For entry into secondary school in South Africa, these are the general requirements that prospective students must consider. These include:
- Application forms
- Passport-size photographs for students
- Passport photographs of parents or guardians
- Medical Reports
- Copy of the birth certificate
- A nonrefundable application fee
- Current term report or reports from the previous school
- Proof of Residence in South Africa
- Proof of Identification (National I.D or passport)
- Passport biodata page
- Recommendation letter from the previous school
- Students will also take an assessment or entrance exam where applicable.
Do I need a visa to study at South African Schools?
All foreign students intending to study in South Africa must have a study visa. They must have a study permit as well. To obtain a South African study visa, the following are required:
A foreign student intending to study in South Africa can apply for a study visa by completing the BI-1738 form along with the following documents:
- A passport valid for more than 30 days
- Payment of the application fee
- A vaccination certificate
- Proof of sufficient funds for the stay (bank statements, cash available, or travelers’ cheques)
- Proof of medical cover
- A cash deposit equivalent to the value of a return ticket.
- Medical and radiology reports
- Birth certificate for minors.
- In the case of a minor, the particulars of the person in the Republic of South Africa who will act as the learner’s guardian and a letter from such person confirming guardianship
- Consent from both parents or a guardian for your stay in South Africa, along with proof of sole custody
- An official letter from the educational institution, where you intend to study, confirming provisional acceptance and the duration of the course.
- Proof of South African medical cover