International Training College Lingua has started construction of a new N$300 million campus in Windhoek as part of its nationwide expansion strategy.
Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Ingrid Kloppers-Mettler said the project will be implemented in three phases, with phase one expected to be completed by the end of next year.
“We are currently constructing a new campus centre in Windhoek as part of our expansion plan. The development will take place in three phases at a total cost of about N$300 million. Phase one, valued at around N$100 million, is expected to be completed by the end of next year,” Kloppers-Mettler said.
She said the first phase will operate as a functional but smaller version of the full campus, featuring administration offices, classrooms, a library and the first academic block.
“Phase one will operate as a functional but smaller version of the full campus. It will include administration space, classrooms, a library and the first academic block. Each phase will consist of three floors, and once phase three is completed, all faculties will be housed on the campus,” she said.
Kloppers-Mettler said land for the development has already been secured. The site is located opposite the state hospital on elevated ground overlooking the road towards Khomasdal and facing the mental health facility.
Kloppers-Mettler said Lingua is also expanding its regional footprint, with new centres recently opened in Usakos and Rehoboth, while an office has been acquired in Ongwediva.
She added that additional centres are planned for Keetmanshoop, Gobabis and Rundu before June 2026.
“On regional expansion, we opened centres in Usakos and Rehoboth last week. We have also acquired an office in Ongwediva. Before June 2026, we plan to open centres in Keetmanshoop, Gobabis and Rundu,” she said.
The new centres will initially operate as registration and information points, with classes set to commence once student enrolment numbers justify full operations.
“In cases where enrolment numbers remain low, students will continue through distance learning and attend block sessions in Windhoek. For example, tourism students will take their initial classes in their respective towns,” Kloppers-Mettler said.
Lingua, which has been operating for 25 years, currently offers 150 courses and serves 3,144 students across its programmes.
