Thousands of matriculants have, by now, received the final results of their National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations. Some may be thrilled but if you are one of the learners who are either unhappy with your results you have attained or if you’ve even failed matric, don’t lose hope.
Educational expert and CEO of Media Works, Jackie Carroll provided a few options and scenarios:
You’ve passed matric but did it achieve your desired results:
Carrol said your first option in this instance would be to apply for a remark if you think that you did better than what your final results indicate. “You can apply for a remark either at your school or district education office in your province. The closing date for remark applications is 22 January 2020 and you can find out more about this process by visiting the Department of Basic Education’s (DoE) website, click here.
The second option, in this case, would be to register for supplementary exams and take another opportunity at improving your results. The closing date for applications for supplementary exams is 31 January 2020.
You’ve failed matric and want a second chance:
The department provides a programme called ‘second chance’, which provides learners with free support.
The programme enables learners to write supplementary exams for a maximum of two subjects in order to meet the pass requirements of the NSC examinations, Carrol explained. These exams are written after learners have received a total of 12 hours of face-to-face classes to give them the best chance of passing. Learners can only attend classes through a community college or a private learning institution.
Going the adult route:
If you are over 21 and do not have a matric you still have the option of attaining your Amended Senior Certificate (ASC). Carrol said, “An ASC has just slight differences to that of an NSC. For example, with an ASC your final mark is determined by your exam results only while you don’t do unexaminable subjects such as life orientation.”
ASC is a matric qualification that is recognised by employers. It can also grant you entry to tertiary education as long as you have the necessary qualifying grades. An ASC can be obtained by studying in adult community colleges or through private learning institutions.
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