Please note: You have to pass six of your subjects to qualify for these endorsements.

HIGHER CERTIFICATE PASS

Pass 6 from the 7 subjects offered

• Home Language 40% (compulsory)
• 2 x 40% & 3 x 30%
• 30% Pass in Language of Learning and Teaching (LOLT)

DIPLOMA PASS:

Pass 6 from the 7 subjects offered

• 4 Subjects x 40% (level 3) achievement
• Subjects include Home Language at 40% Compulsory Pass /
  excluding Life Orientation
• 30% Pass in Language of Learning and Teaching (LOLT)

BACHELOR'S PASS:

Pass 6 from the 7 subjects offered

• 4 Subjects x 50% (level 4) achievement
• Including Home Language 40% Compulsory Pass /
  excluding Life Orientation
• 30% Pass in Language of Learning and Teaching (LOLT)
• The Department of Basic Education has revoked the list of designated subjects with effect from September 2018
• The minimum admission requirements for a Bachelor's degree programme remain the same, namely, a NSC with a minimum of 30% in the language of learning and teaching of the Higher Education Institution (HEI), coupled with an achievements rating of 4 (50-59%) or better in any four (4) NSC subject except Life Orientation.

PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors - Admission to Bachelors Degree: the learner can go straight to University for a degree course.
• Diploma - Admission to Diploma: the learner can proceed to a Diploma Study course.
• Higher Certificate - Admission to Higher Certificate: the learner can proceed to a Higher Certificate Study course.
• National Senior Certificate - Pass NSC: the learner has passed Grade 12.
• Endorsed - Pass Endorsed NSC for learners with Special Educational Needs.
• Did Not Achieve - Did Not Achieve NSC.
• Incomplete - Result Incomplete.