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 specific Field of Study + One supplementary subject

A one-language curriculum: English + Three subjects from a specific Field of Study + Two supplementary subjects

Subject combinations for the Group Certificate Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 Group 5

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English from one of these and at least 4 subjects from at least two of these groups groups plus another language A first language A first, Mathematics Agriculture Another language not offered for the purpose of Groups 1 and 2, Art and second, Biology or foreign Physical Design, Computer Studies, Design language Science and Technology, Development Studies, Economics, Fashion and Fabrics, Home Accounting Business Economics, Office Administration and Studies Keyboarding Applications Geography History The following languages are currently included in the curriculum Mother Tongue (1st Language) level (Pre-Primary to Grade 12) Afrikaans English German Khoekhoegowab Oshikwanyama Oshindonga Otjiherero Rukwangali Rumanyo Setswana Silozi Thimbukushu Namibian Sign Language 2nd Language level (Grades 1-12) Afrikaans English Foreign Language level (Grades 8-12) French German

FIELDS OF STUDY AND MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS / STANDARDS FOR AWARDING OF NAMIBIA SENIOR SECONDARY CERTIFICATES 2012

For further information, please contact NAMCOL Head Office, or any of the Regional Offices. NAMCOL HEAD OFFICE Independence Ave 2030 / 1 P / Bag 15008 Katutura Tel: +264 (061) 320 5111 Fax: +264 (061) 216 987 www.namcol.edu.na

NSSCO LEARNERS ONLY

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 leaflet?

Natural Sciences

Social Sciences The purpose of this leaflet is to provide potential NSSCO learners with sufficient information on the various fields of study as well as on minimum requirements / standards for awarding of Namibia Senior Secondary Certificates. This will enable learners to make the right subject choices to pursue a specific field of study at institutions of higher learning [University, Polytechnic, College of Education, etc.]. B. Fields of Study and Supplementary Subjects A field 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 available at 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 levels NB! NAMCOL offers these subjects at ordinary levels only. Natural Sciences Mathematics and NSM1 NSM2 NSM3 NSM4 NSM5 SS1 SS2 T1 T2 T3 T4 C1 C2 C3 Biology*; Physical Science*; Mathematics* Biology*; Mathematics*; Geography* Physical Science*; Mathematics*; Computer Studies* Agriculture; Biology*; Mathematics* Physical Science*; Mathematics*, Geography* Development Studies; Geography*; History* Economics*; Geography*; History* Design and Technology*; Mathematics*; Physical Science* Home Economics; Biology*; Development Studies Fashion and Fabrics; Business Studies*; Development Studies Mathematics*; Computer Studies*; Design and Technology* Accounting*; Business Studies*; Mathematics* Accounting*; Mathematics*; Computer Studies* Accounting*, Economics*, Mathematics* Supplementary Subjects Key Learning Area Subjects French Foreign Language* German Foreign Language* Afrikaans 1st & 2nd English 1st & 2nd German Khoekhoegowab Oshikwanyama Oshindonga Mathematics* Otjiherero Rukwangali Rumanyo Setswana Silozi Thimbukushu Namibian Sign Language

Commerce

Technology Arts

Agriculture Biology* Physical Science* Development Studies Geography* History* Accounting* Business Studies* Office Organisation and Keyboarding Applications Economics* Computer Studies* Design and Technology* Fashion and Fabrics Home Economics Art and Design* C. Types of NSSC Certificates (Group and Subject Awards) Specific Requirements for NSSC Group Awards

Social Sciences Technology

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 first or second language or grade E or better in English OL at first 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. Certification Requirements for NSSC Subject Awards A candidate who in his/her first NSSC examination attempt meet the certification requirement for a Group 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 specified 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.

Commerce

Language

Mathematics