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Second Chance Matric Support Programme: Free Tutoring in the Western Cape
delivered by Western Cape Education Department (WCED) Second Chance
Open intake — no closing date listed
Need to rewrite matric subjects or improve your results? The Western Cape Education Department offers free face-to-face tutoring to eligible NSC and Senior Certificate candidates preparing for their examinations.
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
- How
- In person
- Where
- Western Cape
- Applications close
- Open intake
- You get
- Accredited qualification (NQF)
- Ages
- 18 and older
- Also needs
- Eligible Western Cape NSC candidates seeking to improve their matric results, and Senior Certificate candidates aged 18 or older with at least Grade 9 or AET Level 4 who need to complete or improve their qualification.
About this opportunity
Get a Second Chance to Complete Your Matric
The Second Chance Matric Support Programme provides free tutoring to eligible candidates in the Western Cape who want to improve their matric results or work towards completing their National Senior Certificate (NSC) or amended Senior Certificate (SC).
The programme is offered by the Department of Basic Education, with support centres established by the Western Cape Education Department (WCED). Experienced teachers provide face-to-face tutoring at selected venues to help candidates strengthen their subject knowledge and prepare for examinations.
Who Can Apply?
The programme supports eligible candidates in the following categories:
- NSC candidates: Candidates who previously wrote the National Senior Certificate examinations between 2008 and 2026 and want to rewrite subjects to improve their results.
- Candidates taking new NSC subjects: Eligible candidates preparing to write new subjects in the October/November examination session, including those required to complete School-Based Assessments (SBAs).
- Senior Certificate candidates: Adult candidates aged 18 and older who have at least a Grade 9 qualification or Adult Education and Training (AET) Level 4 qualification and need to complete or improve their Senior Certificate.
Subjects Available
Tutoring is offered in Accounting, Agricultural Sciences, Business Studies, Economics, English First Additional Language, Geography, History, Life Sciences, Mathematics, Mathematical Literacy and Physical Sciences.
Learning support includes study guides, past examination papers and Mind the Gap materials for selected subjects.
How Does It Work?
Classes are generally scheduled from February to May for candidates writing the May/June examinations, and from August to October for candidates preparing for the October/November examinations. Contact the WCED to confirm current classes, venues and availability.
Important: Joining the tutoring programme does not automatically register you for your examinations. You must register separately through the appropriate examination registration process and meet the relevant requirements.
Take advantage of this free support opportunity to strengthen your knowledge, improve your results and work towards achieving your matric qualification.
The Second Chance Matric Support Programme provides free tutoring to eligible candidates in the Western Cape who want to improve their matric results or work towards completing their National Senior Certificate (NSC) or amended Senior Certificate (SC).
The programme is offered by the Department of Basic Education, with support centres established by the Western Cape Education Department (WCED). Experienced teachers provide face-to-face tutoring at selected venues to help candidates strengthen their subject knowledge and prepare for examinations.
Who Can Apply?
The programme supports eligible candidates in the following categories:
- NSC candidates: Candidates who previously wrote the National Senior Certificate examinations between 2008 and 2026 and want to rewrite subjects to improve their results.
- Candidates taking new NSC subjects: Eligible candidates preparing to write new subjects in the October/November examination session, including those required to complete School-Based Assessments (SBAs).
- Senior Certificate candidates: Adult candidates aged 18 and older who have at least a Grade 9 qualification or Adult Education and Training (AET) Level 4 qualification and need to complete or improve their Senior Certificate.
Subjects Available
Tutoring is offered in Accounting, Agricultural Sciences, Business Studies, Economics, English First Additional Language, Geography, History, Life Sciences, Mathematics, Mathematical Literacy and Physical Sciences.
Learning support includes study guides, past examination papers and Mind the Gap materials for selected subjects.
How Does It Work?
Classes are generally scheduled from February to May for candidates writing the May/June examinations, and from August to October for candidates preparing for the October/November examinations. Contact the WCED to confirm current classes, venues and availability.
Important: Joining the tutoring programme does not automatically register you for your examinations. You must register separately through the appropriate examination registration process and meet the relevant requirements.
Take advantage of this free support opportunity to strengthen your knowledge, improve your results and work towards achieving your matric qualification.
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.
