VerifiedEkurhuleni West TVET College (EWC) does not list a matric upgrade or rewrite programme on its website. Like other public TVET colleges, it offers vocational and occupational programmes. To improve your matric results, register with the Department of Basic Education (DBE).
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Upgrading matric in Ekurhuleni
- Register for the Second Chance Matric Programme online at eservices.gov.za, or at a Gauteng district education office.
- Choose the subjects you want to improve.
- Use the free DBE study support and materials.
- Write the May/June examinations.
Registration for the 2026 May/June examinations closed on 6 February 2026; expect the next window to open around October 2026.
When EWC is the better option
| If you… | Consider |
|---|---|
| Have Grade 9, 10 or 11 | An NC(V) programme, entering at Level 2, 3 or 4 depending on your grade |
| Have matric but low marks | NATED N4 where intakes remain, or an occupational programme |
| Want a trade | Occupational programmes such as Electrician, Boilermaker or Automotive Motor Mechanic |
EWC applications are online: placement test first, then the iEnabler application. Paper forms are not used.
See EWC’s programmes page, EWC courses and where to rewrite matric.
Frequently asked questions
Does EWC offer matric rewrite?
No matric rewrite programme is listed on EWC’s website. Matric rewrites are registered with the Department of Basic Education.
What grade do I need for EWC?
EWC lists Grade 9 for NQF Level 2, Grade 10 for Level 3, Grade 11 for Level 4 and Grade 12 for N4.