Can I Complete My Matric Online?

Yes, you can complete your matric online.

You can complete an Adult Matric course through Distance Learning. This means that you can complete your matric course online.

What Is An Amended Senior Certificate?

The Amended Senior Certificate is an award you can get that is on the same level as a traditional matric certificate. The Adult Matric programme allows students who did not pass their matric year or did not write matric at all.

The Amended Senior Certificate has obtained its title because:

  • You will have less subjects to complete compared to the traditional matric course
  • There are different pass requirements for the course
  • There are no classes, so you will not get a class mark
  • The course has its own set of entry requirements

Distance Learning And The Adult Matric Course

Bellview Institute of Distance Learning offers the Adult Matric programme. There are no face-to-face classes involved in distance learning, the studies are all completed online.

All assignments must be submitted virtually. You will only need to write the final matric examination at an allocated DHET examination centre.

Accreditation For Adult Matric At Bellview

Here are the accreditation details for the Adult Matric course:

  • SAQA ID number: 49647
  • NQF 04
  • Programme: National Qualification
  • Course: Amended Senior Certificate
  • Award achieved: Senior Certificate
  • The award is accredited and issued by Umalusi

Bellview Institute of Distance Learning has been accredited by the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers which also accredits them for the QCTO

There is no longer a need for educational institutions to undergo an accreditation process for offering the Adult Matric course. Thus, there is no need for Bellview Institute of Distance to undergo this process either. 

The institution is, however, still fully accredited and your award will be accredited by Umalusi.

What Do I Need For Adult Matric Application?

To apply for the Adult Matric course, you will need:

  • A grade 9 or (or a grade 9 equivalent) certificate
  • A matric status that is incomplete (stating that you did not pass matric or did not write it)
  • You must be 21 or older when you write your final examinations

How Long Does It Take To Complete Adult Matric?

You can choose one of the following time frames in which to complete Adult Matric:

  • 12 months (recommended)
  • 24 months (recommended)
  • 36 months

You can begin the Adult Matric course at the age of 19. You must, however, be at least 21 years old when you write your final exams.

Benefits Of A Matric Certificate

There are many benefits to having a matric certificate, such as:

When choosing to study further via Distance Learning, a great option would be the General Management Courses offered by Bellview. 

These courses will equip you with the knowledge and skills that you will need in order to successfully and efficiently run a business. The qualifications that you will receive are nationally and internationally recognised and this will ensure that your hireability will vastly improve when seeking employment.

Will Universities Accept Amended Senior Certificates?

Yes, universities accept Amended Senior Certificates. If you pass your Adult Matric course with a Bachelor’s Degree Matric Pass, you will meet one of the entry requirements for university application.

Universities also have a list of other entry requirements that are unique to each course. It is important to look at university requirements beforehand to make sure you choose the right subjects. You will also need to get specific marks for each subject as the university requires.

Apply For Adult Matric With Bellview

You can apply for this course by:

Are There other options apart from Matric?

In the event that you have completely written off the option of getting a Matric certificate. Bellview does offer a few alternative programmes that do not require matric.

ICB Courses

These were courses developed by the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers. They are mainly focused on Bookkeeping and Accounting but also teach students skills like office administration and small business financial management, this group of courses is part of their ICB Business Management Courses.

CIMA Courses

These courses have been developed by a group called CIMA, which stands for the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, they are a worldwide professional body for management accountants. CIMA offers finance qualifications that are recognised on an international scale. CIMA is widely respected and is known to be the most popular qualification in business.

Author: Karla Nortier