Lerotholi Polytechnic is a technical and vocational school in Maseru, Lesotho.

School Overview

Number of students: 2,487 in the 2019/2020 school year, and currently about 3,000 students.

Location: Located in Maseru, the capital of Lesotho, at Moshoeshoe Rd Central, Maseru Lesotho, and the post office box is P.O. Box 16.

Contact: The phone number is + 266 22322851.

School Year: Starts in August and ends in June of the following year.

History

The idea of ​​a technical and vocational school was first proposed by Chief Lerotholi in 1894.

The school was officially established in 1905 with only about 50 students, and the first teaching building was built, offering various trade courses.

In 1929, new skills and trades were added to the curriculum.

In 1960, the school was transformed into a craftsman-oriented institution.

In the 1970s and 1980s, two new schools, the Commercial Training College and the Technical Training School, were established.

In 1991, the three schools merged to become Lerotholi Polytechnic.

In 1997, the Lesotho government granted it autonomy through the Lerotholi Polytechnic Act.

School Strength

Faculty: The specific number of faculty is not clearly announced, but there is a vibrant administration to support the school's academic operations.

Industry Cooperation: Good cooperative relations have been established with the industry. Enterprises not only provide internship opportunities for students, but also provide rewards for outstanding students and recruit graduates from the school.

Nature of the institution: Public institution

Educational philosophy

There is no official statement, but as a technical and vocational school, it is committed to cultivating technical and vocational skills talents that meet social needs, focusing on combining practical teaching with industry needs to improve students' employability and professional literacy.

Key disciplines and departments

Four departments: School of Engineering and Technology, School of the Built Environment, School of Enterprise and Management, School of Continuing Education.

Key disciplines: Engineering and business majors are the key development directions of the school and have a certain influence in the local area. The School of Engineering and Technology and the School of the Built Environment can provide craft course certificates and engineering diplomas, and the School of Enterprise and Management can provide textile certificates and business course diplomas.

Ranking

There is currently no widely recognized international or domestic comprehensive ranking.

Expenses

No clear tuition and other fee information has been announced.

Campus environment

The school is located in the urban area of ​​Maseru, the capital of Lesotho, with relatively convenient transportation. The campus has basic teaching facilities and training venues to meet the learning and practice needs of students from different majors. However, there is no more detailed information on the overall scale of the campus and specific environmental details.