Can I Go To College With A Grade 8 Certificate?

Yes, you can go to college with a Grade 8 Certificate. You can study a Short Course with us to gain the knowledge and skills needed to find work or open a business. We offer various Short Courses that you can study. They are listed below:

What Course Can I Do With Grade 8?

You can study Short Courses with a Grade 8 Certificate. These courses do not require you to have any qualifications to study them. You simply need to meet the following course requirements:

Being able to study through distance learning
Being at least 16 years or older
Being able to read, write and understand the English language

If you meet these requirements, you can study any of our Short Courses. These courses will provide you with a set of skills. These skills are the best because you can use them to open a business or find work opportunities.

How Important Is Grade 8?

Grade 8 is important because of the following reasons:

Prepares you for higher grades with assignments and exams
Helps identify your strengths and weaknesses through presentations and projects
Helps identify what career you want to pursue by learning different subjects
Teaches you discipline by having deadlines in assessments

Do Grade 8 Marks Matter?

Yes, the marks you receive in Grade 8 matter. This is because you need to pass Grade 8 to progress to Grade 9. When you pass Grade 9, you can use your Grade 9 Certificate to apply for the Adult Matric Course at Matric College. You can, however, only apply for the exams after you turn 21.

You can complete an Adult Matric Course with the help of our tutors, study material and past exam papers. These resources will ensure that you gain beneficial knowledge and are prepared to write your exams. You will receive a Matric Qualification when you finish this course.

You can use your Matric Qualification to study any of the courses we offer once you have received it. Not only that, but you can also use it to apply to universities or find entry-level employment.

What Is The Lowest Grade Colleges Will Accept For Accredited Courses

Grades 9 and 10 could be seen as the lowest grades accepted for accredited courses. With a Grade 9 certificate, you can enter college for Matric courses as well as specialised courses. At Matric College, we offer our students Adult Matric if they have a grade 9 report.

Why Is Grade 9 Important?

This Grade is important because it introduced students to the concept of specific subjects. In other words, to decide what subjects they will be matriculating with. This grade is highly important as it urges students to think about their future career paths and what expectations they have for the years leading up to their Matric exams.

What Courses Can I Do With A Grade 9 Report?

With Matric College, You can complete our Adult Matric course. This course will help you with subjects for your exam. Although, we provide the course through distance learning. Your exams will take place at registered exam centres.

After you have passed your exam, you will be awarded a certificate from Umalusi. This certificate will be accredited and can be used for further studies.

Do Grades Show How Smart You Are?

It is mainly an indication of how well you can perform with the information you learn in class. However, if you want to earn admission to a college or university or find employment, you must do well in school.

Good marks will show the college or employer that you are hard-working, disciplined, and care about your work. This will improve your chances of finding a job, and universities and colleges are more likely to grant you admission to study. Everyone wants a candidate who works hard and cares about their future.

Always make sure you work hard to obtain the best possible marks.

What Grade Do I Need For College?

The grades you need depend on the course you want to take. At Maric College, we do not enrol students based on their school grades or results, but rather on the grades they have completed. Below is a list of courses and the grades required to study them.

ICB Courses

To study different ICB Courses you will need different qualifications. These qualifications include the following:

Grade 10
Grade 11

Studying any of our ICB Courses will benefit you. They provide you with scarce skills, business knowledge, and qualifications that are recognised all over the world. Obtaining these qualifications means you can start a business, find employment, or further your studies.

NATED Courses

To study our NATED Courses, you need Matric. It does not matter what type of pass level you achieved. As long as you pass Matric, you can apply for our NATED Courses.

All NATED Courses will provide you with practical skills and knowledge. Our NATED Course Qualifications are employment-friendly and recognised all over South Africa. This means your chances of finding employment will be higher.

Short Courses

For our Short Courses, you are not required to have a certain qualification. This means that you can study with or without having completed your school career.

You must be at least 16 years old, be able to study through distance learning and be able to read, write, and understand English.

Our Short Courses will equip you with skills and Certificate Qualifications that are valued by recruiters. Having these skills will enable you to find employment anywhere in South Africa or start your own business.

What Do I Need To Apply To College?

You can contact our Course Experts to find out what documents you need to apply for any of our courses. Alternatively, you can look at our website’s application forms to see what is required of you. Generally what you would need are the following documents:

Proof of the highest qualification you have obtained
Your Identity document (typically a copy of it); Or passport
Meet the age requirement, if any
Fill in the online form

Can I Go To College At 16 In South Africa?

Yes, you can go to college in South Africa at the age of 16. This is the minimum age required to study at a college. If you are 16 years old, you can apply to study at Matric College.

Can You Go To A TVET College With Grade 9?

Each Grade in South Africa represents an age expected. For example, in Grade 8, you would expect the students to be turning 14 or already 14 years old for this Grade. And this age increases with grades. If you are 16 years old, this could mean one of two things:

You have a Grade 9 certificate
A grade 10 Certificate

Having a grade 9 qualification will make you eligible for an Adult Matric course. Whereas, a grade 10 and higher, will give you entry into specialised courses. All are available at Matric College.

What Is The Lowest Grade To Pass A College?

Most of our courses can be passed by obtaining at least 50% in tests, assignments and exams. This is the average mark that can help you pass and graduate on time.

Can I Finish College In 3 Years?

Yes, you can finish college in three years. This depends on the course you are completing. Most of our Diploma Courses can be completed in two to three years.

With us, you are allowed to study at your own pace. This means that your course can extend beyond three years if you need more time to study. You can do this because we are a distance-learning college.

Can I Get A Job After College?

Yes, your chances of finding a job after college are higher. This is because you leave college with skills, knowledge and valuable qualifications. This is what employers look for, so it makes you a suitable candidate for different work opportunities.

Study With Matric College

You can study with us, whether you have a Grade 8 Certificate or any other qualification. We have courses for students with various qualifications as well as for those who do not have any. Apply today and build a successful career.