If you have failed Matric this year or in the past, then you are in the right place. Here at Matric College, we help students choose the right career path with or without Matric. What is your second chance or chances after failing Matric? Here are your options:
Who Qualifies For Matric Second Chance Programme?
You qualify for the Second Chance Matric Programme if:
- You are younger than 21 years old
- If you have failed two or more subjects
- If you have a valid reason for failing
How Does Matric Second Chance Work?
Students who have failed Matric generally apply for the second chance programme, but students that want to improve their marks can also apply. You need to register with:
- Your High School
- The Department of Basic Education
- The Department of Provincial Education
What Can I Do If I Failed My Matric?
If you want to get your Matric Certificate, you can apply for the following programmes:
- Matric Rewrite Courses
- Matric Upgrade Courses
- Supplementary Exam
- Second National Programme
If you want to further your studies without Matric, you can complete these courses at Matric College:
What Happens If You Fail Matric Twice?
If you fail Matric twice, you can:
- Repeat Matric
- Complete the Supplementary Exam
- Complete our Matric Rewrite Course
- Complete our Matric Upgrade Course
You will not receive your Matric Certificate automatically if you have failed Matric for a second time. The educational system in South Africa does allow students to progress to the next grade if they have failed for a second time, but this is only limited from Grade R to Grade 11.
This means that students have to repeat, rewrite or upgrade their Matric to get their Matric Certificate. Do not feel demotivated to complete your Matric.
Can You Do Matric Twice?
Yes, you can do your Matric twice. In fact, you can do your Matric as many times as you like. If you want to continue your Matric in High School, you have to be younger than 21. Once you are older than 21 years old, you cannot go to school, but you can complete our Matric Upgrade Courses.
Here are the entry requirements for our Matric Upgrade Course:
- You must have written the final Matric exam (It does not matter what your results are)
- You must be comfortable studying through distance learning
- Understand, read and write English
How Much Does It Cost To Rewrite Matric?
To get more information about the cost of our Matric Rewrite Course, you can contact any of our Course Experts:
Milan Badenhorst: Course Expert Email Address: | Sharne Meyer: Course Expert WhatsApp Number: Email Address: | Shante Goodman: Course Expert WhatsApp Number: Email Address: | Glynis-Lee Sellidon: Course Expert WhatsApp Number: Email Address: |
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Benefits Of Studying At Matric College
Studying through Matric means that you will study through distance learning. This type of education allows you to:
- Work and study. You can work full-time and study with us.
- You will pay less with distance learning. Studying through Matric College is less than half the amount you would pay at a university.
- You can register for any of our courses any time of the year. We have no closing registration date for our courses.
- We will send you all the required textbooks. This will come at no additional cost to you.
- We have different payment methods. This gives students the opportunity to make a payment based on their budget. Here are the payment methods we have:
- Advanced Payment Method
- Split Payment Method
- Monthly Payment Method
- Unique Payment Method
How Many Times Can You Rewrite Matric?
You can rewrite your Matric at Matric College as many times as you like. There is no limit to the number of times you can rewrite your Matric.
How Can I Upgrade My Matric Results?
You can upgrade your Matric results by completing any of these courses at Matric College:
Is Rewriting Matric A Good Idea?
Yes, rewriting Matric is a good idea. Here is why you should upgrade your Matric:
- You can improve your Matric marks
- You can improve your marks in order to go from failing to passing your Matric
- You can change your Matric subjects to ones that:
- You are interested in
- That is easier to complete
- That will gain you entry to university
- You can add subjects to your Matric Certificate
- You can gain a higher APS Score
Can I Rewrite My Matric After 7 Years?
Yes, you can rewrite your Matric after (7) seven years at Matric College. These are the two courses that we offer:
You can also become a successful entrepreneur or have a successful career with or without Matric.
Can You Do Matric In 3 Months?
Yes, you can do Matric in (3) three months if you have already completed Matric but failed or need to improve your marks. If you apply at the beginning of the year, you can write in May or June. Here are the (2) two courses that we offer:
Can I Write My Matric Online?
No, you cannot write your Matric online. You have to be physically present to write the final Matric exam. You can however, study an Adult Matric Course online, at Matric College. Here is what you need to qualify for our Adult Matric Course:
- Be 21 or older. Most of our students apply when they are only 19 years old, but write the final exam when they are 21.
- Have a Grade 9 Certificate or
- ABET Level 4 Certificate
- Understand, read and write English or Afrikaans
- Study through distance learning
Can You Go To College If You Failed Matric?
Yes, you can go to college if you failed Matric. You can complete most of our courses without Matric. Here is a list of the courses you can study without Matric:
Author: Jesmé Africa
Editor: Connor Bergsma
Date Published: June 15, 2022