The Institute for Open Learning (Pty) Ltd (IOL) is the foremost, well-respected and largest private distance education institution in Namibia. It ensures that access to higher education is not limited to only the few who can afford to study full time by providing access to affordable and quality higher education through its innovative and state of the art academic administration systems and online platforms. Student enrolment has grown to over 61 000 students since establishment, while its presence is central to the personal attention and the esteem of its higher education model. IOL has never strayed from its original vision of committing itself to excellent and recognised educational programmes, and maintains its involvement with public and community educational services.

The affiliated microlending company Trustco Finance (Pty) Ltd, provides 100% financing on all courses offered by the Institute for Open Learning. The student lending business maintained its vision to better meet the needs of lower income Namibian consumers while playing a pivotal role in making financial inclusion a viable option for everyone.