Attaining a Matric certificate is an important part of a learner's educational journey in that it grants them the opportunity to pursue the career they have always wanted.
This is partly why failure to achieve this goal can have a devastating impact on a learner’s will to try and do it again.
Fortunately for them, the Department of Basic Education has introduced the Second Chance Programme.
Formally introduced in 2016, the program enables matriculants who would like to redo their matric because they had either failed or attained poor results and would like to improve them.
Although the programme has no age restrictions, the most targeted group contains those aged 21 and above, with a minimum qualification of Grade 9, 10 and 11 as well as those who are in ABET level 4.
When applying through the district office, applicants are advised to carry the following documents:
- Identity Document
- Statement of results or matric certificate
- School reports are required for those who left school before matric
- Those who wish to directly enquire about the programme can do so on the following Whatsapp number which is: 0636967264 or e-mail: [email protected].
Full details are available on the Department of Basic Education website and you can register online.
Registration opened on the 1st October 2025 and closes on the 6th February 2026.
Senior Certificate candidates can register online or at their nearest district office. National Senior Certificate candidates can only register at their local district office.
