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UCT Online High School Adult Matric Preparation Programme

Work part-time towards achieving your Matric certificate.

Is this course for me?
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):
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
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

Is this course for me?

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

  1. 3 offerings - 1, 3 or 6 subjects over your choice of duration (3-18 months)
  2. Recommended weekly plan to guide your study days and weeks
  3. 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.
  4. 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.

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Curated Content

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

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Support

  1. 24/7 chatbot and Infohub, an online repository of frequently asked questions (FAQs) and knowledge articles
  2. Learners can monitor their course progress on the Online Campus dashboard, providing an overview of their progress toward their desired ASC examination date
  3. Our amazing Support Advisors are there to help you succeed by assisting with any administrative and technical questions
  4. We’ll give you a step-by-step guide to help you register with the Department of Basic Education successfully and on time

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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.

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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.

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.

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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