Direct School Admission
Anderson Serangoon Junior College (ASRJC) welcomes students with talent in various fields to apply for entry to the college through Direct School Admission (DSA). For more information on DSA, please refer to MOE DSA-JC website.
1) CCA Talent
We are looking for students with talent in the following areas:
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Sports CCAs
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Performing Arts CCAs
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Clubs and Societies
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Critical criteria: (1) Strong knowledge in C++/Java/Python programming as demonstrated by competition/ certification Other useful criteria:
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Academic
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Tamil Language and Literature related CCA and/or competitions, e.g.:
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2) Application Procedure
| Step 1: | Submit online application form through this link (https://tinyurl.com/asr19dsa) by Tuesday 30 July 2019. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their application well in advance of the deadline to be considered for Phase 1.
Applicants should indicate clearly, the trial session that they are attending. |
| Step 2: | Attend audition/trial |
| Step 3: | Attend short interview if shortlisted.
Shortlisted applicants are required to bring the following for the interview:
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Applicants who are not offered a place in Phase 1 need not resubmit, as all applications will be considered for both Phase 1 and 2.
Only successful applicants will be informed via telephone.
Successful DSA-JC candidates will gain admission to ASRJC in 2020 for their JC education as long as they meet the eligibility set by MOE for the two-year Junior College Course based on their GCE ‘O’ Level examinations results.
Please note that successful DSA-JC candidates will NOT be allowed to participate in the Joint Admissions Exercise. They will also NOT be allowed to transfer to another school after the release of the GCE ‘O’ Level examination results. They are expected to honour the commitment to the DSA-JC schools.
[NEW!] Interested applicants for Badminton Boys, Choir and Chinese Orchestra may submit the application form by 13 August 2019. Applicants who have previously submitted applications but are not offered a place need not submit new applications for Phase 2 as all applications will automatically be considered for both Phase 1 and 2. The online application form can be found here.
Please note that trials/auditions for this Phase are by invitation only, based on application forms submitted by candidates. There will not be open trials/auditions.
3) Details of Auditions / Selection Trials
| CCA | Date/Time | Remarks |
| Sports | ||
| Badminton | ● Wednesday (29 May), 5.30pm
● Wednesday (10 July), 6pm |
Bring proper attire and racquet.
Venue: School Hall Contact Person: Mr Alex Lee [NEW!] Interested applicants for Badminton Boys, Choir and Chinese Orchestra may submit the application form by 13 August 2019. Applicants who have previously submitted applications but are not offered a place need not submit new applications for Phase 2 as all applications will automatically be considered for both Phase 1 and 2. The online application form can be found here. Please note that trials/auditions for this Phase are by invitation only, based on application forms submitted by candidates. There will not be open trials/auditions. |
| Basketball | Girls
● Friday (24 May), 6pm ● Friday (12 July), 6pm Boys ● Tuesday (28 May), 6pm ● Tuesday (16 July), 6pm |
Bring proper attire.
Venue: Basketball Court Contact Person: Ms. Rivera |
| Football (Boys) | ● Monday (27 May), 5.30pm
● Friday (12 July), 5.30pm ● Monday (15 July), 5.30pm |
Bring proper attire (shoes and shin guards).
Venue: Football Field Contact person: Mr Tony Lee |
| Hockey | ● Thursday (30 May), 6pm
● Thursday (4 July), 6pm ● Thursday (11 July), 6pm
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Bring proper attire (shoes and shin guards) and hockey stick.
Venue: Hockey ‘D’ Contact Person: Mr Lim Xiang |
| ● Saturday (1 June), 9.30am
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Bring proper attire (shoes and shin guards) and hockey stick.
Venue: Physical, Sports and Outdoor Education Branch (PSOEB) @ Evans Rd |
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| Netball | ● Thursday (11 July), 6pm
● Thursday (18 July), 6pm |
Bring proper attire.
Venue: Netball Court Contact Person: Ms. Kat Kar Hwee |
| Shooting | ● Wednesday (3 July), 5pm
● Thursday (18 July), 5.30pm |
Bring the following:
● Academic result slips ● Records of past participation in shooting competitions, such as the scores released by the organizer ● Shooting glove if you are applying for Air Rifle. It is optional to bring rifle suit and other accessories.
Contact Person: Ms Cheryl Aw or Ms Ashiqin aw_yuan_ling_cheryl@moe.edu.sg or noor_ashiqin_hamis@moe.edu.sg |
| Sports Climbing | ● Wednesday (17 July), 6pm | Bring the following:
● PE/Climbing attire and climbing shoes ● Climbing chalk (if any) ● Records of past participation/achievements in climbing competitions ● Rock climbing proficiency certifications e.g. SNCS Level 1, SNCS Level 2 etc ● Health declaration and photocopy of medical document(s), if any
Venue: Bouldering Wall Contact person: Ms Gayne Lim |
| Table-Tennis | ● Tuesday (21 May), 6pm
● Thursday (11 July), 6.30pm |
Bring proper attire and table tennis bat.
