The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has provided a detailed admission process guide for Grade 1 and Grade 8 learners, just like the one for the parents. This step-by-step guide is designed to ensure a smooth and successful application for the 2024-25 academic year.
How to Register as a Learner (Step by Step Guide)
Here is a step-by-step guide to assist learners in registering for Grade 1 and Grade 8:
- Preparation: Before starting the application process, ensure that you have the following items:
- ID number and password.
- Contact details, including a cellphone number and e-mail address,.
- An alternative contact person’s details.
- Emergency contact information.
- CEMIS number or any other specified identification number for the learner.
- Scanned, certified documents, clearly labelled.
- Learner Login:
- Enter the ID number and password at the Parent Login section of the WCED Admission Portal.
- Select ‘Learner Application’.
- Select the Grade and Answer Questions:
- Choose the correct grade for the application.
- Answer any on-screen questions about previous schooling in the Western Cape.
- New Application:
- If the learner is new, click on ‘NEW application’.
- Complete Learner Profile:
- Fill in all compulsory fields marked with an asterisk (*).
- Click ‘Save and Next’.
- School Programmes:
- Select sports, cultural programmes, and leadership roles the learner is involved in.
- Click ‘Save and Next’.
- Select Schools:
- Search and add schools by name or by Town & Suburb.
- Add schools to your list, up to 10 per learner application.
- Order of Preference:
- Arrange your selected schools in the desired order of preference.
- Click ‘Save’.
- Document Upload:
- Upload all required certified documents.
- Ensure documents are uploaded before the close of admissions on April 12, 2024.
- Review and Submit Application:
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- Thoroughly review all entered information for accuracy.
- Read and agree to the declaration.
- Click ‘Submit application’. Note that after submission, no changes can be made.
Upon submission, you will receive a confirmation of submission onscreen and an SMS, which includes the learner’s CEMIS number for reference. Use the ‘Track application’ feature to follow the progress of your application.