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    The Department of Basic Education has announced amendments to the matric pass requirements, which allows learners to fail 1 subject. But there are other subject requirements that need to be met in order to receive the NSC (National Senior Certificate).

    Remember, there are 3 pass levels:

    • Higher certificate
    • Diploma
    • Bachelors pass (previously known as an exemption).

    Higher certificate pass requirements

    • Must obtain at least 40% for your Home Language,
    • Must obtain at least 40% for two other subjects,
    • Must obtain at least 30% for four other subjects.
    • Must past at least 6 out of 7 subjects.

    Diploma pass requirements

    • Must obtain at least 40% for your Home Language,
    • Must obtain at least 40% for three other subjects excluding Life Orientation,
    • Must obtain at least 30% for the Language of Learning and Teaching (LOLT) of the tertiary institution (Higher Education Institution),
    • Must pass at least 6 out of 7 subjects.

    This will qualify you to study for a diploma at a TVET college or University of Technology.

    Bachelors Degree pass requirements

    • Must obtain at least 40% for your Home Language (compulsory),
    • Must obtain at least 50% for four other subjects excluding Life Orientation,
    • Must obtain at least 30% for Language of Learning and Teaching (LOLT) of the tertiary (Higher Eduction) institution,
    • Must obtain at least 30% for one other subject,
    • Must pass at least 6 out of 7 subjects.

    A Bachelor’s pass qualifies you to study towards a degree at a university, university of technology, TVET college or any accredited Higher Learning Institution.

    Grade Level system explained:

    • Level 7: 80–100% (Outstanding achievement)
    • Level 6: 70–79% (Meritorious achievement)
    • Level 5: 60–69% (Substantial achievement)
    • Level 4: 50–59% (Moderate achievement)
    • Level 3: 40–49% (Adequate achievement)
    • Level 2: 30–39% (Elementary achievement)
    • Level 1: 0–29% (Not achieved: Fail)

    These subjects are compulsory.

    • Home Language
    • First Additional Language
    • Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy
    • Life Orientation
    • Either English or Afrikaans as one of your languages

    Sources: The Department of Basic Education

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