As the academic year progresses, South African matric students are gearing up for one of the most significant milestones in their educational journey—the final matric examinations. Scheduled by the Department of Basic Education (DBE), these exams are pivotal in determining students’ future academic and career paths. Here’s everything you need to know about the DBE’s October/November 2024 matric exam timetable.
Understanding the Timetable
The DBE has meticulously crafted the exam timetable to ensure a fair and efficient assessment process for all matriculants across the country. The exams are structured over several weeks, covering a wide range of subjects to comprehensively evaluate students’ knowledge and skills.
Dates and Subjects
Here’s the National Senior Certificate (NSC) October/November Examinations Timetable for 2024, amended as of 14th June 2024, presented in a table format:
WEEK 1
09:00 – 14:00
Monday 21/10
English HL P3 (3hrs), English FAL P3 (2½hrs), English SAL P3 (2½hrs), Afrikaans HL P3 (3hrs), Afrikaans FAL P3 (2½hrs), Afrikaans SAL P3 (2½hrs)
Tuesday 22/10
Computer Applications Tech P1 (3hrs) Practical, Various SAL P1 (2hrs), Latin SAL P1 (3hrs), Portuguese HL/FAL/SAL P1 (2hrs), Hebrew SAL P1 (2hrs), German HL/SAL P1 (2hrs)
Wednesday 23/10
Business Studies P1 (2hrs), Information Technology P1 (3hrs) Practical
