Matric College

Matric College

Matric College Is a distance learning college, which means that you can study our courses from home. We offer Adult Matric and various accredited courses.

Matric College Is a distance learning college, which means that you can study our courses from home. We offer Adult Matric and various accredited courses.

Are you looking to boost your academic qualification to a higher level without a matric certificate?

Let us help you get qualified, right in the comfort of your own home.

Matric College offers the following Matric Courses:

• Adult Matric Course
• Matric Upgrade Course
• Matric Rewrite

What Can I Do With My Matric Certificate?

Matric is commonly referred to as Grade 12. It is the last year of High School for students in South Africa. After completing a Matric Qualification, students can:

• Find an entry-level job 

Here are some of the entry-level jobs you can apply for:

• Call Centre Agent
• Cleaner
• Data Capturer
• Training Clerk
• Sales Assistant
• Further their studies

Most students in South Africa get their Matric Qualification to apply to a university or a college. A Matric Certificate is the minimum qualification required to gain entry into a university or college. 

At Matric College, we offer Matric Courses, courses you can study with Matric and courses you can study without Matric.

• Get an internship

An internship is an opportunity for matriculants to explore the working industry. This way you can determine whether or not you want to further your education in that particular field of study. Internships allow students to network with other people and build business relationships. 

They usually take between 3-12 months to complete and some employers even offer full-time employment. Most employers who offer these internship programmes give a small stipend whereas other do not give a stipend. In this case, employers reward students with work experience and allow them to build themselves in the working industry.

• Complete a learnership 

A Learnership Programme is a work-based learning programme. This programme generally leads to an NQF registered qualification. These programmes are directly linked to the field of work. Learnerships is a legally binding agreement between a student, employer and a Training Provider. This is because students will learn the theory from the Training Provider and the practical component from the employer.

This means that students have a world of opportunities after completing their Matric Qualification. Students that are in their last year of High School are also known as:

• Matrics
• Matriculants
• Grade 12’s

Students that pass the last year of High School are said to have ‘matriculated” and are awarded a Matric Certificate. Find out how you can complete your Matric. Contact A Course Expert

What Are Matric Courses?

Matric Courses are courses that give students the opportunity to complete their Matric. This can range from your Traditional Matric to Adult Matric to Matric Equivalent courses. 

In these courses, students learn how to become successful in the workplace. In addition to gaining entry into tertiary institutions, students can obtain a promotion at work or can apply for entry-level employment. Let us review each course we will discuss:

Adult Matric Course: 

The Adult Matric Course is for students who have not completed their Matric. This could be someone who has a Grade 9, 10 or 11 Certificate. Students are generally 21 and older when they complete the course. This course can take anywhere from 1 – 3 years to complete.

Matric Upgrade Course: 

The Matric Upgrade Course is for students who have already completed their Matric but have failed Matric, have an incomplete Matric Certificate or want to improve their Matric marks. This course is also for students who are 21 and older. It can take between 3 to 12 months to complete.

Matric Rewrite: 

The Matric Rewrite can be both the supplementary exams or our Matric Upgrade course. The term “Matric Rewrite” is used in both cases because essentially, you are “rewriting your Matric”. 

Let us look at the Matric Rewrite from a high school standpoint.  You can apply for the Matric Rewrite immediately after you have received your Matric Results. You have to provide your Matric Results and be younger than 21 to apply, this course generally takes between 1-5 months to complete. The course for High School students are commonly referred to as:

• Supplementary exam
• Second chance programme
• Second national exam 
• Matric Rewrite 

Matric Equivalent Courses: 

These courses are registered at the same NQF Level as a Matric Certificate, which is an NQF Level 4. Although they are on the same NQF Level, they are different because Matric Equivalent Certificates are industry-specific courses, which means you can start working in your field of study immediately after completing a Matric Equivalent Course. 

Here is an example of the subjects you can expect in an ICB Matric Equivalent Course:

• Business Management 1

In this subject, you will learn how to manage a Business.