Venue: School hall Contact person: Mr Tian Xiangdong |
| Taekwondo | ● Wednesday (17 July), 5pm
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Bring the following:
● Full Dobok (uniform) ● Records of past achievements in competitions ● Photocopy of the Grading Card ● Health declaration and photocopy of medical document(s), if any. ● Photocopy of the latest NAPFA results
Venue: The Nexus Contact person: Mr Joe Lim |
| Volleyball | Girls
● Thursday (30 May), 6pm ● Thursday (11 July), 6pm Boys ● Tuesday (28 May), 6pm ● Friday (12 July), 6pm |
Bring proper attire.
Venue: Multi-purpose Hall Contact Person: Mr William Chua |
| Performing Arts | ||
| Chinese Orchestra | ● Wednesday (10 July), 4.45pm
● Wednesday (17 July), 4.45pm |
Prepare a piece of your choice.
Venue: Chinese Orchestra Room (Room 1332) Contact Person: Ms Charlotte Chua [NEW!] Interested applicants for Badminton Boys, Choir and Chinese Orchestra may submit the application form by 13 August 2019. Applicants who have previously submitted applications but are not offered a place need not submit new applications for Phase 2 as all applications will automatically be considered for both Phase 1 and 2. The online application form can be found here. Please note that trials/auditions for this Phase are by invitation only, based on application forms submitted by candidates. There will not be open trials/auditions. |
| Choir | ● Thursday (11 July), 5.15pm
● Monday (15 July), 5.15pm |
Vocal testing exercise; no prepared song required.
Registration starts from 5 pm.
Venue: Choir Room (Room 1333) Contact person: Ms Tan Ee Yong or Ms You Kailun tan_ee_yong@schools.gov.sg or you_kailun@schools.gov.sg [NEW!] Interested applicants for Badminton Boys, Choir and Chinese Orchestra may submit the application form by 13 August 2019. Applicants who have previously submitted applications but are not offered a place need not submit new applications for Phase 2 as all applications will automatically be considered for both Phase 1 and 2. The online application form can be found here. Please note that trials/auditions for this Phase are by invitation only, based on application forms submitted by candidates. There will not be open trials/auditions. |
| Chinese LDDS (Chinese Drama) | ● Friday (12 July), 5.15pm
● Friday (19 July), 5.15pm |
Prepare a 2-3 minute drama performance
Records of achievements/awards (chinese drama) (if any)
Venue: LT5 Contact Person: Ms Ma Junhui |
| Dance (Contemporary) | ● Friday (12 July), 6pm
● Friday (19 July), 6pm |
Bring appropriate dance attire.
The audition will comprise of class routines and the learning of a short repertoire. *Optional: Candidates may prepare a 1-minute solo showcase to better present themselves.
Venue: Dance Studio Contact person: Ms Evon Lim |
| Guitar | ● Friday (17 May), 6.30pm
● Friday (12 July), 6.30pm |
Prepare a solo fingerstyle piece (classical or otherwise) OR prepare scales and excerpts from previously learnt ensemble pieces.
Venue: Room 225 Contact person: Mdm Khoo Ching Wan |
| Harmonica | ● Wednesday (17 July), 4pm
● Friday (19 July), 3pm |
Prepare two Solo pieces (one with fast tempo and one with slow tempo) and basic scales.
Venue: LT2 Contact person: Ms Koh Suh Miin |
| StageWorks (English Drama) | ● Friday (12 July), 5pm
● Wednesday (17 July), 4pm |
Please wear appropriate attire that allows for movement. (i.e. T-shirt and shorts/track pants). The audition will involve reading a script and doing a couple of improvisation exercises; no prepared piece required.
Venue: Room 1028 Contact person: Ms Soumya Poduval |
| Symphonic Band | ● Monday (15 July), 5.45pm
● Monday (22 July), 5.45pm |
Prepare the following:
● All 12 major scales (2 octaves), where applicable; varying articulations may be tested. For percussionists: scales on mallet percussion. ● 2 contrasting etudes, concertos or studies. Band excerpts are not encouraged. For percussionists: one on snare drum and the other on either mallet percussion or timpani.
Venue: Room 1026 Contact person: Mrs Agnes Wong lim_min_fong@schools.gov.sg |
| Tamil LDDS | ● Wednesday (17 July), 4pm | Prepare the following:
● A 2-3 min dance performance ● Music CD for the dance performance ● Records of achievements/awards (Dance & Debate) ● Appropriate attire
Venue: Room 1115 Contact person: Mr Ganesan |
| Clubs and Societies | ||
| Project Eureka (Science Research) | ● An interviews will be arranged with the shortlisted applicants in Term 3 | Contact person: Mr Poh Wei Leong |
| Academic | ||
| Tamil Language Elective Programme | ● An interviews will be arranged with the shortlisted applicants in Term 3 | Bring along a portfolio that showcases strength in Tamil Language, e.g.:
● National Level Debate (Sorkalam) ● MOE, CPDD organised competitions ● External organisations competitions related to Tamil Language such as Tamil Writers’ Association, Valar Tamil Iyakkam, Tamil Language Festival, Inter-School competitions Contact persons: Mr Veeramuthu Ganesan and Mdm Kamalavani Palaiyan |
Note: All trials/auditions are held in Anderson Serangoon Junior College unless otherwise stated.
4) Enquiries
For general enquiries regarding DSA, do contact HOD PE/CCA Mr Ho Kuan Peng at ho_kuan_peng@moe.edu.sg or Dean Ms Corrine Zhu at zhu_youyan@moe.edu.sg.
