School placement: Over 40% of applicants accept offers

Gauteng Education placement for Grade 1 and 8 applicants has been portrayed as a success as admissions continue to run its course.

RESULTS OF THE FIRST WEEK OF GAUTENG EDUCATION PLACEMENT PROCESS

“At the end of the first week (4 September 2023 to 7 September 2023) of Grade 1 and Grade 8 Placement, the Department can report that the placement process ran smoothly.”GDE

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While the department is proud to acknowledge that, as of 7 September 2023, a total of 141 036 (46.09%) applicants have accepted offers, but it remains concerning that 71 775 parents have not responded to offers.

THE CHALLENGES ENCOUNTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT

According to the Gauteng Education Department, the placement progress is significantly slowed by parents who are not accepting placement offers as the spaces are reserved for 7 days while no offers can be released to other applicants from the same school.

GDE has reminded parents that there are two options to select after the offers are issued:

• Accept Officers, As Final, or
• Accept officers while awaiting additional offers within 7 days

“Applicants with offers not accepted within 7 schools will be auto-placed at the school with a placement offer closest to the parent’s home address after the 7th day,” the department warned.

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PARENTS URGED TO LOOK OUT FOR OFFERS

Parents are urged to check their cellphones for placement offers or login to their profiles on www.gdeadmissions.gov.za to view and ACCEPT Placement offers.

GDE says parents with placement offers who have no access to internet to accept placement offers must visit schools, districts or head office to be assisted to accept offers, OR call the department on 0800 000 789 for assistance.

While, applicants with Complete Applications and no placement offers, are advised to remain calm as offers are issued daily until all applicants with complete applications are placed.

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In conclusion, GDE advised parents to view the placement offer calmly and carefully to ensure that no mistakes are made.