Can You Do Your Matric Online?

Our Online Matric Course gives students the opportunity to complete their Matric via distance learning as adults. You can apply with your Grade 9 Certificate.

Yes, you can do your Matric online. We offer an Online Matric Course at Matric College for students that have not completed their Matric. We are a distance learning college. This means that you can work and study. There are no physical classes that you have to attend and no online scheduled classes.

This gives you the opportunity to schedule your study times around your busy schedule. We understand the importance of time at Matric College, and therefore we give our students the opportunity to register for the final Matric exams when they are prepared. Here are the entry requirements for our Online Matric Course:

  • Be 21 or older. If you are 19 years old , and you would like to apply, you may. Keep in mind that you must be 21 when you write the final Matric exam.
  • You have to understand, read and write English or Afrikaans
  • Study through distance learning, which can also be referred to as online learning
  • Have a Grade Certificate or Grade 9 Equivalent Certificate (ABET Level 4)

*ABET Level 4 should not be confused with NQF Level 4. An ABET Level 4 Qualification is at NQF Level 1 and a Matric Qualification is at NQF Level 4

ABET Levels

How Can I Get My Matric Fast?

The fastest way you can get your Matric Certificate is if you have lost, damaged or need a combined Matric Certificate. This process usually takes between four (4) to eight (8) weeks.

If you want to complete the entire Matric Programme, it can take between one and three years to complete. Here is how long it takes to complete our Adult Matric Course:

  • One year: You can complete six subjects in one year. This is for students who have no family or work commitments. 
  • Two years: Most of our students complete the course in two years. You can complete three subjects in the first year and another three subjects in the next year.
  • Three years: This is for our busy students who do not have much time on their hands or who would like to complete the course at their own pace. You can complete two subjects in your first year and two subjects in your second year and another two subjects in your final year.

Can I Do Matric In 3 Months Online?

Yes, you can do Matric in three months if you have completed your Matric before. This means that you should have a failed, incomplete Matric Certificate or a passed Matric Certificate that needs to be improved.

At Matric College, we offer a Matric Upgrade Course that allows you to complete your Matric in three months. Here is how you can complete your Matric in three months with our Matric Upgrade Course:

  • Register with Matric College as soon as you get your Matric results or at the beginning or middle of the year. This part of the process is extremely important because this will allow you to complete your Matric in three months.
  • Then Register at the Department of Basic Education (DBE) for the final Matric exams. The registration dates are usually at the end of January to mid – February for the May/June sitting.  Or in April for the October/November sitting.
  • Prepare for the final exams. The final Matric exams will take place between May and June. Or with Matric College in October and November. This gives you between two (2) to six (6) months to study for the final Matric exam.
  • Wait for your final Matric results. This can take between 2-4 months, if you still need to improve your Matric marks, you may.
  • Apply for a combination of certificates. After you have received your final Matric results, and you are happy with your marks, you may apply to the DBE for a combination of results. The DBE will combine your old marks with your new marks. Only the best marks will reflect. This can take between 4 – 8 weeks to be completed.
NOTE:

You may apply for the Matric Upgrade Course as many times as you like. If you have passed with a Bachelor’s Degree the first time and improved your marks with our Matric Upgrade Course, your marks will not be combined. You will receive a Matric Certificate with the improved marks which you need to add with your old Matric Certificate for any application, whether it be for a job or university.

This is because a Bachelor’s Degree Matric Pass Level is the highest Matric Pass Level.

How Can I Get My Matric Certificate Without Going To School?

If you are 21 and older, and you have a Grade 9 Certificate or Grade 9 Equivalent Certificate (ABET Level 4) then you can apply for our Adult Matric Course. This course does not require you to go to school. 

You will study from the comfort of your home. This allows you to work and study as well as set up your own study schedule.

How Can I Register For Matric Online?

