TheEldoret National Polytechnic (TENP) is a public technical and vocational education and training (TVET) institution located in Eldoret, Kenya. It is known for providing intermediate-level training and practical skills in various professional fields.
Location and Contact Details
Main Campus : Located about 5 kilometers from Eldoret town along the Eldoret-Kapsabet road .
Urban Campus : Located in the heart of Eldoret town in the Berur (formerly Petreshah) building.
Entry Requirements : Depends on the level of the course (for example, Diplomas often require an average of C- and above, while Certificates require a D plain or D+).
Other Services
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) : A program that enables technicians with practical skills but no formal certifications to be assessed and gain nationally recognized qualifications.
International Collaboration : The institute collaborates with various organizations, including the Signet Institute project that prepares students for work opportunities abroad such as Australia.
The Eldoret National Polytechnic Courses
Department of Agriculture and Environmental Studies
Agriculture and extension Level 5
Admission Requirement: Mean grade D | Exam Body: CDACC/TENP | Duration: 5 Modules
Certificate in Health Records and Information Technology Level 5
Admission Requirement: Minimum Entry Requirements:, , 1. C- minus in English or Kiswahili, , 2. D Plain in Mathematics, , 3. D plain in Biology, , 4. D+ in any other subject, , , , K.C.S.E Mean Grade C- minus | Exam Body: TENP | Duration: 2 Years
Admission Requirement: Minimum Entry Requirements:, , 1. C- minus in English or Kiswahili, , 2. D+ Plus in Biology, , 3. D Plain in Maths/Physics/Agri/Home sc., , K.C.S.E Mean Grade C – (Minus), , | Exam Body: CDACC/TENP | Duration: 2 Years
Admission Requirement: Minimum Entry requirements:, , 1. D+ Plus in English or Kiswahili, , 2. D Plain in Biology, , 3. D Plain in Maths/Physics/Agri/Home sc., , K.C.S.E Mean Grade D + (Plus), , | Exam Body: CDACC/TENP | Duration: 1 Year
Diploma in Health Records and Information Technology Level 6
Admission Requirement: Minimum Entry Requirements:, , 1. C plain in English or Kiswahili, , 2. C- minus in Mathematics, , 3. D+ plus in Biology, , 4. C- minus in any other subject, , , , K.C.S.E Mean Grade C plain, , , , or, , Certificate in Health Records and Information technology and registration with HRIM Boar | Exam Body: TENP | Duration: 3 Years
Admission Requirement: Minimum Entry Requirements:, , 1. C plain in English or Kiswahili, , 2. C plain in Mathematics or Physics, , 3. C plain in Biology, , 4. C plain in Chemistry, , , , K.C.S.E Mean Grade C plain | Exam Body: TENP | Duration: 3 Years
Admission Requirement: Minimum Entry Requirements:, , 1. C plain in English or Kiswahili, , 2. C plain in Mathematics or Physics, , 3. C plain in Biology, , 4. C plain in Chemistry, , , , K.C.S.E Mean Grade C plain | Exam Body: KNEC | Duration: 3 Years
Admission Requirement: Minimum Entry Requirements:, , 1. D+ plus in English or Kiswahili, , 2. D+ plus in Biology, , 3. D+ plus in Chemistry, , 4. D plain in Mathematics or Physics or Home Science or Agriculture, , K.C.S.E Mean Grade C- minus, , | Exam Body: CDACC/TENP | Duration: 7 Modules
Admission Requirement: Minimum Entry Requirements:, , 1. D plain in English or Kiswahili, , 2. D plain in Biology, , 3. D plain in Chemistry, , 4. D plain in Mathematics or Physics or Home Science or Agriculture, , K.C.S.E Mean Grade D plain, , | Exam Body: CDACC/TENP | Duration: 1 Year
Admission Requirement: Have practical work experience in the relevant skill area;, , Provide portfolio of evidence (POE) as proof of experience; | Exam Body: TENP | Duration: 1 Module
Admission Requirement: Have practical work experience in the relevant skill area;, , Provide portfolio of evidence (POE) as proof of experience; | Exam Body: TENP | Duration: 1 Module
Admission Requirement: Have practical work experience in the relevant skill area;, , Provide portfolio of evidence (POE) as proof of experience; | Exam Body: TENP | Duration: 1 Module
Admission Requirement: Have practical work experience in the relevant skill area;, , Provide portfolio of evidence (POE) as proof of experience; | Exam Body: TENP | Duration: 1 Module
Admission Requirement: Have practical work experience in the relevant skill area;, , Provide portfolio of evidence (POE) as proof of experience; | Exam Body: TENP | Duration: 1 Module
Admission Requirement: Have practical work experience in the relevant skill area;, , Provide portfolio of evidence (POE) as proof of experience; | Exam Body: TENP | Duration: 1 Module
Admission Requirement: Have practical work experience in the relevant skill area;, , Provide portfolio of evidence (POE) as proof of experience;, , | Exam Body: TENP | Duration: 1 Module
Admission Requirement: Have practical work experience in the relevant skill area;, , Provide portfolio of evidence (POE) as proof of experience; | Exam Body: TENP | Duration: 1 Module
Admission Requirement: Have practical work experience in the relevant skill area;, , Provide portfolio of evidence (POE) as proof of experience; | Exam Body: TENP | Duration: 1 Module
Admission Requirement: Have practical work experience in the relevant skill area;, , Provide portfolio of evidence (POE) as proof of experience; | Exam Body: TENP | Duration: 1 Module
