The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) has initiated a late admissions application period for the 2024 school year to accommodate parents who missed the official application period. This late application period, running from December 18, 2023, to January 31, 2024, allows parents in the province to apply for Grade 1 and Grade 8 placement at schools where space is available.
Key points:
- Late Application Period:
- Dates: December 18, 2023, to January 31, 2024.
- Purpose: For parents who missed the official application period.
- Grades: Specifically for Grade 1 and Grade 8 placements.
- Application Process:
- Applications are online through the GDE admissions website.
- Five-step application process which includes providing parent/guardian details, address details, learner information, and selecting a school.
- During the late application period, parents are allowed to apply to only one school with available space.
- Document Submission:
- Unlike the regular application period, during the late application period, uploading supporting documents online is not mandatory. Parents may submit these documents directly to the school their child is placed at when schools reopen in January 2024.
- Assistance and Queries:
- Parents needing assistance can contact the GDE on 0800 000 789.
- Assurance from GDE MEC Matome Chiloane:
- MEC Matome Chiloane is confident that by the time schools open on January 17, 2024, all learners who are not yet placed will have secured placements, ensuring a much more enthusiastic academic year.
It’s important for parents and guardians in Gauteng to be mindful of the limited time available during this late application period and apply as soon as possible, considering the limited spaces in schools.
