By OBAKENG MAJE
24 January 2025- The Department of Basic Education (DBE) calls on Grade 12 learners who did not pass to register to rewrite matric subjects in quest to improve their results. The department said it has a second chance matric programme to provide 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 opportunities that exist to rewrite National Senior Certificate (NSC) supplementary exams in March (National Senior Certificate progressed learners (learners who wrote the NSC the previous year but did not sit for all 6 subjects).”
The department said in June, part-time NSC candidates (learners who attempted the NSC examinations post 2015). It says more information on registration dates and resources is available from the Department of Basic Education (DBE).
The department says for more information, those interested can call 0800 20 29 33 or go to www.facebook.com/DBE2ndChance/
In 2024, the GCIS Assistant Director: Content Development, Andrea Naicker said those who may have missed the mark may feel discouraged. Naicker said there is however no need for despair as hope comes through the government’s Second Chance Matric Programme.
“The programme offers matric learners who have not met the requirements for the National Senior Certificate (NSC) a second chance to achieve the results they desire. We understand that being a Grade 12 student is highly pressured and some learners may face additional challenges such as inadequate learning environments, family or social challenges which can hamper learning.
“Regardless of the situation, we believe that every matriculant who may have not passed or achieved their desired results, deserves a second chance to rewrite their matric examination and improve their marks,” he said.
Naicker further said through the Second Chance Matric Programme, established by the Department of Basic Education (DBE), learners are supported to meet the requirements of the National Senior Certificate. He added that learners can, through the programme, also register for the subjects they wish to do better in.
“Improved results can influence the career path of an individual, providing opportunities they may not otherwise have had access to such as universities and specialised degrees or courses.
“We urge those in need of a second chance at acquiring their matric certificate or improving their matric results to take hold of this opportunity and apply for the Second Chance Matric Support Programme,” said Naicker.
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