Opportunities

Prospective students can apply for a scholarship to join the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls. The application is open to those interested in enrolling in Grade 8 for the Academic Year 2027.

Who it is for:

prospective Grade 8 students in South Africa

How to act on it:

Submit an application through the school's admissions portal

A permanent teaching position at the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls, requiring a Bachelor's Degree in Education with PGCE, SACE registration, and at least three years of experience teaching Grade 12 English Home Language. The role involves delivering the CAPS/SAGS curriculum across Grades 8–12 and reporting to the HOD: English HL.

Who it is for:

qualified teachers of English Home Language with PGCE and SACE registration and at least three years' experience teaching Grade 12 English Home Language

How to act on it:

Register a profile on www.pnet.co.za, then submit a covering letter, CV with three contactable references, copy of highest qualification(s), and copy of identity

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Who it is for:

all visitors to the OWLAG website

How to act on it:

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This interdisciplinary, residential program brings together young women from the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls and Miss Porter’s School to empower them as leaders and changemakers. It is co-hosted by the Porter’s Center for Global Leadership and OWLAG.

Who it is for:

young women from OWLAG and Miss Porter’s School

How to act on it:

Inquire through Duja Consulting (Pty) Ltd using the provided contact details

Prospective students can apply to join the Grade 8 cohort at the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls. The application process is open for interested candidates who wish to begin their academic journey at OWLAG.

Who it is for:

Grade 8 prospective students and their parents

How to act on it:

Contact Kamogelo Mamabolo or Rebaone Makoma via email to request application details and submit required documents.

Participants in the Tree Planting Ceremony place a pebble under a newly planted tree as a symbolic gesture of their commitment to growth, values, and legacy at the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls.

Who it is for:

learners graduating in 2027 and new staff members at OWLAG

How to act on it:

Attend the ceremony in the big garden at OWLAG and place a pebble under a newly planted tree

New students at the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls are formally welcomed into the school during the annual Blazer Ceremony on Founder's Day. During the ceremony, they take the school oath and are presented with their school blazer for the first time, marking their official entry into the academy.

Who it is for:

new students at the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls

How to act on it:

Attend the Founder's Day event at the school

Prospective students may apply to join Grade 8 at the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls for the academic year 2027. The application process is managed through Duja Consulting (Pty) Ltd, which handles all scholarship-related inquiries.

Who it is for:

prospective Grade 8 students

How to act on it:

Contact Duja Consulting (Pty) Ltd via phone or email to inquire about the application process for Grade 8 in 2027.

The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls has released the final matriculation results for the Zenith Class of 2025, which includes a 100% Bachelor’s degree pass rate, a group average of 76%, and detailed subject performance data. The results reflect the achievements of 44 learners who overcame significant challenges during their schooling.

Who it is for:

Grade 12 learners at OWLAG, parents of OWLAG learners, alumni, and members of the public

How to act on it:

View the results on the OWLAG website