You can register for Matric Online by completing one of our registration forms online and we will call you back. You can also register on WhatsApp. Alternatively, you can give us a call on 012 762 7100. Or you can choose your own Course Expert:

Christa Algera

WhatsApp Number: 067 979 8751

Email Address: [email protected]

Delmarie-Lessing Venter

WhatsApp Number: 060 697 6369

Email Address: [email protected]

Lindiwe Molekoa

WhatsApp Number: 081 722 1268

Email Address: [email protected]

Lindiwe Molekoa

WhatsApp Number: 081 722 1268

Email Address: [email protected]

Tebogo Setsetse

WhatsApp Number: 078 640 2271

Email Address: [email protected]

Grace Makume

WhatsApp Number: 060 488 0895

Email Address: [email protected]

How Can I Get My Matric Result Online?

Here is how you can get your Matric results online

You can go onto their website and enter your examination number and press the search button.

  • Get your Matric results via SMS

Make sure you find out what the SMS number is each year.

Which College Can I Go To Without Matric?

You can further your studies at Matric College without Matric. Here are the courses you can study at Matric College without Matric:

Apply with your Grade 9 Certificate or Grade 9 Equivalent Certificate (ABET Level 4).

Apply with your incomplete or failed Matric Certificate.

Apply with a Grade 11 Certificate for the Small Business Financial Management: ICB National Certificate. For the Bookkeeping: ICB National Certificate, you may apply with a Grade 10 Certificate.

  • Short Courses

Apply with or without Matric. You only have to understand, read and write English. Here are all the short courses that we offer:

*Our Short Courses are completed in partnership with Skills Academy

Yes, you can do Matric with a Grade 9 Certificate. At Matric College, you can complete our Adult Matric course with the following qualifications:

  • A Grade 9 Certificate 
  • Grade 9 Equivalent Certificate (ABET Level 4)

Yes, you can study without a Grade 9 Certificate. Here are the courses you can study without Grade 9 at Matric College:

Yes, you can rewrite Matric after five (5) years. Apply for our Matric Upgrade Course with these entry requirements:

  • Have an incomplete Matric Certificate or a failed Matric Certificate – Most importantly, you must have already completed Matric
  • You have to understand, read and write English 
  • Study through distance learning

What Happens If You Fail 3 Subjects In Matric?

If you fail 3 subjects in Matric, you fail Matric. You can only fail one subject in Matric.

What Happens If You Fail Matric?

You do have options if you fail Matric. Here is what you can do:

  1. Go from a Fail to a Pass with our Matric Upgrade Course
    • You can change your subjects to easier ones. This will increase your chances of passing Matric.
  2. Complete the supplementary exams if you are younger than 21 years old
    • Remember that you cannot change your subjects. You must write the subjects you wrote in the previous exam.
  3. Recheck, review or view your exam papers
    • This allows you to see whether your papers have been marked correctly
  4. Complete one of our Matric Equivalent courses and receive an NQF Level 4 Qualification
    • An NQF Level 4 Qualification is the same as a Matric Certificate because it is at the same NQF Level. Find a table on your right explaining the different NQF Levels and how it is related to Matric.
NQF Levels

Do You Get A Matric Certificate If You Failed?

Yes, you do get a Matric Certificate if you have failed. You will also receive a statement of results.

How Many Subjects Do You Need To Pass Matric?

You need to pass five (5) or six (6) subjects to pass Matric. This depends on the type of Matric Course you are completing. Here are your options:

Adult Matric

You only need to pass five (5) subjects to pass the Adult Matric course. Here is what your final Matric results should look like:

  • 40% for your Home Language
  • 40% for two other subjects
  • 30% for two other subjects
  • You can fail one subject, but it cannot be lower than 20%

High School Matric

You only need to pass six (6) subjects to pass High School Matric. Here is what your final Matric results should look like:

  • 40% for your Home Language
  • 40% for two other subjects
  • 30% for three other subjects
  • You can fail one subject, but your other marks should be 30% and more

Can You Buy Your Matric Certificate?

No, you cannot buy your Matric Certificate. You must complete a Matric Course or Matric in High School to get your Matric Certificate. If you do know about people who are selling Matric certificates, you should report them. This is an illegal offence, and you may be imprisoned.

Complete Matric the honest way at Matric College.

Author: Jesmé Africa
Editor: Amy Venter
Date Published: April 4, 2022