New Prices For Matric Remarks And Replacement Certificates

By Klenam JU •  Updated: 01/23/24 •  6 min read

 Every service that is rendered must come with a cost, and this could be in some other forms, not only cash. Even with NGOs, when their services are rendered, they look forward to some benefits, and the effort put in to create that benefit can be considered as a cost.

This is the same way for individuals who may be writing their matric and may have to bear some cost thereafter.

The cost associated with the matric exams, results, and certificates are accounted for. The Department of Education runs it office as a business, and therefore any services rendered must be costed. 

If you did not know, the matric remarks, recheck, and replacement of all certificates come with a cost. Once a person requests for a matric remark, he or she must be ready to bear the cost.

A lot of people are unaware of these expenses, and it is important to know what it entails. In this blog post, we will be looking at the various cost associated with the matric, especially the matric certificate replacement, matric recheck, matric remark, and many more. 

New Prices For Matric Remarks And Replacement Certificates 

If you did not know about the various prices associated with matric remark and certificate replacement, then this piece is for you.

Every service that is rendered by the Department of basic education comes with it cost. There is always a price to pay for a matric remark and certificate replacement. 

Each year the prices are adjusted to meet the demands of individuals and also reflect on the operational cost of the institution.

For example, when a matric remark is requested, it actually takes time for the Department of Education to go through the process. The time spent and resources wasted must account for a purpose. And these are transitioned into prices that individuals must bear. 

Whether a replacement of certificates or a request for a new one, one must know the price in order to prepare. 

The Department of Basic Education recently made an announcement regarding the new prices for certificate replacement and matric remark.

For individuals looking for matric remark and certificate replacement prices, here are the new prices you need to know.

Matric remark – R116.00

Replacement of certificates – R 164.00 

How Much Does It Cost To Rewrite Matric?

 Rewriting the matric is the process of taking up your grade 12 exams all over again within an approved institution. 

If you are looking to rewrite the matric, it is important to know the cost associated with this. This will help you prepare and plan for what is ahead of you.

Many people who may decide to rewrite a matric can be concerned about the cost involved. Well, if you did know, there is no cost involved in rewriting a matric. Once you decide to rewrite a matric, it is free of charge. The only cost that may arise has to do with your tutoring, and perhaps the school that you wish to study for your matric rewrite. 

If you plan to rewrite your matric, you are not charged any cost. The only amount you need to pay may come from the institution you wish to take matric rewrite. 

Cost of matric Re-Mark, Re-Check Or Viewing

The cost of matric remark, recheck, or viewing can differ based on the channel used and the institutions associated with this service. These services are available to individuals who look to have their matric exams remarked, rechecked, or viewed to evaluate their overall performance. There are cases where students may want to have their matric exams remarked on to identify potential errors like wrong marking or answers ignored or for good reasons. That point of request is an expense to the student. These expenses that come with this service are borne by the individuals who put in the request. 

The for a remark is typically around R166 per subject, and the cost of a recheck for a subject can amount to R29. When it comes to viewing, this is a thorough process, and therefore the cost is on the higher side. Usually, it will cost an individual to pay around R230 for matric viewing. 

It is important to note that after your matric exams, you have very limited time to put in this request. And therefore, all requests like matric rechecks and remarks must be submitted within the stipulated time. 

How much does it cost to replace a matric certificate?

Have you lost your matric certificate? Are you looking to replace your matric certificate? Then here is what you need to know.

Once you complete your matric exams, a certificate is awarded to you forever, and this does not come with any additional cost. 

Along the line, people may lose their certificates or damage them; and then the need to replace these matric certificates becomes urgent. 

If you are looking to know the cost of replacing a matric certificate, then know that it can cost you about R164. However, there are cases where the channel or medium used in acquiring the replaced matric certificate can cost you more than R164. 

Based on the information from the Department of basic education, a student or any individual looking to replace a matric certificate must pay a cost of R164 per certificate. 

The cost of Matric Replacement Certificates And Other Grade Certificates

Obtaining a new matric certificate or replacing a matric certificate can be time-consuming and costly. The process involved in these steps can be tedious at times. There is no doubt that to have your matric replacement and other grade certificates; it must come with a cost.

These costs could be administrative, courier, or any additional services that may come in the process of replacing your certificates. 

The cost may vary accordingly, but however, it is important to budget between R170 to R250 for matric replacement certificates and other grade certificates.

Remember that replacing your other certificate can depend on your institution and also the timeframe of the service. Having a fair amount in mind can help you plan for this replacement. 

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