No Matric Courses means that you can study a course without a Matric Certificate. At Matric College, we offer three types of courses that will help you land your dream job. You can be successful without a Matric Certificate or with a Matric Certificate.
Here are the top 36 courses you can study with no Matric at Matric College:
ICB Courses
- ICB Business Management Programme – Apply with a Grade 11 Certificate
- Small Business Financial Management: ICB National Certificate
- Business Management Office Administration: ICB Higher Certificate
- Business Management Financial Accounting: ICB National Diploma
- ICB Financial Accounting Programme – Apply with a Grade 10 Certificate
- Bookkeeping: ICB National Certificate
- Bookkeeping: ICB FET National Certificate
- Technical Financial Accounting: ICB National Diploma
- Certified Financial Accounting: ICB National Diploma
- ICB Office Administration Programme – Apply with a Matric or Matric Equivalent Certificate
- Office Administration: ICB National Certificate
- Office Administration: ICB Higher Certificate
- Office Administration: ICB National Diploma
Short Courses
- Beauty Courses – Apply with or without a Matric Certificate
- Make-Up Application: Short Course
- Make-Up Application: Certificate Course
- Make-Up Application: Comprehensive Course
- Facial Skincare: Short Course
- Facial Skincare: Certificate Course
- Facial Skincare: Comprehensive Course
- Childcare Courses – Apply with or without a Matric Certificate
- Events and Wedding Planning – Apply with or without a Matric Certificate
- Events Management: Short Course
- Events Management: Certificate Course
- Events Management: Comprehensive Course
- Wedding Planning: Short Course
- Wedding Planning: Certificate Course
- Wedding Planning: Comprehensive Course
- Tourism and Guesthouse – Apply with or without a Matric Certificate
What Are Matric Equivalent Courses?
Matric Equivalent Courses are designed as alternative courses for students who want a course that is at NQF Level 4. An NQF Level 4 qualification is equivalent to a Matric Certificate. For most students in South Africa, a Matric Certificate or Matric Equivalent Certificate is the start of an exciting career.
Most of the courses that we offer can be completed with any Matric Pass Level or a Matric Equivalent Certificate. Here are the two Matric Equivalent Courses that we offer:
- Senior Bookkeeping: ICB Further Education and Training Certificate
- Small Business Financial Management: ICB National Certificate
If you are interested in completing your Matric the traditional way and you are 21 or older, you can apply for our Adult Matric Course. This course covers Grade 10, Grade 11 and Grade 12. To apply you only need the following entry requirements:
- Have a Grade 9 or Grade 9 Equivalent (ABET Level 4)
- Be 21 or older. You can apply at the age of 19 but you must be 21 when you write the exam.
- Understand, read and write English or Afrikaans
- Study through distance learning
A Matric Certificate allows students to do the following:
- Go to university
- Most universities require students to have a Bachelor’s Degree Matric Pass Level. However, some universities allow admission with a Diploma Matric Pass Level.
- Your APS Score
- The subjects you chose in Matric
- Find entry-level work
You can start working once you have completed any Matric Qualification. Here are the type of jobs you can apply for:- Data Capturer
- Call Centre Agent
- Bank Teller
- Apply for an Internship
An internship is a great opportunity for students to gain work experience while earning a salary. Students can decide whether or not they would like to further their studies in that particular field. Some employers offer full-time employment after students have completed their internships.
- Go to university
What Happens If You Fail Matric?
If you fail Matric, you will not receive a Matric Certificate. However, you will get a statement of results that indicate the subject that you have failed or the subjects that you have not written in the final Matric exam. Here are your two options:
At Matric College, we have over 30 courses you can study without a Matric Certificate.
You can complete the Matric Upgrade Course at Matric College or the supplementary exam with the Department of Basic Education.
Here is the difference between the two:
| Matric Upgrade Course | Supplementary Exam |
| You have to be 21 or older to apply. | You can be 21 and younger to apply. |
| You can register any time of the year. | You can only apply after you have received your results for your final Matric exam. This is between the end of January till mid-March. This varies each year. |
| You can change your subjects to easier ones. | You have to write about the subjects you wrote in the previous exam. |
If you think that you should have passed Matric, here are your options:
- Recheck your paper
In this case, the examiner will mark your paper again. This will be marked like it has never been marked before. This is to determine whether or not the paper was marked incorrectly.
