Senior Certificates are what is generally referred to as a Matric Certificate in South Africa. However, there is a bit more to it. There are three types of Senior Certificates: National Senior Certificate (Matric) – NSC Senior Certificate (Amended) also known as Adult Matric – SC(A) Upgrade Matric – NSC

1. Senior Certificates are what is generally
referred to as a Matric Certificate in South
Africa:
Senior Certificate
National Senior Certificate
(Matric) – NSC
Senior Certificate (Amended)
also known as Adult Matric –
SC(A)
Upgrade Matric – NSC

2. What Does Umalusi Do?
Umalusi is a South
African accreditation
body. They are a Quality
Council that develops
and maintains reliable
and valuable education
standards

3. Can I Combine My Senior Certificate
(Amended) And National Senior
Certificate?
Yes, you can combine a Senior Certificate
(Amended) and National Senior Certificate (NSC). If
you have two Matric results, you can apply for a
combined set of results from the Department of
Basic Education. It is important to note that the
department does not combine marks unless you
apply for it to be done.

4. Where Can I Study For A Senior
Certificate (Amended)?
You can study Senior
Certificate (Amended)
courses at Matric College
(Distance learning)

5. You study from anywhere you want
Study while safe from COVID-19
You set your own study schedule
Study at your pace
Study while working
Save transport money
Study with or without Matric
Gain an accredited qualification
Gain a recognised qualification
Benefits Of Distance
Learning At Matric College

6. Can I Be Successful Without
A Senior Certificate
(Amended)?
Yes, you can be successful
without A Senior Certificate
(Amended). Having a Senior
Certificate (Amended) is
important because it allows
you to study further at
university, but it is not the
only way you can be
successful.