Information on Open Schooling Registration – 2021
1.0 Introduction
The annual registration for JC and BGCSE is scheduled to commence on 08th February
2021 and end on 30th March 2021. Those planning to enroll are informed of the details
indicated below.
2.0 Options for Student Registration
The University has made arrangements for two options for registration by students.
Option 1: Online self-registration by Students
Under this arrangement, students will be required to process their own registration online. This arrangement is meant to ensure that there is no physical contact as part of the
Covid-19 preventive measures. The registration is processed from BOU website: www.
bou.ac.bw, under the link:
OPEN SCHOOLING ENROMENT 2021.
Open this link and
follow prompts to complete your registration. The link will also direct you on how to download your study materials once you have completed your enrolment details as required.
Note that this self-registration is for enrolment only, thus students are required to register for examination at the nearest Learning Centre before 30th March 2021.
Option 2: Completion of Registration Forms at the Learning Centres
This option involves students completing the Registration Forms at the Learning Centres
under the guidance of the Regional Campus staff. for back office registration. Each Regional Campus will communicate their specific arrangements regarding the days and times for
registration. The Regional Campus Schedule will be posted at your Study Centre and also
shared through other communication channels.
3.0 Payment
All payments under both Option 1 and Option 2 above are made online on BOU website,
which can be accessed through various gadgets including cellphones. Online payments
can be made using any Bank Cards or Virtual Cards e.g Orange Money.
4.0 Collection of Materials
There are both hard copies and soft copies of the study materials. The hard copies will be
issued upon registration on a first come, first served basis. Those who register after the
hard copies have been finished will access the soft materials from the website.
Given the curfew regulations all study centers will be operating from 5pm to 7pm (2hrs)
For more information, please refer to the 2021 Registration Brochure attached on the
website at www.bou.ac.bw