Founder and CEO of International Training College Lingua, Ingrid Kloppers-Mettler, revealed that the college will open more regional campuses, adding to Rehoboth and Usakos, both set to open in January 2026.
Other campuses in the pipeline are Oshakati, Walvis Bay, Rundu, and Katima Mulilo.
Additionally, three new vocational centres will be established at Usakos, Gobabis, and Outapi, marking a significant step toward expanding access to education and skills training across Namibia.
Kloppers-Mettler addressed a graduation ceremony in the capital, where The College Lingua graduated over one thousand students across various disciplines, ranging from certificates to honours degrees.
"In alignment with this growth, we are thrilled to announce that new campuses in Usakos and Rehoboth are scheduled to open in January 2026, with registration opening as early as September-October 2025. These campuses will serve as regional learning hubs that extend access to quality education closer to home."
Keynote speaker Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts, and Culture Dino Ballotti reminded the graduates that their qualifications are not an end in themselves, but rather a stepping stone towards their ultimate destiny.
"You are your ancestors wildest dreams, and Namibia has been waiting for each and every single one of you to add immense value to our great nation. So please remember that your education is not your final destination; it is only the beginning, and it is the license to take action. Class of 2025, congratulations. Go out and be brilliant. Thank you very much."
Usakos Mayor Irene Simeone-Kurtz emphasised the value of partnerships in uplifting communities, also speaking on the expansion of the Usakos campus.
"The partnership between Usakos Town Council and International Training College Lingua is a testament to this vision. In Usakos, a town rich with history, strength, and resilience, we are not only building roads and infrastructure. We are investing in people. We dream of a day where a young woman or man from Usakos graduates from Lingua and returns home to start a tech hub, a clothing production house, or a training centre that changes the future of others. That is the real community-driven innovation."
The ceremony celebrated academic achievements as well as those students who received special awards for outstanding performance within their faculties.