The Citizen (Gauteng)

Time to apply for school

- Citizen reporter

Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi has announced that online admissions for Grades 1 and 8 for the 2023 academic year will open on 22 July 2022.

But there will be a few changes. The department, after reviewing the two-phased approach, has decided to follow a single applicatio­n process, meaning all applicants will be able to apply at the same time during the applicatio­n period.

“We believe this overall simplified applicatio­n process will satisfy everyone,” said Lesufi.

The applicatio­n period will start on 22 July at 8am for Grade 1 and Grade 8 applicatio­ns and will close on 19 August at midnight.

To apply, visit the admissions website. Parents and guardians will receive SMS notificati­ons of placement offers to either accept or decline from 3 to 31 October.

The department has urged all parents to apply for Grade 1 admission because Grade R pupils will not automatica­lly be accepted to the next grade without an applicatio­n, even if they apply to the schools where they are currently enrolled.

This means that all school children that are five years old, turning six by 30 June 2023 and are enrolled in Grade R, or pupils that are not in any type of school, must apply for admission at a minimum of three and a maximum of five schools.

Parents and guardians must upload or submit certified copies within seven days of applying of the following:

► Parent and child ID or passport;

► Refugee or asylum permit;

► Permanent residence permit;

► Study permit;

► SA birth certificat­e;

► Proof of home address; Proof of work address;

► Latest school report and clinic card/immunisati­on report (Grade 1 only.)

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