Adult Matric Preparation Programme

Because it’s never too late to enable a better future for you and your family.

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Duration

18 months

Curriculum

Amended Senior Certificate (ASC)

Monthly Tuition fee

R450; R600; R800

Next Intake

November 2024

December 2024

January 2025

Celebrating Second Chances

UCT Online High School’s Adult Matric Preparation Programme is here to celebrate those adults who were unable, or never given the opportunity, to write their matric when they were young or who are looking to pass subjects they failed.

Work part-time towards achieving your Adult Matric through the most recognised university in Africa and master your own destiny!

What we offer

With our Adult Matric offering, you have the choice of three offerings

1 Subject

Bundle 01

Single Subject

R450 per month

3 Subjects

Bundle 02

Half ASC Prep

R600 per month

6 Subjects

Bundle 03

Full ASC Prep

R800 per month

1 Subject

Bundle 01

Single Subject

R450 per month

Suggested duration:

Between 6 - 12 months

Obtain a Matric (ASC):

Matric upgrade:

Yes. If the Adult Learner just needs to complete one subject to complete their ASC.

3 Subjects

Bundle 02

Half ASC Prep

R600 per month

Suggested duration:

Between 12 - 36 months

Obtain a Matric (ASC):

Yes. Complete the ASC over 2-3 years, taking 2-3 subjects per year

Matric upgrade:

Yes. If the Adult Learner just needs to complete one subject to complete their ASC.

6 Subjects

Bundle 03

Full ASC Prep

R800 per month

Suggested duration:

18 months

Obtain a Matric (ASC):

Yes

Matric upgrade:

Yes. If the Adult Learner needs to complete 4 or more subjects to complete their qualiﬁcation.

Which bundle is right for me?

Suggested duration

Obtain a Matric (ASC)

Matric upgrade

1 Subjects

Bundle 01

Single Subject

Between 6 - 12 months

If the Adult Learner just needs to complete one subject to complete their ASC

Suggested duration

Obtain a Matric (ASC)

Matric upgrade

3 Subjects

Bundle 02

Half ASC Prep

Between 12 - 36 months

Complete the ASC over 2-3 years, taking 2-3 subjects per year

If the Adult Learner needs to complete 2 or 3 subjects to complete their qualiﬁcation

Suggested duration

Obtain a Matric (ASC)

Matric upgrade

6 Subjects

Bundle 03

Full ASC Prep

18 months

If the Adult Learner needs to complete 4 or more subjects to complete their qualiﬁcation

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Applications are open and spaces are limited. Don't miss out.

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Our subjects

English HL

Afrikaans HL

isiXhosa FAL

Maths

Maths Lit

Economics

Business Studies Economics

Geography

History

Life Sciences

Physical Sciences

English HL

Afrikaans HL

isiXhosa FAL

Maths

Maths Lit

Economics

Geography

History

Business Studies Ecoomics

Life Sciences

Physical Sciences

English HL

Afrikaans HL

isiXhosa FAL

Maths

Maths Lit

Economics

Geography

History

Life Sciences

Physical Sciences

Business Studies Economics

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This is how we do it

Flexibility

3 offerings - 1, 3 or 6 subjects over your choice of duration (3-18 months)
Recommended weekly plan to guide your study days and weeks
60 modules of content, released in two batches. Learners have the freedom to navigate through the available modules in any order they choose, depending on their prior experience and revision requirements.
Our flexible subscription model allows you the freedom to pause your studies during months when time or finances are tight, ensuring you can manage your education on your terms.

This is how we do it

Curated Content

Expertly curated content videos by our team of Subject Specialists
A curriculum which is tailored to the latest government specifications
Auto graded assessments
Lots of past papers with memos
No additional textbooks are required except for required setworks for languages

This is how we do it

Support

24/7 chatbot and Infohub, an online repository of frequently asked questions (FAQs) and knowledge articles
Learners can monitor their course progress on the Online Campus dashboard, providing an overview of their progress toward their desired ASC examination date
Our amazing Support Advisors are there to help you succeed by assisting with any administrative and technical questions
We’ll give you a step-by-step guide to help you register with the Department of Basic Education successfully and on time

This is how we do it

Community

Our peer-to-peer forum is there for adult learners to make friends, share notes, form study groups and generally connect as they encourage one another on their path to success.

This is how we do it

Rewards

An Academic Rewards Programme, gamified and linked to the completion of tasks on the Online Campus, allows learners to earn tokens as they complete various pieces of work. These tokens can then be redeemed in our Adult Matric Online Rewards store.

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Programme Requirements

Learner
Requirements

A minimum commitment of 20 hours per week (over 7 days)
A strong, self-motivated work ethic
Ability to meet deadlines and take ownership of assignments
Reasonable technical proficiency

Application
Requirements

Adult Matric learners must be 21 years or older when they sit for their matric exam
Have a General Education and Training Certificate (GETC); or
Have passed Grade 9 (old Standard 7) or
Have a recognised equivalent qualification

Course
Requirements

Laptop or desktop computer with a webcam
Stable internet connection (minimum 10Mbps)
Uninterrupted power supply (UPS)

* Please note that there are no live classes, facilitator presence is fostered through aspirational, pre-recorded videos containing excellent learning content.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Will I require any specific stationery or learning resources such as a printer and/or scanner? How often would access be required?

Please see our stationery and equipment list here.

How often do Mastery Checks take place?

Depending on the subjects, you may have a Mastery Check at the end of each module Between Mastery Checks, you will have regular opportunities to practice through self-graded or auto-graded assessments.

What is a Mastery Check?

A Mastery Check is a formative or summative assessment (mainly formative – we’ll explain the difference in the next section) that assesses Adult Matric learners' mastery of the content. These Mastery Checks are points where both Facilitators and Adult Matric learners can see where gaps exist and where additional revision may be needed.

How are matric final marks calculated?

The Amended Senior Certificate (ASC) is scored against the same metric and Admission Point Scores (APS) as the National Senior Certificate (NSC), which are awarded when a learner completes their matric at high school. The points are broken down into percentage groups that equal an admission point score that determines whether you will be granted access to a tertiary institution. Every subject is awarded a point based on the percentage result of their examination. Tertiary institutions use this system to determine entry requirements for their courses.

Will these external Adult Matric examinations be written at a physical venue or online?

The final ASC examinations for Grade 12 (Adult Matric) are set externally and need to be written at an approved physical examination venue in South Africa — these are allocated by the DBE.

Can I write my final matric examination at my home?

No, you cannot. You will have to write your ASC examinations in person at a registered venue identified by the Department of Basic Education (DBE).

Can the matric examination be written online?

No, it cannot. You can apply for the Adult Matric programme, which can be completed online at any Adult Matric service provider, like UCT Online High School, but the final ASC examinations will have to be written in approved venues.

How do I register for my Amended Senior Certificate (ASC) examinations?

The Department of Basic Education (DBE) opens registrations for ASC examinations from October/November to January. You can register online or in person, with your supporting documents to complete your registration. The Amended Senior Certificate (ASC) examinations are scheduled for the May/June examination session each year.

Online examination Registration

You can register online on the government’s e-Service website.

Education District Office

You can visit your nearest Provincial Department of Education district office to register in person.

Documents You Will Need

Completed registration form
A certified copy of your ID or birth certificate
Candidates whose country of birth is outside of South Africa will need to use their passports (and provide visa copies)
Repeat candidates must include a copy of their previous highest qualification
Examination numbers of the previous Grade 12 or equivalent examinations

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