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College of Open Schooling

College of Open Schooling is mandated to increase access to quality education at Junior Certificate (JC) and Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE) levels using open and distance learning (ODL). In principle, ODL allows pliancy and choice over what, when, where and how to learn.  It is also available to anyone regardless of age. Support to learners is provided using study materials, inductions, tutorials, vacation teachings, counseling and the use of multi-media. It is important to note that Open Schooling learners sit for the same examinations as the public secondary schools.

Programmes and Courses Offered:

Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE)

  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Setswana
  • Commerce
  • History
  • Geography
  • Accounting
  • Science Single Award
  • Human and Social Biology
  • Development Studies
  • Business Studies

Junior Certificate Education
(JCE)

  • Mathematics
  • General Science
  • Social Studies
  • Setswana
  • Agriculture
  • English
  • Moral Education
  • Religious Education
  • Commerce & Accounting
  • Commerce & Office Procedures 

Registration Dates: February to March  annually and on a first come first serve basis

Registration Places: See a list of Learning Centers provided at the bottom of the page under each of the five Regional Centers.

Requirements: Please go to your nearest Learning Center with the following items;

  1. Bring a certified copy of your last academic Certificate. For JC entry we need a STD 7 pass up to C for beginners and a Junior Certificate (JC) certificate for upgraders. For Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE) entry we need a JC pass up to C for beginners and a BGCSE /GCE certificate for upgraders.
  1. Certified Copy of Omang for Batswana and a Passport for non-Batswana.
    Proof of change of name or surname only if they differ from the academic certificate.

Staff Contact

Francistown Region - Manager
Email: openschooling-francistown@staff.bou.ac.bw

Kang Region - manager
Email: openschooling-kang@staff.bou.ac.bw

Gaborone Region - manager
Email: openshooling-gaborone@staff.bou.ac.bw

Maun Regional Manager
Email: openschooling-maun@staff.bou.ac.bw

Palapye Region - Manager
Email: openschooling-palapye@staff.bou.ac.bw