Matric College offers adult matric courses through distance learning, allowing students to study from home and providing a flexible alternative to traditional education. Students must be at least 21 years old to take exams, and the program emphasizes practical skills and job readiness. Enrolling is facilitated through online tools, and support is available to help students manage their studies alongside professional responsibilities.

1. Adult Matric By Distance Learning
At Matric College we are proud of offering Adult Matric via
distance learning and there are many benefits to our
students.
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.

2. 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.

3. Yes, there is immense value in
distance learning, especially in
South Africa. Distance learning
provides a cost-effective
alternative to otherwise costly
tuition.
Does Distance Learning
Have Value?
Students are also getting jobs to
meet their financial obligations
and distance learning gives you
more freedom to manage both
your professional and academic
careers.

4. What Are The Different
Examples Of Distance
Learning?
Asynchronous distance
learning
Online distance learning
Paced distance learning
Self-paced distance learning
Synchronous distance
learning
Blended distance learning
These are the top 5 examples
of distance learning:

5. 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.

6. Why Get A Matric
Certificate As An
Adult?
Having a Matric Certificate
opens up a lot of doors for
you. As mentioned above,
having your Matric allows
you to:
Apply for entry-level
employment
opportunities
Access to study
opportunities
Do learnerships

7. Entry Requirements
The entry requirements for the Adult Matric course at
Matric College:
You must be 21 or older when you write the Adult Matric
exams. You can apply as early as 19 years of age for
this course
You can read, write and understand English or Afrikaans
You passed Grade 9 and have proof of certificate or
report OR
You passed a Grade 9 equivalent course (ie. an ABET
Certificate) that has two official language subjects.

8. How Many Subjects Do I
Need to Pass Adult Matric?
The pass requirements for the Adult Matric Course at Matric
College:
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

9. How Do I Register For My
Adult Matric Exams?
Registering for your Adult Matric
exams is easy and at Matric
College, we help you every step
of the way to ensure you register
correctly. The Department of
Basic Education allows Adults to
register from October/November
to January in the new year.

10. 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

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at Matric College
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