South Africa’s Department of Basic Education sets Matric pass requirements for secondary school learners.
One must meet the set requirements to advance their education after high school.
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You get a National Senior Certificate after finishing Grade 12 of highschool.
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A student should achieve the minimummatric pass requirementsto get a National Senior Certificate.
You must be younger than 21 to sit for these exams.
One can rewrite or upgrade their matric results if they are 21 or older.
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The certificate confirms to employers that you have adequate practical skills in a specific field.
The NSC is aschool-leaving certificatein South Africa.
The certificate is commonly known as a high school diploma or matriculation (matric) certificate.
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There are about 23 subjects in normal high school in Matric.
Matric subjects
Matric subjects are thesubjects you studyin Grade 12 in high school.
These subjects give you knowledge that helps you study at university, college or find entry-level work.
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These subjects are:
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What subjects are needed for Matric?
Some subjects are compulsory and should be part of your Matric subjects list.
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You choose four (4) from the compulsory subjects.
You choose any three (3) subjects from the elective subjects.
Life Orientation is not accounted for in the 75% because it consists of internal assessments.
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Theminimum APS Scorefor a bachelor’s degree pass is 23 points.
Is 25 points a bachelor pass?
The minimum matric points for university entrance in South Africa is an APS Score of 23 points.
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What can you pass matric with?
What are the minimum points for a diploma pass?
You should achieve at least 19 APS Score points to get into a diploma course in South Africa.
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How do I pass matric?
You should pass all your elective and compulsory subjects to pass matric.
You should pass seven subjects; four compulsory subjects and three electives.
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What are the basic pass requirements?
How do you get a bachelor’s pass in Grade 12?
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The score also enables you to enroll in distance learningcourses.
Getting the minimum diploma pass requirements allows you to pursue diploma courses at a university or a TVET college.
Lastly, attaining the minimum higher certificate pass requirements qualifies one to apply for certificate courses at a college.
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