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Second Chance Matric Programme: Get Support to Complete Your Matric
delivered by Second Chance Matric Programme (National)
Open intake — no closing date listed
Did you leave school without obtaining your matric certificate? The South African Department of Basic Education’s Second Chance Matric Programme offers support to eligible learners who want another opportunity to complete their National Senior Certificate (NSC) or Senior Certificate (SC).
No matric needed
You can apply without a matric certificate. What counts here is showing up and being ready to learn.
At a glance
- Cost
- Free
- Duration
- 5 months
- How
- Hybrid
- Where
- South Africa
- Applications close
- Open intake
- You get
- Accredited qualification (NQF)
- Ages
- 18 and older
- Also needs
- Eligible candidates who previously attempted their matric examinations but did not meet all the requirements, as well as qualifying adult learners seeking to complete their Senior Certificate.
About this opportunity
The Second Chance Matric Programme, offered by South Africa’s Department of Basic Education, gives eligible candidates another opportunity to complete their National Senior Certificate (NSC) or Senior Certificate (SC).
If you previously attempted matric examinations but did not meet all the requirements, this programme can help you prepare to rewrite subjects and work towards obtaining your Grade 12 certificate.
Learning support is available in subjects such as Mathematics, Mathematical Literacy, English FAL, Accounting, Business Studies, Economics, Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, Geography, History and Agricultural Sciences. Resources may include study guides, educational videos, audio materials and past examination papers.
Completing matric can improve your access to employment opportunities, learnerships, bursaries and further education, depending on the relevant entry requirements.
How to Apply or Get Started
Follow these steps to find out whether you qualify and how to register:
1. Check your eligibility: Review your previous matric results and determine whether you need to rewrite particular subjects, complete outstanding subjects or pursue the Senior Certificate route.
2. Visit the official programme website: Access the Department of Basic Education's Second Chance Matric Programme page for registration information, examination timetables and study resources.
3. Check registration dates: Confirm which examination session is available to you and whether you meet the requirements for that session.
4. Register through the appropriate channel: Follow the official instructions for your candidate category. Some registration options differ for NSC and Senior Certificate candidates.
5. Start preparing: Use the available study guides, revision materials and examination papers to identify areas where you need additional practice.
Disclaimer: This opportunity is listed on Spaan Now to help South Africans discover education and skills-development opportunities. The programme is administered by the Department of Basic Education. Spaan Now is not the programme provider and does not process registrations or guarantee acceptance.
Take the next step towards completing your matric and expanding your future opportunities.
If you previously attempted matric examinations but did not meet all the requirements, this programme can help you prepare to rewrite subjects and work towards obtaining your Grade 12 certificate.
Learning support is available in subjects such as Mathematics, Mathematical Literacy, English FAL, Accounting, Business Studies, Economics, Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, Geography, History and Agricultural Sciences. Resources may include study guides, educational videos, audio materials and past examination papers.
Completing matric can improve your access to employment opportunities, learnerships, bursaries and further education, depending on the relevant entry requirements.
How to Apply or Get Started
Follow these steps to find out whether you qualify and how to register:
1. Check your eligibility: Review your previous matric results and determine whether you need to rewrite particular subjects, complete outstanding subjects or pursue the Senior Certificate route.
2. Visit the official programme website: Access the Department of Basic Education's Second Chance Matric Programme page for registration information, examination timetables and study resources.
3. Check registration dates: Confirm which examination session is available to you and whether you meet the requirements for that session.
4. Register through the appropriate channel: Follow the official instructions for your candidate category. Some registration options differ for NSC and Senior Certificate candidates.
5. Start preparing: Use the available study guides, revision materials and examination papers to identify areas where you need additional practice.
Disclaimer: This opportunity is listed on Spaan Now to help South Africans discover education and skills-development opportunities. The programme is administered by the Department of Basic Education. Spaan Now is not the programme provider and does not process registrations or guarantee acceptance.
Take the next step towards completing your matric and expanding your future opportunities.
What you walk away with
A formally accredited qualification on the NQF — the kind of certificate that opens the next level of study or work.
Before you apply
- Read the full requirements on the provider's page.
- Some providers ask for certified copies of documents — allow time for that.
- Write down your reference number so you can follow up.
