Critical Enrolment Information
Application deadline
Late registrations
The following terms and conditions for registration later during the year will apply:
Grade
Application submission deadline
Important Information
- A complete and valid report card (year to date)* from the previous school or accredited service provider must be submitted.
- A complete and valid report card (year to date)* from the previous school or accredited service provider must be submitted. Proof of registration with an assessment body is required.
Applications received after the above dates will only be considered on individual merits.
*A report card is valid when issued by a registered educational institution (with an EMIS number) or a registered service provider with one of the accredited assessment bodies. Impaq reserves the right to verify the validity and accuracy of the report card submitted.
GRADE
10 AND 11
Important Information
- A complete and valid report card (year to date)* from the previous school or accredited service provider must be submitted.
GRADE
12
Important Information
- A complete and valid report card (year to date)* from the previous school or accredited service provider must be submitted. Proof of registration with an assessment body is required.
RECOMMENDED TIME
The registration process
The Account Holder may apply to register a learner through Impaq’s online platform or via telephone. All supporting documentation, including a valid final report card must be uploaded or submitted to Impaq via email. Impaq allows for early bird registration where the learner’s final report card is not yet available, however, this registration is considered a provisional registration, and a final passed report card must be submitted no later than 31 January 2025. Failure to submit a valid report card by this date will lead to the registration being cancelled. The Cancellations and Returns policy will be applied to the deregistration of a learner. Impaq will not be liable for the costs incurred.
For more information on the registration process, please click here.
With which assessment body will I be registered?
All Grade 10 to 12 Impaq learners are registered with the South African Comprehensive Assessment Institute (SACAI), the assessment body for distance education. SACAI is quality assured by Umalusi, who issues the National Senior Certificate (NSC) to all learners who successfully complete their high school careers. Even though the DBE and IEB are both assessment bodies that are accredited by Umalusi, SACAI does not always follow the same calendar or make the same changes to the curriculum. Registration with Impaq and SACAI means that you are enrolling for distance education.
Can I register with IMPAQ if I did not previously follow the caps curriculum?
Yes, it is possible to register with Impaq if you did not previously follow the CAPS curriculum. However, if you are registering for Grade 11, you may need to write an entrance examination or provide Impaq with a certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), confirming the equivalency of the report from the previous institution.
Grade 12 applications will only be considered if the learner meets the necessary requirements. Alternatively, the learner may be required to register for Grade 11 (and must complete the entrance exam).
The application remains subject to approval by Impaq and SACAI.
Will I be able to change subjects?
You need a minimum of seven (7) subjects to successfully pass Grade 10, 11 and 12 (FET Phase). When changing a subject, you are cancelling a subject that you have already registered for and, therefore, need to register a new subject in its place. In the FET Phase, subject changes are dependent on statutory regulations and approval from the assessment body, SACAI. Changing the language medium for a subject still constitutes a subject change as the lesson material (where applicable), online platform and assessments must be amended and changed to the newly chosen language medium. All terms related to subject changes apply to language medium changes. The Cancellation and Returns policy applies.
If you do not register a new subject, the learner may not meet the pass requirements to successfully complete their academic year.
Please refer to the Impaq Calendar available on OLP for the subject change deadlines per Grade.
What should I know before considering a subject change?
Familiarise yourself with the requirements for each subject before considering a subject change. You can find the subject requirements document here.
For a subject change not to affect your SBA mark, you must have complied with all requirements of the subject that is being cancelled before the change can be made. This means that even though you are changing the subject, you still need to complete all tests and exams for the relevant term. Failing to do so will result in a zero mark on the learner’s report card, negatively affecting the new subject that you are registering for. Learners would not be required to complete any assessments from previous terms for the new subject but must complete all assessments from the term that the new subject is registered for.
Learners often mistakenly think they will be able to ”downgrade’ a subject. Within the CAPS curriculum, there are no downgrades. Examples of common misconceptions include the subjects shown in the table below. A change from any subject on the left to the corresponding subject on the right is considered a subject change as these are all unique subjects and not downgrades of a single subject:
From
To
Please keep the following in mind:
- Grade 10 & 11: Only two (2) subject changes are allowed per year.
- Grade 12: In exceptional circumstances, a learner may change one (1) subject in Grade 12.
- Where one subject is dependent on another, it would be necessary to change both subjects. For example: If a learner wishes to cancel Mathematics, the learner will need to cancel Physical Sciences as well.
- We strongly advise against changing from Mathematical Literacy to Mathematics.
- It is the learner’s responsibility to upskill themselves on any content missed from previous terms (or years) as the final Grade 12 examination covers all Grade 10 to 12 work for a particular subject.
How will a subject change affect the marks on my report card?
Grade 10 learners will be able to apply for subject changes on or before the Term 1 and Term 2 subject change deadlines, respectively, and Grade 11 learners can apply on or before the Term 1 subject change deadline. The subject change deadlines are available on the Impaq calendar. A 999 (weight withdrawn – therefore, no negative affect to the learner’s assessment report) will be applied to all first term tests as well as second term examinations, subject to the following conditions:
- If the learner cancels a subject(s) on or before the first term deadline, the learner must still have completed the Term 1 test(s).
- If the learner cancels a subject(s) on or before the second term deadline, the learner must still complete all Term 1 tests, as well as Term 2 tests and exams (only applicable to Grade 10).
