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The NSSC subjects in the curriculum can be organised in one of the following ways:

A two-language curriculum:

English + Another language

+ Three subjects from a speci c Field of Study

+ One supplementarysubject

A one-language curriculum:

English + Three subjects from a speci c Field of

Study

+ Two supplementary

subjects

Subject combinations for the Group Certi cate

Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 Group 5

English from one of thesegroups plus another language and at least 4 subjects from at least two of these groups

A rst language A rst,second,or foreignlanguage

Mathematics AgricultureBiologyPhysicalScience

AccountingBusinessStudiesGeographyHistory

Another language not offered for thepurpose of Groups 1 and 2, Art andDesign, Computer Studies, Designand Technology, Development Studies,Economics, Fashion and Fabrics, HomeEconomics, Of ce Administration andKeyboarding Applications

The following languages are currently included in the curriculum

Mother Tongue(1 st Language) level (Pre-Primary to Grade 12)

2nd Language level(Grades 1-12)

Foreign Languagelevel (Grades 8-12)

AfrikaansEnglishGermanKhoekhoegowabOshikwanyamaOshindonga

OtjihereroRukwangaliRumanyoSetswanaSiloziThimbukushuNamibian Sign Language

AfrikaansEnglish

FrenchGerman

For further information, please contact NAMCOL Head Of ce, or any of the Regional Of ces.

NAMCOL HEAD OFFICEIndependence Ave 2030 / 1

P / Bag 15008Katutura

Tel: +264 (061) 320 5111Fax: +264 (061) 216 987

www.namcol.edu.na

FIELDS OF STUDYAND MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

/ STANDARDS FOR AWARDINGOF NAMIBIA SENIOR

SECONDARY CERTIFICATES

2012

NSSCO LEARNERS ONLY

NAMIBIAN COLLEGE OF OPEN LEARNING

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The Namibian College of Open Learning [NAMCOL] is an educational institution, established by an Act of Parliament, which provides courses for adults and out-of-school youth.

A. What is the purpose of the lea et?

The purpose of this lea et is to provide potential NSSCO learners with suf cient information on the variouselds of study as well as on minimum requirements / standards for awarding of Namibia Senior Secondary

Certi cates. This will enable learners to make the right subject choices to pursue a speci c eld of study atinstitutions of higher learning [University, Polytechnic, College of Education, etc.].

B. Fields of Study and Supplementary Subjects

A eld of study is a grouping of at least three interrelated, mutually supportive NSSC Ordinary or Higher levels subjects. These subjects will form the main area of study for the learner. NAMCOL offers some of these subjects at its face-to-face centres or through distance education. Other subjects may only be availableat formal schools.

The following Fields of Study, with their subject groupings, are offered in 2012.* Subjects available only at Ordinary level** Subjects available at both Ordinary and Higher levelsNB! NAMCOL offers these subjects at ordinary levels only.

Natural Sciences andMathematics

NSM1NSM2NSM3NSM4NSM5

Biology*; Physical Science*; Mathematics*Biology*; Mathematics*; Geography*Physical Science*; Mathematics*; Computer Studies*

Agriculture; Biology*; Ma thematics*Physical Science*; Mathematics*, Geography*

Social Sciences SS1SS2

Development Studies; Geography*; History*Economics*; Geography*; History*

Technology T1T2T3T4

Design and Technology*; Mathematics*; Physical Science*Home Economics; Biology*; Development StudiesFashion and Fabrics; Business Studies*; Development StudiesMathematics*; Computer Studies*; Design and Technology*

Commerce C1C2C3

Accounting*; Business Studies*; Mathematics* Accounting*; Mathematics*; Computer Studies* Accounting*, Economics*, Mathematics*

Supplementary Subjects

Key Learning Area Subjects

Language

French Foreign Language*German Foreign Language*

Afrikaans 1st & 2ndEnglish 1st & 2ndGermanKhoekhoegowabOshikwanyamaOshindonga

OtjihereroRukwangaliRumanyoSetswanaSiloziThimbukushuNamibian Sign Language

Mathematics Mathematics*

Natural Sciences AgricultureBiology*Physical Science*

Social SciencesDevelopment StudiesGeography*History*

Commerce

Accounting*Business Studies*Of ce Organisation and Keyboarding ApplicationsEconomics*

Technology

Computer Studies*Design and Technology*Fashion and FabricsHome Economics

Arts Art and Design*

C. Types of NSSC Certi cates (Group and Subject Awards)

Speci c Requirements for NSSC Group Awards

To qualify for NSSC Group Awards, a learner must: have six (6) subjects at Higher and Ordinary Level have two (2) languages : English and Another language as a First, Second or Foreign Language at

HL or OL Obtain a grade 4 or better in English as HL subject at rst or second language or grade E or better in

English OL at rst or second language; be graded in minimum of six (6) subjects over a maximum of four (4) examination attempts. A minimum

aggregate of 21 points is required.

Certi cation Requirements for NSSC Subject Awards

A candidate who in his/her rst NSSC examination attempt meet the certi cation requirement for aGroup Award automatically qualify to NSSC Subject Award.

A candidate who meets the minimum requirements to be graded qualify for a NSSC Subject Award. For this award, there is no restriction on the number of NSSC examinations a part-time learner may

attempt over time.

General Requirements for Subject Combinations for NSSC and Subject Awards for Full-time& Part-time Candidates

Full time and part time learners must offer no fewer than six subjects for NSSC Group or Subject Awards

Subjects offered on HL or OL or a combination as grouped per Field of Study English Compulsory NSSC subjects that constitute a Field of Study are speci ed in the National Curriculum for Basic

Education Mathematics HL or OL will be compulsory for both full time and part time from 2012 A learner may not offer same subject at both levels or a same language subject at more than one level.