A Fixed Weekly Timetable
Structured online classes, Monday to Thursday, in small groups of up to four students per subject — real teacher time, not just self-study.
A real second chance at your matric certificate
Never finished matric, or need to rewrite a subject? Our Second Chance Programme gives adult matric students a flexible, structured way to complete their National Senior Certificate — on your schedule, at your pace.
About the DBE's Second Chance Matric Programme
"Second Chance" is also the name of a free national programme run by South Africa's Department of Basic Education (DBE), for anyone who needs to rewrite failed subjects, improve their marks, or complete an outstanding National Senior Certificate (NSC) or Senior Certificate (SC).
- NSC candidates who wrote matric from 2008 onwards, rewriting or improving subjects, or completing an outstanding NSC
- Senior Certificate (adult) candidates aged 18 and older, writing in June
- Part-time NSC candidates who previously attempted the exams post-2008, writing in May/June or November
Registering and sitting exams through the DBE's programme is completely free — the DBE explicitly states it does not endorse any private or commercial service that charges for participation in the programme itself. The DBE also provides its own free support: face-to-face classes at learning centres around the country, TV and radio broadcasts, digital courses, past exam papers, and the "Mind the Gap" study guides.
How HelloEducation fits in
We're not affiliated with the DBE, and we don't charge for anything the DBE already provides free. What we offer instead is the teaching layer many students still need on top of that: a dedicated tutor, a small weekly class, and someone tracking your progress subject by subject. You still register for your exams directly with the DBE — we're here to help you actually pass them.
Official DBE resources
- Register to rewrite matric subjects — South African Government Services
- Second Chance Matric Programme — Department of Basic Education
- DBE Second Chance contact: SecondChance@dbe.gov.za or +27 63 696 7246
Information above is drawn from the Department of Basic Education and South African Government Services websites. Programme details, dates and contact information can change — always confirm current requirements directly with the DBE before registering.
What we offer
Any NSC Subject You Need
Enrol in exactly what you still need to complete — one subject to rewrite, or a full matric certificate. You're not locked into a whole year of subjects you've already passed.
Learn From Anywhere
Classes happen online at a set weekly time, so you always know when to show up — no need to relocate or attend in person to get back on track.
How it works
1
Get in touch
Tell us which subjects you still need to complete or rewrite for your NSC.
2
We enrol you
We place you into a weekly class slot for each subject, alongside a small group of peers.
3
Attend your classes
Join your subjects at their set weekly time, with assessments and progress tracked as you go.
Ready to start your Second Chance?
Get in touch and tell us which subjects you need — we'll take it from there.