Admission Requirement: Have practical work experience in the relevant skill area;, , Provide portfolio of evidence (POE) as proof of experience; | Exam Body: TENP | Duration: 1 Module
Admission Requirement: Have practical work experience in the relevant skill area;, , Provide portfolio of evidence (POE) as proof of experience; | Exam Body: TENP | Duration: 1 Module
Admission Requirement: Have practical work experience in the relevant skill area;, , Provide portfolio of evidence (POE) as proof of experience; | Exam Body: TENP | Duration: 1 Module
Admission Requirement: Have practical work experience in the relevant skill area;, , Provide portfolio of evidence (POE) as proof of experience; | Exam Body: TENP | Duration: 1 Module
Admission Requirement: Have practical work experience in the relevant skill area;, , Provide portfolio of evidence (POE) as proof of experience; | Exam Body: TENP | Duration: 1 Module
Admission Requirement: Have practical work experience in the relevant skill area;, , Provide portfolio of evidence (POE) as proof of experience; | Exam Body: TENP | Duration: 1 Module
Admission Requirement: Have practical work experience in the relevant skill area;, , Provide portfolio of evidence (POE) as proof of experience; | Exam Body: TENP | Duration: 1 Module
Admission Requirement: Have practical work experience in the relevant skill area;, , Provide portfolio of evidence (POE) as proof of experience; | Exam Body: TENP | Duration: 1 Module
Admission Requirement: Have practical work experience in the relevant skill area;, , Provide portfolio of evidence (POE) as proof of experience; | Exam Body: TENP | Duration: 1 Module
Admission Requirement: Have practical work experience in the relevant skill area;, , Provide portfolio of evidence (POE) as proof of experience; | Exam Body: TENP | Duration: 1 Module
Admission Requirement: Have practical work experience in the relevant skill area;, , Provide portfolio of evidence (POE) as proof of experience; | Exam Body: TENP | Duration: 1 Module
Admission Requirement: Have practical work experience in the relevant skill area;, , Provide portfolio of evidence (POE) as proof of experience; | Exam Body: TENP | Duration: 1 Module
Admission Requirement: Have practical work experience in the relevant skill area;, , Provide portfolio of evidence (POE) as proof of experience; | Exam Body: TENP | Duration: 1 Module
Admission Requirement: Have practical work experience in the relevant skill area;, , Provide portfolio of evidence (POE) as proof of experience; | Exam Body: TENP | Duration: 1 Module
Admission Requirement: Have practical work experience in the relevant skill area;, , Provide portfolio of evidence (POE) as proof of experience; | Exam Body: TENP | Duration: 1 Module
Admission Requirement: Have practical work experience in the relevant skill area;, , Provide portfolio of evidence (POE) as proof of experience; | Exam Body: TENP | Duration: 1 Module
Admission Requirement: Have practical work experience in the relevant skill area;, , Provide portfolio of evidence (POE) as proof of experience; | Exam Body: TENP | Duration: 1 Module
Admission Requirement: Have practical work experience in the relevant skill area;, , Provide portfolio of evidence (POE) as proof of experience; | Exam Body: TENP | Duration: 1 Module
Admission Requirement: Have practical work experience in the relevant skill area;, , Provide portfolio of evidence (POE) as proof of experience; | Exam Body: TENP | Duration: 1 Module
Admission Requirement: Have practical work experience in the relevant skill area;, , Provide portfolio of evidence (POE) as proof of experience; | Exam Body: TENP | Duration: 1 Module
Admission Requirement: Have practical work experience in the relevant skill area;, , Provide portfolio of evidence (POE) as proof of experience; | Exam Body: TENP | Duration: 1 Module
Admission Requirement: Have practical work experience in the relevant skill area;, , Provide portfolio of evidence (POE) as proof of experience; | Exam Body: TENP | Duration: 1 Module
Admission Requirement: Have practical work experience in the relevant skill area;, , Provide portfolio of evidence (POE) as proof of experience; | Exam Body: TENP | Duration: 1 Module
GOVERNMENT FEES STRUCTURE FOR ALL NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC COURSES
Following your placement in the institution, you are eligible to apply on reporting the government scholarship, HELB & Bursary to assist you with your Training expenses. In case the government
scholarship and HELB do not cover the cost of your Training, the deficit will be paid by your
parent/guardian.
Below is the table showing the new government funding model and the benefits therein.
Trainee category as per the Level of Need
Annual Fees
GOK Scholarship
HELB
House hold (Guardian/Parent)
Pocket Money (upkeep)
Allocation (%)
Amount (Ksh.)
Allocation (%)
Amount (Ksh.)
Allocation (%)
Amount (Ksh.)
Amount (Ksh.)
Band 1 (Vulnerable)
67,189
70
47,032
23
15,118
7
5,039
18,600
Band 2 (Extremely Needy)
67,189
60
40,313
28
18,813
12
8,063
17,600
Band 3 (Needy)
67,189
50
33,595
32
21,500
18
12,094
15,600
Band 4 (Less Needy)
67,189
40
26,876
38
25,532
22
13,438
14,600
Band 5 (Able to pay)
67,189
30
20,156
43
28,891
27
18141
13,600
Self-Sponsored
67,189
–
–
–
–
100
67,189
0
Assessment/Examination fees vary with course
SNO
OTHER LEVIES
AMOUNT
1
Registration (Once on admission)
500
2
TVETA levies (Charged once on admission)
500
3
KUCCPS Application Fees(For those already placed by KUCCPS)