Namcol (Namibian College of Open Learning) - Windhoek

NAMCOL is a State Owned Educational institution created by an Act of Parliament (Act 1 of 1997) to provide 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 appointed by the Minister of Education Arts and Culture. At the helm of the management is a Chief Executive Officer, assisted by four Directors, four Regional Managers and Middle Management.

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115 full- time staff members and more than 1 500 part-time staff members countrywide. Since its inception, the College has accommodated thousands of learners through its Secondary Education and Tertiary Level Programmes. NAMCOL Head Office is situated along Independence Avenue,in the Katutura suburb of Windhoek.