Cascade Institute of Hospitality Courses and Fee Structure

Here is the Cascade Institute of Hospitality fee structure and course offerings for the 2024-2025 academic year. 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).

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: Ksh 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

1. 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