College SA offers the Amended Senior Certificate (ASC) programme

We are proud to announce that College SA now offers the Amended Senior Certificate programme. The Amended Senior Certificate is the equivalent to the National Senior Certificate (NSC) also known as matric.

The college has joined forces with Matric Works to meet the demand for adult matric in South Africa. Matric Works is an adult matric learning programme for individuals who are over the age of 21 and have not completed their Grade 12.

The Matric Works programme (which follows a CAPS-aligned curriculum) was initially launched in 2016 by one of South Africa’s leading Adult Education and Training (AET) providers called Media Works. Since then, they have helped thousands of adults achieve their Amended Senior Certificate / Grade 12.

MORE ABOUT THE AMENDED SENIOR CERTIFICATE

The Amended Senior Certificate is a programme that is specifically designed for adults who did not complete or pass their Grade 12.

Almost two-thirds of South African adults have not completed or passed their Grade 12. This means that many of our young adults will struggle to get a job or might not even get a job at all.

To minimise the number of unemployed adults in South Africa, the Department of Education introduced the Amended Senior Certificate programme. The ASC programme is specifically aimed at adults and out-of-school learners that want to obtain their matric equivalent.

The Amended Senior Certificate is recognised by employers and various tertiary education institutions, which means not only can students qualify for entry-level jobs, but they can also further their education and take control of their future.  

WHAT AMENDED SENIOR CERTIFICATE SUBJECTS CAN YOU STUDY AT COLLEGE SA?

College SA offers 12 of the Amended Senior Certificate subjects. This includes:

Languages:

• ASC Afrikaans – First Additional Language (Number 13310029)
• ASC Afrikaans – Home Language (Number 13300019)
• ASC English – First Additional Language (Number 13310049)
• ASC English – Home Language (Number 13300039)
• ASC IsiZulu - Home Language (Number 13300099) 

Other:

• ASC Business Studies (Number 12320259)
• ASC Geography (Number 16320279)
• ASC Life Sciences (Number 19320329)
• ASC Mathematical Literacy (Number 19320339)
• ASC Mathematics (Number 19320349)
• ASC Physical Science (Number 19320359)
• ASC History (Number 16320289)

Students can enrol for the ASC programme whenever they want. The Amended Senior Certificate Examination takes place in June/July each year. Registration opens in October and then closes in January the following year.

Exam registrations can be done at any provincial education office including the head office, district office and circuit office. Please visit the Department of Basic Education Website for a list of provincial education offices. 

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO REGISTER FOR THE AMENDED SENIOR CERTIFICATE EXAMINATIONS?

You will have to submit the following paperwork when registering for your examination:

• Your completed exam registration form
• A certified copy of your ID document or birth certificate or passport (foreign candidates)
• Repeater candidates must attach a copy of their previous highest qualification
• If you have entered and wrote any other Grade 12 or equivalent examination before you will need to supply the examination numbers for those exams.

HOW WILL YOU STUDY? WHEN CAN YOU ENROL?

The Amended Senior Certificate programme is offered via distance learning, which means you will be studying from home. There are no face-to-face classes to attend. Once your studies have been activated, you will receive your study material via courier service. 

Please note: The adult matric programme is a self-study programme, which means we do not offer tutor support for these subjects. You will get access to an online classroom, where you will be working through the activities on your own. These activities will help you prepare for the Amended Senior Certificate examination.   

ASC Examinations

As a student, you are responsible to register for the Amended Senior Certificate examination. The College accepts no responsibility for registering any student for the ASC exams.

To register for the ASC exams, please click here: https://www.education.gov.za/Curriculum/SeniorCertificate/SCRegistration.aspx  

ASC subject fees

You can choose to study with printed textbooks or e-books. The ASC printed textbook option costs R2000 per subject and can be paid off over five months. You will be required to pay the R600 up-front and then the remaining R1400 will be split up in seven monthly instalments of R200 each. The ASC e-book option costs R1800 per subject and can be paid off over six months. You will be required to pay R600 up-front and then the remaining R1200 can be paid off in monthly instalments.

Students who wish to pay the full course amount upfront can discuss this with the Educational Planner.

HOW MANY SUBJECTS DO YOU HAVE TO CHOOSE?

To get an Amended Senior Certificate from Umalusi, you must pass 6 subjects. This includes a Home Language and a First Additional Language. Here is the breakdown: 

Option 1

• Afrikaans Home Language
• English First Additional Language
• Any four (4) additional subjects

Option 2

• English Home Language
• Afrikaans First Additional Language
• Any four (4) additional subjects

Students who completed Grade 12 but failed 1 or more subjects:

You can apply for a single subject or multiple subjects.

(Only the ones you failed)

Students who dropped out of school early and never reached Grade 12:

If you never did Grade 12, you will be required to enrol for 6 subjects of which 1 must be a Home Language and 1 a First Additional Language. The rest of your subject selection is up to you.

If you are ready to take the next step to career success, give us a call. We’re looking forward to welcoming adult matric learners!