Yes – if you have written matric and have your results, you can rewrite your matric, even if you have been out of high school for a long time.

For a full breakdown of the costs involved with rewriting your Matric through Bellview Institute of Distance Learning, please contact our course specialists on 012 740 2350. 2350.

The short answer is no. While Bellview offers you the full coursework you will need to work through and study for your exams online, you cannot rewrite your papers online.

Once you are ready to write your exams, you will do so at one of the many examination centres located nationwide. You will rewrite your exam at the centre closest to your home.

No, it is not possible to rewrite your matric in 6 months. Your entire matric course essentially is made up of three years worth of coursework.

This means that your matric rewrite at Bellview consists of the subject coursework from Grade 10 to 12.

No, UNISA offers only higher certificate courses, diploma courses, and degree programmes to students who already have their National Senior Certificate (Matric). This means that you need to have already passed your matric exams to enroll with UNISA.

You will need the following to apply for your matric rewrite:

• You have previously written your exams
• You need to be able to read and write in English OR Afrikaans
• You have to be 21 years old on the day when you write your exams
• You need to provide the following documents:
  • Your matric results
  • Certified copy of your ID

In order to apply you need the following documents:

• The Matric results you obtained from your matric year-end examination
• A Certified Copy of your ID

Yes, there are other options available. They are:

• Applying to an Adult Matric Certification Programme
• Applying for a Matric Upgrade, or
• Any of the Matric Equivalent Certificates

A course for your Adult Matric provides you the chance to complete your matric certificate. You can apply to do your Adult Matric Certificate no matter how many years you have been out of school.

The certificate you receive upon completion of your Adult Matric course is the exact same that you would have received if you had passed matric during your matric year. Both of these certificates are accredited by Umalusi.

Completing a Matric Certificate allows you to:

• Obtain more chances at employment
• Take your studies further at a tertiary institution
• Earn a higher salary once employed

When you apply to upgrade your matric, you choose to improve your entire matric year-end results. You get the chance to improve your pass rate, or even choose new subjects that you are more interested in or comfortable with. 

The only requirement is that you must have already written your matric exams once before. You can apply to upgrade your results as many times as you like or as needed.

A Matric Equivalent Certificate is on the same NQF level as a matric certificate. That being an NQF level 4. Although both carry the same NQF level, they follow different methods of learning.

A traditional matric certificate provides students with a broad knowledge of different subjects and the method of learning that goes with it prepares students for a variety of tertiary education courses.

A matric equivalent certificate gives students a more specialised set of skills and knowledge in a single subject or area. This can include many different fields of study from accounting to business management.

Upon completion of a Matric Equivalent Certificate, you will be able to step directly into a career within the specific field of your certification. This is different from a regular matric certificate as you will learn skills and gain knowledge in certain areas that fall outside of a traditional matric certificate. You will thus have different career options available to you.

Bellview Institute of Distance Learning gives you a number of different courses that you can study without a matric certificate. These include:

• Skill Based Courses
• Accredited Courses
• Scarce Skill Courses

A Skill-based course is a great choice for students who wish to improve either their CV or their knowledge in a certain subject/field. Skill-based courses are very well suited to students who are looking at skill-stacking.

These courses include:

• Beauty Courses
• Educare and Childcare
• Tourism and Guesthouse Management
• Event and Wedding Planning

Studying an Accredited Course can assist you in becoming career-ready for a certain profession. Employers highly regard these courses and thus they boost your employability.

National Qualification (NATED) Courses

The National Qualification Courses otherwise known as NATED courses have been designed by the Department of Higher Education and Training to provide students with both practical and theoretical experience.

Most NATED courses can be started with a matric equivalent certificate, but some of them can only be applied for with a matric certificate.

