The programme is designed to strengthen your English proficiency so you can confidently meet the entry requirements for foundation programmes. Throughout the course, you will build your skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing, while also gaining essential study techniques and cultural orientation needed to succeed in English-medium academic or workplace environments.
180 hours
Non-Credit Bearing Course (NCBC)
Commencing 1st June 2026.
Human Resource Development Council of Botswana
Practical, Confidence-Driven English Learning
Strengthen academic and professional English through practical, confidence-building communication tasks.
Pathway to Further Study
Successful completion allows you to meet English requirements to progress into the Bachelor of Commerce in Digital Business (Level 7) at Holmes Institute Botswana.
Cultural Orientation
Gain insights into English-medium academic and professional environments to prepare for success beyond language skills.
Flexible Delivery Options
Choose between a standard 12-week schedule or an intensive format depending on your availability and learning goals.
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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
Each week focuses on a real-world context or theme, helping you build functional language skills:
The course uses a communicative, activity-based approach, engaging you in real-world tasks involving information exchange, collaboration, and problem-solving. By the end of the course, you will be equipped with the foundational English skills needed for academic success and everyday communication.
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.
