On this page you will find a full list of English Home Language (HL) and First Additional Language (FAL) Grade 12 past exam papers and memos in PDF format. Both language levels include Paper 1 (Comprehension and Language), Paper 2 (Literature), and Paper 3 (Writing). All papers are arranged by Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, and Term 4, including March, June, September, and November Final exams, with free pdf memos and answers.
Each English subject page includes clearly labelled pdf past papers by paper type and exam year. All memos are official and follow the DBE format. Whether you are preparing for language structures, essay writing, or prescribed literature, this page offers the best English HL and FAL Grade 12 past exam papers and memos pdf download — free, accurate, and exam-ready.
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2025 Papers
Grade 12 English June Term 2 2025 Papers
This section includes Grade 12 English June 2025 term 2 question papers for both EFAL and HL.
Below is a list of downloadable papers:
Paper 1
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| Final FS Grade 12 English First Additional Language Paper 1 – June 2025 | Download |
Paper 3
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| Final Grade 12 Home Language Paper 3 – June 2025 | Download |
2024 Papers
Grade 12 English FAL & HL November Term 4 2024 Papers and Memos
This section includes Grade 12 English First Additional Language (FAL) and Home Language (HL) November 2024 term 4 exam papers and marking memos.
Below is a list of downloadable papers, sorted by language and paper number:
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Grade 12 English FAL & HL September Term 3 2024 Memos
This section includes Grade 12 English First Additional Language (FAL) and Home Language (HL) memos for the September 2024 term 3 exams.
English FAL
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| English FAL Paper 1 – Memo | Download |
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| English FAL Paper 3 – Memo | Download |
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| English HL Paper 3 – Memo | Download |
2023 Papers
Grade 12 English FAL & HL September Term 3 2023 Papers and Memos
This section includes Grade 12 English First Additional Language (FAL) and Home Language (HL) papers and memos for the September 2023 term 3 exams.
Grade 12 English FAL
Paper 1:
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| Grade 12 English FAL Paper 1 – Question Paper | Download |
| Grade 12 English FAL Paper 1 – Memo | Download |
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| Grade 12 English FAL Paper 2 – Question Paper | Download |
| Grade 12 English FAL Paper 2 – Memo | Download |
Paper 3:
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| Grade 12 English FAL Paper 3 – Question Paper | Download |
| Grade 12 English FAL Paper 3 – Memo | Download |
English HL
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| Grade 12 English HL Paper 1 – Question Paper | Download |
| Grade 12 English HL Paper 1 – Memo | Download |
Paper 2:
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| Grade 12 English HL Paper 2 – Question Paper | Download |
| Grade 12 English HL Paper 2 – Memo | Download |
Paper 3:
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| Grade 12 English HL Paper 3 – Question Paper | Download |
| Grade 12 English HL Paper 3 – Memo | Download |
Free English Grade 12 Study Guides:
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2017 Exam Papers
2017 March Term 1
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