The following are the NATED courses that you can study through Bellview Institute of Distance Learning:

Financial Management: NATED Qualification (N4 to N6)

• Financial Management: NATED N4 National Certificate (NQF Level 4) 
• Financial Management: NATED N5 National Certificate (NQF Level 5)
• Financial Management: NATED N6 National Certificate (NQF Level 6)
• Financial Management: NATED N6 National Diploma (NQF Level 6)

Business Management: NATED Qualification (N4 to N6)

• Business Management: NATED N4 National Certificate (NQF Level 4)
• Business Management: NATED N5 National Certificate (NQF Level 5)
• Business Management: NATED N6 National Certificate (NQF Level 6)
• Business Management: NATED N6 National Diploma (NQF Level 6)

Marketing Management: NATED Qualification (N4 to N6)

• Marketing Management: NATED N4 National Certificate (NQF Level 4)
• Marketing Management: NATED N5 National Certificate (NQF Level 5)
• Marketing Management: NATED N6 National Certificate (NQF Level 6)
• Marketing Management: NATED N6 National Diploma (NQF Level 6)

Educare: NATED Qualification (N4 to N6) (Requires a Matric Certificate)

• Educare: NATED N4 National Certificate (NQF Level 4)
• Educare: NATED N5 National Certificate (NQF Level 5)
• Educare: NATED N6 National Certificate (NQF Level 6)
• Educare: NATED N6 National Diploma (NQF Level 6)

Legal Secretary: NATED Qualification (N4 to N6) (Requires a Matric Certificate)

• Legal Secretary: NATED N4 National Certificate (NQF Level 4)
• Legal Secretary: NATED N5 National Certificate (NQF Level 5)
• Legal Secretary: NATED N6 National Certificate (NQF Level 6)
• Legal Secretary: NATED N6 National Diploma (NQF Level 6)

Human Resource Management: NATED (N4 to N6)

• Human Resource Management: NATED N4 National Certificate (NQF Level 4)
• Human Resource Management: NATED N5 National Certificate (NQF Level 5)
• Human Resource Management: NATED N6 National Certificate (NQF Level 6)
• Human Resource Management: NATED N6 National Diploma (NQF Level 6)

Management Assistant: NATED Qualification (N4 to N6)

• Management Assistance: NATED N4 National Certificate (NQF Level 4) 
• Management Assistance: NATED N5 National Certificate (NQF Level 5)
• Management Assistance: NATED N6 National Certificate (NQF Level 6)
• Management Assistant: NATED N6 National Diploma (NQF Level 6)

ICB Courses

Together with The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers, Bellview Institute of Distance Learning offers you three main study programmes:

Business Management: ICB Qualifications (NQF 4 to NQF 6)

• Small Business Financial Management: ICB National Certificate (NQF Level 4)
• Office Administration – Business Management: ICB Higher Certificate (NQF Level 5
• Financial Accounting – Business Management: ICB National Diploma (NQF Level 6)

Bookkeeping and Accounting: ICB Qualifications (NQF 3 to NQF 6)

• Bookkeeping: ICB National Certificate (NQF Level 3)
• Bookkeeping: ICB FET Certificate (NQF Level 4)
• Certified Financial Accounting: ICB National Diploma (NQF Level 6)
• Technical Financial Accounting: ICB National Diploma (NQF Level 5)

Office Administration: ICB Qualifications (NQF 4 to NQF 6) (Requires a Matric Certificate)

• Office Administration: ICB National Certificate (NQF Level 4)
• Office Administration: ICB Higher Certificate (NQF Level 5)
• Office Administration: ICB National Diploma (NQF Level 6)

The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers offers three different study programmes that have been seen as scarce skill or skills in South Africa. Bellview is proud to partner with them to offer you the following two study programmes, which can be started without a matric certificate.

• Financial Accounting
• Business Management

If you pass your matric rewrite on a Bachelor’s Degree level, you can indeed apply for a university course.

It is, however, important to note that you will have to meet all of the university requirements (some of which this pass level on its own may not include). This could include having specific subjects, passing with high marks, or other pass requirements that are specific to each course.

