Accreditation
UCT Online High School is registered with The South African Comprehensive Assessment Institute (SACAI) Examination Body. SACAI is accredited by the Umalusi Council and uses the South African National Senior Certificate curriculum (NSC) which is the Matric qualification recognised by tertiary institutions across South Africa.
National Senior Certificate (NSC)
UCT Online High School provides the South African National Curriculum, also known as Curriculum Assessment Policy Statements (CAPS), for grades 8-12, leading to the attainment of the National Senior Certificate (NSC) qualification upon completion of Grade 12.
- Examination Body: South African Comprehensive Assessment Institute (SACAI is accredited by the Umalusi Council)
- Website: https://www.sacai.org.za/
- Qualification Awarded: National Senior Certificate (NSC) for high school learners
- School Accreditation Number: 89901
Below is a summary of all Roles and Responsibilities assigned to each key stakeholder with regards to the our relationship with the SACAI Accreditation body.
Grade 12 Matric (Final) Examination Registration & Fees
| UCT Online High School | SACAI | Chief Invigilator | Guardian | Learner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Determine and publish the annual Grade 12 SACAI Examination Fee |  | ||||
| Invoice Guardians for Grade 12 SACAI Examination Fee (sent out in February of Grade 12 year) | | ||||
| Responsible for paying individual Grade 12 learner SACAI Examination Registration Fee in March of Grade 12 year | | ||||
| Pay SACAI School Examination Registration fee for Grade 12 Cohort | | ||||
| Registration of Learners to sit the final Grade 12 Examinations | | ||||
| Allocation of examination venues for final examination | | ||||
| Appointing of Chief Invigilator for each examination venue | | ||||
| Apply for Academic Concessions for final examinations | | ||||
| Approve Academic Concessions for final examinations | |
Academic Preparation throughout Grade 12
| UCT Online High School | SACAI | Chief Invigilator | Guardian | Learner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Setting Grade 8-11 School Based Assessments (SBAs) | | ||||
| Setting Grade 12 School Based Assessments (SBAs) | | ||||
| Administering Grade 8-12 School Based Assessments (SBAs) | | ||||
| Successful submission of Grade 8-12 School Based Assessments (SBAs) | | ||||
| Marking of Grade 8-12 School Based Assessment (SBAs) | | ||||
| Internal moderation of Grade 10-12 Assessments | | ||||
| External moderation of select Grade 10-12 Assessments | | ||||
| Submission of Grade 10-12 Marksheets to SACAI | | ||||
| Moderation of submitted Grade 10-12 Marksheets | |
Grade 12 Preliminary (Prelims) Examinations written online
| UCT Online High School | SACAI | Chief Invigilator | Guardian | Learner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Setting of Grade 12 Prelim Examinations | | ||||
| Determine the Grade 12 Prelim Examinations timetable | | ||||
| Publish the Grade 12 Prelim Examinations timetable | | ||||
| Prepare and be available online for each Grade 12 Prelim Examination as per the timetable | | ||||
| Ensure that the learner is present for all Grade 12 Prelim Examinations | | ||||
| Administering of Grade 12 Prelim Examinations (includes proctoring) | | ||||
| Marking (grading) of Grade 12 Prelim Examinations | | ||||
| Appeal Grade 12 Prelim Examinations | | ||||
| Issuing of Term 3 Grade 12 Academic Report (Prelim results) | |
Grade 12 Final Examinations written in person
| UCT Online High School | SACAI | Chief Invigilator | Guardian | Learner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Determine and publish the Grade 12 Final Examinations timetable | | ||||
| Day to day management of the final Grade 12 Final Examinations (including proctoring and the handling of scripts as per SACAI Examination Regulations) | | ||||
| Setting of final Grade 12 Final Examinations | | ||||
| Marking (grading) of Grade 12 Final Examinations | | ||||
| Arrive on time and fully prepared for each Grade 12 Final Examination at the allocated examination venue | | ||||
| Ensuring learner accommodation and transport needs are provided throughout the Grade 12 Final Examinations | |
Post Grade 12 Examinations (Results & Rewrites)
| UCT Online High School | SACAI | Chief Invigilator | Guardian | Learner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issuing of final Grade 12 Final Examination results | | ||||
| Providing the final Grade 12 Examination National Senior Certificate (NSC) | | ||||
| Collect Learner’s National Senior Certificate (NSC) qualification | | ||||
| Manages National Senior Certificate (NSC) examination rewrites | | ||||
| Facilitates learner registration for National Senior Certificate (NSC) examination rewrite | | ||||
| Manages payments for National Senior Certificate (NSC) examination rewrites | | ||||
| Managing a Guardian/Learner request to combined certificates | | ||||
| Providing National Senior Certificate (NSC) examination certificate to replace a lost Matric certificate | |
Amended Senior Certificate (ASC)
UCT Online High School offers a comprehensive preparation course for Adult learners who wish to sit for an amended Senior Certificate 9ASC) qualification. No school or institution can be accredited to offer the ASC as this sits squarely with the Department of Basic Education (DBE).
