Media release: School admissions 2023: Only 4 days to go!<\/P>
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The 2023 school admissions process closes in 4 days\u2019 time!<\/P>
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Parents and caregivers have until midnight,15 April 2022, to apply for the 2023 school year.<\/P>
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If one fails to apply before this date, any application after this date will be deemed as a late application, and preference will be given to applications submitted by 15 April 2022.<\/P>
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The parents of 120 000 children have already applied for school places, of which, 57 000 are for Grade 8 enrolment.<\/P>
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We want to thank all those that have applied timeously and appeal to others that wish to apply for the next school year, to do so by 15 April 2022.<\/P>
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Applying after this date could affect their choice of placement and it will affect our planning.<\/P>
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Parents and caregivers can log onto https:\/\/admissions.westerncape.gov.za to apply online.<\/P>
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The WCED admissions website is a FREE service, that is zero-rated.<\/P>
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The WCED has also hosted pop-up admission support tables at shopping malls and schools throughout this period. Please visit the WCED website for information on available pop-ups for the remainder of this week. Parents and caregivers can also visit the district office for support if they are restricted in terms of accessibility to equipment.<\/P>
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Some schools have also communicated to parents within their communities that they will be opening their labs for parents to apply.<\/P>
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Parents can apply for:<\/P>
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Grade R<\/P>
Grade 1 and 8<\/P>
A transfer request for learners in Grades 2-7 and Grades 9-12.<\/P>
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The following documents is required:<\/P>
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The last official school Report Card<\/P>
ID, Birth certificate, passport of the learner; or<\/P>
A study permit (foreign learners); OR<\/P>
Proof of application (study permit)<\/P>
Immunisation card (Road to Health Chart) [Primary Schools Only]<\/P>
Proof of Residence (Rates account, Lease agreement, an affidavit confirming residence). Note: Retail statements and bank statements are not accepted.<\/P>
A police affidavit will be required for lost or stolen documentation that is not currently available.<\/P>
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We again appeal to all parents to please complete your application by 15 April 2023.<\/P>
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This process is important to them and their child. It is also important for our planning. So do not delay and apply today!<\/P>
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(Please contact Bronagh Hammond for soundbite in English, Afrikaans and isiXhosa.)<\/P>
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Source: Government of South Africa<\/P>
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