- If the learner does not complete the relevant tests and/or examinations, the learner will receive a zero (0) mark, which will have a negative impact on the learner’s report card and the newly registered subject’s final mark.
The mark achieved for the Term 1 and 2 tests and exams (where applicable) will not have a negative effect on the learner’s final mark for the year.
What if I want to take more than seven subjects?
If you would like to take more than the seven (7) required subjects, you must complete all the required work (including portfolio work) from Grade 10. Only two (2) additional subjects are permitted.
You may not register for an additional subject for the first time in Grade 11 or 12. If you have already sat for the National Senior Certificate examination (Grade 12), two additional subjects are allowed.
The Grade 10 and 11 materials for the subjects must be acquired and worked through to provide the learner with an understanding of each subject’s fundamental principles. Only Grade 12 assessments and SBA components need to be completed.
Can I take subjects through another institution?
It is possible to take a subject through another institution, but we strongly advise against this for practical reasons:
- Impaq does not facilitate any arrangements or fees for subjects not taken through Impaq.
- Test and examination timetables for SACAI, DBE and IEB clash from time to time and therefore, it will jeopardise the learner’s ability to write a particular paper within the rules and guidelines for tests and examinations.
Therefore, ensure that the institution selected for an alternative subject follows the CAPS curriculum and is registered with SACAI. It is the Account Holders’ responsibility to make the necessary arrangements with SACAI.
Can I complete more than one grade in one academic year
No. In the FET Phase, learners are required to successfully complete one Grade before progressing to the next. It is also not possible to progress to the next Grade whilst completing a subject (or subjects) from the previous grade. A complete pass report card is needed to progress in the FET Phase.
What do I need to know about tests and examinations?
Follow the timetables
Test and examination papers are made available only for the invigilator to download for a limited time and must be uploaded within the specified time on the same day of writing the paper. Always refer to the relevant timetables for additional information and instructions.
All Grade 10 to 12 tests and examinations, except for the final Grade 12 NSC examination which is administrated by SACAI, must be written according to the set timetables provided by Impaq.
You need an Impaq-approved invigilator for all tests and examinations, excluding the final Grade 12 NSC examination:
- It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to appoint an invigilator. Impaq does not provide a list of Impaq-approved invigilators. The invigilator must be over the age of 18, not a family member, and computer literate with the ability to print, scan, and upload papers. The invigilator will be required to invigilate the test/exam session within the timeframe provided on the timetable(s).
- Invigilators cannot apply directly with Impaq. Applications must be submitted by the legal guardian/account holder.
- The rules and regulations for tests and examinations must be strictly followed. A complete document detailing these can be found under the Resources tab on OLP. Alternatively, you may request this document from info@impaq.co.za.
Any deviation from/non-adherence to the rules and regulations will lead to a zero mark and/or an investigation per the Impaq irregularity policy. No consultation will be permitted during the investigation process. Should the Impaq Irregularity Committee decide (with the relevant proof) that an irregularity has occurred, a zero mark will be awarded. The committee’s decision is final.
What do I need to know about the final grade 12 NSC examination?
SACAI, the assessment body for distance education, issues the National Senior Certificate (NSC) and administers the final examination at the end of your Grade 12 year. You will need an identification document/passport/study permit (not a birth certificate) to write the NSC examination.
Please ensure that your full name, ID number, date of birth and residential address is correct and updated on my.Impaq. The GPS coordinates for the candidate’s residential address should correspond with the address provided on the system.
SACAI establishes examination centres, subject to approval by Umalusi. Centre allocation is dependent on a candidate’s residential address, the capacity of the venue, candidates’ subject choices as well as any approved accommodations or concessions. Although Impaq assist with allocations as close as possible to the learner’s residential address, depending on the established venues, the learner may still be required to write the final exam out of town.
Inform us of any changes to your personal information no later than 31 May 2025. Impaq cannot be held liable for any incorrect allocation(s) or costs incurred for travelling and accommodation with regards to examination centres.
All costs for the registration and administration of the NSC final examination for candidates are included in the registration fee. However, additional costs may apply for Visual Arts, Dramatic Arts, Hospitality Studies, Consumer Studies, and approved accommodations/concessions.
Candidates residing abroad will be required to write the NSC examination in South Africa. A physical address within South Africa must be provided for the candidate to allow for centre allocation.
When you complete the examination successfully, you can collect your National Senior Certificate in person or via courier from Impaq’s head office. Certificates are usually available from August of the year following your final examinations. We will inform you once the certificates are available.
Can learners with barriers to learning register with IMPAQ?
Learners experiencing barriers to learning may apply for special accommodations and/or exemptions with Impaq, provided that the necessary proof is submitted.
- Applications are subject to approval by SACAI.
- An administration fee is charged for handling of the application.
- Supporting documentation which may include, but is not limited to, a medical report, report from an education psychologist, specialised tests in relation to the learning barrier and more will be required to be submitted along with the application.
- Requests must be submitted to aqc.support@impaq.co.za no later than the deadline as stipulated on the Impaq calendar. No applications will be considered after this date.
Please note: Impaq will not accept new applications for accommodations and/or exemptions submitted for the first time in Grade 12, as these will not be approved by SACAI.
If you have any questions, please give us a call on 087 405 2233 or send an email to info@impaq.co.za.
