Hey Matrics,
As you head into your final exams, know that we at the Careers Portal are rooting for you! We fully support you and one of the ways we would love to show you our support is by providing you with helpful resources to assist you along your journey.
The Careers Portal provides resources dedicated to making your matric year easier. We want to make sure that all students have an easy and convenient way to gain access to the resources they need in order to succeed during their exams.
You’ll be able to find everything you need from matric rewrite, matric results, study guides, matric past papers, to tips, advice and more.
Past Papers
Get all the Matric past papers you need right here! With the Careers Portal, you can make your Grade 12 year epic.
Click here to check out all past matric examination papers
How To Cope With Exam Stress
The final Matric exam period can be very stressful and overwhelming. It's important to have strategies to keep not only your body but your mind healthy as well so that you can excel!
Guide To Remaining Calm For Matrics
4 Tips On How To Cope With Exam Failure
How To Keep The FOCUS When Exams Fatigue Sets In
Matric Study Tips
The key to succeeding in your exams is to have a game plan and to stick to it. Remember, having a plan for before, during and after your exams can wipe away that feeling of not being in control.
Common Study Mistakes Students Make
Study Guides & Resources
Besides past papers, there are so many resources and study guides out there which can help you better prepare for your Final Matric exams.
Mind The Gap Grade 12 Study Guides
Free Online Resources For Matriculants
Resources To Help You Get Distinctions
Post-Matric Options
You've probably been contemplating the next chapter of your life all throughout the year asking yourself, 'what am I going to study?', 'am I going to study? What else can I do'? Well, we can help.
Where To Study in South Africa
Tips For Students Transitioning From High School To University
Not Going to University? Here Are Other Options For You
Bursaries
Are you looking for ways to fund your studies? Perhaps an academic bursary is the answer to your financial worries. Academic bursaries can be found in almost every field of study from engineering to journalism.
Find all the latest bursaries and scholarships here.
NSFAS
NSFAS is the National Student Financial Aid Scheme which is a bursary fund for students through the NSFAS funding. The NSFAS bursary will cover everything from your fees to your accommodation. To learn more about NSFAS, click here.
Funza Lushaka Bursary
The Funza Lushaka Bursary is one of the teaching bursaries available to students. Click here to find out everything you need to know about the Funza Lushaka Bursary.
ISFAP
ISFAP refers to the Ikusasa Student Financial Aid Programme which provides bursaries to students from poor and missing middle backgrounds. Click here to find out more about ISFAP.
Student Loans
If you don't qualify for a bursary or have not been successful in applying for one, a student loan could be how you fund your studies.
Fund Your Studies With A Loan From Fundi
Banks That Offer Student Loans in South Africa
5 Things to Think About When Taking Out a Student Loan
Student Accommodation
There are various ways to find student accommodation if you're looking to study away from home. It is sure to be a major adjustment but there is always support available.
Click here if you're looking for student accommodation.
Career Advice
Looking for career advice? Careers Portal can help you with how to apply for jobs, how to create a CV, answer interview questions and even help you answer any other questions about working that you might have.
Do you want to get priority access to the articles about Learnerships, internships, bursaries and so much more on the Careers Portal website?
Then click here to make Careers Portal a Preferred Source.
Post-Matric Options
We helped you with past papers for your matric exams, so hopefully you are happy with your Matric results. So now you are faced with a lot of post-matric options that can shape your future paths. You might want to study law, teaching, or nursing. Of course studying is expensive so we have helpful advice about student loans, NSFAS bursaries, Fundi loans, ISFAP, and lots of other funding options.
These options range from pursuing higher education at universities , TVET Colleges or private colleges, finding student accommodation, entering vocational training programs (like Learnerships and internships), joining the workforce, or even starting your own business. There are so many choices but we are here to help.
Where to Study
College of Cape Town TVET college strives to equip their students with the qualifications and skills to start successful careers. They provide well-equipped workshops, lecture rooms, computer rooms, studios for practical work and well-equipped media centres.
Three residences are located near the City, Crawford and Thornton Campuses. In addition to offering a variety of courses, they also provide their students with Open Learning Centres. College of Cape Town cares about the well-being of their students and therefore provides Student Support Services.
General News
Applying for your Smart ID Card has gotten even easier as you can now apply online via e-Home Affairs. Here is how to apply, upload documents and pay for your application all from the comfort of your own home.
