With the school year fast approaching its end, the matric class of 2026 is officially entering the final stretch, with the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations set to begin in October.
The written examinations will begin on October 13 and run until November 26.
For many matriculants, the examinations represent the culmination of 12 years of schooling and months of preparation.
The results will also be an important factor in determining their next steps, particularly for learners planning to pursue further studies at universities, colleges and other tertiary institutions.
The exam timetable for Grade 12The Grade 12 exam timetable
While the main written examination period runs from October to November, some subjects have assessment dates that fall outside the standard written examination period.
These include practical and performance-based subjects such as Life Orientation, Computer Applications Technology (CAT), Performing Arts, Visual Arts and Design, among others.
With just weeks left before the first written paper, the release of the timetable also marks an important point in the matric year as learners move from preparation into the final phase of their studies.
The full 2026 NSC examination timetable is available through the Western Cape Government website, allowing learners, parents and teachers to plan ahead for the examination period.
For the class of 2026, the countdown is now officially on.
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With the school year fast approaching its end, the matric class of 2026 is officially entering the final stretch, with the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations set to begin in October.
The written examinations will begin on October 13 and run until November 26.
For many matriculants, the examinations represent the culmination of 12 years of schooling and months of preparation.
The results will also be an important factor in determining their next steps, particularly for learners planning to pursue further studies at universities, colleges and other tertiary institutions.
The exam timetable for Grade 12The Grade 12 exam timetable
While the main written examination period runs from October to November, some subjects have assessment dates that fall outside the standard written examination period.
These include practical and performance-based subjects such as Life Orientation, Computer Applications Technology (CAT), Performing Arts, Visual Arts and Design, among others.
With just weeks left before the first written paper, the release of the timetable also marks an important point in the matric year as learners move from preparation into the final phase of their studies.
The full 2026 NSC examination timetable is available through the Western Cape Government website, allowing learners, parents and teachers to plan ahead for the examination period.
For the class of 2026, the countdown is now officially on.
With the school year fast approaching its end, the matric class of 2026 is officially entering the final stretch, with the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations set to begin in October.The Department of Basic Education has released the final timetable for the 2026 NSC examinations, giving Grade 12 learners across the country a clear schedule as they prepare for their final school examinations.The written examinations will begin on October 13 […]
