Mr Soobrayan mentioned that progress in terms of the key educational outcomes showed that Grade R expansion was encouraging, more learners completed Grade 12 and more learners qualified for access to degree programmes. Mr Soobrayan, again, explained the criteria that were set for entry into Higher Certificate, Diploma and Degree Studies. He further elaborated on the difference between the pass requirements for the National Senior Certificate and that of the old Senior Certificate, indicating that the requirements were equivalent, if not higher than the old Senior Certificate.