In the midst of matric celebrations, some candidates may not have obtained the results they had hoped for.
A total of 6 672 candidates in the province qualify to write supplementary examinations, presenting them another opportunity to pass their NSC.
For the less than 1% of learners who did not pass their NSC or qualify to write the supplementary exams, there is still the opportunity to apply to write at the end of 2017 as a repeater candidate.
Candidates also have the opportunity to have their scripts re-marked, re-checked or to view their scripts.
Candidates qualify to write supplementary examinations if the following applies:
¦ they still need a maximum of two of their subjects to pass;
¦ they were unable to write for medical reasons (medical certificate needed);
¦ there was a death in their immediate family, or other special reasons why they could not write; or
¦ they provide evidence that they need a better result to qualify to study at university or college, or to meet requirements for a specialist field of study or work.
Candidates can also apply to have their scripts re-marked for subjects they have failed or where they did not obtain the results they needed for specific purposes, such as obtaining a bursary or to satisfy university requirements.
The fee for re-marking of scripts is R92 per subject.
Each candidate will be notified of the result of his or her re-mark before Friday 31 March.
Candidates may apply for their scripts to be checked to ensure that all answers have been marked, and that the marks have been added and processed correctly. The fee for the re-checking of scripts is R21 per subject and is non-refundable.
Applicants will be notified by letter about the results of the re-checking of scripts. Where applicable, an amended advice of results will be issued.
The closing dates for applications for supplementary exams, re-marking and re-checking of scripts is today (Thursday 19 January).
If not satisfied with the outcome of a re-mark, candidates may apply for the viewing of their scripts at R180 per subject.
A written request must be submitted within 14 days after the official release of the re-mark results.
The forms for the re-marking and re-checking of scripts can be obtained on the provincial education department’s website at www.wced.school.za.
Application for re-marking or re-checking must be made on the prescribed forms. Separate forms must be submitted for re-checking and re-marking of examination scripts.
Re-marking, re-checking and viewing fees can be paid directly into the department’s bank account (see details on the application form).
Payments can also be made via EFT and the proof of payment, as well as the completed application documents, must be emailed to ExamMarking@westerncape.gov.za for the attention of Mark Cameron.
Candidates may also submit applications by hand at the department’s head office in Parliament Street, Cape Town or via post to Head: Education, Mark Cameron, Western Cape Education Department, Private Bag X9114, Cape Town, 8000.
For enquiries candidates can access all the forms required from the website.
Forms can be obtained from Nompumelelo Kanase on 021 467 2952, Keith Darvel on 021 467 2459 or Chatwin Theunissen on 021 467 2591.
