Applying for Adult Matric at UCT Online High School Here’s what you should know: Image: Supplied.
With UCT officially launching their Adult Matric programme, here is what you need to know about Adult Matric at UCT Online High School.
Applying for Adult Matric at UCT Online High School Here’s what you should know: Image: Supplied.
UCT Online High School has officially launched their Adult Matric programme, giving adults who were unable, or never given the opportunity to write their matric when they were young, the opportunity to work part-time towards achieving their CAPS-aligned National Senior Certificate. And they get to do it online, and part-time, through the most-recognised university in Africa! If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been waiting for, we’re sure you’re eager to get your application in. But you may have some questions that need answering first. Here is what you need to know about Adult Matric at UCT Online High School.
The Adult Matric programme runs for a total of 24 months (2 years), starting in January 2023 and concluding in December of the second year.
Adult Matric learners will be learning the South African CAPS curriculum resulting in the National Senior Certificate (NSC). While UCT Online High School has launched an additional international curriculum, Cambridge International for high school learners, it’s not an available curriculum to take for Adult Matric.
As with the standard NSC matric qualification, Adult Matric learners will be required to take 7 subjects. Aside from the compulsory subjects, you can select a stream of electives as follows:
In addition, 3 subjects must be selected from a stream and one additional elective:
Stream 1: Commerce
Stream 2: Humanities
Stream 3: Sciences
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If you are a part of the school’s January 2023 cohort, your external Matriculation Examinations will be written in October/November 2024 at an approved SACAI examination venue located in South Africa. This goes for all January starters, your final Matriculation Examinations will take place in October/November of the following year.
With the intense nature of this academic learning path, it is important to understand what’s required from your end to ensure the successful completion of your Adult Matric qualification. These include, but are not limited to:
Now before you rush to get your application in, there are a few requirements when it comes to applying for UCT Online High School’s Adult Matric programme:
If you’re ready to start this exciting journey to a new future, you can apply here. Looking for more information? Visit UCT Online High School’s website or book a call with one of their friendly Admissions Consultants.