GET READY FOR 2021 GRADE 1 AND 8 ADMISSIONS
Since 2016 the Department of Education has launched the online registration for grade 1 and grade 8 learners this is the future and practice for the foreseeable future. In 2019 for 2020 registration the GDE online registration recorded almost 290 000 in the first day, the system is capable of taking at least 50 000 simultaneous online activity for registration.
That is progress yet it is not without it gremlins and challenges. Some of the challenges include parents receiving a wrong response form while others got log out and others could not even get in-online. Many got in but did not have all the necessary information to complete their registration. The 2021 registration will soon be open and the rush will begin, if you are not prepared you will surely suffer the consequences.
The department has not yet been given the date for the 2021 registrations. It is anticipated the department will announce the date shortly after the Easter weekend.
While we are waiting for the announcement for the GDE online registration to open, get your documents and the necessary information here are the steps that you will have to fallow for the online registration.
Required documents for South African citizens:
• Parent/ legal guardian’s ID
• Proof of home/ work address
• Child’s birth certificate
• Clinic card
Required documents for non-south African citizens:
• Child’s asylum-seeker/ refugee permit
• Child’s birth certificate
• Parent/ legal guardian’s passport
• Proof of home/ work address
• Clinic card (if available)
6. Wait for the admissions process to close
7. The schools/district will be in contact with you
STEPS:
1. Log on to: www.gdeadmissions. gov.za
2. Fill in your and your child’s info in order to register an online profile
3. Select up to 5 schools of your choice (Please select more than 1)
4. Print out/ make a note of the reference numbers
5. Take the reference number/s to the schools you selected, with the required documentation and complete their application process (within 7 working days) Please note: School will not be held responsible for the enrolment for any grade 7’s or 8 into the various High Schools, this is your responsibility as the parent.