The marks you have received for your Matric will not define your career. If you have failed Matric or received results that are not satisfactory to you, there are ways in which you can improve your results. Below is a list of the thing you can do to improve your Matric results:
Rewrite Matric Course
The Rewrite Matric Course is offered to assist students who have failed their Matric. This course helps you choose a minimum of four new subjects if you want to change subjects that you studied in high school. This can be a good opportunity to do something new. You may enjoy the new subjects better than the old ones.
If you do not know which subjects to choose from, we have Course Experts to assist you. They are professionals when it comes to courses. They can help you choose the right subjects for you.
Matric Upgrade Course
The Upgrade Matric Course is offered to help students who have passed or failed Matric, to improve their results. In this course, you can also choose a minimum of four subjects that are new. This can help you if you wanted to change subjects because of the career you want to do at university.
Our Course Experts can also help you choose the subjects that suit you if you are interested.
ICB Courses
ICB Courses are offered to help students who do not have Matric, study courses that are valuable in the workplace. This helps them gain qualifications that are accredited, which makes them recognisable to employers in the work environment.
ICB Courses also offer skills that are in demand in South Africa. This makes students who have these skills have a better chance to gain employment. These qualifications are also recognised in South Africa and abroad, which makes you have various options as to where you can pursue your career.
Short Courses
Short Courses are offered to help students who want to open a business or gain employment without a Matric Certificate have a chance to do that. Through these courses, you learn about being self-employed or finding employment. You gain a set of skills which helps you find work or start a business.
Short Courses Certificates are valued by employers because they are skills-based, and skills are some qualities employers require.
Adult Matric Course
If you have been out of high school for a long time, and you are 21 years or older, you can study our Adult Matric Course to gain a Matric Certificate. This certificate is issued by Umalusi, who is a Quality Council that issues all Matric Certificates in South Africa. You can use the Certificate to apply to university or look for entry-level employment.
Is Failing Matric The End Of The World?
No, failing Matric is not the end of the world. There are many things you can do to create yourself a bright future, although you do not have Matric. However, having Matric is very important. It is a qualification valued by universities and employers.
If you want another qualification that employers value, you can study at Matric College for the study without Matric Courses. We are a college that loves to see our students pass. This is why we have the following to assist in your journey with us:
- Tutors
- Study material
- Course Experts
- Red alert forms
- Grade 12 past papers
Do You Need A Matric To Be Successful?
Yes, you need Matric to be successful because this is the qualification that gives you access to study at university or find employment. However, you can still create success, although you do not have Matric. You can study for courses that help you gain the following qualities that are valued by employers:
- Scarce skills
- Knowledge and skills
- Accredited qualifications
Where Can I Study Without Matric?
You can study at Matric College without Matric. There are a variety of courses available for students who have no Matric. If you want to study Matric Courses and gain a Matric Certificate, you can. If you want to study other courses and gain qualifications such as a Diploma, Higher Certificate or National Certificate, you can.
Can You Get A Job With A Short Course?
Yes, if you have studied for a Short Course through Matric College, you will gain skills and a Certificate Qualification. These will help you gain employment. You will stand out from other candidates because you are skilled.
Employers love to see that you went to college to learn the skills you have because this assures them that your skills are refined. Therefore, your chances of getting hired are better.
How Can I Become A Teacher Without Matric?
You cannot become a Teacher without a Matric Certificate. You need a Matric Certificate with a Bachelor’s Degree pass to apply for a teaching course at university. Your acceptance into the university and course depends on whether you meet the requirements set by the university.
If you have a passion for children, you have two options. The first option is to study for an Adult Matric Course and through this course, you will gain a Matric Certificate which you can use to apply to university for a teaching course.
Your second option is to study for a Short Course. You can study one of our Child Care Short courses. When you have completed this, you will be equipped with the skills needed to work with children. You will not work as a teacher, but you will work with children who you love. You can work as the following:
- Assistant Grade R Teacher
- Day Care Manager
- Crèche Administrator
- Au Pair
- Nanny
- Child Care and Health Caretaker
- Child Minder
How Important Is A Matric Certificate?
A Matric Certificate is very important in South Africa. This is the school-leaving qualification that determines whether you will gain admission into university or not. The Certificate helps you further your studies easily at university.
A Matric Certificate equips you with skills and knowledge valued by employers. Most internships require that you have a Matric Certificate to get employed.
You can gain admission to bursaries and learnerships if you have a Matric Certificate, which makes it easy to settle into university.
A Matric Certificate helps you gain common sense. You develop the ability to think critically and make wise decisions. This helps you live your life daily as a responsible citizen.
Can I Finish My Matric Online?
Yes, you can finish your Matric online through Matric College. We are a distance learning institution that offers courses you study from anywhere you are. We also use online tools such as emails, tutor forms and WhatsApp to help you study better.
You can finish your Matric by studying one of the following courses:
What Is The Highest Pass In Matric?
The highest pass you can receive in Matric is the Bachelor’s Degree pass. This is obtained by gaining the following marks:
- 50% in four subjects
- 40% for Home Language
- 30% in two other subjects
You can also fail one subject and pass with a Bachelor’s Degree. However, it is best to not fail any subjects because each mark is important when you apply to university. They usually accept people with Bachelor’s Degree passes that have good marks.
Why Is A Bachelor's Pass In Matric Important?
A Bachelor’s Degree pass is important because this is the pass level that increases your chances of getting into university. You can use it to study for a Degree Course or another course you want, such as a Diploma Course.
Can You Go To University With A Diploma Pass?
It depends on the university you have applied to. You can gain admission into some universities with a Diploma pass and study for a Diploma, Higher Certificate or Certificate course. Some universities require a Bachelor’s Degree pass. You can research a few universities and see what requirements they have, and study your Matric to meet these requirements.
How Much Is A Distinction In Matric?
A distinction pass in Matric is regarded as a mark of 80% and above in South Africa. This mark is good if you want to increase your chances of gaining acceptance into the university. The higher the marks you have, the higher your chances to gain acceptance into university.
Can I Go To University Without Matric?
No, you cannot go to university without Matric. You must have a Matric Qualification with a Bachelor’s Degree pass to apply. Your acceptance into the university depends on whether you meet the requirements for both the course and the university you have applied for.
Author: Mulisa Nethononda
Editor: Razeen Dollie
Date: June 15, 2022