How to Apply to Delight Technical College: A Step-by-Step Guide

By Delight Technical College | Admissions | 2026

 

Joining Delight Technical College is straightforward and our admissions team is here to make the process as smooth as possible. Whether you are applying for a Trade Test course, a Certificate programme, or the Level 6 Diploma, the process follows the same clear steps. Here is your complete guide to applying.

📋 Step 1: Choose Your Course and Level

Before anything else, decide which course and level you want to study. If you are unsure, our admissions team can guide you based on your qualifications, interests, and goals. The key questions to consider:

• Which school? School of Tailoring, Fashion & Design OR School of Media & AI
• Which course? Fashion Design, Film Production, Photography, AI, Digital Journalism, Graphic Design, Videography, ICT, Knitting, etc.
• Which level? Trade Test (Level 3, 4, 5, or 6) based on your qualifications
• Which study mode? Full-time, Part-time/Evening, Weekend, Home Schooling, or Modelling Club

 

📄 Step 2: Confirm Your Entry Requirements

Check that you meet the minimum entry requirements for your chosen level:

• Trade Test / Level 3: KCPE or KCSE (any grade)
• Level 4: KCSE D– (D Minus) or Level 3 Certificate
• Level 5: KCSE D (D Plain) or Level 4 Certificate
• Level 6: KCSE C– (C Minus) or Level 5 Craft Certificate

If you are unsure whether your qualifications meet the requirements, contact our admissions team. We are happy to advise.

 

📎 Step 3: Gather Your Documents

You will need to bring or submit the following documents with your application:

• Copy of National ID, Passport, or Birth Certificate
• Two recent passport-size photographs
• Copies of your academic certificates (KCPE and/or KCSE)
• For international students: copy of your international passport

 

🏫 Step 4: Visit or Contact the College

You can apply in two ways:

In Person:

Visit Delight Technical College at Muindi Mbingu Street, Opposite Jevanjee Gardens, Nairobi CBD. Our admissions team is available Monday to Saturday during business hours. Walk-ins are welcome. No appointment needed.

Online / Phone:

Call or WhatsApp us at +254 722 533 771 or +254 724 566 088. Email us at [email protected]. Visit our website at www.delight.ac.ke to learn more and initiate contact.

 

💳 Step 5: Pay Your Registration and Setup Fees

Once your application is processed, you will pay the one-time registration and setup fees:

• School Registration Fee: KES 1,000
• Student ID Card and Branded College T-Shirt: KES 1,000
• Course Starter Pack, Bag and Locker: KES 4,500
• School Equipment Maintenance Fee: KES 1,000
• Student Activity Fee: KES 1,000
• Total: KES 8,500

Your first tuition instalment is also payable at this stage. Tuition can be paid monthly, quarterly, or annually (Whichever suits your situation).

 

🎓 Step 6: Attend Your Orientation

New students attend a campus orientation, a half-day event where you:

• Meet your tutors and fellow students
• Receive your student ID, starter pack, and timetable
• Tour the campus facilities
• Learn about student support services, clubs, and activities
• Get set up on Delight’s digital learning systems

 

📅 Step 7: Begin Your Studies

Intake is ongoing at Delight Technical College. We do not limit enrolment to one or two intakes per year. This means you can start as soon as your application is complete. There is no need to wait for a fixed intake date.

“At Delight, we believe the best time to start your creative career is now. Our rolling intake means you never have to wait to begin.”

 

💡 Our admissions team speaks English, Kiswahili, and can accommodate several other languages. International students are warmly welcomed. Do not hesitate to reach out.

📍 Delight Technical College | Muindi Mbingu Street, Opposite Jevanjee Gardens, Nairobi | +254 722 533 771 | www.delight.ac.ke