“Language is Heritage. Speak it Forward.”
Welcome to the Department of Indigenous and Foreign Languages at IUM. We offer Indigenous Languages as well as Foreign Languages such as French and German as part of our selected Bachelor’s degree programmes.
COURSES ON OFFER
- Afrikaans
- Khoekhoegowab
- Oshikwanyama
- Oshindonga
- Language
- Otjiherero
- Rukwangari
- Rumanyo
- Silozi
- Thimbukushu
All these languages are offered as key modules in educational programmes at the junior primary, senior primary, and secondary school levels. At the bachelor’s degree level, they are taught from Year 1 to Year 4, while at the diploma level, instruction spans from Year 1 to Year 3. To qualify for language enrolment in either the diploma or bachelor’s programme, applicants must have a background in the language of their choice. A minimum of a grade C or better in Grade 11 or Grade 12 (AS level), or Grade 12 (Ordinary or Higher level under the old curriculum), is required. For those applying through the mature age entry route, the minimum requirement is a D symbol in Grade 10 for the home language or the language of choice.
- Foreign languages
- French
- German
Bienvenue! Willkommen!
At IUM, we believe that language is not only a tool for communication but also a gateway to cultural understanding, global collaboration, and professional advancement. Our French and German programs are designed to equip students with practical language skills, cultural competence, and the confidence to engage in multilingual environments, whether for academic, business, or diplomatic purposes.
Through interactive lessons, immersive activities, and experienced lecturers, you will explore the rich linguistic and cultural landscapes of the Francophone and German-speaking worlds. Whether you are a beginner or seeking to deepen your proficiency, our courses offer a supportive and stimulating environment for growth and discovery.
We invite you to take full advantage of the opportunities these languages offer and to become part of a global community that values diversity, communication, and lifelong learning.
Bienvenue à bord!
Willkommen an Bord!
Welcome on board!
CONTACT US
Mrs. Amalia Mathews
HOD: Indigenous and Foreign Languages
a.matheuwsr@ium.edu.na
Tel: +264 61 24 5150