How to Get My Examination Number in South Africa?

A matriculation exam is basically  an academic test that students take at the conclusion of their secondary education, usually in order to proceed to postsecondary education. An Examination number is the identification number provided by the testing center for use during the exam, this is unique for each student.

How do I verify my matric certificate in South Africa?

Here are the steps to check matric certificate in South Africa:

• Go to the Department of Basic Education’s official website or one of the links above.
• Find and click on the link provided for the matric results.
• Input the necessary information, including the exam number.
• Results from the Department of Basic Education Board will be shown on the screen.
• Step is to download it and print it off for future use.

What is the certificate number on a matric certificate South Africa?

Every matric certificate has a unique serial number. The Matric Certificate number in the bottom right corner of your Matric Certificate. Also, a copy of the National Coat of Arms appears at the top.

How do I verify my South African qualifications?

You can verify your educational qualifications on the National Learners’ Records Database (NLRD) via SAQA VeriSearch at the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). If you are an employer, you can also confirm the qualifications of your employees on the database. If you want to check your own information, you will receive the full record of what the NLRD holds concerning you.

How long does it take to do qualification verification in South Africa?

In South Africa, Qualification verification takes about 2 to 20 working days depending on the priority selected and availability of the record on the NLRD. The standard for verification is to find a result within 20 working days, afterwards the request will be closed as “inconclusive”.