Poor marks? Pupils urged not to panic

“They should take stock and consider their unified position so that the energy can be focused on the pupils and their next steps.” She said options open to pupils who failed but were determined to earn their National Senior Certificate included:

• Sitting for the supplementary examinations;
• Sending papers for either a re-mark or recheck;
• Returning to school and reregistering for matric;
• Registering at another school to complete matric; and
• Completing learning.

Razack said pupils who passed but did not achieve the marks needed to study for a degree had the following options:

• Sending papers for either a re-mark or recheck;
• Enrolling for a Higher Certificate at a higher education institution, which can give access to degree study; and
• Enrolling for a diploma which can give access to degree study.

“Each university and private higher education provider sets its own minimum criteria‚ and these requirements vary between institutions,” she said.

“That means it may not be necessary to repeat Grade 12 or rewrite a subject‚ as there could be alternatives available in your chosen field of study.” – TimesLIVE matric via distance