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Recognition in South Africa
Recognition and Matriculation Exemption in South Africa
- The American High School Diploma is equivalent to Cambridge A levels matric or SA gr. 13.
- Recognized by the South African matriculation board and USAF.
- Requires matric exemption for university admission in South Africa.
Matriculation Exemption:
- A matriculation exemption is a legal requirement for first-degree study at a South African university.
- Foreign students wishing to register for first-degree studies in South Africa must have their school qualifications evaluated by the Matriculation Board that will then issue a certificate of exemption to those who qualify.
- South African students who did not pass the senior certificate with endorsement are required by law to apply for a matriculation exemption through the Matriculation Board.
Requirements for Exemption Certificates:
- An accredited high school diploma accompanied by a certificate of eligibility for admission to any US university; or
- An accredited high school diploma accompanied by at least two AP subjects with a grade 3-5 pass; or
- An accredited high school diploma with a SAT score (currently issue) of 1130 (ERW: 610 and Math: 530).
Exemption Requirements:
- An American High School Diploma service provider does not need SAQA approval for its Diploma for access to SA universities.
- Exemption through the matriculation board is, however, a requirement prior to application at a South African university.
- A student may apply at any local (South African) university with a conditional foreign exemption, which is not seen as a substandard exemption to the complete Exemption.
