GOLDSTONE Admission Policies and Regulations
CERTIFICATE LEVEL 4
Entry Requirements
a) Entry requirements are Grade 11/12 with 20 Points in 6 subjects including an F symbol in English. Candidates with fewer points than the above may have to do the Goldstone Foundation course first before being enrolled. Mature Age Entry – 23 years. If the candidate does not meet any of the above-mentioned requirements, the Executive Committee or the Managing Director may interview the candidate for admission. Prior learning may be considered in this case
b) Those with fewer points than the above will have to do the foundation course before being enrolled. Prior learning and experience are considered.
ADMISSION FOR DIPLOMA IN SOFTWARE ENGINEERING (LEVEL 5):
Entry Requirements
a) Possession grade 11 or Grade 12 with 22 points minimum and F in English or a Certificate LEVEL 4 or equivalent from an accredited institution or Mature age entry - 23 years. If the candidate does not meet any of the above-mentioned requirements, the Executive Committee or the Managing Director may interview the candidate for admission. Prior learning may be considered in this case.
ADMISSION FOR DIPLOMA LEVEL 5:
Entry Requirements
- Possession of a certificate LEVEL 4 or equivalent from an accredited institution.
ADMISSION FOR DIPLOMA LEVEL 6:
Entry Requirements
- Candidates should be in possession of a diploma LEVEL 5 or equivalent. If the candidate does not meet any of the above-mentioned requirements, the Executive Committee or the Managing Director may interview the candidate for admission. Prior learning may be considered in this case.
ADMISSION FOR DIPLOMA IN PC ENGINEERING (LEVEL 6):
Entry Requirements
- Possession grade 11 or Grade 12 with 22 points minimum and F in English or a Diploma LEVEL 5 or equivalent from an accredited institution or Mature age entry - 23 years. If the candidate does not meet any of the above-mentioned requirements, the Executive Committee or the Managing Director may interview the candidate for admission. Prior learning may be considered in this case.
ADMISSION FOR DEGREE LEVEL 7:
Entry Requirements
- Possession grade 11 or Grade 12 with 25 points minimum in 5 subjects and an E in English or a Diploma LEVEL 6 or equivalent from an accredited institution or mature age entry - 23 years. If the candidate does not meet any of the above-mentioned requirements, the Executive Committee or the Managing Director may interview the candidate for admission. Prior learning may be considered in this case.
ADMISSION FOR DIPLOMA LEVEL 5:
Entry Requirements
- Possession of a certificate LEVEL 4 or equivalent from an accredited institution.

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IMPORTANT
i. Registration fee (Non-refundable): N$1,800.00 (subject to change) and Late Registration Fee is N$2000.00
ii. Application form fee: N$200.00 (subject to change)
iii. Student Card fee: N$100.00 (subject to change)
iv. Payment terms are cash or installment plan
v. Foreign students should pay at least 75% of the course fees
vi. A 10% discount on tuition fees will be granted if fees are paid in full. However discount is calculated on tuition fees only
vii. Tuition fees are paid for course and do not take consideration of time
viii. Rebates to Students Representative Council. A rebate of 20% to SRC Chairperson and 15% to SRC members will be granted on the following conditions:
- The rebate will be calculated for the period served as SRC member or chairperson
- Rebates will be calculated on tuition fees only or any other charges
- Rebates will be refunded at the end of each semester
- Rebates will only be refunded, if the fee account is settled in full.
ix. Tuition fees do not include textbooks or projects and practical fees
x. Refund Policy
- Registration, deposit fees are non refundable
- Tuition Fee will be refunded in proportion of the time passed before cancellation. A minimum of 10% will be retained for administrative costs
- Students not admitted for a course with get 100% refund excluding registration fees
- Students not registered for a course which cannot be offered due to circumstances (e.g. student numbers not enough/adequate) will get 100% refund
- No refunds on fees for foreign students
xi. Discount for Excellent Academic Performance
All students who obtain at least 85% in the final mark of a course shall receive a discount on tuition fees for that course as follows:
- 5% for a certificate course
- 10% for a diploma course
- 15% for an advanced diploma course
xii. The academy reserves the right to change fees guide at any time without notice
xiii. Interest on overdue accounts
- A 15% annual interest will be charged on all tuition accounts.
- Monthly payment received after the 5th of each month will attract a late fee charge of 10% added to monthly payment
xiv. Please note that NSEA does not offer any financial assistance in the form of loans and/or bursaries.
xv. All students will be provided with a Student Handbook and other policies that affect students upon registration and payment of tuition fees deposit.
xvi. Not withstanding the fact that all the information contained herein has been compiled as accurately as possible, councils, board of Goldstone Software Engineering Institute accept no responsibility for any errors that may occur
xvii. NB: Some courses are only offered either on certificate, diploma or advanced level.