{"id":1994,"date":"2024-05-14T10:41:19","date_gmt":"2024-05-14T10:41:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theglenhighschool.co.za\/?page_id=1994"},"modified":"2026-04-22T09:43:20","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T09:43:20","slug":"grade-8-admissions-2025","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/theglenhighschool.co.za\/?page_id=1994","title":{"rendered":"Grade 8 admissions 2027"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Glen High School<\/p>\n<p><style>\/*! elementor - v3.19.0 - 07-02-2024 *\/<br \/>\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2589\" src=\"https:\/\/theglenhighschool.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/TGHS_50th-Birthday-Logo_2026_V2-01-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theglenhighschool.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/TGHS_50th-Birthday-Logo_2026_V2-01-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/theglenhighschool.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/TGHS_50th-Birthday-Logo_2026_V2-01-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/theglenhighschool.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/TGHS_50th-Birthday-Logo_2026_V2-01-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/theglenhighschool.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/TGHS_50th-Birthday-Logo_2026_V2-01-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/theglenhighschool.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/TGHS_50th-Birthday-Logo_2026_V2-01-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/theglenhighschool.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/TGHS_50th-Birthday-Logo_2026_V2-01-2048x2048.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>2027: GRADE 8 APPLICATION PROCESS<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\">Please note that the 2027 Grade 8 online application process is not yet open. The official application dates will be announced by the Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) through the MEC, Mr Lebogang Maile.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\">We kindly advise all parents and guardians to remain patient and wait for the official announcement. Once confirmed, the application period will be widely communicated through:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\">Television and radio news<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\">Official GDE social media platforms<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\">The GDE online admissions system:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.gdeadmissions.gov.za\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/www.gdeadmissions.gov.za&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1776925587763000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0UfnfG7-ZQ1EgMcKIhS4NM\">www.gdeadmissions.gov.za<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\">School communication channels, including our website, D6 Communicator, and social media pages<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\">Important reminders for parents:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\">Applications must be completed online via the official GDE admissions website. No manual or paper application forms are available at TGHS.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\">Ensure that all required supporting documents (e.g. learner birth certificate, latest report card, parent\/guardian ID, and proof of residence in the parent\/guardian\u2019s name) are ready and certified in advance to avoid delays.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\">Apply as early as possible once the system opens, as placement is subject to GDE regulations and school capacity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\">Be sure to select schools within your feeder zone where applicable, as placement priority may depend on location and availability.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\">School Fees (2026):<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\">2026 school fees: R32,500 per learner<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\">Please note that a projected increase of approximately \u00b110% is expected for the 2027 academic year (subject to approval by the School Governing Body at the AGM later in the year).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\">Admissions Policy:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\">Admissions to the school are conducted strictly in accordance with Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) regulations. Final placement decisions are made by the GDE, not the school.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\">We encourage all parents to stay informed and regularly check official communication platforms to ensure they do not miss important updates.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\">Further updates will be shared as soon as official information becomes available.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION The Glen High School \u00a0 2027: GRADE 8 APPLICATION PROCESS Please note that the 2027 Grade 8 online application process is not yet open. The official application dates will be announced by the Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) through the MEC, Mr Lebogang Maile. 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