Gaia Waldorf School Application

We welcome applications for all our classes but kindly note that some of our classes are full. Please read our REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICATION FOR ENROLMENT below. (Also available to download) This document gives a clear overview of the requirements for applications and an outline of the application and enrolment procedure. Please ensure that all forms are carefully read and completed in full as well as signed and dated where applicable. Please note that all decisions regarding applications lie with the College of Teachers.

Please feel welcome to contact our enrolments facilitator Liesl Rohland Tuesdays to Fridays from 9am to 2pm on
(021) 447 0546 or email: enrolments@gaiawaldorf.co.za should you have any further queries or should you wish to arrange a visit to the school.

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICATION FOR ENROLMENT

• Complete the application for enrolment form, the financial undertaking and the parent pedagogical contract. Ensure that all forms are signed where applicable.
• Please also include a copy of your most recent salary advice.
• A copy of your child’s birth certificate is required as well as a photograph of your child.
• A fee of R320 must accompany your application. This is not refundable.
• For Primary school applications please include a copy of your child’s most recent report.
• Copies of any relevant medical, remedial or psychological assessments to be included. These will be treated as strictly confidential.
• We reserve the right to contact the current/previous school regarding fee payment history. We cannot accept pupils into the school who are in arrears at a previous school.

Once the above requirements have been met and there is space in the relevant class, you will be invited for an interview with the class teacher as well as a short financial interview.

• Applicants for Class 1 are requested to have a school readiness assessment carried out by an occupational therapist prior to interview. The school will arrange this assessment.
• On completion of interview the teacher will report back to the College of Teachers where the decision will be made to accept or decline. The decision is made based on the needs of the individual child as well as the needs of the class as a whole and whether the teacher feels that she or he is able to meet these needs.
• You will be notified telephonically on the outcome of your application. Upon acceptance you will receive an acceptance letter.
• Primary school applicants may be invited for a short visit in the class prior to final acceptance.
• On acceptance a registration fee of R2670 is due. This is non-refundable.