- Accreditation Body: Department of Basic Education (DBE)
- Website: https://www.education.gov.za/Curriculum/SeniorCertificate.aspx
- Qualification Awarded: Amended Senior Certificate (ASC) also referred to as a Senior Certificate
Grade 12 Matric (Final) Examination Registration & Fees
| UCT Online High School | DBE | Chief Invigilator | Guardian | Learner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Determine and publish the annual Grade 12 SACAI Examination Fee | | ||||
Invoice Guardians for Grade 12 SACAI Examination Fee (sent out in February of Grade 12 year) | | ||||
Responsible for paying individual Grade 12 learner SACAI Examination Registration Fee in March of Grade 12 year | | ||||
| Pay SACAI School Examination Registration fee for Grade 12 Cohort | | ||||
Registration of Learners to sit the final Grade 12 Examinations | | ||||
Allocation of examination venues for final examination | | ||||
Appointing of Chief Invigilator for each examination venue | |
Academic Preparation throughout Grade 12
| UCT Online High School | SACAI | Chief Invigilator | Guardian | Learner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Setting Grade 8-12 School Based Assessments (SBAs | | ||||
Administering Grade 8-12 School Based Assessments (SBAs) | | ||||
Successful submission of Grade 8-12 School Based Assessments (SBAs) | | ||||
| Marking of Grade 8-12 School Based Assessment (SBAs) | | ||||
Internal moderation of Grade 8-12 Assessments | | ||||
External moderation of select Grade 8-12 Assessments | | ||||
Submission of Grade 8-12 Marksheets to SACAI | | ||||
Moderation of submitted Grade 8-12 Marksheets | |
Grade 12 Preliminary (Prelims) Examinations written online
| UCT Online High School | SACAI | Chief Invigilator | Guardian | Learner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Setting of Grade 12 Prelim Examinations | | ||||
Determine and publish the Grade 12 Prelim Examinations timetable | | ||||
Prepare and be available online for each Grade 12 Prelim Examination as per the timetable | | ||||
| Ensure that the learner is present for all Grade 12 Prelim Examinations | | ||||
Administering of Grade 12 Prelim Examinations (includes proctoring) | | ||||
Marking (grading) of Grade 12 Prelim Examinations | | ||||
Appeal Grade 12 Prelim Examinations | | ||||
Issuing of Term 3 Grade 12 Academic Report (Prelim results) in September | |
Grade 12 Final Examinations written in person
| UCT Online High School | SACAI | Chief Invigilator | Guardian | Learner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Day to day management of the final Grade 12 Final Examinations (including proctoring and the handling of scripts as per SACAI Examination Regulations) | | ||||
Setting of final Grade 12 Final Examinations | | ||||
| Marking (grading) of Grade 12 Final Examinations | | ||||
Arrive on time and fully prepared for each Grade 12 Final Examination at the allocated examination venue | | ||||
Ensuring learner accommodation and transport needs are provided throughout the Grade 12 Final Examinations | |
Post Grade 12 Examinations (Results & Rewrites)
| UCT Online High School | SACAI | Chief Invigilator | Guardian | Learner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Issuing of final Grade 12 Final Examination results | | ||||
Providing the final Grade 12 Examination National Senior Certificate (NSC) | | ||||
Collect Learner’s National Senior Certificate (NSC) qualification | | ||||
| Manages National Senior Certificate (NSC) examination rewrites | | ||||
Facilitates learner registration for National Senior Certificate (NSC) examination rewrite | | ||||
Manages payments for National Senior Certificate (NSC) examination rewrites | | ||||
Managing a Guardian/Learner request to combined certificates | | ||||
Providing National Senior Certificate (NSC) examination certificate to replace a lost Matric certificate | |
Grade 12 Matric (Final) Examination Registration & Fees
UCT Online High School
Invoice Guardians for Grade 12 SACAI Examination Fee (sent out in February of Grade 12 year)
Pay SACAI School Examination Registration fee for Grade 12 Cohort
Registration of Learners to sit the final Grade 12 Examinations
Apply for Academic Concessions for final examinations
SACAI
Determine and publish the annual Grade 12 SACAI Examination Fee
Allocation of examination venues for final examination
Appointing of Chief Invigilator for each examination venue
Approve Academic Concessions for final examinations
Guardian
Responsible for paying individual Grade 12 learner SACAI Examination Registration Fee in March of Grade 12 year
Academic Preparation throughout Grade 12
UCT Online High School
