Foreign Language: Swahili
Swahili is offered as a foreign language, opening pupils to one of Africa's most widely spoken languages and its rich cultures.
IGCSE
Pupils work towards the Cambridge IGCSE Swahili examination, building confidence in speaking, reading and writing through conversation, comprehension and composition.
A Level
Pupils who wish to continue language study in the Sixth Form are guided by the department towards our other language programmes, while advanced Swahili study is supported through clubs and independent projects.
Key Topics
- Everyday conversation and vocabulary
- Reading comprehension
- Grammar and sentence structure
- Composition writing
- Culture and customs of East Africa
Explore on the Cambridge International Site
Find the full syllabuses, assessment details and support materials on the official Cambridge International website:
Learning Swahili opens a door to one of Africa's great languages, and we teach it with songs, stories and conversation so pupils speak with real confidence.