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About Us

The institute was founded in 1879 by the Paris Evangelical Mission and now owned by the Lesotho Enangelical church. Formally known as Leloaleng Trades School, it was upgraded to a full Institute in 1999 ready for the new challenges of Manpower Development in the 21st century.

Admission / Procedures

Although the majority of students are in the 18 - 25 age range, TIL welcomes applications from older candidates wishing to upgrade their existing skills. Applicants should normally be over the age of 18 and have studied to COSC level. They should reasonably proficient in written and spoken English as much of the teaching is conducted in that language. Candidates must complete and return the application form before 15th May. The Entrance test is held in Early June. Successful applicants will be informed of the exact date in due time. A registration fee is payable on the day of the entrance test.

Accommodation

The school runs two hostels and students who wish can stay here throughout the school year, supplied with meals and lodging, even on weekends.

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Mission / Vision

Mission

The Mission of the Institute is to train students so that they will become responsible and competent tradesmen / women, who can be successful in life and contribute to the development of their country. Special emphasis is placed on acquiring practical experience as well as technical skills. Theory and practice are brought together in a unique approach to training. While not being overtly religious, the school tries to install Christian values in the students.

Vision

TIL shall be center of excellence for career education.
TIL shall be a non-sexist and democratic community.
TIL shall be recognised by the community, public sector and industry as being responsive to the needs of the society.

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TIL Regulations

General

Students are required to abide by the rules and regulations of the Institute. Students are expected to behave in a manner which is not likely to bring dispute to the institute whether they are on campus or not. Breach of regulations in respect of good conduct and discipline will render students liable to penalties recommended by the Disciplinary Committee.

Every student of the Institute must undergo a thorough medical examination at the beginning of the period of study. All medical reports will be treated confidentially. Students are expected to display politeness and good naturedness to all people at all times. Violence and / or defiance of authority (drunkenness, ill treatment of new students, etc) will lead to suspension or expulsion.

School fees must be paid by every student at the beginning of each term. Smoking is forbidden within all Institute buildings. Students will smoke only during break and off-duty hours and in areas set aside specifically for smoking. Student meetings / Sporting activities or entertainment can only be convened with express permission of the Boarding Authorities.

A student must report to boarding staff or tutors for any absence from classes. While on or off campus, students must not indulge in or be in possession of any alcoholic drinks or drugs.

Hostels

The Boarding Officers shall be the immediate officers in whose charge the residence amenities and facilities of the Institute will be vested. Meals will be served in the Dining hall at set times, and students must only take their meals there. Food should not be taken out of the dining hall. The Kitchen and refectory store are out of bounds to all students.

Students must attend religious services and once a month may attend religious service of the own denomination. Visitors must enter students’ rooms without prior permission from a Boarding Officer. The Head of Department must give permission if a visitor requests to see a student during school working hours and or to leave the campus with the student.

No loud music is allowed after 6pm on weekdays, and not later than 9pm at weekends. Lights will be off at 10pm weekdays, and at 11pm on weekends.

Classrooms and Workshops

Students must attend classes and workshop sessions punctually. Lateness and truancy will not be tolerated.

Students who wish to absent themselves from classes, workshops or campus during the week or at weekends for illness or bereavement should seek the permission of both the Boarding Authorities and class teachers. Students must always keep classroom / workshops and their immediate surroundings clean, tidy and pride instilling.

The property of the Institute (tools, equipment, materials), loaned to students for training purposes, must be used and maintained by the students in proper and good condition. Institute property which has become unreasonably damaged or lost due to carelessness or negligence by the student, must be replaced by the student as their own expense.

Assignments, projects and work given to students as part of their training, must be duly carried out as instructed by the teacher. Students must report to appropriate officials the discovery of the Institute property which is damaged or deteriorated, or be held liable.

Protective clothing, where applicable, must be used at all times during class / workshop hours, and must be maintained in a clean condition – Tattered and torn clothing is unacceptable. These regulations will be amended from time to time as deemed necessary.

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TIL Courses

Automotive Mechanics The Automotive Mechanics Department is a very popular study for many students. This three year course combines classroom study with actual work on cars in the motor mechanics garage we have on campus. Students help provide various services to customers who need work done on their vehicles. Students are encouraged and assisted in finding attachment in their third year of schooling to obtain experience which is highly valued by employers. Many students are actually offered jobs by the businesses they work for during their attachments. Once students pass the National Craft Exam, they receive a certificate which is valued in Lesotho and all surrounding Southern Africa countries.

Building Building Department offers an intensive two year study of building, including basic and technical mathematics and Technical Drawing. Students study theory as well as often work on actual customer jobs. This allows them to not only study the trade of Building, but also gain practical on-line-job experience. Once the student has passed the National Crafts Certificate, they can expect to find work throughout the country of Lesotho, as well as the surrounding African countries.
Carpentry and Joinery This is a two year study in all aspects of the trades of Carpentry. Wood-working and Joinery. Students study Craft Theory, Trade Calculations and Technical Drawing. This enables students to Cost and Price contracts as well as develop entrepreneurship skills and also to interpret, produce and details plans and diagrams. Some students even find part-time work and experience with Building firms. Students also take a tour of other trades schools and lumber mills in Swaziland. Students get to work and put into practice what they learn in the classroom in the workshops. The equipment and machinery in the workshop is state of the art, including a sliding table saw, lathe and spindle moulder which has self – propelled rollers.
The workshop is also equipped with a dust extraction unit which keeps the place very clean. The institutes workshop makes furniture and goods to sell to customers. Customers are give the choice of selecting from a variety of items the department can manufacture. Once students pass the National Craft Certificate, they will have quality knowledge and first hand experience in carpentry, woodwork and joinery.

Electrical Installations Electrical Installations is one of our more popular courses. This is a three year study in the theory and training for electrical installations. An in-depth study of theory combined with hands on training ensures that the students will have the necessary skill set to obtain work after passing the National Trades Certificate. Students are encouraged and assisted in obtaining attachment in their third year of study. This provides the students with first hand experience in their trade. The Electrical Installations Department also combines basic business studies as part of the curriculum. This gives students an introduction to bookkeeping, entrepreneurship and an idea of how to obtain capital to help students find jobs or start their own business after obtaining the National Trades Certificate.
Leatherworks This department offers two years of training on the use of hand tools for leatherwork. Actual customer services are performed and many of the crafts the students make are sold to customers for money to the school. Students are also taught some basic business management skills such as how to cost, price, sell and keep records for their work. After completion of this course some students often open and run their very own leatherwork businesses. Students also get the benefit of performing customer services such as saddle repair, shoe mending and sandal making. The class size is typically small, allowing each student to receive specialized one-on-one training from the instructors.