Setting Grade 8-11 School Based Assessments (SBAs)
Administering Grade 8-12 School Based Assessments (SBAs)
Marking of Grade 8-12 School Based Assessment (SBAs)
Internal moderation of Grade 10-12 Assessments
Submission of Grade 10-12 Marksheets to SACAI
SACAI
Setting Grade 12 School Based Assessments (SBAs)
External moderation of select Grade 10-12 Assessments
Moderation of submitted Grade 10-12 Marksheets
Learner
Successful submission of Grade 8-12 School Based Assessments (SBAs)
Grade 12 Preliminary (Prelims) Examinations written online
UCT Online High School
Publish the Grade 12 Prelim Examinations timetable
Administering of Grade 12 Prelim Examinations (includes proctoring)
Marking (grading) of Grade 12 Prelim Examinations
Issuing of Term 3 Grade 12 Academic Report (Prelim results)
SACAI
Setting of Grade 12 Prelim Examinations
Setting of Grade 12 Prelim Examinations
Guardian
Ensure that the learner is present for all Grade 12 Prelim Examinations
Appeal Grade 12 Prelim Examinations
Learner
Prepare and be available online for each Grade 12 Prelim Examination as per the timetable
Grade 12 Final Examinations written in person
SACAI
Determine and publish the Grade 12 Final Examinations timetable
Setting of final Grade 12 Final Examinations
Marking (grading) of Grade 12 Final Examinations
Chief Invigilator
Day to day management of the final Grade 12 Final Examinations (including proctoring and the handling of scripts as per SACAI Examination Regulations)
Guardian
Ensuring learner accommodation and transport needs are provided throughout the Grade 12 Final Examinations
Learner
Arrive on time and fully prepared for each Grade 12 Final Examination at the allocated examination venue
Post Grade 12 Examinations (Results & Rewrites)
SACAI
Issuing of final Grade 12 Final Examination results
Providing the final Grade 12 Examination National Senior Certificate (NSC)
Manages National Senior Certificate (NSC) examination rewrites
Providing National Senior Certificate (NSC) examination certificate to replace a lost Matric certificate
Chief Invigilator
Facilitates learner registration for National Senior Certificate (NSC) examination rewrite
Manages payments for National Senior Certificate (NSC) examination rewrites
Guardian
Collect Learner’s National Senior Certificate (NSC) qualification
Cambridge International Qualifications
UCT Online High School is the only online high school in Africa officially accredited by Cambridge to offer Cambridge internationally recognised qualifications to high school learners.
- Accreditation Body: Cambridge
- Website: https://www.cambridgeinternational.org//
- Resulting Qualifications: International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE), AS and A Levels)
- School Accreditation Number: ZA346
IGCSE/AS/A Level (Final) Examination Registration & Fees
CAMBRIDGE
Determine the annual Examination Fees
Approve Academic Concessions for final examinations
Accredited Examination Centre
Invoicing of examination fees
Guardian
Sourcing of accredited examination centre
Registration of Learners to sit external Examinations at the accredited examination centre
Responsible for paying individual Examination Registration Fee by the deadline set by the accredited examination centre
Apply for Access Arrangements (concessions) for final examinations
Responsible for payment of additional costs associated with approved Access Arrangements
Academic Preparation
UCT Online High School
The setting of internal formal assessments (Summative and Formative)
Administering of internal formal assessments (Summative and Formative)
Marking of internal formal assessments (Summative and Formative)
Marking of internal formal assessments (Summative and Formative)
Learner
Successful submission of internal formal assessments (Summative and Formative)
IGCSE/AS/A level Preliminary (Prelims) Examinations written online
UCT Online High School
The setting of IGCSE/AS/A level Prelim Examinations
Determine and publish the IGCSE/AS/A level Prelim Examinations timetable
Administering of IGCSE/AS/A level Prelim Examinations (includes proctoring)
Marking (grading) of IGCSE/AS/A level Prelim Examinations
Issuing of IGCSE/AS/A level Prelim Examinations Reports
Guadrdian
Ensure that the learner is present for all IGCSE/AS/A level Prelim Examinations
Appeal IGCSE/AS/A level Prelim Examinations
Learner
Prepare for and be available online for each IGCSE/AS/A level Prelim Examinations as per the timetable
IGCSE/AS/A level Final External Examinations written in person
Cambridge
Determine the IGCSE/AS/A level examination timetable
Setting of final IGCSE/AS/A level Examinations
