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Video tutorials and step-by-step guides are available to assist on the WCED admissions website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take note that schools can capture applications only for their own institution, but the online system can capture applications for multiple schools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote has-large-font-size\"><blockquote><p>Parents or caregivers must fill the WCED application form in; it can also be downloaded from the website, but can be submitted only to schools or the district office from 4 August.<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Applications and supporting documents may be handed in at schools, or parents can enquire with the school about the submission via e-mail (using the WCED form only).<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-grade-r-1-and-8-applications\">Grade R, 1 and 8 applications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Schools are currently finalising placements for Grades R, 1 and 8 by confirming placements for children on their waiting lists. This process is ongoing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Parents who have not yet applied for these grades for the 2026 school year are urged to contact their district office as soon as possible. Although the online portal is closed for late applications support is available via the department&#8217;s call centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>*Contact the WCED Call Centre on 0861 819 919.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/wcedonline.westerncape.gov.za\/admissions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/wcedonline.westerncape.gov.za\/admissions<\/a> for more information.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"606\" data-attachment-id=\"42221\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/skool-spring-van-65-slaagsyfer-tot-90-20250122\/rear-view-of-middle-school-students-studying-in-classroom\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/48fa29a9950a4489b1921d332e93f7a2.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1000,606\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" 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