There are 30 full-time pupils and over 60 part-timers now writing their matric exams from Midrand High School.
Department of Education spokesperson Gershwin Chuenyane said, “The department arranged with Midrand High School to accommodate all Grade 12 pupils from Midrand Edu Centre. They are currently writing exams. District officials met with parents to inform them of this decision.”
Chuenyane added that the district appointed independent invigilators and trained examination monitors to assist with the new students. The department said it appreciates that Midrand High School readily accepted pupils from Midrand Edu Centre.
Jayshree Pillay, a parent of one of the pupils who has been placed at Midrand High School said she is thrilled her son is finally writing his matric exams. “I am relieved that the media attention brought fast results for us. I am grateful to the department of education and Midrand High School for opening their school to all the former Midrand Edu Centre students.”
One pupil, Lerato Nxumalo, claimed to have paid R2 000 to study Fundamentals of Project Management at Midrand Edu Centre when it closed. She said she only managed to attend one session.
Edu Centre closed without notice in September 2013. Parents had paid annual fees upfront, and they were upset that the school closed just before matric exams were due to begin.
A couple of days after closing, Midrand Edu Centre owners had still not said anything to parents and staff about the closure. A week later, through their lawyer, Thenus Kruger, the owners of Edu Centre released a statement saying the school was closing due to unpaid fees. The department of education quickly looked into the matter and promised to place the pupils in another school in Midrand.
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