How Do I Apply For a Matric Exemption Certificate?
Matric Exemption Certificate
Exemption certificates are issued to students who obtained a Senior Certificate without endorsement or an equivalent foreign school-leaving qualification and wishes to pursue first degree studies at a university in South Africa.
Students who were unable to pass Senior Certificate with endorsement are required by law to apply for a matriculation exemption through the Matriculation Board.
International students wanting to register for first-degree studies in South Africa need to have their school qualifications evaluated by the Matriculation Board, which will then issue a certificate of exemption to those who qualify.
There are two types of exemptions, namely complete exemption certificates and conditional exemption certificates.
Complete exemption certificates do not expire, however, take effect on a date that depends on the qualification based on which it is awarded.
Conditional exemption certificates are for the following:
Mature age which is offered to 23-year-old students and lasts for the full-time duration of study plus two years.
Foreign conditional which lasts for the full-time duration of study plus two years.
Ordinary conditional which lasts for a year, and have to be renewed every year until the student meets the requirements of the exemption. Senate’s discretionary exemption, which is granted once the student, has completed a recognized Access course or a Foundation programme and it lasts for three years.
The exemption certificate types vary from one to another. Therefore the validation period varies and is indicated on the certificate
If you change from one university to another, you need to send an application to the Board so that your exemption certificate can be transferred to the receiving university where you wish to be registered.
However, if you qualified for Senate’s Discretionary exemption, you need to find out from the receiving university whether they are prepared to accept you with that kind of exemption.
Exemptions are issued to a university where you have been registered. You can apply to as many universities as you like, but you can only register at ONE university for an academic year.
To apply you will need to get the M30e form, which may be obtained from:
Admissions Offices of universities.
Download it from the Matriculation Board website.
Request it via e-mail addressed to applications@usaf.ac.za.
Request that the form is faxed to you.
Due to the high volume of inquiries that the office receives, it takes the Matriculation Board 5-10 working days to process the online/faxed inquiries.
If the applicant qualifies for exemption a provisional letter is issued which is sufficient to facilitate admission to South African public university subject to the applicant meeting the institutional requirements.
Furthermore, it takes approximately the same time to process an application form. The actual exemption certificate is issued in approximately 6-8 weeks after receipt of all relevant and correctly certified documents as well as the requisite payment.
Exemption Process
Important Points
Please Note:
Apply on time as it can take up to 8 weeks for the final certificate to be issued (Please note we do issue a provisional letter within 3-5 working days after the funds reflect on our bank statement. This letter can be used to apply for admission to public universities and private HE institutions)
We cannot issue any type of exemption on grade 11 results
We do not accept documents certified by a commissioner of oaths, all documents have to be certified by a NOTARY PUBLIC, THE REGISTRAR of a South African Public Higher Education Institution or the SA EMBASSY/HIGH COMMISSION in a foreign country.
The exemption fee is non-refundable and payable up-front. We cannot process any application without proof of payment.
We cannot issue a certificate based on faxed, scanned, e-mailed or incorrectly certified documents. A provisional letter will however be provided.
The fact that you may qualify for a certificate of conditional or complete exemption does not imply that the university is obliged to admit you since you may not have satisfied the faculty requirements.
Exemption Workflow
Applying for an Exemption
There are various ways in which you can apply for an exemption certificate.
VISIT OUR OFFICES at the first floor, Block E, Hadefields Office Park, 1267 Pretorius Street, Hatfield, Pretoria. Our office hours are 07:30 to 15:00.
POST your correctly certified documents to Universities South Africa (USAf) (Matriculation Board), PO Box 3854 Pretoria, 0001.
COURIER your correctly certified documents to Universities South Africa (USAf) (Matriculation Board), first floor, Block E, Hadefields Office Park, 1267 Pretorius Street, Hatfield, Pretoria.
APPLY ONLINE Should you wish to apply online please have the following documents available to attach to your application. PLEASE NOTE you will still have to post or courier us your correctly certified documents once you have been accepted at a University.
We need the following correctly certified copies of documents to process your application and issue a provisional letter or certificate:
-Proof of Payment
-M30 application form (can be downloaded from this site)
-ID/Passport/Brith Certificate
-Marriage certificate or divorce decree (if applicable)
-School leaving certificates and any post-school qualifications (if applicable)
PLEASE NOTE that you will still have to post or courier us your correctly certified documents once you have been accepted at a University.
Click here for more info: https://mb.usaf.ac.za/exemption-process/
Download the application form here: http://mb.usaf.ac.za/download-application-form-m30/
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