Senior Certificate Brochure
Senior Certificate Brochure
Wondering if you still qualify for a Senior Certificate? If so then applying for our Amended Senior Certificate programme is the perfect choice for you.
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The Senior Certificate is an award obtained by completing High School. They are generally referred to as Matric Certificates.
There are a total of three types of Senior Certificates:
Adult Matric Certificates are exactly the same certificates as traditional matric certificates. Both of these Matric Certificates are awarded by UMALUSI.
Using Matric Upgrade you can select subjects from your Matric Exams. You have the chance to improve the results for these subjects with supplementary exams.
Rewriting your Matric Exams offers you the chance to improve on your initial exam results. This can be done for a number of reasons, and is a good idea for all.
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The National Senior Certificate is awarded to students who have finished their final year of high school (matric) and passed their exams. The final mark that will determine if you pass or not is calculated by combining the results of in-class tests, assignments as well as your final matric exams.
Here are the requirements and details of the National Senior Certificate:
People who successfully complete the Adult Matric programme will be given an Amended Senior Certificate. There are no class tests or assignments that count towards your pass marks. Your final matric examination is the only thing that will determine your mark.
If you have already written matric but need to improve your marks, you can apply for a Matric Upgrade and work towards getting your NSC.
The National Senior Certificate and Amended Senior Certificate look the same, the only difference is when you finish the course. Both of these certificates are also issued and accredited by the accreditation body known as Umalusi.
Umalusi is a quality council that is responsible for developing and maintaining educational standards. Umalusi does the following:
Umalusi certifies matric qualifications, including:
Universities accept Amended Matric certificates. If you obtained a Bachelor’s Degree Pass upon completing your Adult Matric course, you will meet one of the application requirements for university entry.
Universities have specific entry requirements for each of their programmes. You will need to meet all of these entry requirements and get high marks to improve your chances of university acceptance.
You can combine your National Senior Certificate and Amended Senior Certificate. If you want to combine two matric results obtained at different places, you will have to apply for a combined mark at the DHET.
Combining your matric certificates can be done by:
You can download the replacement certificate form to change your matric certificate status. After filling in the form, you will need to attach certified documents as required and a proof of payment.
You can then send it as a postal order to private Bag X895, Pretoria, 0001.
You will need to follow these guidelines to combine your matric results with The DBE:
It takes between 4 to 6 weeks to get your combined matric certificate. If you need your results sooner to apply for a university course, you can apply for a result statement. You will need to pay R52 for this and you will receive the results much sooner.
You will need to choose 6 subjects for your Adult Matric course and you need to pass 5 of these subjects to get your Amended Senior Certificate.
You will pass the course if you have the following marks:
These are the minimum requirements for passing Adult Matric. If you want to further your studies through university, you will need to pass with higher marks.
You can pass Adult Matric on one of the following levels:
Minimum requirements:
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An Admission Point Score (APS) can be used to determine your pass level. You can calculate your APS here: https://whatcanistudy.co.za/
You can use these helpful tips to pass your Adult Matric:
By looking at past matric exam papers, you can determine the types of questions asked as well as see which topics they focus on. By practicing past matric papers, you will find it easier to answer the questions.
Although Distance Learning courses allow you to have a flexible study schedule, it is still important to make sure that you get through all of your study materials. Make sure that you take your time with your study materials so that you do not have to cram all of your work right before you write.
Your tutors are there to help you to understand the study material you are struggling with. If you do not understand some parts of your course material, do not hesitate to ask for assistance.
Studying in groups (physically or virtually) will motivate you to study. Sometimes having someone explain the course work in their own words can help you to understand the work better. These groups also help you to find extra resources that explain your course work easier.
When you contact your tutors or speak to fellow students, it is good to make notes for you to go back to. This simply solidifies your understanding of the work and makes revision easier.
Once you have finished your Adult Matric course, you can find your results at:
If you passed on a Bachelor’s Degree level, you will meet one of the application requirements for university.
Keep in mind that this does not guarantee acceptance – you will need to meet all of the other university requirements, choose the right subjects and get high marks.
Yes, a National Senior Certificate (NQF level 04) is also known as a Matric Certificate. The two terms are interchangeable.
Yes – A National Senior Certificate (NSC) is a matric certificate obtained after completing high school. The Senior Certificate (SC) is also known as Adult Matric and is a matric certificate obtained by those who are 21 or older.
The certificates are identical qualifications, the only difference is the time frame in which the course is completed. These certificates will be regarded the same by employers and learning institutions.
The minimum pass requirements for a Senior Certificate are:
You will need to write at least 6 subjects in matric out of which you need to pass 5 in order to get your Senior Certificate.
