Enrol Your Future Scholar
Frequently Asked Questions
Enrol your child and join the SPARK family today! Our simple application process makes it easy to secure a great education for your child. Choose the SPARK school closest to your home or work, and your child will benefit from the SPARK model wherever they attend. Spaces are available in Grades R and upwards for 2019, but these spots are going fast! Act today to ensure that your future SPARK scholar’s enrolment is confirmed for the upcoming school year.
You will receive a confirmation e-mail of your child’s acceptance when we receive the completed full application form, all required documentation, non-refundable application fee and first month’s fee. There is no formal application process or entrance testing, as enrolment is processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
It is very important to understand that we accept scholars on a first-come first-serve basis!
Acceptance is based on receipt of the full application form, signed and initialed parent contract, all required documentation, and proof of payment of the application fee and first month’s fee. Both fees must be paid in order to guarantee your child’s acceptance, and no students will be accepted if any of these items are outstanding.
Please note that payment of the first month’s fee and application fee alone does not guarantee a placement if the process is not followed, or there is no space available in the grade of the preferred school.
Please submit your child’s unabridged birth certificate, a vaccination/immunisation certificate, proof of income (either most recent pay slip OR 3 month’s bank statements), proof of residence (utility bill), recent school report, and certified copies of both parents’ or guardians’ identity documents. In the case of students applying for Grades 2 and up a transfer card from the child’s current school should also be included.
Children in Grade R must turn 5 years old by 30 June of their Grade R year. So, children applying for Grade R may be 4 years old, as long as they turn 5 by 30 June of the following year.
Children in Grade 1 must be turning 6 years old by 30 June of their Grade 1 year. For all other grade levels, the child must have completed the previous grade level.
As the SPARK Schools network grows, there is an increased amount of parents who want to transfer their children between schools within the network.
An administration fee (R400) will be charged for internal transfers if you transfer a scholar more than once in a school year. Your first internal transfer will have no administration fee. Any transfers thereafter within the same academic year, will be charged at R400 per transaction.
You will receive a confirmation e-mail of your child’s acceptance when we receive the completed full application form, all required documentation, non-refundable registration fee and first month’s fee. There is no formal application process or entrance testing, as enrolment is processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Our Enrolment Process
Expression of Interest
Complete the initial application form, making note of your child’s grade level in the upcoming school year and your preferred SPARK school.
Complete Application Form
You will receive an e-mail with the application for admission and a request for all required documentation.
Submit Required Documents
Submit the required documentation, together with the the non-refundable registration fee and first month’s fee.
Join the SPARK family
Your child’s enrolment will be confirmed via e-mail when all forms and fees have been received and processed.
Required Documentation
Proof of Residence
Proof of residence for the primary caregiver.
Immunization Certificate
For the future SPARK scholar (Name of child must be clearly visible on the copy that you send to us).
Current Report Card
Proof of Income
Unabridged Birth Certificate
This can be applied for from the Department of Home Affairs, which is open on Saturday mornings, for the future SPARK scholar (OR Abridged birth certificate as well as a copy of the receipt for your unabridged birth certificate can be sent if you are still waiting for one).
Identity Document
A certified copy of the primary caregiver’s identity document.
Parent Contract
A signed copy of the parent enrolment contract including primary caregiver’s initials on every page of the contract as well as student, parent and payee details.
Proof of Payment
Please use the child’s name and surname as your reference when making the deposit. Failure to use the correct reference (Child’s First Name and Surname) may lead to the proof of payment not being assigned to the correct account for enrolment.
2019 – Total R2760 Registration fee (R450) and the first month’s fee (R2310). Both fees must be paid for your child’s space to be considered for the 2019 school year. First month’s fee will be reimbursed if there is no space for your child once we process your application.
2018 – Total R2500 Registration fee (R400) and the first month’s fee (R2100). Both fees must be paid for your child’s space to be considered for the 2018 school year. First month’s fee will be reimbursed if there is no space for your child once we process your application.
The first month’s school fees are non-refundable if you choose to unenrol your child ahead of the 1st term in January 2019. You will only be eligible for a refund in the event that there is no space in the grade and school you have applied for, after the conclusion of the application process.
