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Five passes in GCE as well as four at 'AS' level:
• 'A' level passes must be A, B, C, D or E;
• 'O' level passes must be A, B or C; and
• 'AS' level passes must be A, B, C or D.
Applicants from SADC countries who have five passes at ‘O’ level,
including English language, may be considered for diploma study.
HIGCSE/IGCSE
Passes in five subjects, four of which must be at HIGCSE level:
• HIGCSE passes must be 1, 2 or 3; and
• IGCSE passes must be A, B or C.
Applicants who wish to enter degree programmes are required to
have passes in English language and one other language, and must
usually also have passed Maths.The Matriculation Board gives details
of requirements for those with other qualifications. Applicants should
apply for a ‘Foreign’ or ‘Foreign Conditional’ Matric Exemption from
the Matriculation Board. Institutions will usually assist with this, or
you can consult the Matriculation Board directly.
The Matriculation Board
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P O Box 3854, Pretoria, 0001
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010 591 4401/2
012 481 2922
Website:
Email:
Those wishing to enter diploma programmes may be required to
have their qualifications assessed to confirm that they are equivalent
to the South African Senior Certificate. This evaluation is carried out
by SAQA (South African Qualifications Authority).
If you need to contact SAQA, you must ask for the Quality
Assurance department. The cost of an assessment varies depending
on the level of priority. Conditions are on the SAQA website.
SAQA (South African Qualifications Authority)
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Postnet Suite 248, Private Bag X06, Waterkloof, 0145
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012 431 5070
012 431 5039
Website:
Email:
