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Call for Application: 2018 Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls – South Africa

by OFA

Application Deadline: February 15th 2017

The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls provides students in Grades 8 through 12 with an opportunity to develop their  full intellectual, social and leadership potential. To be eligible, girls must be South African, demonstrate academic and leadership potential, and come from a disadvantaged background.
The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls – South Africa is a female boarding school founded in January 2007 and located in Johannesburg, South Africa. The academy was founded by Oprah Winfrey with the goal of providing educational and leadership opportunities for academically gifted girls from impoverished backgrounds.

 

Admission Criteria

Students qualify to apply if they are girls who:

  • Are currently in Grades 7, 8 or 9
  • Display leadership potential
  • Are South African citizens or permanent residents
  • Display academic talent
  • Are in a family whose total household income is less than R10,000 per month

Selection Criteria:

  • Selected applicants will be invited to write entrance tests, which will be held at a number of different venues throughout South Africa.

Selection Process:

Once all applications have been received and screened, testing will be arranged for those applicants who meet the criteria. There are several stages to the selection process:

Stage 1: Entrance tests

Applicants will be invited to write entrance tests, which will be held at a number of different venues throughout South Africa.

Stage 2: More extensive testing  – academic and leadership potential

Further selection and more extensive testing of academic and leadership potential will follow.

Stage 3: Selection camps – clinical interviews and a range of psychological assessments

Final selection camps, lasting 2 or 3 days, will be held at the Academy later in the year.

Stage 4: Home visits and registration

All successful students will be registered at their homes at the end of the process.

How to Apply:

Download application forms  and it must be addressed and sent to:

Attention: Student Recruitment
P O Box 1485, Henley on Klip, 1962
Fax: +27 (0) 16 366 9004

Download the Application Form for the 2018 Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls – South Africa 

For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girl

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221 comments

Gladys March 1, 2017 - 7:26 pm

Please assist me…please my number is 0722347372

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Lindiwe March 6, 2017 - 5:19 pm

It’s really hard to get those Application forms but anyways your closing date is too early.I wanted to put my daughter in that school but I applied to late.she is currently in grade 8.

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Thembi March 7, 2017 - 8:41 am

Hi there

My child is doing grade 9. She is good in maths and natural science. Her wish was to attend Ophrah school since Gr8 but I am always late in downloading the form..please can I submit her application forms still. My contact details ( 0848964227) email…[email protected]

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nosipho March 8, 2017 - 8:55 am

WIll there be another opening for 2018 applications,i really want to apply in the academy for my sisters

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Asanda Yenzakahle Zuke March 8, 2017 - 3:41 pm

I beg to apply for grade8 at present I’m im grade 8 in a Main Street school, Seaview Primay. I live with my grandmother who’s a pensioner I do have a mother but she doesn’t take care of me she lives somewhere else with her other 3 kids. I’m strong and open
minded. I love to sing, swim and reading

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Dineo mohale March 13, 2017 - 2:28 pm

Hello I know it is very late to send you a comment but I have wish to come to owlag it was my best dream since grade 3 . l want to be a private phycologist. I see that coming to owlag will help me to build my dream .I’m in grade7 .

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Agnes Mudau March 15, 2017 - 5:59 pm

I email my child ‘s details in February still no response

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Ntombizamahlubi March 16, 2017 - 8:42 pm

Comment:My daughter always have a dream to study at boarding school but I don’t have strength and power I can’t afford money she is clever and love to play netball;soccer when she grow up she want to be a Docter.. Please may you send me application forms please

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Sarah March 17, 2017 - 5:44 am

I have I daughter who would like to attend Oprah school 2018 she is going to grade 8 please tell us how to apply cause I try to download a form an it doesn’t open than.

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Lizel Shreeze Botes March 19, 2017 - 9:50 am

Comment:Hi my name is Lizel I have a daughter who is in grade 7 this year she is very bright at school every year she receives dimplomas at school since grade 1 I’m very proud of her I would like her to attend the Oprah Winfrey school I want to download the application form please but I can’t please help

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Lizel Shreeze Botes March 19, 2017 - 9:53 am

Comment:Lizel my daughter’s name is Morgan Malawane she is 13years old my cell number 0738803036

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Senele Hlengwa March 20, 2017 - 6:58 am

Hi I also been trying to download a form but no luck. I only got it after a due date. Can I still fill it and post it? Please reply. My number is 0739109333

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Busisiwe Qwabe March 21, 2017 - 3:39 pm

Comment: Hi my name is Ayanda Nyandeni I will like to be part of your school because my mother does not have money to buy uniforms for me and my 2 sisters and I am very good at English and Maths and am using my mother’s phone

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Bali faith March 22, 2017 - 8:10 pm

I am a hard worker who knows how to understand school work and I am focused when it comes to my studies .So I would love to come at oprah school next year

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Nsuku Vuma March 23, 2017 - 6:59 pm

Hi my name is Nsuku Vuma,am in grade 8, I will like to be part of the Oprha family because my mother does not have money to sacrifies for the whole family of six, shes the only 1 who is employed and she sacrifies a lot on me so I can get a better future,please help.Am using my brothers phone you can call my mother on 0791567195

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Nsuku Vuma March 23, 2017 - 7:47 pm

The forms dont want to open please give me so clues

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miss Lerato Mofokeng March 24, 2017 - 1:10 pm

Hi my name is kamohelo Mofokeng I will be doing grade 8 next year I’m very interested in joining your school please send me forms 0728362739

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Alfred Andries March 25, 2017 - 4:55 am

i know i am late can she please be in your list her name is KamoheloAndries she is so clever

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Alfred Andries March 25, 2017 - 4:59 am

hear call 0721226404 or 0832030731 please she really likes this school she is applying for grade 8 please attend me

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Alfred Andries March 25, 2017 - 5:05 am

it does not open and i got the massage after due date please help hear she wants to talk hi my name is kamohelo andries i do want thos school it has change my cousins life hlp me i would like the school and i have been wishing for boading school

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Lesego Shazi March 27, 2017 - 7:56 pm

Hey my name is lesego Shazi ill be doing grade 9 next year I am interested in joining your school please send me the forms 0621396526

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luyanda mashego March 28, 2017 - 2:01 pm

hear call 0729268700 please i really likes this school i applying for grade 8 please attend me

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luyanda mashego March 28, 2017 - 2:03 pm

ploease i like this school very much please attend me call 0729268700

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Tselane Letuka March 29, 2017 - 12:15 pm

I have a child that I want her to be one of your student for next year please help

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Tselane Letuka March 29, 2017 - 12:17 pm

I real love the school

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Tselane Letuka March 29, 2017 - 12:20 pm

I real love the school
my no is 0734556087/0607588850 and 0114173871

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Jubilation Lekubu March 29, 2017 - 6:45 pm

I have a lil sister who would like to enroll at your school she’l be in grade 8 next year please get back to me
0725991626

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Jacob Mokhothu March 30, 2017 - 9:49 am

Good day,may you kindly assist me with application forms please,I’m much aware that you already closed for application hence I’m requesting the forms becaue i wasnt aware with regards to the closing date.
My daughter is dying to attend to your school ever since she saw them last month when passing there on our way to Vereeniging

Please help as I’ll be more than happy to see her fulfilling her dream.

Jacob Mokhothu
060 361 3949/072 054 7133

Kind regards

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Mokgatla Rahab Tjale March 31, 2017 - 3:03 am

My name is Rahab Mokgatla Tjale I was asking if my daughter Tjale Tumisang Praising could join you in 2019 she has been wishing to join you since she was 11 years old.She loves science expo and she is really experienced she only needs to be mentored if you insist.I am a mother of 5 children so I would be happy if you reply call me on 072 931 6664.
Kind regards from our family.

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Nomthi Mthethwa April 7, 2017 - 11:14 am

I’m Sylvia Mtetwa my daughter is Samukelo Mtetwa kindly send me a form for 2019.cos you already past deadline.for my daughter is inG7next year she would be G8 but she like To be at your academy if possible.she is a hardworking student good in creative art;English; social science; natural science; n technology.

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Nomthi Mthethwa April 7, 2017 - 11:21 am

Nomthandazo Mtetwa083 328 2770

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Michaela April 15, 2017 - 10:44 am

HI MOM OPRAH !!! 💛💜💚 I would really like to attend your school My name is Micheala Meyer i would love an application form i am well aware you made a deadline iets always been my dream to be at your school , this is my last change please and i garentee you that i would be the best student you ever had PLEASE PLEASE send me an application form❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

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lekhonaithembaelihle xobo April 16, 2017 - 9:50 pm

Hi,i would like to be at your school next year in 2018 so can u please send me the application forms for next year.
Thank you

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Sphume April 17, 2017 - 6:14 am

Could you pls send my sister an application form for 2018 grade 9 and she science and maths

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Zama Sibisi April 20, 2017 - 2:05 pm

My name is Zama.and my doughter’s name Olwethu,we are awere that u already done a deadline for your form application’s. But it’s Will be a blessing to be in your school her dream will come true, Can you PLEASE SEND US AN APPLICATION FORM IT WILL BE A PLEASURE 😘😍

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Banele April 27, 2017 - 2:12 pm

My name is Rosina Masedi my daughter is currently in grade 8 would be honoured to finish her studies in your academy therefore an application form for her will be my pleasure to have it so I could fulfill her dream in being in one of your best schools please.

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GalaletsangJ May 2, 2017 - 10:20 am

AM REALLY GREATFUL FOR MY DAUGHTER:SHE`S AMONGST NORTH WEST KIDS TO WRITE OPRAH ASSEMENT TESTS 2018,GOD IS GREAT,I THANK YOU!

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Sibongile Tebane May 3, 2017 - 4:21 am

Hi
I’m making an enquire on behalf of my sister`s child . We submitted her Application in Feb 2017 and we have had no feedback on her application . He name is Bandile Mlangeni D.O.B 05/09/2004.
She is currently in grade 7 .
Kindly advise if her application was successful or not .

Regards
Sibongile Tebane

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Busisiwe May 5, 2017 - 12:50 pm

Hi my name is ntombifuthi my daughters name is Busisiwe, plz send us application form

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anonimays May 7, 2017 - 11:36 am

Hi I need to find out how can are I report person who us someone thinking’s coz he working for government And earn more than R10 000. The child is in the list and she wrote the test. I need your landline numbers. her I will call u with all the information

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Zandiswa moeko May 8, 2017 - 5:30 pm

Hello
I applied for my daughter for next year still waiting for the reply.

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Jeanet Hungwane May 9, 2017 - 5:05 am

Hi I would also like my daughter to enrol to your school next year ,she current in grad 6 this year, she is very smart, dedicated and hard working, its her dream to go Oprah Winfrey Academy. I’d be delighted grateful to get a response from you, 0722414854 thank you.

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Gillian Stacy Starkey May 10, 2017 - 12:27 pm

Good day, I only heard about OWLA last month and thought I can apply for my daughter, her name is Kayla Nicole Fills, who is a very responsible, respectable and honest girl, she is academically able to work to the best of her abilities, and I would love to have the opportunity to be able to have her be a part of OWLA and grow into a great leader in whatever career she goes into. Please look at my comment, I would really appreciate the acknowledgement, Regards Gillian

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Tshepiso May 16, 2017 - 8:07 am

Good day,

I will definitely apply for my daughter Bongani in 2018 for 2019. God bless my wish.

Thank you, Tshepiso

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Senzokuhle Delight May 26, 2017 - 3:15 pm

Comment:Hello
I’m Senzokuhle
I’m doing grade Ten this year
but it seems I cannot be part of the girls because of my grade
The thing I want to know is how am I to be enrolled? should I repeat my grade 9 or what?

your response will be highly appreciated
Thanks;

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Lerato Maphatlalatsa May 26, 2017 - 5:18 pm

I am Lerato Maphatlalatsa and I a daughter who is turning 13 in November.She is willing to study hard at a wonderful school.I am unemployed but I have a a husband who is employed.I would love a application form.It would really mean the world to see my daughter in this school

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Nobuhle June 1, 2017 - 9:11 am

Hi my name is Nobuhle Dlamini I hv a 12 year old daughter turning 13 in November. She’s in grade 7 these year & I would love her to come & study in your school. I don’t have a good life but my daughter is hard working so I can’t give her everything but I wish I can give her a wonderful future. My number is 0630121113

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Lerato Lovejoy Maserumule June 6, 2017 - 7:04 am

morning.
I am struggling to download the application forms to apply for my daughter. my daughter’s name is Amu. She is excellent and it for that reason that I desire an excellent school for her. A school teacher was actually the one who recommended the school for her. She displays exceptional leadership qualities, performs great academically & is excellent in sport. This would be an awesome opportunity to be afforded for my daughter as I cannot afford it as a single mom

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Johanna June 7, 2017 - 7:07 pm

May you please provide me with a application form for my daughter who is jn grade 7

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DIKELEDI DORAH LETSOALO June 8, 2017 - 10:12 am

My name is Dikeledi Dorah Letsoalo who is having a brilliant daughter who wishes to study at your institution because he needs challenges academically. She is a best performer , top achiever in grades and class a deputy head girl at her school. She is highly driven and motivated and have a dream to be by your institution to do more as she is very ambitious wants to make a name for herself despite challenges. I am divorced and sometimes feels that I am failing her and thinks she deserves better and cant afford financially, I strongly believe your institution can save her the miseries.

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