• Bookkeeping To Trial Balance

In this subject, you will learn how to record the financial transactions of a business

• Business Literacy

In this subject, you will learn how the different operational business functions work

It is clear that these subjects are not related to Matric and is more focused on Business Management. At Matric College, we offer two Matric Equivalent Certificates that are scarce skill qualifications. This means that the skills you learn are in demand and employers pay people with these skills a decent salary. Download A Brochure

Matric Courses

• Adult Matric Course
• Matric Upgrade Course
• Matric Rewrite
• Matric Equivalent Courses

Adult Matric Course

SAQA ID: 49647
Course Credits: 130
NQF Level: 4
Qualification Title: Senior Certificate (Amended)
Qualification Type: Further Education and Training
Course Duration:  12 – 36 months

Course Subjects 

Adult Matric has these two categories of subjects:

• Compulsory Subjects
• Elective Subjects

Compulsory Subjects

You must complete all compulsory subjects as part of your course. You will be required to choose a Home Language, a First Additional Language, and a Mathematics option.

• Afrikaans First Additional Language
• Afrikaans Huistaal
• English First Additional Language
• English Home Language
• Mathematics or Mathematics Literacy
• Other First Additional Language

Elective Subjects

Along with your compulsory subjects, you need to select at least three of the following subjects. You can choose the subjects that you feel most comfortable with or those that you need for your future studies.

• Accounting
• Business, Commerce and Management Studies
• Business Studies
• Economics
• Geography
• History
• Human and Social Sciences
• Life Sciences (originally Biology)
• Physical Sciences (Chemistry and Physics)

Watch Our Principal, Jan Badenhorst Discuss Our Adult Matric Course

Matric Upgrade Course

SAQA ID: 49647
Course Credits: 130
NQF Level: 4
Qualification Title: National Senior Certificate
Qualification Type: Further Education and Training Certificate
Course Duration: 12 – 24 months

Entry Requirements 

To start the Matric Upgrade course at Matric College, you need to meet the following entry requirements:

• Have an incomplete Matric Certificate
• Have a failed Matric Certificate
• Understand, read and write English
• Study through distance learning

Course Subjects 

You can choose between 1 – 4 subjects to improve. These subjects may vary depending on the subjects you have failed or want to improve. You can choose from our compulsory subjects or our elective subjects:

• English Home Language
• Afrikaans Huistaal
• English First Additional Language
• Afrikaans First Additional Language
• Other First Additional Language
• Mathematics or Mathematics Literacy
• Business, Commerce and Management Studies
• Accounting
• Economics
• Business Studies
• Human and Social Sciences
• Geography
• History

Watch Our Principal, Jan Badenhorst Discuss Our Matric Upgrade Course

Matric Rewrite

SAQA ID: 49647
Course Credits: 130
NQF Level: 4
Qualification Title: National Senior Certificate
Qualification Type: Further Education and Training Certificate
Course Duration: 3 – 12 months

Entry Requirements 

The entry requirements for this course are as follows:

• Must have completed your Matric recently (failed Matric, incomplete, or simply improving your marks)
• Be 21 and younger
• Understand, read and write English or Afrikaans

Course Subjects 

You can choose any amount of subjects to improve. These subjects may vary depending on the subjects you have failed or subjects you want to improve. You can only rewrite the subjects you wrote in the final Matric exam. This means that if you had Mathematical Literacy as a subject and you want to improve your mark you cannot change the subject to another subject. You have to rewrite that particular subject.

NOTE: As a High School student you can repeat your Matric at the same school or at another school.

Watch Our Principal, Jan Badenhorst Discuss The Matric Rewrite Course

Matric Equivalent Courses

We have two Matric Equivalent Courses, namely: 

1. Small Business Financial Management: ICB National Certificate
2. Senior Bookkeeping: ICB Further Education and Training Certificate

NOTE: All ICB Courses build on one another. You have to complete the Junior Bookkeeping: ICB National Certificate to gain entry into the Senior Bookkeeping: ICB National Certificate. Learn more about this course below.

ICB Small Business Financial Management: National Certificate

SAQA ID: 48736
Course Credits: 120
NQF Level: NQF Level 4
Qualification Title: ICB Small Business Financial Management
Qualification Type: National Certificate and Programme Completion Certificate
Course Duration:  12 – 24 months

Entry Requirements 

To gain entry into the Small Business Financial Management: ICB National Certificate course, you have to meet the following entry requirements:

• Be 16 or older
• Have a Grade 11 Certificate or complete our ICB Bridging Course (Junior Bookkeeping: ICB National Certificate)
• You should feel comfortable studying via distance learning
• Understand, read and write English

Course Subjects 

You only have to complete these three subjects to get your Small Business Management: ICB National Certificate:

• Business Management 1

In this subject, you will learn how to manage a Business.

