Direct School Admission (DSA)

1. SPORTS

• Taekwondo (Boys and Girls)

• Volleyball (Boys only)

• Badminton (Boys and Girls)

• Basketball (Boys and Girls)

• Softball (Girls only)

• Wushu (Boys and Girls)

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

• Applicants are medically fit, exhibit aptitude in general athletic abilities and/or sports-specific competencies, and display high levels of motivation and grit.

• Should have Excellent or Very Good for conduct grade in Primary 5 and Primary 6.

• Applicants who do not have prior experience may also apply. The school will assess applicants based on the selection criteria, which may include assessing the potential of the applicants.

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

All applicants will be required to attend the sports trial specific to the selected sport.

Only shortlisted applicants from the sports trial will receive notification via email from the school by 31 July 2026 (Friday) to attend an interview session.

c. 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.

Taekwondo

Physical requirement

• Agility and Flexibility assessment to demonstrate physical capability

Sport specific requirement

• Students with prior Taekwondo experience are required to demonstrate the Poomsae corresponding to their most recently attained grade.

• Students with a Kyorugi background will be required to perform a short shadow sparring sequence, with emphasis on movement, footwork, and kicking techniques. They may also be required to spar with another candidate of similar experience and weight category.

• Students without prior Taekwondo experience will be required to perform a predetermined routine comprising basic kicks and hand techniques.

Volleyball 

Physical requirement

• Performance test to demonstrate physical ability which would include Agility T-Test, Vertical Jump and Shuttle Run

Sport specific requirement

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

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

Badminton

Sport specific requirement

• 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

Basketball

Physical requirement

• Performance test to demonstrate physical ability which would include Sprint Test and Shuttle Run

Sport specific requirement

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

• Ability to demonstrate strong situational awareness in game play situations

Softball

Physical requirement

• Performance test to demonstrate physical ability which would include Sprint Test, Agility T-Test, Illinois Agility

Sport specific requirement

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

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

Wushu

Sport specific requirement

• Demonstrate a range of basic Wushu skills which would include kicks, stances and jumping techniques.

• Students with Wushu background will be required to demonstrate a Wushu Individual Event Formulated Routine in Quanshu, Short Weapon or Long Weapon.

• Students without Wushu background will be required to demonstrate a predetermined Quanshu routine.

(2) INNOVATION - Growing the Edgefield Mindset

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.

• Should have “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 applicants 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.

Only shortlisted applicants will receive notification via email from the school by 10 July 2026 (Friday) to attend an interview session.

c. Programmes & Activities for DSA Innovation Students

To support successful DSA applicants 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.

(3) LEADERSHIP - Nurturing Compassionate Leaders

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.

• Should have “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 applicants will be required to complete/attend in person:

• A group task; and

• A group interview session.

Only shortlisted applicants will receive notification via email from the school by 13 July 2026 (Monday) to attend a group task and interview session.

c. Programmes & Activities for DSA Leadership Students

• To support successful DSA applicants 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

29 June 2026 to 28 August 2026

Trials / Interview Period

Shortlisted applicants will be required to attend trials and/or interviews at Edgefield Secondary School between 8 July 2026 and 14 August 2026.

Applicants will have to attend separate sessions of trials and/or interviews if they have applied for more than one talent area.

Selection Outcome

All applicants will receive their application outcomes between 17 and 28 August 2026.

Exercise School Preference

Students are to indicate their school preferences from 19 to 23 October 2026.