Matric Certificate
Where do you get your Matric certificate?
The National Senior Certificate or NSC is the current matriculation (matric) certificate, with grade 12 as the matriculation grade. The NSC, previously known as the Further Education and Training Certificate or FETC, replaced the Senior Certificate effectively in 2008, having been phased in with grade 10 in 2006.
If you need matric certificate fast and other tertiary level qualifications, then join Intec College for distance education in vocational diplomas and technical studies. Matric through UNISA is another popular option.
Where can I buy a matric certificate in South Africa?Go to the nearest DBE/PED offices with the following documents: your original national/ senior certificate and a certified copy. Identity document (ID) and a certified copy of your ID.
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Provide as much information as possible including:
- An ID number.
- Year of matric.
- Your own contact details.
The National Senior Certificate or NSC is the current matriculation (matric) certificate, with grade 12 as the matriculation grade. The NSC, previously known as the Further Education and Training Certificate or FETC, replaced the Senior Certificate effectively in 2008, having been phased in with grade 10 in 2006.
What is equivalent to matric?
A Matric Equivalent Certificate is an NQF level 4 qualification. This means that it is on the same NQF level as a standard matric certificate.
Can You Write Online Matric Without An ID?
Yes, you can write Online Matric without an ID. Here are the documents you need to apply for online Matric:
- South African Nationals
- Non-South African Nationals
South African Nationals
An individual born in South Africa:
- A certified copy of your ID or
- A certified copy of your birth certificate
- If you are a student that has already written the final Matric exam, then you must provide proof of your examination number
- The completed registration form
Non-South African Citizen
An individual that was not born in South Africa:
- A certified copy of your passport
- Proof of your highest qualification
- Proof of a study permit or proof of work permit
How Can I Get My Matric Fast?
This depends on the following factors:
| If you are looking to replace your Matric Certificate, it can take between 4 – 8 weeks. | Replacement Certificate |
| If you want to combine your old and new Matric marks, it can take between 6 – 8 weeks. | Consolidating Certificates |
| If you want to improve your Matric marks, it can take between 12 – 24 months to complete. | Matric Upgrade Course |
| If you want to complete an online course that is Equivalent to Matric, it can between 6 – 12 months to complete. | Matric Equivalent Courses |
| If you want to complete the entire Adult Matric course, it can take between 1 – 3 years to complete. | Adult Matric Course |
Can I Get My Matric Results Online?
Yes, you can get your Matric Results online. Here are the different ways you can get your Matric results online:
- Get your results on the Department of Basic Education (DBE) website:
- Step 1: Go to the DBE website
- Step 2: Enter your examination number
- Step 3: They might request more personal information, which you should enter
- Step 4: Click the “search” button
- Step 5: Your results will appear
- Get your results via SMS:
- Step 1: Start a new SMS on your phone
- Step 2: Put your exam number as your SMS
- Step 3: Send the SMS to (45856)
- Step 4: The SMS will cost (R 3, 00 – R 4, 00) – You cannot use free SMS’s
- Step 5: Your results will be sent to you as soon as they are out
NOTE:
If you want your results via SMS, you have to apply way before the results are out.
- Get your results via USSD:
If you do not want to get your results online or via SMS, you can get them through USSD. This is the quickest and easiest way to get your Matric results
- Step 1: Dial (*120*35658#)
- Step 2: Answer a few multiple-choice questions
- Step 3: Enter your Examination & ID number
- Step 4: Wait for your Matric Results to appear on your screen
Why Choose To Study Via Distance Learning
You should complete your Matric through distance learning for the following reasons:
- Your study schedule is flexible
- Gain a scarce skill qualification
- There are many payment options to choose from
- Work and study at the same time
Flexible Study Schedule
Your study schedule is one that can meet your unique learning needs. You can plan your own study schedule because you decide when you want to study and when you want to submit your assignments. As long as you submit your assignments before you register for the exams.
Our Adult Matric and Matric Upgrade Courses do not require you to submit any assignments, which allow you to spend more time preparing for the final Matric exam.
Gain A Scarce Skill
All of our Matric Equivalent Courses are scarce skill qualifications in South Africa. Employers require people with the skills and will therefore pay people with these skills a decent salary. Your chances of finding employment are also high.
A Variety Of Payment Options
Our students are encouraged to inform us about what payment plans they can afford. Here are some of the payment plans that we have:
| Payment Plans | How does it work? |
| Advanced Payment Plan | You can make a once-off full payment for the course. |
| Split Payment Plan | You can half of the full amount at the beginning of the year and the other half at the end of the year. |
| Monthly Payment Plan | You can make a fixed monthly payment every month. |
| Unique Payment Plan | You can have an in-depth discussion with one of our course experts about a payment plan that works for you and for us. |
Work And Study
As a distance learning college, we do not require our students to attend physical classes or even live scheduled classes. You only have to prepare for the exams from the comfort of your home. All of the assignments for our Matric Equivalent Courses should be submitted via the ICB Student Portal. Apply Now
Online Adult Matric Course
Here is everything you need to know about our online Adult Matric Course. What Is an Online Adult Matric Course?
An online Adult Matric course is for students who have not completed their Matric but want to complete it as adults. After you have completed the online Adult Matric course, you will get one of the following certificates from Umalusi:
- Senior (Amended) Certificate
- National Senior Certificate
The Department of Basic Education’s vision is to ensure that all South Africans get the opportunity to have fair and equal opportunity to education. Through this vision, they have created the Adult Matric Course. Students that have completed their Matric stand a better chance to find entry-level employment.