Yes, you can upgrade your Matric results at Matric College, fully online and on your terms. If you’re unhappy with your marks, failed a subject, or need better results for work or further study, upgrading Matric results through distance learning is a practical option. Matric College gives you the study material, academic support, and flexibility to rewrite subjects without attending physical classes or putting your life on hold. You may qualify to upgrade your Matric results if you want to:
- Turn a fail into a pass
- Improve an existing mark
- Change subjects
- Add one or more subjects
Here is a closer look at each option and how the upgrade process works at Matric College.
What Are The Requirements For a Matric Upgrade?
To qualify for a Matric Upgrade Course, here is what you need:
- An incomplete Matric
- Matric Certificate with any results
Is Upgrading Matric A Good Idea?
Yes, upgrading your Matric is a good idea, here is why:
- Entry-level jobs – with a Matric, you can apply for entry-level jobs. Some entry-level jobs need you to have a Matric to be considered.
- Learnerships – Learnerships require you to have a Matric Pass Level in the relevant subjects
- Further studies – Depending on the level of your pass, you can study for the following:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Diploma
- Higher Certificate
- Other courses, for example, NATED Courses
- Other opportunities – With a Matric, other life opportunities can open up. These opportunities come on the condition that you have a Matric.
Can I Upgrade My Matric Results After 5 Years?
Yes, you can upgrade Matric after 5 years. You can upgrade your Matric after any number of years. There is no time limit on when you can upgrade your Matric. As long as you meet the requirements, you are good to go.
When Can I Register For Matric Upgrade?
The next Matric Upgrade exams will be in May/June 2026. Registration for the Matric Upgrade exams usually opens on 1 October and closes on 31 January of the next year.
However, the Department of Higher Education and Training will have to confirm the dates. Keep, your ear to the ground for the Department’s announcement through the usual channels.
How Much Does It Cost To Upgrade Matric Results?
To find out the cost of your Matric Upgrade, contact one of our course experts. One of our friendly course experts will have a chat with you to determine your requirements. In the process, he/she can also offer you some advice. Remember, each student has different requirements.
How Can I Upgrade My Matric Online?
Yes, can upgrade your Matric online. Remember that online learning is a form of distance learning. This is because when you study through distance learning, you will use online tools. Here is why you should upgrade your Matric with Matric College:
- We will provide you with textbooks and study notes
- Our fees are affordable, and we can implement a payment plan for you
- You will have access to our tutors
- You can be part of our online study groups
- You will have access to our student support services every weekday from 08:00 am to 05:00 pm
- With us, you can study any time that suits you
- You will cut cost as you do not attend classes
Can I Write Matric Online?
No, you can not write Matric online. However, you can study Matric online with Matric College. To write Matric, you need to be physically present at an examination centre. Make sure you register early when registration opens. This will make it possible for you to be allocated to an examination centre that is nearest to where you live.
How Many Subjects Do I Need To Pass Matric?
The number of subjects that you will need to pass depends on the Matric Course that you will have written:
- National Senior Certificate – You write 7 subjects, and you will need to pass 6 subjects
- Amended Senior Certificate – You write 6 subjects, and you will need to pass 5 subjects
Can I Combine My Matric Results After Upgrading?
Yes, you can combine Matric results from separate examination sittings and be issued with a single certificate. Here are the steps that you need to take if you are applying online or in-person:
Online
Here is how you can apply to combine your Matric results online:
- Download and fill in the Replacement/Change Of Status Form
- Attach all the necessary documents
- Certified copy of an identity document
- Results from each of your examinations sitting
- Proof of payment
- Upload and submit
In-person
Here is how you can apply to combine your Matric results in person:
- Visit your nearest Department of Basic Education office
- Take with you the results of your separate examination sittings
Is It Possible To Buy A Matric Certificate?
No, it is not possible to buy a matric certificate. It is illegal to buy a metric certificate. A Matric Certificate is awarded by Umalusi when you meet the requirements of a Matric. Register to study for Matric at Matric College today. Here are the four ways that you can use to register:
- Contact us on our landline
- Complete a registration form online
- Book a call-me-back
- Contact our Course Experts directly
What Is The Difference Between Matric Rewrite And Upgrade?
Here is the difference between the Matric Upgrade Course and Matric Rewrite Course:
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How Do I Apply For Adult Matric?
To apply for Adult Matric Course, you must meet the following requirements:
- You must have completed and passed grade 9 or equivalent
- You must be 21 or older
- Be able to study through distance learning
What Is Amended Matric?
Amended Matric is Matric acquired through the Adult Matric Course. The official name for the Adult Matric is Senior Certificate (Amended). It is called – Amended- because there was an amendment regarding the way the Adult Matric was to be conducted. It was to have the same curriculum as the National Senior Certificate (NSC).
What Can I Study If I Failed My Matric?
Here is what you can study at Matric College if you failed Matric:
ICB Courses
Here are the ICB Courses that you can study:
Short Courses
Here are the Short Courses that you can study:
Entry Requirements
- Must be 16 years or older
- Able to read, write and understand English
- Be able to study through distance learning
Whether you want to move from a fail to a pass or push for a Bachelor’s Degree Pass, there is a programme that can get you there. Take our Adult Matric Readiness Quiz to discover which Matric programme best matches your situation and what you want to achieve. Your free study guide will be ready to go as soon as you complete it.
People Also Ask
No, you cannot directly combine an N3 Certificate with a Matric certificate to form a single National Senior Certificate (NSC) or Senior Certificate (Amended). However, an N3 Certificate with at least 3 subjects, including two official languages, is considered equivalent to Matric by many employers and further education institutions.
If your goal is to obtain a complete Matric certificate, you would need to complete a Matric Upgrade or Adult Matric programme separately. Combining N3 results with NSC subjects for a full Matric qualification is not officially recognised by Umalusi.
Yes, universities in South Africa do accept upgraded Matric marks. In fact, many encourage students to upgrade their results to meet the minimum Admission Point Score (APS) or Bachelor’s pass requirements.
Upgraded marks demonstrate initiative and improvement—two qualities universities value. If you upgrade to a Bachelor’s Degree pass, your eligibility for degree-level programmes significantly improves.
There’s no limit to how many times you can rewrite or upgrade your Matric results. Under 21, you’re eligible for Matric Rewrite through the DBE; aged 21 and older, you’re eligible for Matric Upgrade through Matric College. You can rewrite or upgrade as many times as needed to improve your marks—even into adulthood.
Author: Collin Wilbesi
Editor: Razeen Dollie
Date Published: June 15, 2022