Hope for Matrics who failed or performed poorly

Over the last few days, the Class of 2021 received their final results. The Independent Examination Board (IEB) matric class of 2020 achieved a 98.39% pass rate, while the Department of Basic Education matric class of 2021 achieved a pass rate of 76.4%, a slight increase compared to 76.2% in 2020. While the majority can enjoy a sigh of relief, matrics who failed their final year noew have to confront this fact. Coleen Cronje, Chief Executive Officer of Online School, Brainline, says this is not the end of the line.

‘Failing your matric can be quite a shock to the system, however, now is not the time to be despondent as there are numerous options to consider, the first of which is to apply for a remark. If you suspect there was a mistake, you can contact your school and ask for the relevant forms to apply for a re-mark of your papers. There is a cost involved in re-marking a paper, so make sure that you want to do it. You can apply for a remark either at your school or district education office in your province. Grade 12’s who would like to apply for remarks have until 31 January 2022 to submit their application and those results will be released on 15 March,’ she says.

Cronje says another option would be to apply for a supplementary exam which could provide a second chance at success.

Cronje says if these two options prove fruitless, learners should consider completing their Grade 12 through distance education. She says Brainline offers the unique opportunity to any learner including matrics who have failed or who would like to improve their results without having to go to a traditional school.

The 21^st century has paved the way for an alternative form of education that is built on the latest technology and offers a new and innovative option to learners of the digital age. For more than 32 years, Brainline has been a leader in the area of home schooling, with a virtual school that also offers assessment from Grade 1 to Grade 12, presented by qualified teachers, with all the elements of a traditional school, but adapted to your own lifestyle. Learners who would therefore like to repeat Grade 12 can do so from the comfort of their own homes or even while they are working.’