The minimum pass requirements for a Senior Certificate are:
Depending on your pass levels, you can use your Senior Certificate to:
The following subjects are compulsory for obtaining your matric certificate:
A National Senior Certificate is a combination of examinations and school based assessments. A Senior Certificate is solely based on examinations.
Anyone that has a grade 9 certificate and does not have a Matric certificate.
The available Senior Certificate course that Bellview offers include:
Yes, you can. With a senior certificate you can apply for any type of course at a college or university.
No, you cannot. You will need to take 7 subjects in total of which you must pass 6 in order to get your Senior Certificate.
A Senior Certificate is on an NQF level 04.
There are four matric pass levels which include:
The symbol HC in Matric Results indicates that you have obtained a Higher Certificate Matric pass level. You can register in college with your Higher Certificate.
If you wish to upgrade your matric, you can register for our Matric Upgrade: Amended Senior Certificate course. You will receive study material and have access to tutors, who will help ensure that you are prepared to write your exams.
Any course that is on an NQF level 4 is equivalent to a Matric certificate. An Amended Senior Certificate and a National Senior Certificate are regarded as Matric Certificates while the Bookkeepping ICB: National Certificate is equivalent to a Matric certificate.
No, you cannot. To obtain your Matric Certificate, you are only allowed to fail one subject. If you fail more than one subject then you will not receive a Matric Certificate and you will have to register for a Matric Programme in order to obtain your Certificate.
The National Senior Certificate (NSC) is the Certificate that you get upon completing your Matric in High School.
No, you cannot. You cannot do any Matric course in six months. Matric courses will take you 12 to 24 months to complete.
Yes, you can. You can apply for our NATED Educare courses with a Senior Certificate.
The types of passes that you can get in Matric include:
You can apply for our Adult Matric course. Alternatively, you can also register for one of our no matric courses which include:
The Matric courses are 12 – 24 months long.
Yes, as long as you are older than 21 years old you can write your Adult Matric exams.
No. For information on the course fees, contact our course specialists.
The minimum requirements are to:
The following learners will qualify for admission to the Senior Certificate:
Adult learners who are 21 years and older who have:
Adult learners who are 21 years and older with an incomplete Senior Certificate qualification.
Adult learners who are 21 years and older with an incomplete National Senior Certificate
Only in exceptional cases, out of school youth, who are 18-21 years old and who could not complete their school education due to circumstances beyond their control, as verified by the Head of Department in the Provincial Education Department
Adult candidates who are 21 years and older with an incomplete NSC may choose to complete the NSC as part-time candidates, or convert to the Senior Certificate. Should the candidate choose to convert to the Senior Certificate, they may not revert to the NSC and attempt to complete the NSC qualification
Adult candidates who have already obtained a qualification but wish to improve their results/status
You need a minimum of 40% for your home language and 40% for another two subjects. You can fail a subject, even your first additional language, but you must then get 30% or higher for the remaining six subjects, for a total of six passes.
Yes, you can pass Matric without having passed Math. If you want to further your education, Maths may be a requirement. However, that will be largely dependent on the course that you want to further your studies in.
In Matric results, 777 indicates that there is an exam mark which is outstanding. You could have written the subject, but for some reason, there was an error with the capturing of that particular mark. The mark will be released pending an investigation.
The only difference is you get a National Senior Certificate when you complete your Grade 12 year in school. While the Amended Senior Certificate is what you receive when you redo your Matric or obtain your Matric after you have left school.
Yes, it does not matter how long ago you wrote your Matric. As long as you have your unsuccessful results you can rewrite your Matric.
No, buying a Matric certificate is a criminal offence. You can be charged with fraud which will result in either serving jail time or paying a fine.
The Amended Senior Certificate and the National Senior Certificate are both NQF level 4 qualifications.
The three types of Senior Certificates are:
The four Matric pass levels are:
The Matric Upgrade course is accredited by Umalusi.
The minimum requirements for a Bachelors Pass is:
Adult Matric course has a total of 130 credits.
You are going to need a Bachelors Pass to be accepted into University.
You do not need to have a specific pass level. As long as you meet the course requirements you can register for the course you desire.
The minimum requirements for a Diploma Pass are:
When you finish your final year of high school or your Matric course, you will be awarded a Senior Certificate. If you finished your Matric while enrolled in school, you will earn a National Senior Certificate; if you finish your Adult Matric course, you will obtain an Amended Senior Certificate.
The highest Matric pass level is a Bachelors Degree Pass. Having a Bachelors Degree pass will qualify you for admission to a University.
Yes, a total of 23 points is considered a Bachelors Degree pass.
The lowest Matric pass level is a National Senior Certificate pass. You will be able to apply for courses at a college.
The minimum APS you must achieve to pass your Senior Certificate Is 12.
Author: Karla Nortier
Editor: Sanel Louwrens