Failing Matric is Not The End of The Road

Failing Matric is not the end of the road. You can still get your Matric through Matric College by studying for the Rewrite or Upgrade Matric courses.

If you have failed Matric, this is not the end of the world. You can build a successful future without a Matric Certificate. Below is a list of things you can do if you have failed Matric: 

  • Remark 
  • Recheck 
  • View paper 

Remark

A remark is a method used to help students who have failed or received marks that they are not happy with. The method is used to remark on the paper that the student wrote. Each question is remarked thoroughly to ensure you gain the correct marks. The remark costs R104 for one subject. The fee is subject to change. 

Recheck

A recheck is another method used to help students who failed or received low marks. Their paper is checked to ensure all questions are marked, and the mark allocation is correctly calculated. The recheck costs R25 for one subject. 

View Paper

You can only view a paper after a remark or a recheck is done. You can look at your own paper to ensure it has been marked or checked correctly. It costs R200 to view a paper per subject. 

What Happens If You Fail 3 Subjects In Matric?

If you fail three subjects in Matric, you fail the Matric class. You are only allowed to fail one subject and still manage to pass. However, failing is not the end of the world. You have options such as the following: 

Can You Go To College If You Failed Matric?

Yes, you can go to a college if you failed Matric. You can study at Matric College. We are a distance learning college that offers many courses. These courses include courses you can study without a Matric Qualification. These are the courses: 

Adult Matric Course

The Adult Matric Course offered by us is a course for people who do not have a Matric Certificate. They have a chance to get a Matric Certificate that is issued by Umalusi, who issues all Matric Certificates in South Africa. The course enables you with skills and knowledge that get you ready for university. 

Rewrite Matric Course

The Rewrite Matric course offered at Matric College is a course for students who want to improve the results they received from their final examination in Matric. They have a chance to get better results. The course provides you with knowledge and skills that get you awarded a Matric Certificate. 

ICB Courses

The ICB Courses we offer are courses that focus on business-related skills. These skills are good for employment and entrepreneurship. Through these courses, you gain a qualification that is in demand in South Africa. These are the ICB Courses we offer: 

Short Courses

Benefits Of Studying At Matric College

  • You will study from any location 
  • You do not travel to class 
  • You save a lot of money 
  • You have enough time to study 
  • You will be in charge of your study pace 
  • You will study at your own preferred time 
  • There are tutors available weekdays to assist you 
  • There are Course Experts to help you with course details
  • You will receive study guides from us 

Can You Go Back To School After Failing Matric?

Yes, if you have failed Matric, you can go back to Matric. You qualify to go back to high school if you are younger than 21. This is good because you have the chance to get in-person assistance. 

You can get help from teachers and other students. You will be able to ask questions and get answers explained thoroughly. 

If you are someone who likes studying from home, you can study at Matric College. You will study from home because we offer our courses through distance learning. If you are 21 years or older, you can study our Adult Matric course. 

We have tutors, study material and past papers you can use to help you in your studies. 

Who Qualifies For Matric Second Chance?

If you have failed Matric, you have a chance to rewrite. You can apply for the rewrite exam and get a chance to improve your results. This exam is offered to you if you failed or missed the final exam due to circumstances such as an injury or death in the family. 

You qualify to study if you meet these requirements: 

  • It was not possible for you to pass with the National Senior Certificate pass level 
  • It is only the subjects that you failed that you are rewriting
  • You want to rewrite subjects you failed with low marks 
  • Unforeseen circumstances prevented you from writing 
  • If you have proof that you qualify to study at university but need to improve a subject to gain admission 
  • Your age is younger than 21

Is Rewriting Matric A Good Idea?

Yes, rewriting your Matric is a good idea because of the following: 

  • You have a better chance to pass because you have experience 
  • You can get better results 
  • You may pass with a Bachelor’s Degree Pass 
  • Your chances of getting into university increase 
  • You increase your chances to gain employment 
  • You increase your chances to gain bursary admission 

What Happens When You Fail Matric Rewrite?

If you fail a Rewrite Matric exam, which is also known as the Supplementary exam and Second Chance Programme, you can register to rewrite again. You qualify to write the exam, as long as you are younger than 21.

Why Do I Study So Hard And Still Fail?

Studying is a technique. You must know how to study in order to pass. We have compiled a list of things you can do to help you study and pass: 

  • Find out your best study routine, e.g. using pictures or flow charts 
  • Have a study area of your own 
  • Create a study timetable that you follow consistently 
  • Make notes from what you learn from a teacher, in group discussions or by yourself 
  • Study daily for at least three (3) hours or more 
  • Use past papers to study if you have access to them 
  • Study for exams 
  • Take a study break for about 30 minutes when you study 

Can I Become A Teacher Without Matric?

No, you cannot become a teacher without a Matric Certificate. You must have a Matric Certificate which is a Bachelor’s Degree pass to study the course at university. However, you can gain a Matric Certificate through our Adult Matric Course. After the Adult Matric Course, you can use the Matric Certificate to apply to university for a teaching course. 

If you do not want to study the Adult Matric, you also have an option to study the Child Care Short Courses. These courses will equip you with skills and a qualification that will help you work with children. However, you will not teach children in primary or secondary school. 

You will be able to care for children ages zero (0) to five (5). You will be able to teach them skills such as: 

  • Reading 
  • Listening 
  • Hygiene skills, e.g. washing their hands before eating 

Can You Buy Your Matric?

No, you should not buy a Matric Certificate. This is an illegal act that can get you in jail if you are found with a fake Matric Certificate. 

What Do You Say To Someone Who Failed Matric?

If you have someone close to you that has failed Matric, you can encourage them. Do not make them feel like they are not worth it. Tell them that failing Matric is something that happens to many people, and it is not the end of the world. Here are a few things you can do for someone who has failed Matric: 

  • Remind them that failures happen 
  • Do not mock them 
  • They can learn something from this 
  • Encourage them to repeat Matric 
  • Help them find a tutor 

Author: Mulisa Nethononda 
Editor: Razeen Dollie
Date: June 15, 2022