A National Senior Certificate (NSC) is a South African Qualification awarded to learners who pass Grade 12 in High School, which is also known as Matric. It takes 3 to 5 years to complete a National Senior Certificate. The NSC consists of studies done in: Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 You have to pass these grades to be awarded a National Senior Certificate.

1. Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
A National Senior Certificate (NSC) is a South African
Qualification awarded to learners who pass Grade 12 in
High School, which is also known as Matric. It takes 3 to 5
years to complete a National Senior Certificate. The NSC
consists of studies done in:
You have to pass these grades to be awarded a National
Senior Certificate.
National Senior Certificate

2. Who Qualifies To Write The National
Senior Certificate Exam?
Learners currently in Grade 12
Learners who have a complete School-
Based Assessment (SBA)
Learners who are rewriting their Matric
Exams
The following groups qualify to write the
National Senior Certificate exam:

3. When Is The NSC Exam Written?
The National Senior Certificate exam is written
every year from October to December. Specific
dates for the exam are published on the
Department of Basic Education website, and
your school will provide you with an exam
timetable when the exam is near. NSC exams
are also written in May/June, which is reserved
for learners rewriting their Matric exams.

4. National Senior
Certificate Pass Levels
Bachelor’s Degree
Pass
Diploma Pass
Higher Certificate Pas
National Senior
Certificate Pass

5. Who Can Rewrite The National
Senior Certificate?
You may qualify to write the Second Chance
Programme if:
You are 21 and younger
You wrote the exam last November
Could not write with valid reasons such as
illness, death in the family, or other special
reasons
You failed a subject
Have proof of university admission and need to
improve a subject to gain entry
Want to improve NSC exam results

6. Can I Combine NSC With
Other Certificates?
Yes, you can combine the
National Senior Certificate
with other certificates. Now
that you have two National
Senior Certificate results, and
you are under 21 years old,
the Department of Basic
Education will automatically
combine both your results
and give you the best marks.

7. Can I Do The National Senior
Certificate Online?
Yes, you can do a National
Senior Certificate online. You
can also study for a
qualification that is on the
same NQF Level as a
National Senior Certificate,
you can do it through
distance learning.

8. Is A National Senior
Certificate Important?
Yes, a National Senior Certificate is important. This is
because of the following reasons:
It gives you access to further your studies at university
or college
You gain knowledge
You gain qualities such as commitment and hard
work
You are able to read, write and understand informatio
You learn to use your thinking capacity well
You earn a chance to apply for bursaries
You earn a chance to apply for learnerships
You can look for entry-level employment
You are able to start and run a business successfully

9. Benefits Of Distance Learning At
Matric College
Distance learning through Matric College also means you
can study from anywhere you want, including at home. Here
is a list of why studying through distance learning is
beneficial:
Save Money
Accommodating
Improve Skills Fast
Grow Connection