• Bookkeeping To Trial Balance

In this subject, you will learn how to record the financial transactions of a business.

• Business Literacy

In this subject, you will learn how the different operational business functions work.

Senior Bookkeeping: ICB Further Education and Training Certificate

SAQA ID: 58376
Course Credits: 130
NQF Level: 4
Qualification Title: ICB Senior Bookkeeping
Qualification Type: Further Education and Training Certificate and Programme Completion Certificate 
Course Duration: 12 – 24 months

Entry Requirements 

To gain entrance into this course you need to meet the following entry requirements:

• Complete the previous course (Junior Bookkeeping: ICB National Certificate)
• Be 16 or older to apply for this course
• Understand, read and write English
• Study through distance learning

Course Subjects 

You only have to complete two subjects for this course. Keep in mind that you must complete and pass the four subjects for the previous course (Junior Bookkeeping: ICB National Certificate) to start the Senior Bookkeeping: ICB Further Education and Training Certificate course. The two subjects for the Senior Bookkeeping: ICB Further Education and Training Certificate course include:

• Financial Statements

In this subject, you will learn how to present business activities and the financial performance of a company.

• Cost and Management Accounting

In this subject, you will learn to manage, control and eliminate expenses in a business.

Junior Bookkeeping: ICB National Certificate

SAQA ID: 58375
Course Credits: 120
NQF Level: 3
Qualification Title: ICB Junior Bookkeeping
Qualification Type: National Certificate and Programme Completion Certificate 
Course Duration: 12 – 16 months

Entry Requirements 

You need to meet the following entry requirements to start the Junior Bookkeeping: ICB National Certificate course:

• A Grade 10 Certificate
• Be 16 or older
• Understand, read and write English
• Study through distance learning

Course Subjects 

You only have to complete four subjects to complete this course. Here are the subjects and what you will learn in each of them:

• Bookkeeping to Trial Balance

You will learn basic bookkeeping terms and concepts that will be the foundation for your bookkeeping training. Debtors and credit accounts as well as cash journals will be covered in this subject.

• Payroll and Monthly SARS Returns 

In this subject, you will learn how to do manual monthly bookkeeping as well as to submit SARS business tax returns.

• Computerised Bookkeeping 

Introduces computers and different accounting software, that will record, store and process financial data.

• Business Literacy 

This subject will teach you how to interpret the accounting, financial, marketing, and operational functions of a business.Call Us What Is Matric In South Africa?

High school in South Africa ends with Matric. Final matric exams are administered at the end of the school year. The exam is administered by the Department of Basic Education. A student who is in their final year of High School is called a “Matriculant” or a “Matric”.

Once a “matriculant” or “matric” has completed his / her final year and passed his / her final exam, will have “matriculated” from high school. National Senior Certificates or Matric Certificates are the qualifications obtained after completing High School. The Matric Certificate can be completed through the Department of Basic Education (DBE) or the Independent Examinations Board.What Are The Matric Pass Levels?What Are The Matric Symbols?How Do I Check My Matric Results?What Is An NSC?What Does NSC Mean?What Is The Difference Between Grade 12 And Matric?How Many Subjects Do You Need To Pass Matric?What Happens If You Fail Maths In Matric?How Long Is A Matric Year?What Percentage Is An “A” In South Africa?Is A Matric Certificate A Qualification?How Do Matric Exams Work?What Can I Study If I Do Not Have Matric?Contact Our Course Experts

Why Choose To Study Matric Via Distance Learning

Here is why you should study Matric via distance learning:

• Study in your own time
• Study a scarce skill
• Use a payment method for your studies that works for you
• Work and study

Watch Our Principal Discuss Why You Should Study With Us

You can pass Matric by following these simple steps:

• Step 1: Always complete your assignments
• Step 2: always ask for help when you need it
• Step 3: Go through past papers

Our Accreditation

SAQA

All of our Matric Courses have SAQA ID’s. This is an indication that our courses are recognised on the NQF.

