Students can contact the following landlines directly for specific assistance from different NAMCOL directorates:
These landlines provide direct access to the relevant departments, allowing you to get the specific help you need efficiently. For general enquiries, you can still use the switchboard number: +264 61 320 5111.
NAMCOL offers a range of support services for students, including online tutoring, counselling, and access to additional learning resources.
NAMCOL provides downloadable study materials that can be accessed offline. There are resource centres and Learner Support Centres (LSCs) equipped with internet facilities across various regions to assist students.
For Secondary Education, NAMCOL provides a variety of exam-preparation resources for its students, including mock examinations, assignments, past exam papers, memoranda, study materials, and online practice tests. Students can access these resources on the Notesmaster platform at new.notesmaster.com/signup-student. Examination booklets are available for purchase at all NAMCOL bookshops.
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For TP students, there are workshops throughout the academic year, assignments, past exam papers, study materials, and online support.
Yes, TP and SE students can take a gap. They are allowed to take a gap year and resume their studies later. However, SE students cannot stop studying during a registered year. For TP students, it is crucial to inform the Student Support Services.
NAMCOL will offer only Grades 11 (NSCCO) and 12 (NSSCAS).
The enrolment period for the 2026 Academic Year will be from the 19th of January to the 4th of February 2026.
Learners wishing to enrol with NAMCOL should bring the following documents along:
Original and certified copies of
To make enrolment accessible to all, there are enrolment points countrywide. These are also available on the website, www.namcol.edu.na.
NAMCOL will provide all learners with textbooks at the point of enrolment.
In addition, learners receive the following basic package:
NAMCOL no longer offers daily classes, but provides block tuition only. Block Tuition is provided during school holidays.
The current dates below reflect the 2026 academic year:
The PETE (Pre-entry to Tertiary Education classes attends daily face-to-face classes at regional centres
It is face-to-face classes for learners during school holidays. Block Tuition centre information is available on the website www.namcol.edu.na or at the nearest regional office.
No, Secondary Education is offered in a distance mode. However, face-to-face classes are offered in blocks during school holidays.
The Pre- entry to Tertiary Education (PETE) is offered in Face-to-face mode.
The current (2025) tuition for Grade 11 is N$340.00 per subject, plus a non-refundable N$130.00 registration fee.
No, examination registration fees are paid separately at the examination centres at schools where registration for part-time candidates takes place. DNEA is responsible for ALL NATIONAL EXAMINATION-related matters. Please note that enrolling with NAMCOL does not mean you have registered for the national examinations.
No, learners are requested to contact the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture to address their query
Yes, NAMCOL offers scholarships through Regional Councils. Application forms will be available from October/November each year
Yes, Application forms will be available from August/September each year
Study permits: this is a national directive issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, which requires all students of foreign origin to apply for Study Permits with the Ministry before approaching any educational institution for enrolment. They need to have the following documents:
Unfortunately, not. Only part-time learners are allowed to enrol.
The mock exam is there to guide and prepare learners for the final exams; thus, it is very important to write.
It is a preparatory examination for all registered learners, which is written before national examinations.
NAMCOL also offers the Pre-Entry to Tertiary Education Programme (PETE). The PETE programme offers both NSSCO and NSSCAS for learners wishing to pursue further studies in Natural Science, Social Science, and Commerce at institutes of higher learning.
Please note that this programme will be offered only at Jetu Jama in Windhoek and at the NAMCOL Regional Offices in Rundu, Otjiwarongo, and Ongwediva.
PETE applications will open on 01 November 2025 and close on 16 January 2026.
Application forms can be obtained from and submitted to NAMCOL
Offices countrywide. The application fee is N$150.00.
Potential learners are required to obtain:
and a maximum of three subjects in NSSCAS
Technical Vocational Education and Training
TVET intakes are held in January and June each year. Applications open in March/April and again in July/August each year.
