The 2023 matric exams have started! This time of the year can bring a mix of excitement and stress as learners near the end of their school journey.
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The exams are the last thing standing between pupils and a well deserved holiday.
It’s crucial to buckle down and hit the books if learners are aiming to further their studies at a college or university both in South Africa or abroad.
To help ease the stress, The South African website has collated all the dates for the National Senior Certificate (NSC) and Independent Exam Board (IEB) exams for 2023.
NSC exams started on Monday, 30 October and will end on Wednesday, 6 December.
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On Wednesday, 1 November, the following Paper 1 exams will be written:
Afrikaans
As well as the following Paper 2 exams:
Hindi
Gujarati
Tamil
Telegu
Urdu
Hebrew
German
More than 920 000 candidates are scheduled to write their matric exams this year, according to quality assurance body Umalusi.
Umalusi said the candidates would write at more almost 6 340 public schools and more than 550 private centres.
Good luck to ALL matriculants tackling their final exams this year!
How is the studying going? Which subject are you most looking forward to writing?
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NOTE
The dates below are correct at the time of publishing, but may change. Keep an eye out for updates from the Department of Education or your school.
National Senior Certificate (NSC) matric exam dates and timetable 2023
Key:
Home Language = HL
First Additional Language = FAL
Second Additional Language = SAL
Monday, 30 October
Paper 1
- English Home Language (HL, FAL)
- Hebrew Second Additional Language (SAL)
- German (HL)
- German (SAL)
Tuesday, 31 October
Paper 1
- Economics
- Arabic (HL, FAL, SAL)
- French (HL, FAL, SAL)
- Italian (HL, FAL, SAL)
- Mandarin (HL, FAL, SAL)
- Modern Greek (HL, FAL, SAL)
- Serbian (HL, FAL, SAL)
- Spanish (HL, FAL, SAL)
- Latin (SAL)
- Portuguese (HL, FAL, SAL)
Wednesday, 1 November
Paper 1
Paper 2
- Hindi (HL, FAL, SAL)
- Gujarati (HL, FAL, SAL)
- Tamil (HL, FAL, SAL)
- Telegu (HL, FAL, SAL)
- Urdu (HL, FAL, SAL)
- Hebrew (SAL)
- German (HL, SAL)
Thursday, 2 November
Paper 1
- History
- Engineering Graphics and Design
Friday, 3 November
Paper 1
- Mathematics
- Mathematical Literacy
- Technical Mathematics
Paper 2
- Arabic (SAL)
- French (SAL)
- Italian (SAL)
- Mandarin (SAL)
- Modern Greek (SAL)
- Serbian (SAL)
- Spanish (SAL)
- Latin (SAL)
- Portuguese (HL, FAL, SAL)
- Equine Studies
Monday, 6 November
Paper 2
- Mathematics
- Mathematical Literacy
- Technical Mathematics
Paper 3
- Hindi (HL, FAL)
- Gujarati (HL, FAL)
- Tamil (HL, FAL)
- Telegu (HL, FAL)
- Urdu (HL, FAL)
- German (HL)
- Portuguese (HL, FAL)
Tuesday, 7 November
Paper 1
- isiZulu (HL, FAL, SAL)
- isiXhosa (HL, FAL, SAL)
- Siswati (HL, FAL, SAL)
- isiNbedele (HL, FAL, SAL)
- South African Sign Language (HL)
Paper 2
Wednesday, 8 November
Paper 2
- History
- Information Technology
Thursday, 9 November
Paper 1
- Sepedi (HL, FAL, SAL)
- Sesotho (HL, FAL, SAL)
- Setswana (HL, FAL, SAL)
- Xitsonga (HL, FAL, SAL)
- Tshivenda (HL, FAL, SAL)
Paper 2
- Computer Applications Technology (theory)
Friday, 10 November
Paper 1
- Physical Sciences
- Technical Sciences
- Business Studies
Monday, 13 November
Paper 2
- Physical Sciences (Chemistry)
- Technical Sciences
- Business Studies
Tuesday, 14 November
Paper 1
- Geography (Climate and Weather, Geomorphology and Mapwork)
- Dramatic Arts
Wednesday, 15 November
Paper 2
- English (HL, FAL, SAL)
- Engineering Graphics and Design
Thursday, 16 November
Paper 1
- Accounting
- Civil Technology
- Maritime Economics
Friday, 17 November
Paper 1
- Life Sciences
- Visual Arts
Monday, 20 November
Paper 2
- Life Sciences
- Electrical Technology
Tuesday, 21 November
Paper 2
- Sepedi (HL, FAL, SAL)
- Sesotho (HL, FAL, SAL)
- Setswana (HL, FAL, SAL)
- Xitsonga (HL, FAL, SAL)
- Tshivenda (HL, FAL, SAL)
- Geography (Rural and Urban Settlement, Economic Geomorphology of South Africa and Mapwork)
Wednesday, 22 November
Paper 1
- Religion Studies
- Marine Sciences
Paper 2
- isiZulu (HL, FAL, SAL)
- isiXhosa (HL, FAL, SAL)
- Siswati (HL, FAL, SAL)
- isiNbedele (HL, FAL, SAL)
- South African Sign Language (HL)
Thursday, 23 November
Paper 2
- Afrikaans (HL, FAL, SAL)
- Tourism
- Nautical Science
Friday, 24 November
Paper 1
Paper 2
Monday, 27 November
Paper 2
- Agricultural Science
- Natural Science
Paper 3
- isiZulu (HL, FAL, SAL)
- isiXhosa (HL, FAL, SAL)
- Siswati (HL, FAL, SAL)
- isiNbedele (HL, FAL, SAL)
Tuesday, 28 November
Paper 1
- Mechanical Technology
- Sport and Exercise Science
Paper 3
- Sepedi (HL, FAL, SAL)
- Sesotho (HL, FAL, SAL)
- Setswana (HL, FAL, SAL)
- Xitsonga (HL, FAL, SAL)
- Tshivenda (HL, FAL, SAL)
- South African Sign Language (HL)
Wednesday, 29 November
Paper 2
- Religion Studies
- Marine Science
Paper 3
Thursday, 30 November
- Consumer Studies
- Hospitality Studies
- Design
Friday, 1 December
Paper 3
- Afrikaans (HL, FAL, SAL)
- Agricultural Management Practices
Monday, 4 December
Paper 1
Paper 2
Tuesday, 5 December
- Dance Studies
- Agricultural Technology
Wednesday, 6 December
Rewrite
- Computer Application Technology (CAT) Practical
- Information Technology (IT) Practical
IEB matric exam dates 2023
The IEB matric exam dates differ from the NSC matric exam dates as Grade 12 students have already begun writing their final exams, having started on Tuesday, 12 September.
IEB exams will conclude on Tuesday, 28 November.
For everything you need to know regarding the IEB matric timetable, visit the IEB website or grab a copy at your school.
If you have any questions or need more information, learners are encouraged to reach out to the Independent Schools Association of South Africa (ISASA) at (011) 648 1331.
