Namibian College of Open Learning

Windhoek, Namibia · College · Public institution · Founded 1997 · Accredited by State-owned statutory body (NAMCOL Act 1 of 1997) · Taught in English

The Namibian College of Open Learning (NAMCOL) is Namibia's state open-learning college, set up by Act of Parliament in 1997 to give adults and out-of-school youth a second chance at education. Most learners study secondary (NSSCO/NSSCAS) and pre-entry tertiary courses by distance, while its smaller tertiary programme awards certificates through to a master's, mostly in education and youth and community development.

Programmes

• Certificate in Education for Development
• Certificate in Early Childhood Development
• Certificate in Local Government Studies
• Diploma in Education for Development
• Diploma in Sign Language Interpreting
• Diploma in Youth and Community Development
• Diploma in Business and Entrepreneurship
• BA Youth and Community Development
• MA Youth and Community Development

Tuition

• Tertiary programmes (2026, non-sponsored): N$2,500 per semester instalments; the balance is payable in instalments. Secondary subjects N$340 each.

Admissions

• Scholarships or financial aid available

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