Candidates have a second chance to rewrite the matric exams. Photo by Bulelwa Ginindza
THOSE who wish to rewrite their matric exams are urged to start registering for the Department of Education Second Chance Programme.
Registration is open until 9 February 2024 and candidates are urged not to wait until the last minute to register.
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To register, candidates are required to visit their respective districts.
The department highlighted that getting a second chance to write the matric exams has its benefits such as:
- Candidates are able to meet the requirements of the National Senior Certificate (NSC) or extended Senior Certificate and obtain a grade 12 matric certificate
- Increasing learner retention
- Increasing computer skills, job opportunities and career pathing
Candidates are able to access bursary opportunities for further studies
Gauteng Education spokesman, Steve Mabona said the following candidates may register:
- Candidates who previously wrote NSC examination
- Candidates may only register subjects they wrote previously, which have to comply with internal assessments and oral and practical assessment task requirements (for subjects with practical components)
- Candidates are not allowed to register new subjects.
