Register to rewrite matric subjects (Second Chance Matric Programme)
You can register to rewrite matric subjects if you want to improve your results.
The Second Chance Matric Programme of the Department of Basic Education provides support to learners who want to rewrite subjects. It helps them to meet the requirements of the National Senior Certificate (NSC) or Senior Certificate (SC) and obtain a Grade 12 matric certificate.
Face to face classes are available at locations around the country, as well as online programmes and television and radio broadcasts.
The following opportunities to rewrite exist:
- National Senior Certificate (NSC) supplementary exams – March
- National Senior Certificate (NSC) progressed learners (learners who wrote the NSC the previous year but did not sit for all 6 subjects) – June
- Part-time NSC candidates (learners who attempted the NSC examinations post 2015) – November
More information on registration dates and resources is available from the Department of Basic Education.
For more information:
Tel: 0800 20 29 33
Online Registration Guidelines
When registering online, remember that there are a number of students who are also trying to register. Try to have patience because your application might take longer than expected.
If your application times out, try and sign in again, you will get through.
- Register your account on https://www.eservices.gov.za.
- Go to matric services and start a new registration.
- Upload a copy of your original ID and highest grade passed report. All documents have to be certified.
After Registration
Once your application has been accepted by the Department of Education, you will be given a form with your exam venue on it.
You should then download the form and take it to the venue. Once you are at the venue, ask about any exam fees that need to be paid.