WCED Matric Support

Support for matrics

Matric support resources on Thutong
(the National Education portal website) & the Department of Basic Education website.

Thutong's "Support for Matrics" page includes an extensive variety of resources for Grade 12 learners including

• Self Study Guides
• the Proverto Study Guides
• Life Sciences Grade 12 Exam revision
• links to other Matric support websites

The Department of Basic Education has released a series called "Mind the Gap study guides" for Grade 12 learners. The following subjects are available:

• Accounting
• Economics
• Geography
• Life Sciences

Frequently asked questions

Answers to frequently asked questions on matric exams are available here. In the meantime here are a few tips:

1. Q How many subjects am I entitled to re-write in the supplementary examinations?
   A You can re-write a maximum of two (2) subjects.
2. Q I passed all my subjects, but my marks were lower compared to my internal school assessment. Do I qualify to write the supplementary examinations?
   A Yes, only for approved further studies that require better grades.
3. Q When is the closing date to apply for re-marking?
   A Applications for re-marking close 21 days after the publication of results.
4. Q When will my National Senior Certificate be available?
   A Candidates who wrote the NSC exams in November can collect their certificates during the month of June at the school they attended.
5. Q When is the closing date for Supplementary Examinations?
   A 21 January or 21 days after the publication of results.
6. Q When do I write individual subjects?
   A Admission letters will be mailed two (2) weeks before the start of the examinations.