Where can I upgrade my matric results incase I did not obtain the results I wanted?

Matric rewrite can be done at the high school where you had written your matric or through private accredited institutions. If you do not know where these institutions are contact the Department of Basic Education on 012 357 3000 or visit their website www.dbe.gov.za

NYDA also offers the matric rewrite programme and have the branches that you can contact. Read more

When is the closing date for Supplementary Examinations?

The closing date for supplementary exams is 21 days after the results have been released. You can register at your school or Provincial Department of Education.

Where can I apply for exemption?

One can apply for exemption at the Universities South Africa

How does one access past question papers and memos?

Past matric question papers and memos can be accessed at link

How to apply for your matric certificate if it is lost or damaged?

For lost or damaged matric certificate learners must apply for replacement at the Department of Basic Education (DBE) or Provincial Education Department (PED) by completing the Replacement application form.

They can request for the statement of results while waiting for the issuing of the certificate. If the certificate is damaged, they must return the damaged certificate to the Department of Basic Education (DBE) or Provincial Education Department (PED).

What steps should be followed:

Pay the prescribed fee by postal order at the Post Office, cash at DBE / PED office or by cheque. Go to the nearest DBE/ PED offices with the following documents:

An affidavit stating what happened to your certificate (i.e. if it is lost or damaged) the original national/ senior certificate (if it is damaged), this is not applicable if it is lost

Your original identity document (ID) and a certified copy.

The application form for a replacement of certificate (download on the DBE website)

Proof of payment

Take the documents to the DBE/PED, alternatively they can be posted to:
Department of Basic Education Private Bag X895,
Pretoria, 0001

Note: If you are abroad (outside South Africa), you can send someone to the Department of Basic Education to fill in the form for you and pay the prescribed fee.

How long does it take?

It takes between four to six weeks for a replacement certificate to be issued (for records on the system). Clients can obtain their statement of results immediately. For records not on the system, it will take longer as records needs to be retrieved from the Archives and loaded on the system.

How much does it cost?

Replacement certificates cost R80.00, and if the client wants a statement of results, it will cost an additional R34.00. These fees are valid from 01 April 2015 until 31 March 2016.

ed Providers are the training providers that are authorised to offer the trainings and they meet their essential requirements.

How to check if a provider is registered and accredited?

In order to check whether a provider is registered and accredited you will first need to establish what type of qualification is being offered, e g. is it a NQF registered qualification or a non-nqf registered course?

Accredited Qualification

If it is NQF registered qualification you can contact Career Development Services at the following contact details and they will be able to verify for you. Telephone: 086 999 0123 SMS/Text Message: 0722045056 Email: careerhelp@dhet.gov.za