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Matrics from the class of 2019 who failed, didnāt perform optimally, or didnāt get the results they needed to pursue their chosen field of study should not despair, as there is a range of options available to them to address the situation, education experts said.
āRemember that this is not the end of the road, and that although some extra work will be required, you can rectify the situation and still pursue your professional dreams down the line, even if it is a little later than you had hoped,ā said Horace Mpanza, managing director of ADvTECH Schoolsā Abbotts College High School.
āIt is better to make the time and effort now, and start from a position of strength a few months or a year down the line, than to resign yourself to forever having results that wonāt do you any favours in the job market.ā
Mpanza said that depending on oneās performance, there are a number of paths to pursue, including to:
ā¢ Redo matric:
A Grade 12 learner may opt to redo their entire year so that they can improve all of their marks. This is a good option for those learners who did not perform well enough to qualify for studying towards their chosen qualification.
āRemember if your marks increase, your admission point score will also increase.
āIf the thought of returning to your old school is too intimidating, look into the option of completing matric through a registered and accredited private institution, but be sure to select one with a reputation for academic excellence as a result of its commitment to assisting learners with improving their results,ā said Mpanza.
ā¢ Redo matric and upgrade some subjects:
Grade 12 learners who only need higher marks in some of their subjects do not need to redo all of their subjects.
Instead, they can enrol on a part-time basis for one to six subjects.
āGood institutions will assist learners with making decisions about the best course of action.
āFor instance, they may look at the studentās results and then identify if there isnāt an extra subject that they can redo to increase their overall marks,ā said Mpanza.
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ā¢ Write supplementary papers later in the year:
āThis is an option, but one that should be considered carefully,ā Mpanza said.
āBecause you wonāt be attending any formal classes to help you overcome the challenges which led to the disappointing results in the first place, you need to be extremely self-disciplined and focused to make this option work.
āIt can be done, but be sure that you are 100 per cent committed when going this route.ā
ā¢ Do a bridging course:
Another option is to do a bridging course through a tertiary institution.
āBe careful to ensure that the bridging course will provide access to your preferred degree down the line, by speaking to a student advisor at the institution,ā Mpanza advised.
Additional options open to learners, are to complete matric through distance learning, or pursue a vocational qualification, said Elbie Liebenberg, managing director of Oxbridge Academy.
āNo matter what the outcome of your final exams were, there are always options, and sometimes finding the right way forward ā for your specific circumstances and aspirations ā just requires some research,ā she said.
ā¢ Matric through distance learning:
The benefit of doing matric subject rewrites or your entire matric via distance learning, is that it is affordable and can be done from the comfort of your own home.
āHowever, it is imperative that you find a respected, registered and accredited institution, with a reputation for user-friendly and easy to understand learning materials, and excellent tutor support available both telephonically and online,ā Liebenberg said.
ā¢ Vocational training:
A vocational qualification makes you more employable, by providing the specific skills and theoretical knowledge required in fields such as, for instance, office management, childcare, small business management, and hospitality and catering services,ā said Liebenberg.
āAll of the aforementioned qualifications can be completed without having a matric certificate and via distance learning, which means that you can even start earning while youāre learning.ā
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