The Western Cape Education Department has encouraged all learners who did not achieve their desired results in the 2023 National Senior Certificate (NSC) to apply to write the May/June NSC this year.

Registration closes on Friday, 9 February 2024.

This is a wonderful opportunity to obtain one’s NSC and it should not be missed, said Director of Communication Bronagh Hammond in a statement.

The content is fresh in the candidates’ minds, so it would be beneficial to register to write sooner, rather than having to wait a whole year, she said.

“Every candidate who did not pass should continue doing whatever they can to complete Grade 12. In the Western Cape, approximately 30% of the candidates who did not pass required one more subject to pass and about 20% needed two subjects. These candidates are so close to achieving their goals.”

Registration forms can be found on the WCED website.

In order to prepare for these examinations, candidates can take advantage of the many matric resources on the WCED website. These include study guides, video tutorials and examination papers and memos.

The Second Chance Matric Support Programme in the Western Cape is also offering private candidates, who are registered to write the May/June examinations, free tutoring classes. The tutoring will cover the following subjects: Afrikaans FAL, Agricultural Sciences, Business Studies, Economics, English FAL, Geography, History, Life Sciences, Mathematics, Mathematical Literacy and Physical Sciences.

Second Chance Matric Support Centres have been established in selected areas in the Western Cape. The centres will provide support to learners who have not been able to meet the requirements of the National Senior Certificate (NSC) or the extended Senior Certificate (SC). Click here for further information and registration.

There are no costs, and all tuition is offered for free. Registration to enter the programme has already begun and the programme is expected to start at the beginning of March 2024.