A Diploma Pass in matric results means that a student has met the requirements to study towards a diploma at a university of technology or other tertiary institution. It is one level below a Bachelor’s Pass but above a Higher Certificate Pass.
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Requirements for a Diploma Pass
- Minimum Subject Passes: Pass six out of seven subjects.
- Language Requirements:
- At least 40% in your Home Language.
- At least 30% in the Language of Learning and Teaching (LOLT) (if different from your Home Language).
- Other Subjects:
- At least 40% in three other subjects (excluding Life Orientation).
- At least 30% in two other subjects.
- Life Orientation: While you must pass it, the score doesn’t count towards the requirements for a Diploma Pass.
What Can You Study with A Diploma Pass?
With a Diploma Pass, you can enrol in diploma courses at institutions like universities of technology, TVET colleges, and some private colleges. It doesn’t qualify you for a bachelor’s degree at a university unless you upgrade your results.
