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Everything you need to prepare for Adult Matric, in one monthly subscription.

Get access to all the curated content, past papers and tools to prepare for the Amended Senior Certificate exams. Study on your own schedule. Pause when time or money is tight, and pick up right where you left off.

The Adult Matric Preparation Programme at UCT Online High School is a flexible monthly subscription that gives adults access to everything needed to prepare for the Amended Senior Certificate (ASC) exams. It costs from R479 per month, runs online over 3 to 18 months, and you can pause your subscription whenever time or finances are tight.

How the subscription works

Pay monthly, study your way, pause when you need to.

One monthly fee unlocks the whole campus. You move at your own pace, and your subscription flexes with your life.
Pay monthly, get instant access
One monthly fee unlocks the online campus, all your subject content, past papers and memos, auto-graded assessments and recommended weekly study plans.
Study on your own schedule
60 modules of content you can move through in any order, around work and family. Structured flexibility, with a recommended weekly plan of roughly 20 hours to keep you on track.
Pause anytime, resume anytime
If money or time gets tight, pause your subscription. Tell us before month-end so you are not billed for the next month. Resume whenever you are ready, back on campus within 24 hours of payment.
Change your bundle as you go
Upgrade or downgrade your number of subjects at any stage, so your subscription always matches what you need to prepare for the ASC.
1. Knowledge Modules
The theoretical foundation, delivered fully online and asynchronously. Weekly video lessons, interactive content and self-tests keep you on track and let you study at your own pace, around work and life.
2. Practical Skills Modules
Where theory meets practice. You’ll work through applied assignments, case studies and practical demonstrations. Building a portfolio of work that proves you can do the job, not just describe it.
3. Work Experience Modules
The real-world component. You’ll apply your skills in an authentic workplace setting with an approved industry placement partner, supported by a formal three-way agreement between you, the Academy and your placement partner.
Fees are paid monthly in advance. Pausing keeps your place without losing any progress, so there is no pressure to rush and nothing to lose if life gets in the way for a while.

How the subscription works

Pay monthly, study your way, pause when you need to. fee unlocks.

One monthly fee unlocks the whole campus. You move at your own pace, and your subscription flexes with your life.
Pay monthly, get instant access
One monthly fee unlocks the online campus, all your subject content, past papers and memos, auto-graded assessments and recommended weekly study plans.
Study on your own schedule
60 modules of content you can move through in any order, around work and family. Structured flexibility, with a recommended weekly plan of roughly 20 hours to keep you on track.
Pause anytime, resume anytime
If money or time gets tight, pause your subscription. Tell us before month-end so you are not billed for the next month. Resume whenever you are ready, back on campus within 24 hours of payment.
Change your bundle as you go
Upgrade or downgrade your number of subjects at any stage, so your subscription always matches what you need to prepare for the ASC.
Prices are current monthly tuition and subject to an annual increase in July. To secure your place you set up your monthly payment and pay your first month.

What your subscription includes

Everything the monthly fee unlocks.

No subject textbooks needed, except the required setwork books for language subjects (English, Afrikaans, isiXhosa).
  • Dynamic digital learning content, including past papers and memos (language setworks not included)
  • Access to the online campus and all our digital tools
  • Your selected subjects, in preparation for the May and June external exams
  • A Support Advisor for administrative help and accountability
  • Peer-to-peer learner forums
  • Recommended weekly study plans
  • Auto-graded assessments and an Academic Rewards Programme

Language setworks not included in digital content.

Subscription bundles

Choose the bundle that fits your matric.

Same monthly access and pause-anytime flexibility on every bundle.
Change your number of subjects whenever you need to.
Bundle 01
Single Subject

1 subject

R479/month
6 to 12 months

Best for: You need one subject to complete your ASC.

Apply now
Bundle 02
Half ASC Prep

2 - 3 subjects

R649/month
12 to 18 months

Best for: You need 2 to 3 subjects, or want to spread the ASC over 1 to 2 years.

