Study special needs education or get assistive devices at KISE
Kenya Institute of Special Education · sources read 4 Oct 2026
Apply online on the KISE admissions portal for a 2-year diploma or a short certificate in special needs education. The diploma needs a P1 or ECDE certificate; most certificates need at least D+ in KCSE. For an assistive device, send KISE a written request.
- Fee
- KSh 130,300Diploma in Special Needs Education, full time (2 years, 2026/2027, excl. accommodation and meals)KSh 131,050Diploma in Special Needs Education, distance learning (2 years, 2026/2027)
- How long
- Admission decision within about 5 days of applying
- Where
- Online on the KISE admissions portal; KISE main campus, Kasarani (Thika Superhighway Exit 8), Nairobi. Phone +254 111 055810.
What you need
- Completed online application form
- Copies of your academic certificates
- National ID card or passport
- A working email address
Steps
- Pick your course and mode: full time at the KISE main campus in Kasarani, or distance learning at a KISE centre during school holidays.
- Create an account on the KISE admissions portal (application.kise.ac.ke), fill in the form and upload your certificates and ID.
- Once admitted, register at KISE with your admission letter, original certificates, a passport photo, your ID and the fees.
- For an assistive device or learning material, write to KISE describing what you need, or pick an item from its catalogue.
Watch out
- The full-time fee does not cover accommodation, meals, medical insurance or trips. Budget for these separately.
- KNEC exam fees are extra and are paid as KNEC sets them.
- Assistive devices from KISE are often free; ask before you pay anywhere else.
Who can apply
- Diploma: holders of a P1 Primary Teacher Certificate or a KNEC ECDE certificate.
- Most certificate courses (autism, sign language, braille, learner support): at least D+ in KCSE.
- Training is open to teachers, caregivers and anyone interested in disability inclusion.
Official sources (7)
- Training Programs kise.ac.ke · read 4 Oct 2026
- KISE Citizen's Service Delivery Charter 2025 kise.ac.ke · read 4 Oct 2026
- Fees structure for Diploma in Special Needs Education, full time mode (2026/2027) kise.ac.ke · read 4 Oct 2026
- Fees structure for Diploma in Special Needs Education, distance learning mode (2026/2027) kise.ac.ke · read 4 Oct 2026
- Training (service page) kise.ac.ke · read 4 Oct 2026
- Production of Assistive Devices kise.ac.ke · read 4 Oct 2026
- KISE Admissions Portal application.kise.ac.ke · read 4 Oct 2026