Namibian College of Open Learning (NAMCOL)

The Namibian College of Open Learning (NAMCOL)  is a Parastatal. This educational institution was created by an Act of Parliament (Act 1 of 1997) which provides learning opportunities for adults and out-of-school youth.

In November 1994, NAMCOL was initially established as a directorate within the then Ministry of Basic Education and Culture (MBEC). This transition period was completed on 1st April 1998, when the newly-established institution took over responsibility for all continuing education programmes formerly administered by the MBEC.

NAMCOL is an autonomous institution, directed by a Board of Governors. At the helm of the management is a Director, assisted by three Deputy Directors, four Regional Managers, a Senior Manager of Finance and Administration  and Middle Management.

NAMCOL employs the services of 87 full- time staff members, and more than 1 500 part-time staff members country wide.  Since its inception, the College has accommodated a total of 337351 learners through its Secondary Education and Professional Programmes. NAMCOL Head Office is situated in Independence Avenue, Katutura, Windhoek.