The Matric Rewrite covers the contents of your chosen subjects from grade 10 until matric. This means that you will learn everything covered during those three years.

When Rewriting Matric, you can choose to redo all of your subjects or choose the subjects that need an improved mark. You do not need to choose the same subjects you had during your original matric year.

You can choose other subjects that will ensure good marks or select those you need to further your studies with.

The minimum pass requirements for matric are as follows:

• Home Language: 40%
• Two other subjects: 40%
• Three other subjects: 30%

Note that you can fail one of your subjects, but you MUST get over 30% for the rest of your subjects in order to pass.

You can rewrite matric in a period of 12, 24, or 36 months. It is recommended to complete the course within 12 to 24 months.

No, NSFAS does not fund matric. This is applicable for public and private institutions where you choose to study.

No, you cannot. This is seen as a legal offense punishable by fines or up to 4 years in jail.

A Matric Rewrite is on an NQF level 04.

Umalusi accredits and awards the Matric Rewrite.

The Matric Rewrite is issued by Umalusi.

Yes, it is 100% a good idea. Rewriting your Matric gives you a second chance at attempting to pass your Matric. 

A Matric Certificate is on an NQF level 04.

Yes, registration for Matric rewrite closed on the 13 February 2022.

The purpose of a Matric rewrite is to improve your Matric results. This will allow you to further your education in more fields of study.

A Matric rewrite is an Amended Senior Certificate, which is exactly the same as a National Senior Certificate.

Bellview’s registration is open all year round, so you can apply whenever you like.

Yes, rewriting your Matric is a good idea. It will allow you to gain the marks you need to study further in various fields.

You will gain an Amended Senior Certificate after you have rewritten your Matric final exams. An Amended Senior Certificate is exactly the same as a National Senior Certificate.

You can rewrite your Matric an unlimited amount of times. You can rewrite Matric until you are satisfied with your results.

To register for Matric Rewrite you will have to:

• Be 21 years and older
• Write one or two exam papers
• Have your original matric certificate

No, you cannot. Adult matric students can only rewrite their matric in June.

Yes, you can. You can apply for the Matric Rewrite course after five years or more since completing your Matric.

You can register at Bellview Institute of Distance Learning. Our registration is always open.

Matric Rewrites occur during the May/June exams. You can apply for the Matric Rewrite course at Bellview Institute of Distance Learning.

No, you cannot. You cannot do your Matric in three months as you would need to study and write your exams.

To get more information on the costs for our Matric Rewrites, you can contact our course specialists and they will assist you.

No, you cannot. You will need to write your Matric at an approved venue. You can study online but you will not be able to write the exams online.

If you want to further your studies but have not passed Matric, you can apply at Bellview Institute of Distance Learning. We offer Matric courses that you can study if you wish to obtain your Matric Certificate.

If you fail or do not do well in your Matric exams, you have a chance to rewrite. This way you can improve your marks, and study further or seek employment.

The requirements for Matric Rewrites are:

• Grade 9 school report or a grade 9 equivalent
• Incomplete Matric results
• Be 21 years old when you write the exam

Yes, if you had written your exam before then you can apply for a rewrite, regardless of how long ago it was.

No, you cannot write your exam at home. You can prepare for your exam from your home.

All Matric certificates are issued by Umalusi, including Matric Rewrites and Matric Upgrades.

Yes, you can change subjects when you register for a Matric rewrite.

If you fail the Rewrite Exam/Supplementary Exam/Second Chance Programme, you can register to write the exam again through the Department of Basic Education. You have three opportunities to write.

Yes, you can. You can upgrade your Matric provided you meet the minimum requirements for a Matric Upgrade.

People who rewrite their Matric usually want to improve a few key subjects that they have already written. However, people who choose to do a Matric Upgrade want to write exams on different subjects than what they wrote during their first Matric exams, so they can achieve the results they desire.