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Kenya Wildlife Service Training Opportunities 2006

The Kenya Wildlife Service Training Institute (KWSTI) is one of the training arms of the Kenya Wildlife Service located in Naivasha about 80 km from Nairobi.  The Institute provides specialized training in Natural Resources Management in an effort to enhance Conservation, Management and Sustainability of Wildlife Bio-diversity in Kenya and Globally.   It offers training for Certificate and Diploma in collaboration with Universities, International and Local NGOs.

I          We invite applications from candidates who meet entry requirements for the following Long courses.

Long Courses

Fee Structure

East Africans

Others

Commencement
Date

 

Tuition (Per Semester)

Kshs

Kshs

US$

5th June 2006

Diploma in Wildlife Management

38,000

53,000

707

Diploma in Environmenta Management

Accommodation Per day
(For corporate sponsored students)

800

1000

13

Diploma in Fisheries & Aqua-Culture Management

Diploma in Tourism Management

Duration:   All Diploma Courses are 18 months (divided into 4 semesters) and includes field attachment.   All applications must be received by 15th May 2006.

Minimum Admission Requirements

KCSE grade C- (minus) or its equivalent with good passes in English, Mathematics, Biology, Physical Sciences, Geography and other related subjects.

II          We invite applications from candidates who meet entry requirements for the following short course

SHORT COURSES

Duration

Fee Structure

Kenyans/East Africans

Others

Commencement
Date

   

Tuition

Kshs

Kshs

US$

 
Tour Guiding

6 Months

70,000

98,000

1,307

5th June 2006

Wildlife Sanctuary Management

6 Months

70,000

98,000

1,307

5th June 2006

Courses 1-2

Accommodation per day
(For corporate sponsored students)

800

1,000

13

 
International Course on African Wetlands

6 Weeks Residential Course

240,000

240,000

3,000

11th October 2006

Minimum Admission Requirements:

Tour Guiding & Wildlife Sanctuary Management:  KCSE Grade D+ or its equivalent with good passes in English, Geography, Social Sciences, Biology and other related subjects.   All applications must be received by 15th May 2006.

International Course on African Wetland Management: Experience in Wetland Management and preferably a B.Sc. in any Natural Resources Management Course or Environmental Sciences.  All applications must be received by 15th August 2006.

NB: Special Full Board Accommodation Rate is available for Non-Sponsored Kenyan and other East African Students.  Tuition Fee is inclusive of Field Training Programmes.  Application forms are available at a non-refundable fee of Kshs. 1,000 for East Africans and US$20 for non-Kenyans.  Interested candidates are requested to send their applications including photocopies of academic testimonials and some identification to the undersigned.

 
 
 
Contact: The Principal, KWSTI, P.O. Box 842 Naivasha - Kenya. Tel: (254-050) 2020267/2020577 Fax: 2021328. E-mail: kwsti@kenyaweb.com
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