{"id":202,"date":"2024-06-13T23:46:14","date_gmt":"2024-06-13T23:46:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bursariesafrica.co.za\/tvet\/?page_id=202"},"modified":"2026-09-17T07:25:07","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T07:25:07","slug":"is-it-possible-for-me-to-write-my-matric-online","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bursariesafrica.co.za\/tvet\/is-it-possible-for-me-to-write-my-matric-online\/","title":{"rendered":"Is It Possible For Me To Write My Matric Online?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can study for matric online, but you cannot write the matric examination online. Every candidate writes the Department of Basic Education (DBE) papers in person at an examination centre. Use this table to tell legitimate online study from a scam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Legitimate vs suspicious offers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Offer<\/th><th>Verdict<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Online lessons that prepare you for the DBE exams<\/td><td>Legitimate if the provider is registered<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Help registering you with the DBE for the exams<\/td><td>Fine, but you can register yourself for free<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&#8220;Write your matric online from home&#8221;<\/td><td>Not possible<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&#8220;Get your matric certificate without writing&#8221;<\/td><td>A scam<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Certificates issued by the online school itself<\/td><td>Not a National Senior Certificate<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you can do online<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Register for rewrites or the Amended Senior Certificate on <a href=\"https:\/\/eservices.gov.za\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">eservices.gov.za<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use the DBE&#8217;s free Second Chance Matric study support.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Follow an online school or tutoring programme.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What must happen in person<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Writing each examination paper at your allocated centre.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bringing your ID and examination permit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Completing practical or oral assessments where your subject requires them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Only the DBE runs the exams, and certificates are issued through Umalusi. If an online school cannot explain where you will write, do not pay it.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bursariesafrica.co.za\/tvet\/can-i-write-my-matric-exams-online\/\">more on writing matric online<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bursariesafrica.co.za\/tvet\/where-can-my-matric-be-rewritten\/\">where matric is rewritten<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1790300000202\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Can I write matric exams from home?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>No. Matric examinations are written in person at DBE examination centres.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1790300000203\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Are online matric schools legal?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Many are, if registered, but they only help you prepare. You still register with the DBE and write in person.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You can study for matric online, but you cannot write the matric examination online. 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