For TVET, a minimum of 23 points in Grade 10 (JSC) or 20 points in Gr. 11 or 12 is required. An E symbol in English is required, and for complex trades, E symbols in Mathematics and Physical Science are required. Certified copies of ID/passport and academic certificate will be required.
Yes, they are funded by NSFAF in accordance with NSFAF requirements. Trainees who do not qualify for NSFAF funding must self-fund
OHS is offered only in Windhoek; therefore, registration is done there only. The study mode is blended (online and face-to-face).
Successful applicants will be informed about the registration date.
Trainees should collect the TVET refund form from the trainer, complete the form and attach the bank confirmation letter. The refund applies only to trainees who have excess funds in their student accounts.
Visit the website at www.namcol.edu.na or the NAMCOL offices
Refer to the contact details under general support above
There are two ways to apply:
and follow the steps provided
Manual Application: Application forms and guidance are available at any nearest NAMCOL office.
The application process starts on 1 June and ends in August of every year. However, if a prospective applicant misses the due date, s/he can try during late registration at the end of February of the following year.
Visit www.namcol.edu.na or refer to the prospectus.
You can obtain it from the website at www.namcol.edu.na, the Prospectus and the NAMCOL offices.
All applicants will be notified by a response letter at their postal addresses. A list of successful applicants is also available at regional offices.
By November/December each year
Yes, you can use a downloaded form or a hard copy from the nearest NAMCOL office.
An application fee of N$150.00 is payable for manual and online applications.
No. Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Applicants unable to apply online can submit a hard copy application form to the nearest NAMCOL Office.
Universities and colleges are not all at the same NQF level of study. However, you may apply for module exemptions once you have registered for your programme. An exemption will be considered only if the application meets the requirements set out in the exemption guideline.
Yes, NAMCOL offers accredited tertiary qualifications. However, all prospective applicants have the right to enquire with the NQA office.
Yes, we have a limited number of NAMCOL Scholarships. For more information, visit the NAMCOL website (www.namcol.edu.na)
Yes, an applicant must complete another application form and pay for each application.
You may call the Student Support Office at 061-320 5281, or all the regional offices, or check your status on the student portal.
NAMCOL does not admit applicants on the basis of mature age; admission is granted through recognition of prior learning (RPL). Applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
You can obtain it from the website at www.namcol.edu.na, from the NAMCOL offices, or from / Prospectus.
The course fee for the 2026 academic year remains the same as for 2025.
First-year students must register in person to verify the authenticity of all registration documents. Senior students can register online. The guidelines for online registration have been uploaded to the eLearning Platform. All students are expected to register online for the second semester.
All students are expected to pay the minimum registration fee at the time of registration.
Applicants can apply at NSFAF by visiting their website https://www.nsfaf.na
When NSFAF has settled the student fee, and there is a credit amount on the student account.
Email or submit your proof of payment to Finance immediately to have it allocated to your student account. Please note that processing your deposit and unblocking your account may take up to three working days. We encourage students to plan accordingly.
Email addresses: tjiuma@namcol.edu.na or nangolo@namcol.edu.na
Option 1: Cash payments can be made only at the cashier at the Jetu Jama Head Office. The cashier’s operating hours are Monday to Thursday, 8h00-15h30; Friday, 8h00-11h30.
Option 2: Electronic or direct deposit should be made to the following NAMCOL account:
NAMCOL’S BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS:
Indicate “Student number” as a reference on your deposit slip.
Email the proof of payment to tjiuma@namcol.edu.na or nangolo@namcol.edu.na
Landlines: 061-3205269/061-3205289/061-3205510.
Assignments are uploaded on the eLearning platform under each course.
A student must score 50% or higher on the assignments.
No, a course/module listed as a prerequisite for another course/module must be completed successfully before the latter.
No, you can only register for the course/module in the current semester, or wait until the next academic year if it has to be repeated.
All workshop timetables are uploaded to the eLearning platform under “Critical Information,” on social media, and at NAMCOL regional offices.
