Summary of Endorsement

Subject grouping

The subject grouping for selection of senior certificate subjects is as follows:

GROUP A: First and Second Languages Higher Grade (the eleven official languages at first language Higher Grade as well as second language Higher Grade level).

GROUP B: Mathematics Higher Grade and Standard Grade.

GROUP C: Natural Sciences Higher Grade and Standard Grade (Physical Science, Biology and Physiology).

GROUP D: Third Languages Higher Grade and Standard Grade including Second Languages Higher Grade from Group A offered as third languages for this group.

GROUP E: Human Sciences Higher Grade and Standard Grade (Biblical Studies, Economics, Geography, History and Jewish Studies).

GROUP F: Geography (if not presented for the purposes of Group E), Accounting, Additional Mathematics, Agricultural Science, Animal Husbandry, Art, Business Economics, Computer Studies, Dance, Home Economics, Music, Technical Drawing, Technika (four divisions), Speech and Drama Higher Grade and Standard Grade and a substantial number of subjects only offered on the Standard Grade.

1. Full-time Candidates

Take six approved subjects
Pass five of these subjects and obtain at least 20% in the sixth
Take four HG subjects including two official languages at first & second language HG level and one of which must be a university language of instruction
In addition to the official languages, take subjects from three of Groups B to F
In addition to Group A, pass HG subjects from two of Groups B to F
Meet the aggregate requirements of 950 (45%+) at one examination sitting.
For detailed requirements consult par 3 of the matriculation endorsement regulations click here.

2. Immigrants
Same requirements as a) other than language requirements where one official HE language of instruction and another approved language can replace the second official language.
For detailed requirements consult par 4 of the matriculation endorsement regulations click here.

3. Part-time Candidates
Same requirements as a) except that two examination sittings are allowed.
For detailed requirements consult par 5 of the matriculation endorsement regulations click here.