Second Chance Matric Programme

Second Chance Matric Support Programme: Free Tutoring Classes

It is the responsibility of the candidate to register individually to write the examination.

Registering and attending the Second Chance Matric Programme tutoring classes does not mean that the candidate is automatically registered for the examination.

Please contact the Provincial Manager, Debbie Lewis via e-mail on Debbie.Lewis@westerncape.gov.za for more or any additional information

Information about Examination Registration for the May/June 2026 Examinations

Below, please find the links to learn about the examination registration processes:

NSC May/June Exams | SC May/June Exams
The registration for the May/June 2026 examination is currently open and will close on Friday 6 February 2026 for both Senior Certificate (SC) and National Senior Certificate (NSC) candidates. No late applications will be accepted after the closing date.

You can visit one of the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) education district offices or the Head Office (Cape Town) to complete your registration for the May/June 2026 examinations.
All examination enquiries can be directed to:

Tel.: 0861 819 919 (option 2) | Email: Exam.Registrations@westerncape.gov.za

Second Chance Matric Programme (SCMP) | Information

The Second Chance Matric Programme (SCMP) is offered by the Department of Basic Education to assist National Senior Certificate (NSC) and Senior Certificate (SC) part-time candidates to prepare for the May/June and October/November examinations.
The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) established Second Chance Matric Programme (SCMP) Centres in the Western Cape.
- The Second Chance Matric Programme Tutoring Centres for 2026 can be viewed below.
The centres provide support to part-time candidates who have not been able to meet the requirements of the National Senior Certificate (NSC) or the amended Senior Certificate (SC).

The part-time candidates who are registered for the May/June 2026 examinations can register for the tutoring classes at the respective SCMP centres on the dates listed in the above table.
The programme will provide free tutoring to:
- NSC June examination: Candidates who wrote the NSC examination in previous examination sittings from 2008 to 2025 and wish to rewrite any of their subjects in order to improve their overall results.
- NSC November examination: Candidates who wrote the NSC exam in previous exam sittings from 2008 to 2025 and wish to rewrite any of their subjects in order to improve their overall results, as well as NSC candidates offering new subjects for which they will complete the School-Based Assessments (SBA) in 2026.
- SC June examination: Adult candidates who are 18 years and older, have at least a Grade 9 qualification / Adult Education and Training Level 4 qualification and who have not yet met the requirements for an SC/matric qualification or wish to improve their previous SC results obtained.
The tutoring will cover the following subjects:

Accounting | Agricultural Sciences | Business Studies | Economics | English First Additional Language | Geography | History | Life Sciences | Mathematics | Mathematical Literacy | Physical Sciences
Master teachers will provide face-to-face tutoring at selected venues.
In the face-to-face classes, Mind the Gap study material will be used in eight of the 11 subjects (Agricultural Sciences, Business Studies and History excluded), in addition to past question papers and study guides.
There is NO COST involved. All tuition is offered free of charge.

Second Chance Centres

Cape Winelands

Stellenbosch CLC
Old Luckhoff School Building, Banghoek Rd, Stellenbosch
Tel.: 021 808 3712
Email: lgcarstens@gmail.com
Registration Dates: 31 January 2026 | 7 February 2026 between 09h00 - 13h00
Classes scheduled to start: 14 February 2026 at 08h00

Eden and Central Karoo

Pacaltsdorp Secondary School
1 Beach Road, Pacaltsdorp, George
Tel.: 044 878 2500
Email: kpieterse441@gmail.com
Registration Dates: 31 January 2026 | 7 February 2026 between 09h00 - 13h00
Classes scheduled to start: 14 February 2026 at 08h00

Metro Central

Spes Bona High School
Jan Smuts Drive, Athlone
Tel.: 021 697 1100
Email: portia.solomons@wcgschools.gov.za
Registration Dates: 31 January 2026 | 7 February 2026 between 09h00 - 13h00
Classes scheduled to start: 14 February 2026 at 08h00

Metro East

Chris Hani High School
2 Cekeca Road, Makhaza, Khayelitsha
Tel.: 021 023 1464
Email: wongafass@gmail.com
Registration Dates: 31 January 2026 | 7 February 2026 between 09h00 - 13h00
Classes scheduled to start: 14 February 2026 at 08h00

Metro North

Bellville South High School
Oop Street, Bellville South
Tel.: 021 951 5270
Email: racquelrossouw@gmail.com
Registration Dates: 31 January 2026 | 7 February 2026 between 09h00 - 13h00
Classes scheduled to start: 14 February 2026 at 08h00

Metro South

Vuyiseka Secondary School
1 Ngqwangi Drive, Philippi East
Tel.: 067 933 0031
Email: nngwanya43@gmail.com
Registration Dates: 30 January 2026 | 6 February 2026 between 13h00 - 15h00
Classes scheduled to start: 9 February 2026 at 15h30

Overberg

Groenberg Secondary School
Adam Street, Grabouw
Tel.: 021 859 2127
Email: Rebecca.October@westerncape.gov.za
Registration Date: 24 January 2026 between 09h00 to 11h00
Classes scheduled to start: TBC

West Coast

Malmesbury CLC
Old Telkom Building, 5 Keerom Street, Malmesbury
Tel.: 022 001 0606
Email: malmesbury@wc.cetc.edu.za
Registration Dates: 31 January 2026 | 7 February 2026 between 09h00 - 13h00
Classes scheduled to start: 14 February 2026 at 08h00

Online Resources

DBE: Second Chance Programme resources

WCED: Matric Support resources

Contact Details | Provincial Manager and District Coordinators

Provincial Manager

Debbie Lewis
Debbie.Lewis@westerncape.gov.za
Tel.: 021 467 2908

District Coordinator(s)