TP students can add courses/modules online through online registration. Alternatively, an amendment form can be completed and submitted to the DEC.
All TP assignments are uploaded to Moodle (eLearning platform).
Students can put their studies on hold and resume them later. However, it is important to inform the Admission and Student Support Division.
No, but we encourage all students to have internet access to ensure they can submit assignments and participate in online activities.
Yes, you can register at the beginning of the academic year.
Late applications close on 14 November 2025.
Yes, NAMCOL provides a variety of resources for examination preparation for its Tertiary Programme students, such as past exam papers available at the Resource Centre and on the eLearning platform, study materials, and online support. Additionally, workshops are offered throughout the academic year for Tertiary Programmes students.
Students who qualified but missed the main examinations will be allowed to sit a second opportunity during the supplementary examinations. No application or fee is required for a student to sit for a supplementary examination.
Unfortunately, there are no more opportunities to write the exam after the supplementary (2nd opportunity). You will have to re-register for the course/module in the next academic year. However, a final-year student who meets the special examination requirements can apply for special examinations
For the main exam: Exam admission permit, ID/Student Card/Voter’s card
For the Supplementary Exam: Main examination results and ID/Student card/Voters Card
To pass a module, a student must obtain an examination subminimum mark of at least 50% of the total marks. It means you have to get 50% or more on the exam to pass.
A student who has only one or at most two failed examinable modules, preventing the student from graduating.
Special examination applications open in January of each year. The special examination is written once a year, in Jan/Feb.
By completing a special examination application form and pay the required fee of N$ 1000 per module.
A student who scored 30 marks or 30% or higher in the examination. Remarking of exam scripts is only applicable to the main examination. No remarking is available for supplementary or special exam scripts. A fee of N$150 per module is payable for remarking.
Yes, you have to pay, re-register for the course/module, and submit the assignments. No transfer of marks from failed modules shall be allowed.
Exam results will be released three (3) weeks after the last day of the examination, once all quality processes are completed and approved.
Students can download and print it from the student portal or
can request an official academic record by paying N$200 into NAMCOL’s account and sending the proof of payment to the Distance Education Coordinator in Assessment and Certification.
Pay N$300 into NAMCOL’s account and send proof of payment to your DEC, indicating to which NAMCOL office your Certificate has to be sent.
Yes, but you will not receive your qualification on that day; you will only receive it once you have settled the outstanding fees.
Graduation verification form and a copy of your ID
Upload it to the eLearning Platform or request it from your distance education coordinator for assessment and certification.
For April graduation: Before or by 28 February
For September graduation: Before or by 31 July
Contact the following companies:
P.E.L. Graduation Regalia: 081 202 8932 / 085 746 8923
Red Lantern Trading: 081 272 1901 or redlantern2711@gmail.com
Only 2,
Please note that NO children are allowed.
No, the official photographer will be the ONLY one allowed in the hall during the graduation. No other photographers. Contact details will be revealed closer to the event.
Contact your Distance Education Coordinator in Assessment and Certification for arrangements.
The student portal is an online platform or website that serves as a centralised hub for students to access academic information, services, and resources in real time. The portal provides personalised access to essential information, including Academic Records, Examination results, Registration, Application and Financial Information.
Log in to www.namcol.edu.na and click “Student Portal”. Log in with your Student Number and PIN.
tudents may use the ‘forgot pin’ functionality to request a new pin via email. Enter the student number and click “forgot pin” to have the pin sent via email.