DHET

Our Adult Matric exams are administered by the DHET, which means that the course itself is accredited. Matric College is not registered with the DHET because, by law, we do not have to register for our Adult Matric course by the DHET. All of our Matric Certificates are provided by Umalusi, which makes the course accredited.

ICB

Matric College is registered with ICB. All of our ICB Courses are registered with ICB as well. This means that all of our ICB courses are accredited.

QCTO

Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) mission is to effectively and efficiently manage the Occupational Qualifications Sub-Framework (OQSF). This is for everyone that is looking to complete a trade or occupation, to develop and certify national occupational qualifications, and, if appropriate, to develop and certify vocational skills. Our ICB Matric Equivalent courses are accredited by the QCTO. Apply Now

Career Opportunities With A Matric Qualification (NQF Level 4)

Here are all of the careers you can pursue with a Matric Qualification:

• Call Centre Agent – R 7 000 per month
• Data Capturer –  R 9 000  per month
• Training Clerk –  R 9 500 per month
• Sales Assistant – R6 000 per month

Call Centre Agent

A Call Center Agent is someone who answers incoming and outgoing customer calls for a business. An agent who manages both inbound and outbound calls is also known as a blended agent.

Responsibilities

• Call Center Agents may handle account inquiries
• Provide customer support or handle complaints

Data CapturerTraining ClerkSales Assistant

Here are all of the careers you can pursue with our Matric Equivalent Qualifications:

• Junior Bookkeeper – R 8 000 per month
• Loan Consultant – R 9 500 per month
• Senior Bookkeeper – R 10 000 per month
• Financial Manager – R12 000  per month

Junior Bookkeeper

Junior Bookkeepers are sometimes referred to as Bookkeeping Clerks. They are responsible for preparing bank deposits, verifying receipts, processing payroll, preparing invoices, and monitoring overdue accounts.

Responsibilities

• Creating transactions 
• Verifying the accuracy of the information entered 
• Assisting with the preparation of financial reports 
• Performing any other duties that may be required

Loan Consultant Senior Book keeper Financial Manager

Benefits Of Studying At Matric College

We offer excellent opportunities for students who are interested in distance learning. Busy students will benefit from distance learning. Below are some reasons to study with us:

• We offer unique payment plans: Different payment options are available. Here are your payment choices:
  • Advance payments (Paying your studies for the entire programme or course)
  • Split payments (Paying half of the total amount of your fees at the beginning of the year, and the other half at the end of the year)
  • Monthly payments (Pay a fixed instalment every month)
  • Unique payment method (a payment method that works for both of us)
• You can study and work: Work full-time and study full-time. There are no classes to attend, whether it be in person or online. Simply submit your assignments and take the final exam when you are ready
• Create your own study schedule: You can decide how much time you want to spend studying. Matric College recognises the importance of balancing work, family, and studies
• Tutor assistance from us: When you need advice or assistance on your work, you can turn to our tutors. You can reach out to our tutors online or book a callback
• We check in with your progress regularly: Regular calls will be made to check in on your progress or to remind you of upcoming assignments and tests.

Can you do your matric in college? You can apply right now to do your Adult Matric at Matric College. We offer the Adult Matric / Senior Certificate (Amended) course via distance learning in English and Afrikaans. You will be able to study with us anywhere in South Africa to achieve your academic goals. You can apply by clicking here.

We make learning easy

Study From Home

All your study material will be sent to you via our own courier system. This means that you get to study in the comfort of your own home.

Individual Help

As an online distance learning student, you are in a class of one. You get all the help you need.

Caring Staff

We love working with students, and assist them to get them through matric. We don’t give up on you!

Easy to Contact

We offer various ways for you to easily contact your tutor. Giving you more time to focus on your studies.

What we do

We help you get, or improve, your matric remotely. We understand the problems that students face once they have left school. And we step in to help you achieve your dream of the matric certificate you deserve. We hold your hand and guide you every step of the way.

How we do it

Distance learning that comes to you. We send all your study materials via our own courier system. We support for our students, to make sure you have a smooth and pleasant learning experience. We also help you with the exam registration process.