- Remark your paper
In this case, the marker will check to see if all of your answers were marked and if the marks were added correctly.
- View your paper
In this case, you can view your paper to see what it looks like. You can only do this once you have remarked and rechecked your marks.
NOTE:
A recheck, remark and viewing your paper will not drastically change your marks. These processes are only used if you truly believe that you should have passed or gotten more marks for that particular subject.
Apply for our Matric Upgrade course and improve your marks drastically.
Can I Get A Job Without A Matric Certificate?
Yes, you can get a job without a Matric Certificate. This depends on the type of job you are applying for. For example, if you want to become a Bookkeeper, some companies will allow you to apply without a Matric Certificate and are willing to train you, whereas other companies require you to have a qualification in bookkeeping.
Can You Buy Your Matric?
No, you cannot buy a Matric Certificate. This is an illegal offence and you can be criminally charged. If you do know of someone that is selling a Matric Certificate, you should report it. Here is the only time you can apply and pay for a new Matric Certificate:
- If you have lost or damaged your Matric Certificate
- If you need to combine your two Matric Certificates
NOTE:
You can only apply for the above-mentioned Matric Certificates if you have already passed and received your Matric Certificate
Can I Study For A Degree Without Matric?
No, you cannot study for a Degree without a Matric Certificate, you can only apply with a Matric Certificate. To apply for a Degree course you have to consider the following factors:
- Your APS Score
This could be for the university itself and the course you apply for. E.g you might gain admission to the university but not for the course you would like to complete.
- Your Matric Pass Levels
Some universities, if not most, only accept a Bachelor’s Degree Matric Pass Level.
- The subject you choose in high school
Some universities look at the subjects you had in high school. For example, they prefer Mathematics over Mathematical Literacy.
- The percentages you received
Although you have the subjects, APS Score OR matric Pass Level, the university might still require a particular percentage for a subject. Find below an example of this:
| Your Matric Results | What the university expects |
| Total APS Score of 37 | Total APS Score of 35 |
| 60% For Mathematics | 75% for Mathematics |
| 80% for English | 60% for English |
This ultimately means that the student will not gain entry for the particular course because he/she received 60% for Mathematics instead of 75% for Mathematics. In this case, students can complete our Matric Upgrade course.
Why Choose To Study Via Distance Learning
Here is why you should study via distance learning:
- Study at your own pace
- Obtain a scarce skill qualification
- Payments can be made according to your needs
- Work and study
Study At Your Own Pace
Distance learning allows you to study at your own pace. There are no set deadlines for assignments. As long as you do so before the deadline, you can submit your assignments before registering for the exam.
Study A Scarce Skill
All of our ICB and some of our NATED Courses are scarce skill qualifications that we have in South Africa. These skills are in demand because employers need them. Graduates of these programmes can expect to earn a good salary and become highly employable.
Work And Study
Since we are a distance learning college, we communicate with our students via email and WhatsApp. All of our courses are offered through distance learning. This means you can work and study at the same time since you will not have to attend classes in person or online. submit assignments via email for NATED Courses and via the ICB Student Portal for our ICB Courses.
Payments According To Your Needs
Matric College students are encouraged to present their own payment plans. We offer the following options:
- Advance payments: This option enables you to pay all of your tuition at once
- Split payments: If you choose this option, you will pay half at the beginning of the year, and the other half at the end
- Monthly payments: This payment option lets you pay a fixed amount each month
- Unique payment method: Choose a payment method that works for us both. Talk to our friendly and knowledgeable course experts
Benefits of Studying At Matric College
The following are some of the many benefits of studying at Matric College:
- We offer distance learning courses: Study and work at the same time
- Our distance learning courses are affordable: You can pay for them monthly, yearly etc.
- Our distance learning college allows you a lot of flexibility: You can study when and how you want
- There will be a high demand for your skills: This implies that you have scarce skills. Many businesses in South Africa need these skills.
- Strengthen and develop your organisational skills: This course generally requires you to be organised and capable of managing a group of people
ICB Courses
All of our ICB courses build on to the next course. Due to this, you must complete each course step by step for each programme. Here is a diagram that explains the process for our ICB Programmes:
The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB) is an Independent External Examination body. They offer three ICB Programmes through accredited institutions. ICB does not directly offer these courses, but there are over 500 training providers who do.