Apply now
Bundle 01
Full ASC Prep

4 - 6 subjects

R899/month
18 months

Best for: You need 4 or more subjects for your full qualification.

Apply now
1 Subject
Bundle 01
Single Subject
R479 per month
Suggested duration:
Between 6 - 12 months
Obtain a Matric (ASC):
No
Matric upgrade:
Yes. If the Adult Learner just needs to complete one subject to complete their ASC.
3 Subjects
Bundle 02
Half ASC Prep
R649 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
R899 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.
Prices are current monthly tuition and subject to an annual increase in July. To secure your place you set up your monthly payment and pay your first month.

The ASC sits once a year

The next ASC sitting is in May and June. Your subscription is your full runway up to it.

The external exam happens at the same time each year, so the sooner you start, the more months of preparation you give yourself. Build a steady rhythm now and walk into the exam room ready.

Celebrating second chances

It is never too late to finish what matters to you.

This programme is for adults who were unable, or never given the opportunity, to write matric earlier in life, and for those who want to pass subjects they previously did not.

We know you are likely studying alongside work and family. That is exactly why the subscription bends around your life instead of asking your life to bend around it.

Subjects offered

Eleven subjects to build your matric around.

English HL
Afrikaans FAL
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 FAL
isiXhosa FAL
Maths
Maths Lit
Economics
Geography
History
Life Sciences
Physical Sciences
Business Studies Economics

What you will need

Requirements to enrol.

Learner

  • About 20 hours of study a week
  • Self-motivation and a good work ethic
  • Ability to meet deadlines
  • Reasonable comfort working online

Application

  • 21 years or older at the time of writing the ASC exams
  • A completed Grade 9 (old Standard 7), or a recognised equivalent qualification

Tech

  • Laptop or desktop with a webcam
  • Stable internet (minimum 10Mbps)
  • An uninterrupted power supply (UPS)

There are no live classes. Facilitator presence is fostered through asynchronous, pre-recorded content, so you can learn whenever it suits you.

Course Requirements

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

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

Subjects offered

Eleven subjects to build your matric around.

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How does the Adult Matric subscription work?

You pay one monthly fee and get instant access to the online campus, all your subject content, past papers and memos, auto-graded assessments and recommended weekly study plans. You study on your own schedule and can pause whenever time or money is tight.

Can I pause my subscription if I cannot afford it one month?

Yes. If money or time gets tight you can pause your subscription. Just tell us before month-end so you are not billed for the next month. Resume whenever you are ready and you are back on the campus within 24 hours of payment.

What happens to my progress if I pause?

Pausing keeps your place. Your progress, completed modules and assessment history are saved, so when you resume you pick up exactly where you left off rather than starting over.

How much does Adult Matric cost?

Adult Matric is a monthly subscription from R479 per month for a single subject. Two to three subjects are R649 per month and four to six subjects are R899 per month. Fees are paid monthly in advance.

How long does it take to prepare for the ASC?

Most learners prepare over 3 to 18 months depending on how many subjects they take and how much time they have each week. The recommended pace is roughly 20 hours of study a week, working towards the May or June exam sitting.

What is included in the monthly fee?

Your monthly fee unlocks the online campus, dynamic digital learning content with past papers and memos, your selected subjects, a Support Advisor, peer learner forums, recommended weekly study plans, auto-graded assessments and an Academic Rewards Programme.

Can I change how many subjects I am taking?

Yes. You can upgrade or downgrade your number of subjects at any stage by changing your bundle, so your subscription can grow or shrink as your circumstances change.

Who is the Adult Matric programme for?

It is for adults who were unable to write matric earlier in life, or who want to pass subjects they previously did not. Learners must be 21 or older at the time of writing the ASC exams and have completed Grade 9 or a recognised equivalent.

Monthly access to everything you need to prepare for your matric. Pause anytime.

Applications are open and new intakes happen every month. Set up your monthly payment, pay your first month, and you are on the campus.