Do I Need A Matric Certificate To Study? Here’s What No One Tells You

Do I Need A Matric Certificate To Study? Yes, for university. But Matric College offers options even if you don’t have one. Let's discuss them.

Do I Need A Matric Certificate To Study? Yes — especially if you want to apply to a university. You’ll need one with a Bachelor’s Degree Pass. But if you don’t have Matric yet, don’t worry — there are study options that can help you reach your goals.

You can also study further without a Matric Certificate. You can do this at Matric College. We have a lot of courses you can study without Matric. Here are the courses: 

ICB Courses 

Thoughtful young woman holding books, wondering: do I need a Matric certificate to study?

Can I Do Matric Online?

Yes, you can do your Matric online. You can study through Matric College. We are a distance learning college that offers our courses using online resources. When you study our courses from anywhere you are, you make use of these online tools: 

You can study one of the following courses and do your Matric online: 

Rewrite Matric Course

This course allows you to study if you failed Matric, You can improve your Matric results. With the Matric Certificate you earn, you can apply to university or further your studies with us. 

Adult Matric Course

This course allows you to study for Matric if you are the age 21 or over. You gain a Matric Certificate after this course, which you can use to further your studies at university or find employment. 

Upgrade Matric Course

You can study the Matric Upgrade Course and improve your Matric results. This is whether you passed or failed Matric. You will gain a Matric Certificate, which you can use to apply to university and internships.

When you have received a Matric Certificate from the above courses, you can qualify to study all our courses, including the NATED Courses which require a Matric Certificate. These are the NATED Courses we offer:

CoursesCourse Description
Marketing Management NATED CoursesLearn how to create, manage and implement marketing strategies for businesses.
Management Assistant NATED CoursesGain administrative and support skills for office and business environments.
Business Management NATED CoursesDevelop knowledge in planning, organising and managing business operations effectively.
Human Resource Management NATED CoursesTrain to handle recruitment, employee relations, and HR compliance in companies.
Financial Management NATED CoursesStudy budgeting, accounting and financial reporting for business success.
Legal Secretary NATED CoursesGet the skills needed to assist in legal environments with documents and admin tasks.

Can You Study Without A Matric Certificate?

Yes, you can study even if you don’t have matric. There are many courses made just for people who did not finish school. These courses help you learn useful skills so you can get a job or start your own business.

What Is The Fastest Way To Get Matric Certificate?

The quickest way to get your matric is to do Adult Matric at Matric College. This course is for people who are 21 or older and want to finish Grade 12. You can study from home and write your exams when you are ready.

Benefits Of Studying At Matric College

Home

Studying from home must be one of the best ways to study ever. You do not have to wake up early. This helps you enjoy studying a little more. If you are a home person, this is the best learning method for you.

Save

You do not travel to any classes. You do everything from home. This means you have a chance to save all the money that would have been meant for transport and food allowance for school. 

Safe

Studying from home is safe because you are in contact with fewer people. You are safe from the risk of contracting infections and viruses from a large crowd of people.

Flexible

Studying through distance learning at Matric College is flexible because we allow you to study at your own pace. You can schedule your study sessions to the times that suit you best. This means if you are a busy person, you can study through us so that you balance your busy schedule with our flexible studies. 

Work And Study

If you are an employee or aspiring to be one, you can study through us. You will be able to balance your work and studies. You will study at your own time and pace.

Tutors

We know while learning from home, you may have questions regarding the course you are doing. This is why we have tutors that you can communicate with. They are available to help you with your assessments. 

Our tutors are available on WhatsApp, email and phone calls from Mondays to Fridays, 08:00 am to 05:00 pm. 

Course Experts

We also have Course Experts to help you with course information. We know you may be curious about the course you are doing. If you want detailed information, they are available to assist you. You can contact them through email, WhatsApp or call. 

Study Guides

We have study guides that we provide to all our students. This is learning material to use when you study the course you are doing. You will gain knowledge and skills through these, which will also help you prepare for your exams.

Accreditation

We have both accredited courses and non-accredited courses. The accredited courses are good for you because they help you gain recognition. You can use the qualification you gain to find work or continue your studies. 

The non-accredited courses are good for you because they are specifically skills-based. If you want to gain skills for employment or to open a business, you can study a non-accredited course. 

Recognition

Our courses help you gain recognition in different places. There are some courses that help gain recognition nationally and internationally, while other courses help you gain recognition nationally. This helps you have a better chance of finding work or furthering your studies

Graduation

We love celebrating you. When you finish a course at Matric College, you gain a qualification. We host graduation ceremonies for our students to celebrate their big academic achievements. This is where we congratulate you for earning your qualifications and wish you all the best in your next adventure. 

Options If You Failed Matric

These are the options you have if you failed your Matric. These options help you get a chance to receive better marks. These are the opinions you have: 

  • Remark 
  • Recheck 
  • View paper 
  • Study Matric

Remark

If you failed Matric, you can try the remark option. This is when your exam paper is remarked on by an examiner. They remark the paper to make sure that you are not. They mark each question thoroughly and ensure you received accurate marks. This may help you gain some marks.

Recheck

If you failed Matric, you can try the recheck option. This is when your paper is checked by an examiner. They look through your exam paper to see if some questions were not marked correctly or marked at all. They look at all questions and make sure that your marks are accurate and fair. 

View Paper

It costs R104 to do a remark and R25 to do a recheck. For the view paper, you pay R200. You can only view your paper if it has been rechecked or remarked. Please note that the fees are subject to change. 

Study Matric

If you failed Matric, you can study the class again. You are allowed to redo your Matric if you are not over 21 years old. This will help you pass because you will know what is expected. You can prepare better for your class assessments and exams. 

What Is Equivalent To Matric In South Africa?

There are various courses in South Africa that are equivalent to Matric. These courses are on the same National Qualifications Framework (NQF) level as a Matric Certificate, which is NQF level 4. At Matric College, we offer two (2) courses that are equivalent to Matric Certificate, which is the following: 

What NQF Level Is Matric?

A Matric Certificate is on National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Level 4. This is because the Qualification is registered with the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). When you study Matric and gain a Matric Certificate, you earn a qualification that you can use to apply for work or university.

People Also Ask

Yes, a matric certificate is important for many things. It helps you get into more courses and can help you find better jobs. Even though you can still learn and work without it, having matric makes things easier.

Yes, you can study with Grade 11. There are many courses that don’t ask for matric. These courses teach you useful skills and help you get ready for work.

Yes, you can study Human Resource (HR) without matric. You can choose from short courses, certificates, or full HR programmes that don’t need a matric certificate. All you need is to read and write in English.

Yes, there is life without matric. You can still study, start working, or even open your own business. Many people are doing well without it, and you can too.

If you lose your matric certificate, you can get a new one. You just need to contact the Department of Basic Education and follow a few easy steps. Once you get your new certificate, you can carry on with your plans to study or find a job.

Author: Mulisa Nethononda 
Editor: Connor Bergsma
Date Published: June 20, 2022