 years. Our teachers are local to the coast, and lessons are structured around real, everyday life in Diani.
Beginner to advanced. Group and individual options. WhatsApp us to get started.
Courses that lead to real jobs.
Kenya’s tourism and hospitality sector is one of the largest employers on the coast. IJLAPS offers professional qualifications that employers in these industries recognise and require.
Tour Guiding & Administration
Our flagship qualification, built around Diani’s tourism economy. Graduates work as licensed guides, tour office administrators, and operations leads across the South Coast and beyond.
Explore the course →Practical vocational training too.
Alongside languages and professional courses, IJLAPS also offers vocational training in Hairdressing, Computer Packages, and Madrasa.
See vocational courses →Every course comes with a certificate.
All IJLAPS courses are certified. When you complete your course, you receive a certificate of completion you can use to support job applications, further study, or professional development.
Recognised certification
Every student receives a certificate of completion at the end of their course, signed and stamped by IJLAPS.
Built to industry standards
Courses are designed to meet the standards of Kenya's education and training sector, so the qualification holds weight.
5 years of graduates
Working across tourism, hospitality, business and translation in Diani, Mombasa, Nairobi and beyond.
Ready to start?
WhatsApp us to find out about start dates, fees, and enrolment. We are based in Diani and happy to help.