Most students hope to score good marks in their final board exams.
This mindset causes their children to develop dedication to their academic performance.
Despite these efforts, many fail their annual exams every year and end up sitting for supplementary exams.
Supplementary exams are a second opportunity for students to improve their matric grades. Photo: pixabay.com, @Kollinger; pexels.com, @RDNE Stock project (modified by author)Source: UGC
Read below for crucial information about second national exams, such as how they work and how to register.
What is a supplementary exam?
What are matric supplementary exams?
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InSouth Africa,supplementary examsare called second national exams.
These assessments offer students an opportunity to improve their grades in matric.
If it has been over five years since you matriculated, you could apply for an Amended Senior Certificate.
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After receiving their results, matriculants are given less than two weeks to register for retakes.
Failure to register within the stipulated time means the learner will not sit for the assessments.
you’ve got the option to apply at yourschoolor district education office in your province.
Second national exam tests are available to learners who meet the qualifications. Photo: pexels.com, @Katerina Holmes, @RDNE Stock project (modified by author)Source: UGC
The second option is to register for a supplementary exam and take another opportunity to improve your grades.
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Who qualifies for supplementary exams?
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Supplementary or second national exam tests are available to learners who meet the qualifications.
Therefore, you should know the most importantsupplementary exam rulesto determine whether you qualify to sit for these tests.
The Department of Education phased out the February/March supplementary examination.
After enrollment, the Department of Education will give you your second national exam timetable. Photo: pixabay.com, @jarmoluk; pexels.com, @Andy Barbour (modified by author)Source: UGC
They will no longer be available.
The tests happen annually between May and July, and you will get a supplementary exam timetable after enrollment.
The closing date for tool for 2025 is 7 February 2025.
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When will the results of supplementary exams be released?
Retakes are a second chance given to students to improve their scores.
Students are required to pass the exam to gain a pass overall.
High schoolers are encouraged to study hard and pass their matric to avoid supplementary exams. Photo: pexels.com, @Katerina Holmes, @Andrea Piacquadio (modified by author)Source: UGC
Are supplementary exams harder?
A second national exam is generally more difficult because it is your second chance to improve yourmatric grade.
Nonetheless, tensing is unnecessary because many have passed these exams.
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How much do you’re gonna wanna write a supplementary exam?
The charges depend on the number of subjects you redo.
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you’ve got the option to register to retake any number of subjects for your supplementary exam.
However, you must have written these subjects during your final year exams.
What can you do if you don’t qualify to write the NSC supplementary?
There is no need to tense over supplementary exams because many have passed these assessments. Photo: pixabay.com, @klimkin; pexels.com, @Skylar Kang (modified by author)Source: UGC
In the South African schooling system, theAS levelis equivalent to grade 12 or matric.
Advanced supplementary is an important requirement foruniversity entrance.
The course is for students aged 16 and above who have completed either IGCSE, Grade 11 or 12.
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The students take four subjects and twelve months to complete the course.
How does the supplementary exam work at UNISA?
UNISA is among the universities in South Africa that offer supplementary exams.
UNISA is among South African universities that offer supplementary exams. Photo: pexels.com, @Yan Krukau; pixabay.com, @StockSnap (modified by author)Source: UGC
Most modules at UNISA provide two options for writing the examination.
you could either sit for asupplementary or special examination.
You might be granted supplementary exams at UNISA if you attained a minimum of40% in the exam.
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Students are notified whether they qualify for a supplementary when they receive their results.
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Does NSFAS pay for supplementary exams at UNISA?
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you’re able to apply for the NSFASadditional exam allowanceat UNISA if you are registered for supplemental exams.
You must provide evidence of exam registration (a letter from UNISA) and travel plans.
If you have qualified to sit for supplementary exams, you must remain focused.
It may be stressful for you if you are worried about not passing your test for the second time.
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