Organization : Monash South Africa
Type of Facility : South African National Senior Certificate
Country: South Africa
Website : https://www.monash.edu/about/our-locations/featured-items/row-6/south-africa
Monash South African National Senior Certificate
The South African National Senior Certificate (NSC) is awarded to students with a minimum of 50-59 percent (a score of four) who have completed the following subject requirements (as publicised by UMALUSI – the council for quality assurance in general and further education and training):
Related : Northern Cape Department of Education National Senior Certificate South Africa : www.statusin.org/7199.html
** one home and another language (at first additional level)*
** mathematics or math literacy
** life orientation
** three subjects selected from Group B – agriculture; culture and arts; business, commerce and management studies; official languages at second additional level and non-official languages; engineering and technology; human and social studies; physical, mathematical, computer and life sciences; services.
Additionally you must achieve:
** at least 40% in three subjects, one of which is an official home language
** at least 30% in three subjects
Your score is calculated by adding your best six subject scores together (excluding life orientation).
*Two (2) official languages selected from Group A: one is offered at Home Language Level, and the other, at either Home or First Additional Language Level. One of the two languages must be the language of learning and teaching (LOLT) at the school/institution that the candidate has attended. (as per UMALUSI attachment)
Monash & NSC
We select students based on academic merit. Students who have excelled in certain pre-requisite subjects can add “bonus” points to their score based on the following (to a maximum of four bonus points):
** English (5) or higher = +2
** Mathematics (5) or higher = +2
** Math Literacy (6) or higher = +2
Check the academic requirements for the degree or programme you’d like to apply for to find out about subject requirements and minimum NSC entrance scores.
Didn’t study the NSC? You can still apply:
If you have studied an international qualification the academic requirements will differ. Be sure to check before applying. And if you don’t meet the requirements maybe our Foundation Programme is for you. It bridges the gap between your highest qualification and what Monash accept for entrance, and it works – 60% of our 2012 graduates began their university career with the Foundation Programme.
English language Requirements
** English is the language of instruction and assessment at Monash South Africa. Students must meet one of the following English language requirements in order to be eligible for admission
** You must supply evidence that you meet these requirements when applying for a degree or programme with us. Find out more about providing certified copies of your scores.
Degree entry :
South African students :
South African National Senior Certificate (NSC) :
** A minimum score of 4 (50-59%)
South African Senior Certificate (SAFCERT) :
** a pass in an examination equivalent to English at the higher grade (first or second language)
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) :
** A minimum score of 6.5 (no band lower than 6)
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) :
** Paper based – a score of 550 or more, with a Test of Written English (TWE) score of 4.5 or more.
** Internet based – at least 79 overall, 21 for writing, 12 for listening, 13 for reading, 18 for speaking
International students :
** A pass in English at A level, O level, minimum of a C, International Baccalaureate or equivalent.
Foundation Programme entry
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) :
** Social Science stream – a score of 6 (no band lower than 6)
** Business, IT and Health streams – a score of 5.5 (no band lower than 5)
Test of English as a Foreign Language(TOEFL) :
Social Science stream :
Paper Based: score of at least 523 with a TWE score of 4.5 or more
Internet Based: score of 69 overall, with a minimum score of 12 in Listening, 13 in Reading, 21 in Writing and 18 in Speaking
Business, IT and Health streams :
Paper Based: score of at least 471 with a TWE score of 4.0 or more
Internet Based: score of 52 overall, with a minimum score of 5 in Listening, 5 in Reading, 15 in Writing and 14 in Speaking.
Contact us:
Call the prospective students office on +27 11 950 4009 or send us an
Email for more information: inquiries AT monash.ac.za