If you failed Matric recently, you do not have to be in distress. We can help you take charge of your future. There are options that you can take. Below is a list of things you can do if you fail Matric:
- Remark
- Recheck
- View paper
- Redo my Matric
- Supplementary exam
Remark
The remark is an opportunity for your paper to be marked for the second time. This is done to ensure that each section in your paper is marked and properly so that you do not lose any marks. The remark costs R104 for one subject.
Recheck
The recheck is an opportunity for your paper to be checked thoroughly. This means that questions are checked properly to ensure they have the right mark allocation. This helps you not lose any marks. The recheck costs R25 for one subject.
View Paper
This is done after a recheck or remark. You view your paper to ensure that it is marked correctly. It costs R200 to view a paper per subject.
Please note that the fees for the remark, recheck and view paper may change.
Redo My Matric
If you failed your Matric, you also have an option to redo your Matric. This will help you to have assistance in class. You can ask teachers for help when you do not understand a subject. You can also have study discussions with other students, which will help you gain more knowledge.
Supplementary Exam
If you fail, you can also apply for the supplementary exam, which is also referred to as the Second Chance Programme and Matric Rewrite. You can study hard and take this rewrite exam to improve your results.
Is Failing Matric The End Of The World?
No, failing Matric is not the end of the world. You can still create a successful future. You can study at Matric College. We have a variety of courses you can study without a Matric Certificate. These courses are designed to help students who do not have Matric, to advance themselves by obtaining qualifications that can help them gain employment or open businesses.
Can You Go To College If You Failed Matric?
Yes, you can study through a college, although you failed Matric. You can do this at Matric College. We are a distance learning institution that offers many courses. Some of these courses include courses you can study without Matric.
When you study through us, you study from home. This is beneficial because of the following:
- You study from a place where you are comfortable
- You save money because you do not travel to classes
- You study at the pace you like
- You can study without Matric
- You are assisted by tutors
- You are assisted by Course Experts
- You are given study material
- You study ta your own time
What Can I Study If I Have Failed Matric?
If you have failed, this is what you can study at Matric College:
Study Without Matric Courses
You can study courses that do not need a Matric Certificate. These courses are:
ICB Courses
These are courses created by the Institute of Certified bookkeepers (ICB). The ICB accredited these courses, including the QCTO. This means the courses are registered. ICB Courses offer scarce skills. These are valued in the work environment, which makes you a unique candidate for employers. These are the ICB Courses offered at Matric College:
Short Courses
These are courses created by the college. They are non-accredited, but they are beneficial if you want to obtain skills that are good for employment and business. You can use these skills to find work or open a business. These are the Short Courses offered by Matric College:
- Salon Management Course
- Tourism Management Courses
- Guest House Management Courses
- Events Management Courses
- Wedding Planning Courses
- Facial Skincare Courses
- Beauty Therapy Courses
- First Aid Course Courses
- Crèche Management Courses
- Nail Care Courses
- Make-up Courses
- Child Day Care Courses
- Child Psychology Courses
Rewrite Matric Course
You can apply for the Rewrite Matric course to improve your results. This is a chance to do better and gain better marks. We have tutors and study material to help you while you study.
You can ask our tutors any questions when you are studying. This is to help you have as much information as possible to assist you when you write exams.
Adult Matric Course
You can apply for our Adult Matric Course. This is a course for people who do not have Matric, to get one. If you left school long ago, you can apply for this course. You will gain knowledge that is good for when you study at university. You will gain a Matric Certificate that helps you apply to university.
How Can I Finish My Matric At Home?
You can finish your Matric at home by studying at Matric College. We are available through distance learning, which means you can finish your Matric at home. You can study one of our courses:
- Adult Matric
You can apply if you are 21 years or older. You will gain a Matric Certificate.
- Rewrite Matric
You can apply if you are above the age of 16. You will gain a Matric Certificate.
- Matric Upgrade
You can apply if you are 21 years or older. You will gain a Matric Certificate.
What Happens When You Fail Your Matric Rewrite?
If you fail the Rewrite Exam/Supplementary Exam/Second Chance Programme, you can register to write the exam again through the Department of Basic Education. You have about three opportunities to write. You can rewrite as many times as you want, as long as you are still younger than the age of 21.
Who Qualifies For A Matric Second Chance?
You qualify for the Matric Second Chance if you meet these requirements:
- You want to rewrite subjects you failed
- You did not meet the requirements for passing the National Senior Certificate
- You want to rewrite subjects you passed but are not satisfied with the results
- Failed to write due to issues such as an injury or death in the family
- If you have proof that you qualify to study at university but need to improve a subject to gain admission
- You are younger than the age of 21
Can I Upgrade My Matric Results If I Failed?
Yes, you can upgrade your Matric results through Matric College if you failed. You will have suitable assistance when upgrading your marks. You will have the following:
- Grade 12 past papers
- Tutors
- Study guides
- Course Experts
The above are resources to help you study. You will have a better chance of passing the course. Through the course, you can gain improved results and a Matric Certificate that looks appealing to universities and employers.
You can use your improved results to study at university. Do keep in mind that your acceptance will depend on whether you meet the requirements set by the university.
You can also use your improved results to study through Matric College for these courses:
You can use your improved results to find work. You can work as the following:
- Receptionist
- Personal Assistant
- Waiter/Waitress
- Truck Driver
- General Worker
- Safety Officer
What Is The Difference Between Supplementary And Upgrading?
The difference between Matric Supplementary exams and Matric Upgrade is the following:
| Matric Supplementary/ Second Chance Programme/ Rewrite Matric | Matric Upgrade |
| You can rewrite through the Department of Basic Education | You can upgrade through a distance learning college such as Matric College |
| You can only rewrite subjects from your previous exam sitting | You can choose to upgrade a minimum of four (4) new subjects |
| You have minimum academic support | You have tutors, study guides, Grade12 past papers and memorandums as well as course experts to assist you |
Author: Mulisa Nethononda
Details: Razeen Dollie
Date: June 14, 2022