Distance learning is a form of study that allows students to study from home. It is also known as home study, online or correspondence study and has been a popular choice for many students over the years. The COVID 19 pandemic highlighted the need for distance learning institutions, such as Matric College, in South Africa and across the world.

1. Adult Matric By
Distance Learning
At Matric College, we are
proud to offer Adult
Matric by distance
learning as there are
many benefits to our
students.

2. Distance learning is studying that is not
administered in a traditional contact classroom
Distance learning can take place wherever you
are based with the use of online tools to access
resources like study materials and past papers
Distance learning entails receiving coursework
and study materials to complete tasks and
assignments for submission
What Is Distance Learning?

3. What Are Distance Learning
Courses?
Distance learning courses are
courses you are able to
complete from the comfort of
your own home. Not all
courses are offered via
distance learning, but the
courses that are, are practical,
skills driven and help people to
improve their lives.

4. Can I Do My Matric
Online?
Yes, at Matric College we use
an array of online tools to
help you do your Matric as an
Adult via distance learning.
From registration to preparing
you for the exams, we offer
support using online methods
like online registration forms
and WhatsApp and Facebook
study groups.

5. How Does Distance Learning
Studies Work At Matric College?
Step 1: To register for the Adult Matric course at Matric College, you can
do it online or over the phone. To register over the phone, you can
contact us on our landline number or send us a WhatsApp message.
Step 2: Once your registration is complete, we will send your course
materials via courier.
Step 3: The course materials will help you to study the coursework so
that you are prepared to do assignments for submission.
Step 4: You will receive comprehensive feedback on your submitted
assignments.
Step 5: You can seek assistance from other students as you will be
invited into WhatsApp and Facebook study groups where you can
discuss the coursework.
Step 6: Matric College will offer you assistance when it comes to
registering for your Adult Matric exams with the Department of Basic
Education.

6. How Many Subjects Do I Need
to Pass Adult Matric?
You need to pass at least 5 out of 6 subjects
40% in three subjects, one of which must be a
Home Language subject
30% in two subjects, one of which must be a First
Additional Language subject
Score at least 20% in the sixth subject
You need to register for a minimum of six subjects, 3
compulsory and 3 elective subjects
Two of the subjects must be official languages, a
Home Language and a First Additional Language
Subject
You must choose one Mathematics subject

7. Can I Check My Adult
Matric Results Online?
Yes you can check your
adult Matric results
online by going onto the
Department of Basic
Education (DBE)
website, SMS and USSD

8. Is Distance Learning Harder
Than Contact Learning
No, distance learning is not
harder than contact learning.
The study materials you receive
as a distance learner are
compiled in detail to give you
as much information as
possible that you would get in a
classroom. Having all the
information in study guides
helps you understand the
coursework and you can always
go back to read it again.