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Count Down to 2022 National Senior Certificate Examinations
31 October - 7 December 2022
1. 2022 November NCS exam timetable
2. 2021 Examination Guideline for Grade 12
The purpose of these Examination Guidelines is to:
Provide clarity on the depth and scope of the content to be assessed in the Grade 12 National Senior Certificate (NSC) Examination.
Assist teachers to adequately prepare learners for the examinations
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3. Mind the Gab Study Guides Grade 12 CAPS
Second edition of Mind the Gap study guides for Grade 12 learners
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1. 2021 November Exam question Papers (NCS)
2. 2021 May/June Exam Question Papers (NSC/SC)
3. 2020 November Exam question Papers (NCS)
4. 2019 November Exam question Papers (NSC)
5. 2019 May/June Exam Question Papers (NSC/SC)
6. 2018 November Exam question Papers (NSC)
7. 2018 May/June Exam Question Papers (NSC/SC)
1. 2014 NSC Exemplars
When will the final National Senior Certificate examination be conducted?
From October to December of each year
Must a learner register to write the final National Senior Certificate examination?
Anyone who wants to improve on their previous NSC results and who is still a NSC candidate (i.e. has not had their certificate changed to SC) may register as a part-time candidate for the NSC examinations
What are the minimum requirements for a candidate to obtain a National Senior Certificate?
The minimum requirements are:
• Achieve 40% in three subjects, one of which is an official language at Home Language level and 30% in three subjects.
• Provide full evidence in the SBA component in the subjects offered
What is the role of Umalusi?
Umalusi is responsible for the quality assurance of assessment in the Grade 12-year and issues the National Senior Certificate to successful candidates.
Please visit the Basic Education website for more details
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