How can matric results be improved

A supplementary examination may be granted to an unsuccessful National Senior Certificate candidate, provided they meet specific criteria. The closing date for applications to the supplementary examination is 19 January .

Conditions for entry as per the regulations governing the supplementary examination

If a candidate has not met the minimum promotion and certification requirements in the final external examination, but requires a maximum of two subjects to obtain the National Senior Certificate, he or she may register for a maximum of two subjects for the supplementary examination in the year following the final external examination. These two subjects must be subjects that the candidate sat for in the previous end-of-year examination.

If a candidate is medically unfit and, as a result, was absent from one or more external examinations, he or she may register for the supplementary examination.

If there is a death in the immediate family of a candidate, or other special reasons for the candidate’s absence, he or she may register for the supplementary examination.

A candidate who provides documentary evidence that he or she qualifies for admission to a higher education institution or for an occupation, but does not satisfy the higher education faculty requirements or the requirements for the specific occupation, as well as a candidate who is one requirement short in meeting the minimum admission requirements for Higher Certificate, Diploma and Bachelor’s degree programmes, may be allowed to register for a maximum of two subjects.

How can matric results be improved

In a case where an irregularity is being investigated, provisional enrolment for supplementary examination may be granted to the candidate concerned, pending the outcome of the investigation.

A candidate who was unable to write or complete one or more of the National Senior Certificate examination question papers for reasons other than illness or injury may apply to write the supplementary examination, provided that a written report is submitted by the principal of the school to the Head of the assessment body.

NB: Documentary proof substantiating reason for absenteeism must be submitted at the centre of registration to ensure entry to the supplementary examination.

How can matric results be improved

list of institutions that offer learning programmes for adults who wish to obtain their matric including part time.

College of supported learning
Intec College
Asset – Association for educational Transformation
St Francis Adult education Centre
Damelin
Abbots College
Equip Skills for living
Jeppe College
Franciscan Matric Project
Hire Education
Taal-Net Training Institute
Tshwane College of Commerce and Computer Studies
DSDC College SA
Academy of Business and Computer Studies

How to do matric part time

There are two major learning regimes that you can follow to complete your matric certificate

Day or night Classes

These classes are scheduled and will help to maintain a strict learning programme. For example the St Francis Adult Education Centre offers night school for adults and day school for matriculants as well as weekend classes. It generally operates from 08:00 to 21:00 daily.

Distance learning

This option provides more flexibility but requires a greater level of discipline. Damelin and Intec College offer distance learning programmes which would suit people currently employed who cannot take time off from work to go to classes.

Consider your lifestyle and be sure to explore all your options before making a decision.

GED Grade 12 Equivalency

If you have not completed grade 12 or have failed the National Senior Certificate Boston gives you a second chance to earn your qualification.

Boston City campus and Business College in association with Strive Software now offers the GED programme online, which is the American equivalent of the South African Matric Certificate.