Matric College is one of the training providers that provides ICB courses and study material. The ICB administers the examination, online tests, assignments, and Portfolio of Evidence.
An ICB Qualification is a qualification that was created by ICB themselves. These courses are accredited and recognised nationally and internationally. ICB offers three programmes that are mainly focused on business. Here is a list of the three programmes:
- ICB Business Management
- ICB Financial Accounting
- ICB Office Administration
Each ICB Programme has its own entry requirements. Here is what you need to complete an ICB course:
- Be 16 or older
- Have a Matric Equivalent Certificate
- Complete our ICB Bridging course with a Grade 10 Certificate if you do not have a Matric Equivalent Course
- Understand, read and write English
- Study through distance learning
Yes, ICB will accept Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) from work experience and education gained within five years of starting an ICB programme.
Credits may be awarded for work experience and previous studies if they are recognised by the National Qualification Framework (NQF). Your qualification must have a South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) ID.
It Is Important To Note That Credit Exemptions Are Not Guaranteed.
Yes, there are associated costs involved. The costs involved are indicated in the image below:
Yes, ICB Courses are recognised by employers nationally and internationally. These qualifications are recognised by SAQA and therefore are on the NQF system.
After you have completed an ICB Programme you can do the following:
- Find entry-level Employment
- Further your studies with the same ICB Business Programme
- Further your studies with another ICB Programme
- Further your studies and complete a NATED Qualification
Find Entry-Level Employment
You can find employment after you have completed any ICB Programme. The following factors need to be taken into consideration:
- What position are you applying for?
- The education you have received
- How much experience do you have
NOTE:
Each company has its own hiring criteria. As a result, regardless of the factors listed above, the company ultimately decides how much to pay and what position to offer you.
E.g. For for an Assistant Accounting position, a student with a Financial Accounting Diploma: ICB qualification and 2 years experience may earn R 10 000 per month.
OR
For a Sales Agent position, a student with Small Business Financial Management: ICB National Certificate might be paid R 20 000 per month.
Further Your Studies With The Same ICB Programme
After you have completed your first course, you can further your studies in the same ICB Programme.
Further Your Studies With Another ICB Programme
You can continue your studies with another ICB programme. We do not only offer the ICB Business Management Programme. We also have an ICB Financial Accounting Programme and an ICB Office Administration Programme.
One of the best things about all of our ICB Programmes is that they are all connected. Therefore, some of the subjects are similar, so you do not have to take them again if you have already taken them and passed.
The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB) unique assessment criteria are designed to maximize your chances of success. As you complete each subject, you will be required to submit a Portfolio of Evidence and the final exams.
Taking the exams counts for 70% of your final grade, so you might be able to pass with flying colours. 30% of your grade will come from your assignments and internal tests.
Portfolio Of Evidence
Your Portfolio of Evidence (PoE) is what determines whether or not you are prepared for the exams. The PoE consists of 3 Formative Assignments and two tests. You have to complete the PoE to gain entry to the exams.
Exams
ICB has two types of exams, namely:
- Online Exams
- Paper-based Exams
ICB offers these options to students because they realise that each student has different preferences, and because of COVID protocols they have decided to go online with their exams.
Although many students were at first hesitant about the online exams, students started preferring online exams to paper-based exams.
Online Exams
Online exams are a perfect option for students who prefer to study from home but this option is not limited to distance learning students only. Face-to-face students can also choose this option but have to make sure with their College before applying for the online exams.
Online exams are between 01:00 pm – 04:30 pm. If you are a distance learning student, you can apply and pay for the exam registration on the ICB Student Portal. Face-to-face students can apply via their College.
Paper-Based Exams
Paper-based exams are the “regular exams” that are completed at a specified venue. Distance learning students can also book for these exams online.
Paper-based exams are between 09:00 am – 12:30 pm. If you are a distance learning student, you can apply and pay for the exam registration on the ICB Student Portal.
ICB venues (paper-based exams) can only accommodate a limited number of students due to COVID-19 protocols. Book your paper-based exam early to avoid disappointment.
Also NOTE:
ICB can cancel or withdraw any exams and/or venues at any time. Getting accepted into any exam booking by ICB does not guarantee the exam sitting. Students who are affected by cancelled exams will be offered alternative exam dates.
