Direct School Admission (DSA)

a.

Student Outcomes

• To develop good character and a resilient mindset in our students through sport.

• To develop and nurture sporting talents in selected sport.

b.

Selection Criteria for all sports

• Candidate is medically fit, exhibits aptitude in general athletic abilities and/or sports-specific competencies, and displays high levels of motivation and grit.

• Obtained “Excellent” or “Very Good” for conduct grade in Primary 5 and Primary 6.

• Candidates with or without prior experience may apply. The school will assess applicants based on the selection criteria, which may include assessing the potential of the candidates.

Please note that meeting all the criteria does not guarantee the student will be shortlisted/given an offer.

All candidates will be required to attend the sports trial specific to the selected sport. Only shortlisted candidates from the sports trial will be informed to attend an interview.

c.

Specific sport trial requirement: 

A) Taekwondo

• Mandatory requirement

  • Agility and Flexibility test to demonstrate physical ability; and 

• Taekwondo specific requirement

  • Demonstrate poomsae pattern of their current or last grade level.

  • For students with Kyorugi background, they are to perform a short shadow sparring session with emphasis on movements and kicks.

  • For students without TKD background, they will be required to demonstrate a predetermined set of routine comprising simple kicks and hand movements.

  • Students will be asked to perform this TKD specific requirement individually and in a group setting.

B) Volleyball 

• Mandatory requirement

  • Performance test to demonstrate physical ability which includes agility T-Test, vertical jump etc.; and

• Volleyball specific requirement

  • Demonstrate specific Volleyball skills such as digging, setting and service.

  • Ability to demonstrate strong volleyball skills in a game play situation.

C) Badminton

• Demonstrate specific Badminton skills such as lobbing, drop shots, net shots and smashing

• Demonstrate proficient shuttlecock control.

• Demonstrate strong Badminton skills in a game play situation.

D) Basketball

• Mandatory physical requirements

  • Performance test to demonstrate physical ability which would include Sprint Tests and Shuttle Runs.

• Basketball-specific requirements

  • Demonstrate specific Basketball skills such as lay ups, shooting and defense.

  • Ability to demonstrate strong situational awareness in game play situations.

E) Softball

• Mandatory physical requirement

  • Performance test to demonstrate physical ability, which will include Sprint Tests, Agility T-Test, Illinois Agility, etc.; and

• Softball-specific requirement

  • Demonstrate specific Softball skills such as throwing, catching, and batting.

  • Ability to demonstrate strong Softball skills in a game play situation

F) Wushu

• Mandatory physical requirement

  • Agility and Flexibility test to demonstrate physical ability.

• Wushu specific requirement

• Demonstrate one of the following routines:

  • A Wushu Individual Event Formulated Routine in Quanshu, short weapon or long weapon.

  • For students without Wushu background, they will be required to demonstrate a predetermined Quanshu routine.

d.

Programmes & Activities for DSA Students
• To support successful DSA candidates in developing their areas of passion, they would join the DSA Sport CCA as their Co-Curricular Activity (CCA) for the duration of their studies in Edgefield Secondary School.
• Selected students from the Sports DSA will also take on various leadership roles such as Sport Ambassadors. The Sport Ambassadors will organise and lead school sports events/activities and be the role models of character in our school.

a.

Student Outcomes
• Nurturing Collaborative Innovators with capabilities to better prepare them for the future.

b.

Selection Criteria

• Displays strong passion and keen interest in developing skills and attributes in the areas of innovation .

• Exhibits aptitude in high performance capability in creativity and problem solving.

• Displays dispositions that will help nurture an innovative and entrepreneurial mindset. 

• Demonstrates a high level of self-motivation and self-directedness, willingness and openness to attempt and experiment with new and challenging ideas, and alertness to opportunities.

• Obtained “Excellent” or “Very Good” for conduct grade in Primary 5 and Primary 6.

• Active involvement/participation in innovation programmes/competitions in their primary schools or has similar experiences in other platforms.

• Portfolios of outstanding achievements or work in the area of innovation will be taken into consideration.

Please note that meeting all the criteria does not guarantee the student will be shortlisted/given an offer. 

Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend in person:

• An interview session that includes a situational test where they will be put into a problem solving scenario.

c.

Programmes & Activities for DSA Innovation Students
• To support successful DSA candidates in developing their areas of passion, they would take the lead in innovation related projects/competitions for the duration of their studies in Edgefield Secondary School.

a.

Student Outcomes
• Nurturing Compassionate Leaders who are anchored on values and committed to serve the school and community with passion and empathy.

b.

Selection Criteria

• Demonstrates the values Compassion, Moral Courage, Sincerity and Honour.

• Exhibits strong leadership qualities/skills and has held a leadership position in primary school e.g. Prefects, CCA leaders/Captains, Peer Support Leaders, etc.

• Actively volunteers and has made meaningful contributions to their primary schools and the community.

• Obtained “Excellent” or “Very Good” for conduct grade in Primary 5 and Primary 6.

• Leadership and Character Awards such as the Edusave Award for Achievement, Good Leadership and Service (EAGLES) and Edusave Character Award (ECHA) will be taken into consideration.

Please note that meeting all the criteria does not guarantee the student will be shortlisted/given an offer.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete/attend in person:

• A group task; and

• A group interview session.

c.

Programmes & Activities for DSA Leadership Students
• To support successful DSA candidates in developing their areas of passion, they would have to serve in one of the Student Leadership bodies for the duration of their studies in Edgefield Secondary School.

DSA-Sec Selection Period

30 June 2025 – 4 September 2025

Shortlisted Candidates

Shortlisted candidates will be notified by email latest by 4 July 2025.

Questionnaire/ Trials/ Interviews

Shortlisted candidates will be required to sit for questionnaires/ trials/ interviews between 9 July 2025 and 15 August 2025.

Selection Outcome

All candidates will receive notification of results from 25 August 2025 to 4 September 2025.

Exercise School Preference

Students to indicate their school preferences from 27 to 31 October 2025.