{"id":42074,"date":"2022-05-09T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-09T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/southafricajournal.com\/?guid=c5aa15b170399c12240edb6f2fb60eeb"},"modified":"2022-05-09T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2022-05-09T00:00:00","slug":"second-chance-matric-programme-may-june-exams-commence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southafricajournal.com\/second-chance-matric-programme-may-june-exams-commence\/","title":{"rendered":"Second Chance Matric Programme May\/June exams commence"},"content":{"rendered":"
The Department of Basic Education\u2019s Second Chance Matric Programme May\/June exams have commenced today in 5 236 exam centres nationwide.<\/P>
More than 290 680 people will rewrite their National Senior Certificate (NSC) and the extended Senior Certificate (SC) exams from today.<\/P>
The candidates had written matric exams in 2021 and previous years but did not attain the full requirements of the qualification.<\/P>
\u201cIf at first you don\u2019t succeed, there is still a second chance. Candidates are advised to locate their exam centres days before they’re due to write. Avoid frustration – don’t leave this off until the day of the exam,\u201d the department said.<\/P>
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 SC.<\/P>
The benefits of the Second Chance Programme include:<\/P>
\u2022\tLearners are able to meet the requirements of the NSC or SC and obtain a Grade 12 matric certificate.<\/P>
\u2022\tIncreased learner retention.<\/P>
\u2022\tIncreased computer skills, job opportunities and career pathing.<\/P>
\u2022\tLearners are able to access bursary opportunities for further studies.<\/P>
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Source: South African Government News Agency<\/P>
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