Applications Open for the Department of Basic Education (DBE) Second Chance Matric Programme

Applications Open for the Department of Basic Education (DBE) Second Chance Matric Programme. Are you looking to improve your results or still need to complete your Grade 12 qualification? The Department of Basic Education (DBE) Second Chance Matric Programme is here to support you at no cost.

About the Programme

• The aim of the Second Chance Matric Programme is to provide support to learners, who have not been able to meet the requirements of the NSC or the extended Senior Certificate.
• The Second Chance Programme is provided free of charge to candidates.
• Eligible individuals may register to rewrite or add subjects without any payment, in accordance with the department’s policies for the May/June examination cycle. 

The programme is part of meeting the goals of the National Development Plan and the basic education sector, leading to increased learner retention. Learners are also exposed to bursary opportunities for further studies. 

Candidates to Be Supported 

• Senior Certificate Examination Candidates: Learners registered to write the Senior Certificate examinations in June.  
• NSC Examinations Part-time candidates: Learners who attempted the NSC examinations post 2008, and will write the examinations in May/June and November.

Targeted Subjects to Be Included

• Accounting
• Agricultural Science
• Business Studies
• Economics
• English First Additional Language
• Geography
• History
• Mathematics
• Mathematic Literacy
• Physical Sciences
• Life Sciences.