Adult Matric Preparation Programme

Please see our stationery and equipment list here.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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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