This article focuses on the courses offered at Cascade Institute of Hospitality and their fee structure. Cascade Institute of Hospitality is located at Cascade Plaza along Karatina Road in Thika Town. The institute is accredited by the Confederation of Tourism and Hospitality (CTH), the Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) and the Institute of Commercial Management (ICM).
Cascade Institute of Hospitality Courses
a) School of Hospitality
1. Diploma in Hospitality Management (CTH Level 4)
Entry Requirements: KCSE C-, Eng C-, Maths D or Cert in Hospitality Training
Duration: 2 ½ years (8 terms)
Fee: Ksh 33,000 per term
2. Foundation Diploma in Hospitality & Tourism (CTH Level 3)
Entry Requirements: KCSE D+ and proficiency in English Language
Duration: 1 year, 1 term (4 terms)
Fee: Ksh 33,000 per term
3. Diploma in Professional Cookery (CTH Level 3) (Chef’s Training)
Entry Requirements: KCSE C- and proficiency in English Language
Duration: 2 ½ years (8 terms)
Fee: Ksh 38,000 per term
4. Diploma in Culinary Skills (CTH Level 2), (Cook’s Training)
Entry Requirements: KCSE D+ and proficiency in English Language
Duration: 1 year, 1 term (4 terms)
Fee: Ksh 38,000 per term
5. Diploma in Pastry and Baking (CTH Level 3), (Pastry Chef’s Course)
Entry Requirements: KCSE C- and proficiency in English Language
Duration: 2 ½ years (8 terms)
Fee: Ksh 38,000 per term
6. Diploma in Patisserie and Confectionery Skills (CTH Level 2)
Entry Requirements: KCSE D+ and proficiency in English Language
Duration: 1 year, 1 term (4 terms)
Fee: Ksh 38,000 per term
7. Diploma in Food and Beverage Management (KNEC)
Entry Requirements: KCSE C- OR Cert in Food & Beverage Production & Service
Duration: 3 years, 1 term (10 terms)
Fee: Ksh 31,000 per term
8. Certificate in Food & Beverage Production and Service (KNEC)
Entry Requirements: KCSE D
Duration: 2 years, 1 term (7 terms)
Fee: Ksh 28,000 per term
9. Diploma in Hospitality Management (ICM)
Entry Requirements: Certificate in Hotel & Catering Supervision
Duration: 1 ½ years (5 terms)
Fee: Ksh 33,000 per term
10. Diploma in Food & Beverage Service (ICM) – Level 2
Entry Requirements: KCSE D-
Duration: 1 year, 1 term (4 terms)
Fee: Ksh 33,000 per term
11. Diploma In Culinary Arts – (ICM) – Level 2
Entry Requirements: D-
Duration: 1 year, 1 term (4 terms)
Fee: Ksh 38,000 per term
12. Certificate in Hotel & Catering Supervision (ICM) – Level 4
Entry Requirements: KCSE D (Plain) or ICM Level 2 Diploma
Duration: 1 year, 1 term (4 terms)
Fee: Ksh 30,000 per term
13. Certificate in Front Office Operations (Internal)
Entry Requirements: KCSE D+ and proficiency in English Language
Duration: 1 year, 1 term (4 terms)
Fee: Ksh 28,000 per term
14. Certificate in Housekeeping and Laundry Operations (Internal)
Entry Requirements: KCSE D
Duration: 1 year, 1 term (4 terms)
Fee: Ksh 28,000 per term
15. Diploma in Tourism Management (KNEC)
Entry Requirements: KCSE C- Cert. in Tour Guiding & Travel Operations
Duration: 3 years, 1 term (10 terms)
Fee: 28,000 per term
16. Certificate in Tour Guiding & Travel Operations (KNEC)
Entry Requirements: KCSE D
Duration: 2 years, 1 term (7 terms)
Fee: Ksh 28,000 per term
17. Cruise Hospitality Management
Entry Requirements: KCSE D
Duration: 1 year, 1 term (4 terms)
Fee: Ksh 30,000 per term
18. Barista Skills
Entry Requirements: Open
Duration: 2.5 Months
Fee: Ksh 30,000
19. Certificate in Pastry & Baking
Entry Requirements: Open
Duration: 1 Month
Fee: Ksh 24,000
20. Basic Cookery & Kitchen Operation Techniques
Entry Requirements: Open
Duration: 1 Month
Fee: Ksh 24,000
21. Certificate in Events Planning & Management
Entry Requirements: Open
Duration: 3 Months
Fee: Ksh 24,000
b) Proficiency in Foreign Languages
1. Level 1 French
Entry Requirements: Open
Duration: 3 Months
Fee: Ksh 18,000
2. Level 2 French
Entry Requirements: Level 1 Certificate
Duration: 3 Months
Fee: Ksh 18,000
3. Chinese Level 1
Entry Requirements: Open
Duration: 3 Months
Fee: Ksh 19,500
4. Chinese Level 2
Entry Requirements: Level 1 Certificate
Duration: 3 Months
Fee: Ksh 22,000
5. German – A1
Entry Requirements: Open
Duration: 3 Months
Fee: Ksh 32,000
6. German – A2
Entry Requirements: A1 Certificate
Duration: 3 Months
Fee: Ksh 32,000
C) Department of Information Technology
Certificate in Computer Packages
Duration: 3 months
Cost: Ksh 5,000, 10 packages.
Cascade Institute of Hospitality Contacts
Location: Cascade Plaza, Karatina Road, Thika Town.
Contacts: 0703 777 888/ 0791 777 888.
