The amended Senior Certificate (SC), commonly known as adult matric provides an opportunity for South Africans aged 21 and older to obtain a matric qualification.
The Senior Certificate is equivalent to the National Senior Certificate (NSC) or matric certificate. After obtaining a SC, candidates can pursue further education at universities or TVET colleges, provided they meet the admission criteria. Additionally, many job opportunities in South Africa require a matric certificate as a basic qualification.
Who is Eligible for Adult Matric
To be eligible for Adult Matric, individuals must meet the following criteria:
- Be 21 years of age or older.
- Possess a General Education and Training Certificate (GETC), have passed Grade 9, or hold an equivalent qualification.
When you can Register for Adult Matric
Registration for the exams typically opens in October and closes in November. Interested individuals can register online through the Department of Basic Education (DBE) website or at designated adult learning centres.
When Adult Matric Exams Are Written
The SC exams are written in May/June annually.
Adult Matric Subjects
The Adult Matric exams are structured similarly to the NSC exams.
Candidates are required to choose and complete six subjects, including:
- Two official languages (one at the Home Language level and the other at the First Additional Language level).
- Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy.
- Three elective subjects from a range of approved options.
Unlike the NSC matric exams, the Senior Certificate is exam-only based. This means there are no continuous assessments or projects considered when your final marks are tallied.
How To Get Your Adult Matric Results
- Step 1: Visit the DBE’s Results Website
- Step 2: Scroll down to the SC Examination Results Tab
- Step 3: Enter your exam Number
- Step 4: Click Search.
Some candidate's results may be excluded from the results published on this website due to technical reasons. If a candidate's results are not on the website, the candidate should please enquire at the centre where they wrote or the district/provincial office.
