Admission | Vera School

Admissions Criteria

Vera School is a public school under the auspices of the Western Cape Education Department (WCED). The school makes specific provision for learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) between the ages of six and eighteen.

The primary requirement for admission is a diagnosis of ASD and if the child’s permanent place of residence falls within Vera School’s catchment area. The best interests of the child and that of other learners already in school, as well as the required levels of support are taken into account, when a child is being considered for admission.

Admission is based on final approval of the WCED, and the availability of suitable space in the school.

Admissions Process

The following procedures are followed across the Western Cape to place children with ASD in a school:

a) Referral by a professional

A child needing placement in a public school that provides education for learners with ASD, has to be referred to the Western Cape Education Department. A referral form needs to be completed by a professional in the field of health, education or social services and sent to the local education district office.

Referral forms for learners who live in Vera School’s catchment area, can be send to the METRO CENTRAL EDUCATION DISTRICT OFFICE

b) Referral by a school

The current school refer a learner through the Screening, Identification, Assessment and Support (SIAS) process for placement at a special needs school.