If your child fails Matric, you can give them words of encouragement and tell them that failing Matric is not the end of the road. They have options to consider. These can help them either get a Matric Certificate or study further without one.
You must be very encouraging to your child. Failing Matric can be a challenge to a child. They may feel as if their future will no longer be bright. You must help them see that they can still build a successful career.
What Do You Say To Someone Who Failed Matric?
You tell a person who failed Matric, that failure is a requirement for success. You can say that their failure is not a setback, but rather an opportunity. They have walked the journey and gained experience.
You can tell a person who has failed that they can use the experience in their favour. They now know what to expect, and this is an advantage to them. They can create a plan that can work based on their experience.
What Can I Do With A Failed Matric?
If you failed Matric, you do not need to feel stuck. There are various opportunities for you to either gain a Matric Certificate or study other courses without matric. These are the options you have:
Study Without A Matric Certificate
You can study at Matric College without a Matric Qualification. There are courses you can study that do not require Matric. These courses include the following:
Adult Matric Course
You can study the Adult Matric Course to gain a Matric Qualification. This applies if you are 21 years or older. If you are younger than 21, you qualify for a supplementary exam or to redo your matric year in school.
The Adult Matric Course is for adults who want to study and earn a Matric Certificate. This course provides you with the knowledge that gets you ready for university or college. When you finish studying the course, you can use your Matric Certificate to also get employment.
ICB Courses
ICB Courses can be studied without a Matric Certificate. These courses do not award you with a Matric Certificate. You either earn an ICB National Certificate, Higher Certificate or National Diploma. You can use these qualifications to find employment or open a business.
ICB Courses offer scarce skills. These are skills that are highly essential in the workplace. They increase your chances of getting employed.
Short Courses
You can study without Matric at Matric College. These courses do not make you earn a Matric Certificate. You earn a Certificate Qualification when you complete the course. You can use this to open a business or find work.
Remark
If you failed Matric, you can apply for a remark opportunity through the Department of Basic Education. This is a method used for students who feel that they did not receive accurate marks. An examiner takes your exam paper and marks it.
The examiner goes through the whole paper, making sure that all marks are correct and fair. To get your paper remarked costs R104 for one paper. Please note that the fee is subject to change.
Recheck
If you failed Matric, you can apply for a recheck through the Department of Basic Education. The recheck is a method used to help students who feel that they could have gotten more marks, get a chance for their paper to be proofread.
The examiner goes through your script and ensures that each section is marked properly and that the mark allocation is fair and accurate. The recheck costs R25 for one paper. Please note that the fee is subject to change.
View Paper
You can apply for a view paper method through the Department of Basic Education and get your paper reviewed. This process helps you see what happened in your paper. This is because you can only view your paper after the remark or recheck method has been done.
The view paper method can help you identify places that were not marked or checked properly if there are any. This method costs R200 per paper. Please note that the fee is subject to change.
Supplementary Exam
If you failed Matric, you can use the supplementary exam as an opportunity to gain your Matric Qualification. This exam is a second chance for students who either missed or failed the exam. This is why the supplementary exam is also known as the Second Chance Programme/Rewrite Matric.
The supplementary exam can be applied for through the Department of Basic Education. This exam is available in May/June and November /December.
What Happens If You Fail 4 Subjects In Matric?
If you fail four (4) subjects in Matric, you fail the class. If you fail two or more subjects in Matric, you fail. However, you can fail one subject and pass Matric.
Failing one subject and passing Matric should not be something you aim for. Your aim should be to pass all subjects because it helps you have a better chance of getting into university.
Can I Go Back To School After Failing Matric?
Yes, you can go back to school after failing Matric. You are allowed to go back to studying Matric in school if you are younger than the age of 21. Going back to school and studying helps you because you have been in Matric before and know what to expect. This can either be your previous high school or a different high school.
Teachers and other students can assist you when you are in class. They can help you understand certain subject topics. This will help you have a better understanding in subjects, and you can pass.
You have studied the class before and have the exam question papers. Use these when studying for exams or tests. More questions repeat themselves. This is why it is important to study and use past papers.
Do You Get A Certificate If You Failed Matric?
Yes, you get a Matric Certificate even if you failed Matric. Students are issued a Matric Certificate if they fail or pass their Matric.
What Colleges Offer Matric Rewrite?
Matric College offers the Rewrite Matric Course. This is a course for students who want to improve their Matric results. You can study this course and get a chance to rewrite your Matric. To ensure that you pass well this time around, we have the following to assist in your studies:
- Tutors
- Course Experts
- Study material
- Grade 12 past papers
Tutors
Our tutors help you with course assessments. This means you can ask them questions regarding your course subjects, and they can assist you.
Course Experts
Our Course Experts assist you with course information that is detailed. You can contact them whenever you want to know more about the course you are doing. They can also help you choose the right subjects for you. This is because the Rewrite Matric Course allows you to choose a minimum of four subjects that are new.
Study Material
You can study while using the study material we send to you. This will help you gain knowledge and prepare for your exams.
Grade 12 Past Papers
Grade 12 past papers and memorandums are available on your website. These are best to use when studying. You can use them to practise for the exam.
Can You Upgrade If You Failed Matric?
Yes, you can upgrade your Matric if you failed. You can do this at Matric College. You can study our Upgrade Matric Course whether you passed or failed matric. This course is a chance for you to gain the results you have always wanted.
The Upgrade Matric course gives you a chance to upgrade news subjects, you can select a minimum of four new subjects. If you do not know which subjects to change, our Course Experts can assist you.
You will be able to study the subjects you want and gain better marks. This will increase your chances of getting into university or finding employment.
Benefits Of Studying At Matric College
- You study from anywhere you are
- You study safe from infections and viruses
- You do not travel to class
- Your transport money is saved
- You can study while working full time
- You can study with or without Matric
- You are assisted by tutors while you study
- You are equipped with skills and knowledge
- You gain accredited qualifications
- You are given the study material by the college
- You can contact the college at times or during academic
Author: Mulisa Nethononda
Editor: Razeen Dollie
Date: June 20, 2022