Marking (grading) IGCSE/AS/A level Examinations
Marking (grading) of IGCSE/AS/A level Prelim Examinations
Accredited Examination Centre
Publish the IGCSE/AS/A level timetable
Day-to-day management of the final IGCSE/AS/A level Examinations (including proctoring and the handling of scripts as per Cambridge International Examination Regulations)
Sending of learner scripts to Cambridge International for marking
Guardian
Ensuring learner accommodation and transport needs are provided throughout the IGCSE/AS/A level Examinations
Learner
Arrive on time and fully prepared for each IGCSE/AS/A level Final Examination at the allocated examination venue
Post IGCSE/AS/A level examinations (Results & Rewrites)
Cambridge
Issuing of final IGCSE/AS/A level Examination results
Providing the final IGCSE/AS/A level Certificate
Accredited Examination Centre
Publishing of final IGCSE/AS/A level Examination results to learners and guardians
Guardian
Collect Learner’s IGCSE/AS/A level statement of results and certificate
Providing copies of statement of results to UCT OHS
Matric Exemption
Guardian
Application to USAf for Matric Exemption
Providing copies of statemenPayment of matric exemption fees t of results to UCT OHS
Amended Senior Certificate (ASC)
UCT Online High School offers a comprehensive preparation course for Adult learners who wish to sit for an amended Senior Certificate 9ASC) qualification. No school or institution can be accredited to offer the ASC as this sits squarely with the Department of Basic Education (DBE).
- Accreditation Body: Department of Basic Education (DBE)
- Website: https://www.education.gov.za/Curriculum/SeniorCertificate.aspx
- Qualification Awarded: Amended Senior Certificate (ASC) also referred to as a Senior Certificate
Grade 12 Matric (Final) Examination Registration & Fees
UCT Online High School
Invoice Guardians for Grade 12 SACAI Examination Fee (sent out in February of Grade 12 year)
Pay SACAI School Examination Registration fee for Grade 12 Cohort
Registration of Learners to sit the final Grade 12 Examinations
DBE
Determine and publish the annual Grade 12 SACAI Examination Fee
Allocation of examination venues for final examination
Appointing of Chief Invigilator for each examination venue
Guardian
Responsible for paying individual Grade 12 learner SACAI Examination Registration Fee in March of Grade 12 year
Academic Preparation throughout Grade 12
UCT Online High School
Administering Grade 8-12 School Based Assessments (SBAs)
Marking of Grade 8-12 School Based Assessment (SBAs)
Internal moderation of Grade 8-12 Assessments
Submission of Grade 8-12 Marksheets to SACAI
SACAI
Setting Grade 8-12 School Based Assessments (SBAs)
External moderation of select Grade 8-12 Assessments
Moderation of submitted Grade 8-12 Marksheets
Learner
Successful submission of Grade 8-12 School Based Assessments (SBAs)
Grade 12 Preliminary (Prelims) Examinations written online
UCT Online High School
Determine and publish the Grade 12 Prelim Examinations timetable
Administering of Grade 12 Prelim Examinations (includes proctoring)
Marking (grading) of Grade 12 Prelim Examinations
Issuing of Term 3 Grade 12 Academic Report (Prelim results) in September
SACAI
Setting of Grade 12 Prelim Examinations
Guardian
Ensure that the learner is present for all Grade 12 Prelim Examinations
Appeal Grade 12 Prelim Examinations
Learner
Prepare and be available online for each Grade 12 Prelim Examination as per the timetable
Grade 12 Final Examinations written in person
SACAI
Setting of final Grade 12 Final Examinations
Marking (grading) of Grade 12 Final Examinations
Chief Invigilator
Day to day management of the final Grade 12 Final Examinations (including proctoring and the handling of scripts as per SACAI Examination Regulations)
Guardian
Ensuring learner accommodation and transport needs are provided throughout the Grade 12 Final Examinations
Learner
Arrive on time and fully prepared for each Grade 12 Final Examination at the allocated examination venue
Post Grade 12 Examinations (Results & Rewrites)
SACAI
Issuing of final Grade 12 Final Examination results
Providing the final Grade 12 Examination National Senior Certificate (NSC)
Manages National Senior Certificate (NSC) examination rewrites
Providing National Senior Certificate (NSC) examination certificate to replace a lost Matric certificate
Chief Invigilator
Facilitates learner registration for National Senior Certificate (NSC) examination rewrite
Manages payments for National Senior Certificate (NSC) examination rewrites
Managing a Guardian/Learner request to combined certificates
Guardian
Collect Learner’s National Senior Certificate (NSC) qualification