Where Can I Further My Studies Without Matric?

• You can study without a Matric Certificate at many tertiary institutions 
• The Institute of Bookkeepers offers Matric Equivalent Certificates that can be much more useful than traditional Matric Certificates 
• You will have specialised skills that will lead you straight into the workplace
• If you have failed Matric and you are still determined to complete your Matric, you can re-check, re-mark, view, or get a Matric Upgrade at Matric College

You can further your studies without a Matric Certificate at the following institutions in South Africa:

• Matric College
• Skills Academy
• Bellview Institute of Distance Learning
• Ember Academy
• The Décor School
• Learning Group

What Courses Can I Study Without Matric?

At Matric College you can study with The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers or you could do a short course. With an ICB qualification, you can gain a Matric Equivalent Certificate. A Matric Equivalent Certificate is the same educational level as a traditional Matric Certificate.

However, Matric Equivalent Certificates are more focused on perfecting your technical skills. Read below to find out more about these qualifications.

ICB Courses

ICB is a distance learning institute that offers courses in business and financial management.  Their courses are nationally and internationally recognised and are regarded as scarce skills. Employers employ people with these qualifications because they are highly regarded. 

ICB offers 3 streams, 2 of which can be studied without a matric certificate. These include:

• Business Management (Grade 11 certificate to apply)
• Financial Accounting (Grade 10 certificate to apply)

Further your studies without Matric and do an ICB Course.

Short Courses

These types of courses focus on improving your skills and they will provide you with specific skills. 

Short Courses At Matric College

Matric College offers Short Courses, which includes study fields in:

• Beauty Therapy 
• Educare and Childcare
• Tourism and Guesthouse
• Events and Wedding Planning; and more!

Courses You Can Study Without Matric

Matric College — Accredited by FASSET, QCTO, ICB, is a distance learning institution where students can up-skill themselves towards a brighter future. Adult Matric is commonly referred to as Senior Certificate (Amended). Study Matric Online and you will be able to further your studies where colleges/universities require Matric. 

Matric College has the following courses to offer:

• ICB Courses
• Matric Courses
• Study Without Matric
• National Diploma Courses
• Accredited Courses
• Short Courses
• Adult Matric

Determined To Complete Matric?

If your goal is to finish Matric rather than pursue an equivalent, you still have options – even if you did not pass previously.

Re-mark, Re-check, or View Your Exam Paper

• Re-mark: Your script is marked again.
• Re-check: Officials verify that all questions were marked and totals added correctly.
• View: After re-mark/re-check outcomes, you may request to view your paper.
• Important: Deadlines apply – contact your school or the Department of Education district office promptly.

Repeat Your Matric Year

• You can redo the year at another school or centre if you prefer the traditional route.

Matric Upgrade (for candidates who already wrote)

• Improve specific subject marks and, where allowed, switch subjects to align with your study or career goals.
• You prepare via distance learning, then write the official exams in person at an approved exam centre.

Adult Matric (Senior Certificate Amended)

• Designed for adults typically 21 years and older who never completed Matric.
• You study via distance learning and write exams in person at an approved centre.
• On completion, you receive a Senior Certificate (Amended).

How To Choose The Right Path

• Want employment quickly? Start with a short course or an ICB entry-level certificate.
• Need an NQF 4 for further study? Aim for an ICB Matric Equivalent or Adult Matric.
• Already wrote Matric but missed the marks you need? Consider a Matric Upgrade.
• Prefer a business or finance career? Choose ICB for structured progression from certificate to diploma.

What To Expect With Distance Learning

• Study online or from home with tutor support and structured materials.
• Flexible pacing to fit around work and family life.
• For programmes that require exams, you must write at a registered exam venue – Matric exams cannot be written online.
• You’ll earn recognised certificates that can help you step into work or qualify for the next level of study.

Choose whether you want the skills route (short courses or an ICB pathway) or the Matric route (Upgrade or Adult Matric), then check the entry requirements—e.g., Grade 10/11 for ICB streams that allow study without Matric.

If you’re pursuing Matric or a Matric Upgrade, confirm exam arrangements, deadlines, and venues since exams are written in person. From there, compare providers, costs, and timelines, gather your documents (ID, previous results), and enrol with your chosen distance-learning provider so you can start studying from home.

Last Updated: 10 August 2025