If your results are approved by ICB for Graduation, ICB will direct FASSET to print your certificate. After that, FASSET will prepare your certificate and send it to Matric College. We will then send your Certificate to you via courier.
This process can take between 3 – 6 Months.
Our Accreditation
SAQA
SAQA stands for South African Quality Assurance. The primary responsibility of SAQA is to ensure the implementation of the National Qualifications Framework (NQF). All of our Business Management Courses have SAQA ID numbers. This means the courses are NQF-recognised. Using the SAQA ID numbers provided, you can verify that our courses are accredited by using the SAQA search engine.
DHET
DHET stands for the Department of Higher Education and Training. It is one of the government’s educational departments. The DHET oversees universities and post-secondary schools. Our NATED exams are administered by the DHET, meaning that the courses are accredited and recognised by employers.
ICB
ICB stands for the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers. They are an independent external examination body for business courses. ICB does not provide study material, however, they have more than 500 registered training providers who do offer their courses. Matric College is registered with the ICB, and all of our ICB Courses are registered with ICB. Therefore, all of our ICB courses are accredited.
QCTO
Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) is responsible for managing the Occupational Qualifications Sub-Framework (OQSF). The course is designed for anyone wanting to complete a trade or occupation, develop and certify national occupational qualifications, and, if appropriate, develop and certify vocational skills. Our ICB Courses are accredited by the QCTO.
Short Courses
Some short courses offered at the university level are accredited. At Matric College, we do offer Short Courses but they are not accredited. This does not mean that they are not valuable courses. These courses can still land you your dream job.
A Short Course allows students to learn specific skills in the workplace, in a short period of time. The main purpose of a short course is to help you develop or upgrade your current skills.
A short course certificate can be called the following:
- Short Course
- Certificate Course
- Comprehensive Short Course
- Introductory Short Course
Yes, short courses are good because they allow students to learn or upgrade a skill fast. Here are more reasons why short courses are good:
- Allows students to stay current with new skills
- You can work and study a short course
- Short Courses are faster and cheaper
- You can complete a short course without a Matric Certificate
- Beauty Short Course
- Brand Management Short Course
- Customer Relationship Building Short Course
- Digital Marketing Short Course
- Graphic Design Short Course
- Programming Short Course
- SEO Short Course
The best short course to complete is determined by the following factors:
- What can you afford?
- How long do you want to study?
- Are you comfortable studying through distance learning?
- Do you want to work and study?
- What are you interested in studying?
After answering these questions you can make a decision that best suits your needs.
You can study any of our short courses in 6 months. Here is a list of our short courses:
Yes, you can get a job with a short course certificate. Here are the factors to keep in mind:
- What is the company looking for
- Do you have work experience in the field of study
Most companies only require you to have the basic skills and allow students to apply with their short course certificates. Whereas other companies are obligated by law to only accept accredited course qualifications. These fields of study include the following:
- Medicine
- Law
Whereas other industries, such as Child Day Care, Tourism and Beauty, does not heavily rely on accreditation.
Short courses can take anywhere between a few minutes to 3 months to complete. Most of our courses can be completed within 3 months depending on how much time you put into your studies.
No, a short course is not a Degree. Degree courses take between 4 – 7 years to complete and are usually accredited by a professional body.
Frequently Asked Questions
There is no fast way to complete the entire Matric Course. Matric generally takes between one to three years to complete because it consists of the following Grades:
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
Yes, you can do Matric in 3 months online at Matric College if you are doing the Matric Upgrade course.
Apply in January and write the exams in May or June.
An Amended Matric is for students who have completed Matric before 2009. This course was designed for students to complete their Matric as adults. The amendment does not mean that your marks will be amended. It means that the curriculum is amended to meet the needs of adult students.
Once you have completed your Adult Matric Course, you will receive a Senior (Amended) Certificate.
You can get an Umalusi Certificate if you complete the following courses:
If you are completing a traditional matric you need to pass at least 6 out of the 7 subjects.
If you are completing the Adult Matric, you have to pass 5 out of the 6 subjects.
All Our Accredited Courses
Author: Jesmé Africa
Editor: Amy Venter
Date Published: March 22, 2022
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