ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
The applicant must possess LGCSE/COSC or equivalent. Foreign acquired qualifications should be evaluated by the Examinations Council of Lesotho (ECOL) before submission.
DIPLOMA
(LGCSE)
A candidate must have passed a minimum of six (6) subjects, which must include:
a D or better in mathematics
a D or better in English language
a C or better in Physics/Chemistry/ Biology
a C or better in any other three (3) subjects
OR
Certificate in Nursing Assistant passed with merit
/Distinction
Working experience as a Nursing Assistant is an
added advantage
minimum of 5 passed subjects at COSC/LGCSE
DIPLOMA
(COSC)
A candidate must have passed a minimum of six (6) subjects, which must include:
a D or better in mathematics
a D or better in English language
a C or better in Physics/Chemistry/ Biology/
a C or better in any other three (3) subjects
OR
Certificate in Nursing Assistant passed with merit
/Distinction
Working experience as a Nursing Assistant is an
added advantage
A minimum of 5 passed subjects at COSC/LGCSE
CERTIFICATE
(LGCSE)
A candidate must have passed a minimum of six (6) subjects, which must include:
a D or better in English language
a D or better in Mathematics
a D or better in Physics/Chemistry/ Biology
a D or better in any other three (3) subjects
CERTIFICATE
(COSC)
A candidate must have passed a minimum of six(6) subjects which must include:
E or better in English language
E or better in Mathematics
E or better in Physics/Chemistry/Biology
E or better in any other three (3) subjects
DIPLOMA IN MIDWIFERY TRANSFERRING IN STUDENTS
Diploma in Nursing and registration certificate
with LNC
OR
Diploma in Nursing second year transcript pending final results
Application letter specifying reasons for
transferring into Paray School of Nursing.
Recommendation letter from the Principal Nurse
Educator/Rector of previous School of Nursing.
Transcript of previous academic year
- NOTE THAT FORMS WITH MISSING INFORMATION AND INCORRECTLY FILLED
WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED - Contact Paray School of Nursing on +266 22900319/+266 66102264/+266 56879305 if you have
queries while filling in the application form.
SECTION 1
IMPORTANT NOTES TO ALL APPLICANTS
Tick the programme you are applying for
Transferring in applicants should tick both the programme and the transferring in boxes
Certificate in Nursing Assistant
Diploma in Nursing
Diploma in Midwifery
Transfer in
SECTION 2
IMPORTANT NOTES TO ALL APPLICANTS
2.1 APPLICATION
2.1.1. All applicants must complete all the sections of the application form carefully and legibly
(write in capital letters) and should submit this form to CHAL Maseru OR the Admissions office at
Paray School of Nursing Thaba-Tseka OR upload it on Paray School of Nursing website.
2.1.2. A non-refundable application fee of M300.00 for Basotho, M400.00 for non-Basotho and
M550.00 for transferring students should be deposited into the school’s bank account before
submiting the application form. A computerized bank deposit slip should be attached to the form
as proof of payment.
NB. THE BANKING DETAILS OF THE SCHOOL
BANK ACCOUNT HOLDER: PARAY SCHOOL OF NURSING
ACCOUNT HOLDER’S ADDRESS:
P.O.BOX 02, THABA-TSEKA 550 LESOTHO
BANK ACCOUNT: 9080002551191
BRANCH: THABA – TSEKA
BRANCH CODE: 062 767
SWIFT CODE AND BIC: SBICLSMX
BANK NAME: STANDARD LESOTHO BANK
2.1.3. All completed forms must be submitted to Paray School of Nursing or CHAL offices Maseru
or uploaded on the school website on or before the:
31st March 2022 for Diploma in Nursing and Certificate in Nursing Assistant.
29th April 2022 for Diploma in Midwifery
For transferring students the application form should be submitted 3 months before the
commencement of the programme
2.2.DOCUMENTS TO ACCOMPANY APPLICATION FORM
All applicants must submit certified copies of the following:
Birth certificate
Valid Identity Card for ALL Basotho
Passport for ALL non-Basotho showing expiry dates
Marriage certificate if married/Customary Agreement
COSC/LGCSE certificate for those who completed a year or more years ago / Result slip
ONLY for those who wrote examination in 2021.
Two reference letters (principal and the class teacher), bearing stamp of previous school.
A reference letter from the employer for those working in health facilities who wish to train
as a nurse assistant.
For candidates who completed their LGCSE/COSC earlier than 2020 they should submit an
affidavit to inform the school of what they have been doing over the past years.
Computerized deposit slip as proof of payment for the application fee
Any other relevant certificates.
For Diploma in Nursing applicants
For candidates who have completed Certificate in Nursing Assistant should submit a
reference letter from the current employer or from their previous school of nursing.
Nursing Assistant Certificates and transcript (For qualified Nursing Assistants)
Nursing Assistants applying for Diploma in General Nursing should also attach their current
annual LNC practicing license.
For Diploma in Midwifery applicants only
Three year Diploma in Nursing Certificate or certified copy of second year academic
transcript for the Diploma in Nursing pending final results.
One Reference letter- one from the current/Previous School of Nursing (this is not necessary
for current Paray School of Nursing students)
Former Paray School of Nursing students should attach one reference letter.
For transferring in applicants
Application letter specifying reasons for transferring into Paray School of Nursing
Recommendation letter from the Principal Nurse Educator / Rector of current School of
Nursing
Reference letter from Head of Programme of the current School of Nursing
Transcript of previous academic year
2.3. Paray School of Nursing will not consider applications which do not have all the required
documents.
LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
SECTION 3
PERSONAL DETAILS
Fill in the table below with correct information.
3.1 Title (Mr./Mrs./Miss/Ms /Sr./Fr./Br.)
3.2 Surname
3.3 First Name
3.4 Christian Name
3.5 Sex Male Female
3.6 Marital Status
3.7 Date of Birth D/ M/ Y/
3.8 Age
3.9 Place of Birth
3.10 Nationality
3.11 Identity Number (All Basotho)
3.12 Passport Number (All non-Basotho)
3.13 Home Language
3.14 Religion / Church Affiliation
3.15
Give details of any disabilities/illnesses
for which special arrangements at school
would be required.
3.16 Do you have any special dietary needs?
If yes, provide your requirements/proof
from the Doctor