What Qualification Is Matric?

A Matric certificate is a qualification you receive after completing all your formal years of schooling. You will be awarded your National Senior Certificate (Matric certificate) after completing and passing your Grade 12 final examinations.

If you were not able to complete your Matric in high school, you can complete it at a college. This is called Adult Matric or an Amended Senior Certificate (SC) and has the same value as a National Senior Certificate (NSC); it is just obtained at a different stage.

Where Can I Study For A Matric Certificate?

You can study for a Matric certificate in high school or at a distance-learning college like Bellview Institute of Distance Learning.

We offer the Amended Senior Certificate (SC) to students who are 21 years old by the time they write their first examination, and they need to apply with their Grade 9 report.

What NQF Level Is A Matric Certificate?

A Matric certificate is equal to Level 4 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF).

What Are The Benefits Of Having A Matric Certificate?

Here are some benefits of having a Matric certificate:

You can apply for post-matric studies at a university or college
You can apply for job opportunities where a Matric certificate is a requirement
You can apply for bursaries to study at a tertiary institution
You can apply for internships and apprenticeships
Your CV will stand out from other job applicants

Who Issues My Matric Certificate?

Your Matric certificate is issued by Umalusi and is also registered on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) .

Can I Study Matric Through Distance Learning?

Yes, you can study for your Matric certificate through distance learning. You can do this through a distance learning college such as Bellview Institute of Distance Learning. You can get an affordable education from the comfort of your home without having to travel to a campus for your classes.

How Do I Improve My Matric Certificate?

You can improve your Matric certificate by enrolling in one of the following programmes:

How Do I Qualify For A Matric Rewrite?

You will qualify for a Matric Rewrite if you have already written your Matric exams before. You will then use your final Matric results or incomplete Matric results to apply for the Matric Rewrite Programme to improve your marks. Furthermore, you also need to be younger than 21 to apply.

Do I Qualify For A Matric Upgrade?

You will qualify for the Matric Upgrade Programme if you are 21 years old or older. You also need to have already written your Matric examination. So you will then use your final Matric results or incomplete Matric results to apply.

Is Upgrading My Matric Certificate Worth It?

Yes, upgrading your Matric certificate is worth it. It will help you achieve the following:

Get a higher Matric pass
Get a higher APS
Choose new subjects
Turn a fail into a pass
Improve your overall marks

What Are The Different Pass Levels I Can Get On My Matric Certificate?

These are the four (4) different pass levels you can get on your Matric certificate, and they are the following:

Bachelor’s Pass
Diploma Pass
Higher Certificate Pass
National Senior Certificate Pass

How Can I Get A Bachelor’s Pass?

To get the highest pass on your Matric certificate, which is the Bachelor’s pass, you need to meet these requirements:

40% for your Home Language subject
50% for four (4) other subjects
30% for two (2) other subjects
APS – 23

How Can I Get A Diploma Pass?

To receive a Diploma pass on your Matric certificate, you need to meet these requirements:

40% for your Home Language subject
40% for four (4) other subjects
30% for two (2) other subjects
APS – 19

How Can I Get A Higher Certificate Pass?

To get a Higher Certificate pass, you must adhere to these requirements:

40% for your Home Language subject
40% for two (2) other subjects
30% for three (3) other subjects
APS – 15

How Can I Get A National Senior Certificate Pass?

You can get a National Senior Certificate pass, by achieving the following results:

40% for your Home Language subject
40% for two (2) other subjects
30% for three (3) other subjects
You are allowed to not pass one subject (except your Home language subject) but then you need 30% or more for all your other subjects
APS – 14

Will I Be Able To Further My Studies Without A Matric Certificate?

Yes, you can further your studies without a Matric certificate. You can study for one (1) of our non-matric ICB courses here at Bellview Institute of Distance Learning. These ICB courses will make you more credible and employable in the job market.

What ICB Courses Can I Do With No Matric?

You can do the following ICB courses without a Matric certificate:

ICB Course	Entry Requirement
Bookkeeping: ICB National Certificate	Grade 10 Certificate or an Equivalent
Bookkeeping: ICB FET Certificate	Bookkeeping: ICB National Certificate
Small Business Financial Management: ICB National Certificate	Grade 11 or an Equivalent OR Bookkeeping: ICB National Certificate

How Long Are The No-Matric ICB Courses?

Below you will find a table on how long it will take to complete the no-matric ICB courses:

ICB Programme	ICB course	Time to complete
ICB Bookkeeping And Accounting	Bookkeeping: ICB National Certificate	16 months
	Bookkeeping: ICB FET Certificate	24 months
	Technical Financial Accounting: ICB National Diploma	28 months
	Certified Financial Accounting: ICB National Diploma	36 months
Total time		104 months
ICB Business Management	Small Business Financial Management: ICB National Certificate	12 months
	Office Administration – Business Management: ICB Higher Certificate	26 months
	Financial Accounting – Business Management: ICB National Diploma	36 months
Total time		74 months

How Can I Get A Matric Certificate?

If you want to study for a Matric certificate because you want to study a course that requires a Matric certificate, such as our NATED diploma courses, you can apply for the Amended Senior Certificate (SC).

This certificate will take between 12 and 36 months to complete, and you can study comfortably from your home until you need to write your examinations at an exam venue close to your house. You can register for this course at any time throughout the year at our distance-learning college.