What Part-Time Courses Can I Study Without Matric?

Here is a list of all the part-time courses that you can study without Matric:

All of our courses can be completed part-time or full-time. Our NATED courses are offered through our partnership with Bellview Institute of Distance Learning, and our Short Courses are offered through our partnership with Skills Academy.

Where Can I Study Without Matric?

You can study without Matric at Matric College. All the above-mentioned courses can be completed with us. These courses can be completed with the following qualifications:

A Grade 9 Certificate
- ABET Level 4 Certificate
- Registered NQF Level 1 Certificate
A Grade 10 Certificate
- Registered NQF Level 2 Certificate
A Grade 11 Certificate
- Our ICB Bridging Course
- Registered NQF Level 3 Certificate
A Grade 12 Certificate
- Our Matric Equivalent Certificates
- Registered NQF Level 4 Certificate

Benefits Of Studying At Matric College

Matric College is a distance learning college and students can decide whether they want to study part-time or full-time. Here are all the advantages of studying at Matric College:

Apply when you are ready. There are no closing dates for registration, our students can decide to apply any time of the year.
Study with or without Matric. We believe that students of any educational background should get the opportunity to further their studies.
Get textbooks at no added cost. Your textbooks are included in your course fee.
You can work and study. You can focus on your work or family and study with us because our course allow you to submit assignments when you are ready.
Gain accredited courses. Our ICB Courses are accredited by QCTO (Quality Council for Trades and Occupations) and our Matric Certificates are awarded by Umalusi.

Can I Get A Degree Without Matric?

No, you cannot get a Degree without Matric in South Africa. To gain admission to a university in South Africa, you must have a Matric Qualification. Universities look at the following factors before they consider your application:

Whether you have passed with a Bachelor’s Degree Admission. Some universities will accept a Diploma Matric Pass Level, but this means that you can only apply for a Diploma Course and in some instances a Higher Certificate Course.
If your APS Score matches the university’s needs. The course that you choose will have a separate APS Score requirement.
The subjects you have chosen in High School. For example, at some universities, if you study Psychology, you will get exempted from the Computer module if you have completed Computer Application Technology (CAT) in High School.

Can I Study A Bridging Course Without Matric?

Yes, you can study our bridging course without Matric. Here are the entry requirements for our ICB Bridging Course:

Be 16 or older
Have a Grade 10 Certificate
A Recognised and registered NQF Level 3 Qualification
Understand, read and write English
Study through distance learning

Can I Study Office Administration Without Matric?

Yes, you can study Office Administration without Matric. You can apply with a Matric or Matric Equivalent Certificate. Here are the entry requirements for our ICB Office Administration Programme:

Be 16 or older
Have a Grade 12 Certificate
A Recognised and registered NQF Level 4 Qualification
Any of our Matric Equivalent Certificates
- Bookkeeping: ICB FET Certificate
- Small Business Financial Management: ICB National Certificate
Understand, read and write English
Study through distance learning

Which Course Has The Shortest Duration?

The course with the shortest duration at Matric College is our First Aid Concepts: Certificate Course. This course takes between (3) to (6) months to complete.

How Will I Be Assessed For Each Course?

Our Short Courses are assessed differently from our ICB Courses. Below you will find a table explaining how Short Courses will be assessed:

Example of the subjects for Child Psychology: Short Course	Assignments
Introduction to Business English	3 x Assignments You must get 50% or more
Child Day Care DCD – 101	3 x Assignments You must get 50% or more
You will receive a certificate for completing each subject. If you fail a subject, you can redo the assignment. This will be at no cost to you, however, you have to ensure that the subjects are submitted before the duration of your course ends. There will be no exams for any of our Short Courses, and you will submit all of your assignments through email.

Below you will find a table explaining how ICB Courses will be assessed:

Stage 1	Stage 2	Stage 3
Complete your first assignment.	Complete your second assignment.	Complete your third assignment.
You must get 50% or more for your assignment.	You must get 50% or more for your assignment.	You must get 50% or more for your assignment.
Complete your first open book test. You must get 50% or more for your assignment.	Complete your second open book test. You must get 50% or more for your assignment.	Complete your final exam. You must get 50% or more for your assignment.
Your final mark has to be 60% or more. This means that you either get more than 50% for either your assignments or the final exam to achieve 60% as your final mark. Your exams can be done: Online – 01:00 pm to 04:30 pm Paper-based – 09:00 am to 12:30 pm

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Below is a table explaining how Matric Courses will be assessed:

Adult Matric

Matric Upgrade

You have to complete (6) subjects in this course.

Here is how you can study this course:

One year (Complete six subjects)
Two years (Complete three per year subjects)
Three years (Complete two subjects per year)

You will submit assignments directly to us, and we will help you study by providing you with past papers and other resources that can assist you in becoming a successful student

You may complete the subjects that you would like to improve. This will vary from one student to the next.

You can complete this course between three months and 24 months.

This also depends on how quick you can learn. If you apply at the beginning of the year, you can complete the course between three and six months because the exams are in May and June.