GOLDSTONE Admission Requirements, Policies and Regulations

CERTIFICATE LEVEL 4
    Entry Requirements

  1. 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
  2. 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):


  1. 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:
  1. Possession of a certificate LEVEL 4 or equivalent from an accredited institution.

ADMISSION FOR DIPLOMA LEVEL 6:
  • 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):
  • 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:
  • 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.

    • Registration fee (Non-refundable): N$1,800.00 (subject to change) and Late Registration Fee is N$2000.00
    • Application form fee (Non-refundable): N$ 200.00 (subject to change).
    • Upon the registration, the student will get a free GOLDSTONE golf T-shirt with his/her name on it
    • Student Card fee (Non-refundable): N$ 100.00
    • Internet: Deposit N$50.00 and monthly payments N$30.00
    • Payment terms are cash or installment plan
    • Foreign students should pay at least 75% of the course fees
    • A 5% discount on tuition fees will be granted if fees are paid in full. However discount is calculated on tuition fees only and it may vary.
    • The course fee will be increasing every year by an amount between 10% to15 percent.
    • Students are only allowed to attend classes after paying deposit, and all prices are in N$.
    • Tuition fees are paid for course and do not take consideration of time
    • 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
      • Tuition fees do not include textbooks or projects and practical fees
    Refund Policy
    • Registration fee, student card fee and application form fee are non-refundable
    • Tuition Fee will be refunded in proportion of the time passed before cancellation. For more information see our refund policy on www.natsoftacademy.com/policies.php?refunds. Students not admitted for a course will get 100% refund excluding application form 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
    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
    The academy reserves the right to change fees guide at any time without notice
    • 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

    Please note that GOLDSTONE does not offer any financial assistance in the form of loans and/or bursaries.
    All students will be provided with a Student Handbook and other policies that affect students upon registration and payment of tuition fees deposit.
    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
    NB: Some courses are only offered either on certificate, diploma or advanced level.

    Methods Of Payment
    Personally at Bank Deposit:
    Administration Office
    National Software Engineering Academy
    Windhoek West, Cnr Pasteur & Freud Street
    Bank:
    Bank Windhoek
    Account Name:
    Goldstone Software Engineering Institute
    Account No:
    8003546576
    Branch:
    Capricorn
    Branch Code:
    486-372

    NB: On the deposit slip, please indicate:

    • Reference: Please indicate the Name and Surname of the Student (e.g., Tom Smith) plus Student Number.

    Send proof of deposit to the address below:

    The Registrar
    Goldstone Software Engineering Institute
    P. O. Box 26042
    Windhoek
    Namibia

    Or deliver to the physical address below or Email
    Main Campus
    Physical Location:
    : Erf 4206/ no 7, Sauerbruch Street, Windhoek West, Namibia
    Telephone:
    (+264-61)-234-186 / (+264-81) 635 4851
    Fax Number:
    0886558400 or (+264) 61-234188
    Website:
    www.goldstone.com.na
    E-mail:
    admission@goldstone.com.na