The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has released the official timetable for the highly anticipated 2024 National Senior Certificate (NSC) and Senior Certificate (SC) examinations. This release is extremely important for the thousands of Grade 12 learners across South Africa who are just over 100 days away from their final matric exams.
Key Dates and Changes to the Matric Exam Timetable
The 2024 matric exams will commence on Monday, 21 October 2024 and conclude in late November.
The DBE confirmed that this year’s matric exam timetable features some changes to the sequence in which examinations are written.
Notably, Computer Applications Technology (CAT) and Information Technology (IT) practicals will be conducted during the first week of exams. Additionally, all official languages will begin with Paper 3, deviating from the past practice of administering these papers towards the end of the exam period.
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Getting Ready For Your Matric Exams
The Careers Portal understands the immense pressure on Grade 12 learners and is committed to providing them with the necessary tools for success. The portal offers several resources to facilitate matric exam preparation, including matric past papers and memorandums.
Understanding the Difference Between NSC and SC Qualifications
The NSC is awarded to learners who complete Grade 12 before the age of 21. Individuals who fall under this category and haven't written their exams yet, or wish to improve their results, can re-enrol for a full-time NSC program. Part-time NSC enrollment is also an option for those who didn't pass their exams previously or left school within the last three years.
The SC qualification is designated for learners who complete their matric year after the age of 21. This encompasses individuals who dropped out before reaching Grade 12 exams or those who took their exams more than three years ago.
It's important to note that while both the NSC and SC are recognised as equivalent qualifications, the assessment methods differ. The NSC integrates both examinations and School-Based Assessment (SBA), whereas the SC is solely based on examinations.