Should the student experience a challenge, kindly channel a request for the reset of the pin to abisai@namcol.edu.na or 061 320 5249
iiyambo@namcol.edu.na or 061 320 5392
kooper@namcol.edu.na or 061 320 5350
Haiteta@namcol.edu.na or 061 320 5444
kazenaimue@namcol.edu.na or 061 320 5389
makarius@namcol.edu.na or 061 320 5505
Contact the Chief Administrator: Students Records and Information Management abisai@namcol.edu.na or 061 320 5249; alternatively, contact the Student Records Management officers:
iiyambo@namcol.edu.na or 061 320 5392
kooper@namcol.edu.na or 061 320 5350
Haiteta@namcol.edu.na or 061 320 5444
kazenaimue@namcol.edu.na or 061 320 5389
makarius@namcol.edu.na or 061 320 5505
The student portal is an administrative platform that allows students to view administrative information. In contrast, the e-learning platform (Moodle) is a learning management system that enables students and tutors to interact through teaching and learning.
The username is the student number, and the password is a default password composed of the word “Student” and the last two digits of the current academic year. e.g. Student@24
Contact your programme Distance Education Coordinators under Admission and Student Support:
Mwahangeshapwa@namcol.edu.na or 065 233782
Rolens@namcol.edu.na or 65 233 796
Namulo@namcol.edu.na or 061 320 5370
Ndaoya@namcol.edu.na or 061 320 5353
NAMCOL Enterprise Development (NED)
To diversify revenue and ensure the College’s sustainability, NAMCOL established a division (Enterprise Development) responsible for exploring and establishing new business units and strengthening existing ones. The main aim of these business units is to generate and maintain revenue through business operations, thereby contributing to the College’s strategic objective of sustainability by locating, developing, defining, negotiating, and closing business deals. The following are the College’s current business units:
Computer-Based Learning Centres
NAMCOL has Computer-Based Learning Centres (CBLCs) in Windhoek and Ongwediva.
Programmes
However, the above-mentioned programmes are also offered at the following Learner Support Centres: Omuthiya, Rundu, Otjiwarongo, Outapi, Walvis Bay, Opuwo and Eenhana.
Campus Radio and Recording Studio
This business unit specialises in developing educational radio and video lessons for the College. The audio production studio records live bands, choirs, radio dramas and adverts, as well as educational radio documentaries. The video production studio can film and edit short documentaries, academic tutorials and TV adverts.
Bookshops
The Bookshop promotes and sells educational materials based on the national basic curriculum, approved by the National Institute of Education Development (NIED). These materials are designed so that a learner in formal or open schooling can study independently with little or no teacher or tutor support.
Multi Media Production Centre (MMPC)
The MMPC unit provides printing, duplication and photocopying services to the general public. The MMPC delivers immediate, high-quality services to NAMCOL learners/students and external customers for a fee. The unit serves the College’s internal requirements and the general public.
NAMCOL LED Digital Double-sided Billboard
In the Jetu Jama Complex, NAMCOL Head Office, in proximity to:
Our Billboard is Namibia’s first double-sided Light Emitting Diode (LED) Digital Billboard. Advertising on the NAMCOL Billboard will ensure double exposure for road users and pedestrians passing by daily.
Monday – Thursday: 07h30 – 17h00
Friday: 07h30 – 13h30
You may also call the Regional Office for your region or the Head Office in Windhoek, or visit our website at www.namcol.edu.na or our Facebook Page.
Contact at Head Office:
Mr. F. Kaukungua
Marketing & Information Officer
NAMCOL Head Office
WINDHOEK
Tel: [061] 320 5213
kaukungua@namcol.edu.na
Northern Region
Ms. Elise Shanika
NAMCOL Regional Office, Ongwediva
Tel: 061 – 320 5507
Nbookshop@namcol.edu.na
North-Eastern Region
Ms. Rebekka Munango
NAMCOL Regional Office,
Rundu
Tel: 061 – 320 5554
Munango@namcol.edu.na
Central Region
Ms. Justine Kazao
NAMCOL Regional Office,
Otjiwarongo
Tel: 067 – 304 358
Kazao@namcol.edu.na
Southern Region
Mr. Connie Samaria
NAMCOL Regional Office,
Jetu Jama
Tel: 061 – 320 5275
Samaria@namcol.edu.na