This course is designed to strengthen your English proficiency for entry into undergraduate (Bachelor) and TVET programmes. It builds confidence across speaking, listening, reading, and writing, while developing essential study skills and cultural awareness to support success in English-medium academic and workplace environments.
180 hours
Non-Credit Bearing Course (NCBC)
Commencing 1st June 2026.
Human Resource Development Council of Botswana
Pathway to Higher Education & TVET Success
Designed specifically to help students meet English entry requirements for undergraduate and vocational programmes, opening doors to further study and career opportunities.
Small-Group, High-Impact Learning
Classes capped at 17 students ensure personalised attention, interactive learning, and regular feedback from highly qualified teachers.
Academic & Workplace Readiness
Goes beyond language skills by equipping learners with study techniques, academic conventions, and workplace communication strategies essential for thriving in English-medium environments.
Recognised Quality & Certified Outcomes
Accredited by the Human Resource Development Council of Botswana, the programme aligns with national education priorities and employer expectations, and concludes with the Holmes Language Assessment, providing a recognised certification of English proficiency and readiness for progression.
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Classes are delivered in small groups (maximum 17 students) to ensure personalised attention and meaningful interaction. You’ll progress through the course with regular, targeted feedback from highly qualified teachers. Your learning concludes with the Holmes Language Assessment, providing a formal measure of your English achievement.
Modules
The programme uses real-world tasks delivered through structured units, with a different focus each week:
The course applies a communicative approach to English learning through real-world tasks that develop practical language skills. It prepares learners to communicate effectively and understand academic and workplace information through reading, research, lectures, and seminars.
Our Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Business degree leads to employment in any number of business, management or administration-related roles.
The programme is also designed to lead to further study in cognate areas. This programme has been specifically designed to ensure graduates will be equipped with the relevant skills and competencies sought by employers today.
The digital focus prepares students for the new digital workplace and introduces the key technical innovations in modern business. The emphasis on using software applications as business tools opens the door to further learning and research and also prepares students for specialised programmes at postgraduate level.
Holmes Institute Botswana is a pioneer in dynamic business education that gets graduates results. Over 60 years of experience delivering education excellence have taught us what students need to succeed. Interactive classes, expert educators and a strong community culminate in a learning experience that is second to none.
