What is Matric Rewrite?
A Matric Rewrite gives you the chance to rewrite your matric exams. This could be because you did not do well enough to pass, or you just want to improve your marks to get into the course of your choosing.
Watch our College Principal explain the options you have to Rewrite Matric. Apply Now.
TVET Colleges That Offer Matric Rewrite In South Africa
Below Are Listed:
Buffalo City TVET College
Eastcape Midlands TVET College
Ikhala TVET College
King Hintsa TVET College
King Sabata Dalindyebo TVET College
Lovedale TVET College
Port Elizabeth TVET College
Free State
Flavius Mareka TVET College
Goldfields TVET College
Maluti TVET College.
Motheo TVET College
Gauteng
Central Johannesburg TVET College
Ekurhuleni East TVET College
Ekurhuleni West TVET College
Sedibeng TVET College
South West Gauteng TVET College
Tshwane North TVET College
Tshwane South TVET College
Western TVET College
Where can I rewrite my matric in South Africa?
The Department of Basic Education
The Department of Education started the Second Chance Matric Programme to help students who failed their matric year.
With this initiative, you are able to rewrite the matric exams you failed to meet the minimum requirements needed to pass your matric year.
Benefits
There are many benefits that come with rewriting your matric certificate. These include:
- More career opportunities: When it comes to applying for jobs, many require that you have a matric certificate. Candidates who have a matric certificate, are more likely to get the job.
- Further your education: With a matric certificate, you can further your education at a tertiary level. Your overall matric pass rate will determine which courses you will get to choose.
- Employment: With a matric certificate you will have a greater chance of finding employment. 55% of all unemployed South Africans do not have a matric certificate.
- Confidence: By completing your matric certificate, you will have a lot more confidence in yourself. This is because you will have achieved an educational qualification, have more job opportunities, and be able to earn a higher salary.
Who Can Apply?
You can apply for a Matric Rewrite if you meet the following criteria:
- You completed your matric exams.
- You did not meet the National Senior Certificate pass requirements.
- You are only looking to rewrite subjects that you failed.
- You need to rewrite only 1 or 2 exam papers.
If you are only looking to upgrade your matric marks, your best option would be a Matric Upgrade course.
Matric Rewrite Subjects offered by the Department of Education
The Second Chance Matric Programme targets the following subjects to be rewritten as part of the matric rewrites:
- Accounting
- Agricultural Science
- Business Studies
- Economics
- English FAL
- Geography
- History
- Mathematics
- Mathematical Literacy
- Physical Sciences
- Life Sciences
Can I Rewrite My Matric Online?
With Matric College, you are able to study for your matric rewrite through distance learning. That means that you can study everything that you need from the comfort of your home.
Once you are ready to write your exams, you will have to write your exams at an examination center closest to you. Your examinations will not be written online.
Can I Rewrite my Matric in 6 Months?
No, you cannot rewrite your matric in 6 months. Your matric course is essentially 3 years of coursework. This is especially true when you change your subjects.
Our matric rewrites exams consist of the subject coursework from grades 10-12.
Can I Rewrite Matric With UNISA?
No, you cannot rewrite your matric through UNISA. In order to study through UNISA, you must have a matric certificate.
UNISA also offers higher certificate courses, diploma courses, and degree programs.
How much does it cost to rewrite matric in South Africa?
Registering to do a Matric Rewrite is free. The only cost is the fees of the college or school where you study for your Matric Rewrite.
How many times can you rewrite matric in South Africa?
How Many Times Are You Allowed To Rewrite Matric?
There is no limit to the number of times you can rewrite your Matric as long as you are still under the age of 21. After you have turned 21, you can apply for a Matric Upgrade.