In this post, we have a look at the courses offered at Boma International Hospitality College (BIHC) and their fee structure. This is a state-of-the-art hospitality school that is located within the BOMA hotel complex in South C, Nairobi. It was established in May 2015 to address an increasing gap in the provision of qualified staff for the Kenyan hospitality industry. It’s an affiliate of the Kenya Red Cross Society.
Boma International Hospitality College offers its courses in conjunction with the Business and Hotel Management School (BHMS), a world-class hospitality school in Luzern, Switzerland. The partnership enables undergraduate students to study for their final bachelor’s year at BHMS in Switzerland. BIHC offers three academic programs: short courses, certificate courses and diploma courses. The short courses are offered on a part-time basis while the certificate and diploma courses are offered on a full-time basis.
Diploma Courses Offered at Boma International Hospitality College
1. Swiss Diploma in Culinary Arts
This is a 2-year program for students interested in pursuing the chef’s profession while looking to discover and familiarize themselves with the fundamentals of food and beverage management and progress.
Entry Requirements
- KCSE Mean grade C- (Minus) with C- (Minus) or above in English or Kiswahili and a D (Plain) in Mathematics or any Science
- IB/A Level 4 Credits with at least a C in English
- IGCSE 4 ‘O’ Passes with D and above with at least a C in English or Kiswahili and C in Math or any Science
- SATs 1180 and above out of 1600
Fee Structure
- Tuition Fee: Ksh 521,325
- Application Fee: Ksh 5,000
- Accident Insurance: Ksh 5,000
- Student ID: Ksh 1,000
- Graduation & Admin Fee: 25,000
- Uniform: Ksh 31,212
2. Swiss Diploma in International Hospitality Management
This is a 2-year course that equips students with theoretical and practical knowledge of operating a hotel. This way, they get to learn the two most important operating departments of a hotel: the Rooms Division and Food & Beverage. They get practical applications of the knowledge at the Boma Hotel.
Entry Requirements
- KCSE Mean grade C- (Minus) with C- (Minus) or above in English or Kiswahili and a D (Plain) in Mathematics or any Science
- IB/A Level 4 Credits with at least a C in English
- IGCSE 4 ‘O’ Passes with D and above with at least a C in English or Kiswahili and C in Math or any Science
- SATs 1180 and above out of 1600
Fee Structure
- Tuition Fee: Ksh 521,325
- Application Fee: Ksh 5,000
- Accident Insurance: Ksh 5,000
- Student ID: Ksh 1,000
- Graduation & Admin Fee: 25,000
- Uniform: Ksh 37,330
Certificate Courses offered at Boma International Hospitality College
1. Certificate in Hospitality Operations
Course duration: 1 Year
Entry Requirements
- KCSE Mean grade D+ (Plus) with D+ (Plus) or above in English or Kiswahili and a D- (Minus) in Mathematics or any Science
- IB/A Level 3 Credits with at least a D in English
- IGCSE 3 ‘O’ Passes with D and above with at least a D in English or Kiswahili and D in Math or any Science
- SATs 1080 and above out of 1600
Fee Structure
- Tuition Fee: Ksh 521,325
- Application Fee: Ksh 5,000
- Accident Insurance: Ksh 5,000
- Student ID: Ksh 1,000
- Graduation & Admin Fee: 25,000
- Uniform: Ksh 31,212
2. Certificate in Culinary Operations
Course duration: 1 Year
Entry Requirements
- KCSE Mean grade D+ (Plus) with D+ (Plus) or above in English or Kiswahili and a D- (Minus) in Mathematics or any Science
- IB/A Level 3 Credits with at least a D in English
- IGCSE 3 ‘O’ Passes with D and above with at least a D in English or Kiswahili and D in Math or any Science
- SATs 1080 and above out of 1600
Fee Structure
- Tuition Fee: Ksh 521,325
- Application Fee: Ksh 5,000
- Accident Insurance: Ksh 5,000
- Student ID: Ksh 1,000
- Graduation & Admin Fee: 25,000
- Uniform: Ksh 37,330
3. Certificate in Baking & Pâtisserie
Course duration: 1 Year
Entry Requirements
- KCSE Mean grade D+ (Plus) with D+ (Plus) or above in English or Kiswahili and a D- (Minus) in Mathematics or any Science
- IB/A Level 3 Credits with at least a D in English
- IGCSE 3 ‘O’ Passes with D and above with at least a D in English or Kiswahili and D in Math or any Science
- SATs 1080 and above out of 1600
Fee Structure
- Tuition Fee: Ksh 368,235
- Application Fee: Ksh 5,000
- Accident Insurance: Ksh 5,000
- Student ID: Ksh 1,000
- Graduation & Admin Fee: 15,000
- Uniform: Ksh 37,330
4. Executive Certificate in Events Management
Course duration: 1 Year
Entry Requirements
- KCSE Mean grade D+ (Plus) with D+ (Plus) or above in English or Kiswahili and a D- (Minus) in Mathematics or any Science
- IB/A Level 3 Credits with at least a D in English
- IGCSE 3 ‘O’ Passes with D and above with at least a D in English or Kiswahili and D in Math or any Science
- SATs 1080 and above out of 1600
Fee Structure
- Tuition Fee: Ksh 521,325
- Application Fee: Ksh 5,000
- Accident Insurance: Ksh 5,000
- Student ID: Ksh 1,000
- Graduation & Admin Fee: 25,000
- Uniform: Ksh 37,330
Short Courses offered at Boma International Hospitality College
1. International Cookery
Duration: 40 Hours
Entry Requirements
- 16 years of age and above
- No prior culinary experience required
- No minimum academic requirements applicable
- English proficiency
Cost: Ksh 50,000
Application Fee: Ksh 1,000
Fees are Inclusive of
• BIHC-branded apron
• All training equipment and materials
• Certificate of Achievement
2. Pastry & Bakery
Duration: 40 Hours
Entry Requirements
- 16 years of age and above
- No prior culinary experience required
- No minimum academic requirements are applicable
- English proficiency
Cost: Ksh 50,000
Application Fee: Ksh 1,000
Fees are Inclusive of
• BIHC-branded apron
• All training equipment and materials
• Certificate of Achievement
3. The Art of Mixology
Duration: 20 Hours
Entry Requirements
- 18 years of age and above
- No prior culinary experience required
- No minimum academic requirements applicable
- English proficiency
Course Fee: Kshs 35,000 (inclusive of materials and Certificate of Achievement)
4. Professional Hospitality Development Program
5. Foundation Program in Hospitality Operations
This program is designed to introduce learners who may not have achieved the minimum entry requirements to join Culinary Arts and Hotel Management courses directly.
Duration: 3 months
Fee Structure
- Tuition Fee: 87,000
- Application Fee: 2,000
- Student ID: 1,000
- Accident Insurance: 1,000
- Operating Expenses: 5,000
6. Barista Skills
Duration: 80 hours of coursework and 1-month internship
Fee Structure
- Tuition:50,000
- Application Fee: 2,000
- Accident & Liability Fee: 1,000
- School ID: 500
7. Roasting
Duration: 80 hours of coursework and 1-month internship
Fee Structure
- Tuition:50,000
- Application Fee: 2,000
- Accident & Liability Fee: 1,000
- School ID: 500
8. Coffee Quality Control
Duration: 80 hours of coursework and 1-month internship
Fee Structure
- Tuition:60,000
- Application Fee: 2,000
- Accident & Liability Fee: 1,000
- School ID: 500
Boma International Hospitality College Contacts
Phone: +254 719 050 550, +254 719 050 540
Address: South C (Bellevue) Red Cross Road, Off Mombasa Road
