Where Can I Complete My Matric If I Only Have Grade 9?

The decision to go back to school and do your matric as an adult is important and says a lot about your dedication to your goals. A matric certificate comes with different opportunities and can open many doors that might have seemed closed before, such as:

• Studying further
• Better Career Opportunities

On top of learning new skills, you open the opportunity for growth academically and in your personal life, like motivating your peers to also consider studying, a boost in your confidence, and overall improvement for yours, career and family.

Studying matric through distance learning has been helping student from all walks of life gain great opportunities to chase their dreams careers, with Matric College being at the front line of providing courses and skills.

We deliver our matric courses in a way that ensures your success is a possibility, like study materials to guide you through your studies, tutors to help you if you feel like you are stuck, and study groups through Telegram to engage with tutors and other students where you can share study tips and advice with each other.

We offer different course options for students with a matric certificate but are a few APS points short of university entry, such as:

• NATED courses
• Second Chance Matric courses
• ICB courses
• Short courses

NATED Courses

Also known as National Diploma courses, these courses are made to give students the knowledge and skills they will need for the career they want to pursue. 

There are 6 courses in total, with each course having 4 qualifications that you can study, 3 are N4 – N6 certificates which focus on theory and the 4th is an N6 diploma, which is an external practical that you have to do for 18 months. 

It allows you to receive relevant work experience and gain your full diploma qualification. Here are our available courses:

• Business Management Courses
• Marketing Management Courses
• Management Assistant Courses
• Human Resources Management Courses 
• Financial Management Courses
• Legal Secretary Courses

Second Chance Matric Courses

For students looking for a second chance to do their matric, whether to rewrite their exams, upgrade their previous marks or add new subjects, we offer courses to help students reach their desired marks such as:

• Matric Upgrade Course
• Matric Rewrite Course

ICB Courses

For skills that will help you stand out to employers and make sure you grow and succeed in an office environment, ICB courses are an amazing way to reach the top. We offer courses such as: 

• ICB Business Management Courses 
• ICB Financial Accounting Courses 
• ICB Office Administration Courses  – You could study our Office Administration: ICB Higher Certificate

Short Courses

Short courses are for students who want to learn the skills and knowledge to add to their CV for better job opportunities and start their businesses. We offer many short courses and believe these skills will open doors for anyone who wants to learn them:

• Salon Management Courses
• Nail Care Courses
• Make-up Courses
• Facial Skincare Courses
• Beauty Therapy Course
• First Aid Course
• Crèche Management Courses
• Child Day Care Courses
• Child Psychology Courses
• Tourism Management Courses
• Guest House Management Courses
• Events Management Courses
• Wedding Planning Courses

With a Grade 9 education, your job opportunities may be limited to entry-level positions in certain sectors. However, this is not a permanent roadblock! You can get jobs in fields like retail, construction, or hospitality. To unlock a wider range of career options and higher-paying jobs, the best step is to further your education.

You can gain specific, in-demand skills quickly by completing a Short Course at Matric College. Courses in Nail Care, Crèche Management, and Tourism Management, for example, have flexible entry requirements and can help you start a new career. The most powerful step you can take is to enroll in an Adult Matric Course to get your Matric Certificate, which opens the door to countless new job opportunities.

Yes, you can! While most universities require a Matric for degree programs, you have many options to continue your education without one. At a college like Matric College, you can enroll in courses that have flexible entry requirements.

These include:

• Short Courses: Designed to give you a specific skill set in a short time, these courses can lead to immediate employment.
• ICB Courses: These courses are recognized internationally and focus on “scarce skills” in fields like Business Management and Accounting, giving you a competitive edge in the job market.

Bridging courses are short learning programmes designed to help students meet the entry requirements for further study. They fill in knowledge gaps and prepare you for higher-level courses, such as matric or college programmes.

Yes, completing Grade 9 earns you a General Education and Training Certificate (GETC). This certificate shows you have finished basic education and can be used to apply for Adult Matric or other study opportunities.

You can finish matric at home through distance learning. With this option, you receive study materials and tutor support online or by courier, allowing you to study at your own pace without attending classes.

If you failed matric, you can register for a matric rewrite (if you are under 21) or an Adult Matric/Matric Upgrade programme (if you are over 21). You can also explore short courses or accredited skills programmes that do not require matric.