Grade 9

  • Complete 6 Credits
  • Book meeting for Academic Plan
  • For future studies preparation, take psychometric tests with an educational psychologist.

Grade 10

  • Complete 6 Credits
  • Finalise Academic Plan
  • Do homework regarding further studies, which courses are needed for admission into the preferred field of studies.

Grade 11

  • Complete 6 Credits
  • Plan to finish end October to start Grade 12 in same year

Grade 12

  • Complete 6 Credits
  • Deadline 10 November 
  • If studying the following year, complete all work by September/October to have enough time to apply for SAQA & USAF.

Work Place

  • General Certificate
  • 5 Majors – (min 24 credits)
  • SAQA Comparison Letter (NQF4) (in case needed)

College/University of Technology

  • General / Advanced Certificate
  • 5/6 Majors – (min 24 credits)
  • SAQA Comparison Letter (NQF4)
  • The NBT and/or SAT might be a requirement for institutions.

University

  • Advanced Certificate
  • 6 Majors (min 24 credits)
  • GPA requirement as per USAF requirement document.
  • SAQA Comparison Letter (NQF4)
  • USAF Exemption Certificate
  • The NBT and/or SAT may be a requirement for institutions.

SAQA Application

  • Follow the link and steps (please watch the video “How to Apply”) to register with SAQA for the Comparison Letter.
  • The process can take up to 2 months.
  • This is to compare the certificate to Grade 12 (SA) NQF4

USAF Application

  • Follow the steps for USAF application.

Graduation Timeline

This will all depend on which route you follow after the completion of Grade 12.

  • These 24 credits can be done over a period of 3-4 years (depending on the performance of the student)
  • Complete Grade 11 in October
  • Complete Grade 12 in Sept/Oct