Can You Fail Matric Twice?

Can You Fail Matric Twice?

Can You Fail Matric Two Times? Understanding Your Next Steps

The path through matriculation examinations can be difficult, and occasionally, despite your best efforts, the outcomes may fall short of what we had hoped for. This page is meant to help you through the process if you find yourself in a position where you’re thinking about retaking your matric examinations after failing them twice. If you want to retake the Matric in high school, you can. Only applicants who are under 21 years old should apply.

If you are older than 21 and you weren’t able to finish your matric in high school, you can take it now. Examining the potential of writing the matrices twice and the actions you may take to improve your performance will be discussed.

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• Can A Student In South Africa Fail Matric Twice

Yes, In South Africa, you are allowed to fail a grade twice. You will be automatically moved to the following grade if you fail twice. Failure is possible, but it is not recommended. For students preparing for their final Matric examinations, we have excellent exam tools and study advice. They will be well-prepared and their chances of failing will be reduced as a result.

• What Is Meant By Failing Grade

South African school grades range from 0% to 29% for failing. Your native language is exempt from this. A failing grade falls within the 0–39% range for your home language. If you fail your home language, you cannot pass the matriculation exam, hence you will fail it.

• Where Can I Rewrite My Matric

You can repeat your Matric at the following places:

1. Matric Rewrite Course
2. Matric Upgrade Course
3. Your current High School if you are 21 and younger
4. A new High School if you are 21 and younger

• What number of courses may you retake?

Once you’ve completed a Matric Rewrite course, you won’t have to limit yourself to just one or two subjects to rewrite. You can pick one or two subjects to improve your grade point average.

• How long does it take to complete the Matric Rewrite Course?

The Matric Rewrite course can be completed in 12, 24, or 36 months. The recommended period is between 12 and 24 months.

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 Matric Rewrite Requirement Course

To qualify for the Matric Rewrite course, you must:

• Have a grade 9 or equivalent certificate (ABET level 04)
• Have an incomplete Matric result or your Matric Certificate
• Be 21 years or older at the time of your final exams
• Be able to read and write in English or Afrikaans

Which Certificate Will I Receive When I Complete the Matric Rewrite Course

• You will be issued an Amended Senior Certificate once you have successfully finished the Matric Rewrite course. This certificate will be treated equally to a traditional Matric certificate because it is on the same level as one.

What NQF Level Is the Certificate for the Matric Rewrite

• Like a standard Matric Certificate, the Matric Rewrite Certificate is on an NQF level 4.

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• Which Subjects Will I Be Able To Rewrite

You can select to rewrite the following compulsory and optional subjects during your program:

Compulsory Subjects

• English Home Language
• English First Additional Language
• Afrikaans Home Language (Huistaal)
• Afrikaans First Additional Language
• Any Other First Additional Language
• Mathematics
• Mathematical Literacy

Optional Subjects

• Life Sciences (Biology)
• Physical Sciences (Physics and Chemistry)
• Accounting
• Business Studies
• Economics
• Geography
• History