Direct School Admission

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Direct School Admission (DSA-JC) Exercise 2022 (Applications are now closed)

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) DSA Talent Areas

We are looking for students with talent in the following areas:

 

Category Selection Criteria
 Sports CCAs

  • Badminton
  • Basketball
  • Football (Boys)
  • Hockey
  • Netball (Girls)
  • Shooting
  • Taekwondo (Poomsae)
  • Volleyball
  

  • Achievements/ Awards in National/Regional/International Competitions
  • Representation at zonal/national competitions, national or club level
  • Track record in the chosen area of Sport

AND

  • Commendable performance at selection trial
 Performing Arts CCAs

  • Chinese  Orchestra
  • Choir
  • Concert Band
  • Contemporary Dance
  • English Drama
  • Indian Dance
  

  • Achievements/Awards in SYF/ International Competitions
  • Achievements in Music/Dance/Drama Examinations
  • Track record in the chosen area of Performing Arts

AND

  • Commendable performance at audition
 Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

  • Science and Technology

 

  

Critical criteria:

  • Strong knowledge in C++/Java/Python programming as demonstrated by competition/ certification

Other useful criteria:·

  • Participation in long term science research programmes, of at least 4 weeks, with tertiary institutions/A*STAR Research Institutes etc. AND/OR
  • Participation in cluster/zonal/national/international science research based competitions. Priority will be given to applicants who have won top awards (e.g. Gold or Silver) in these competitions AND/OR
  • Carried out an extensive, independent inquiry-based project. There should be evidence of a prototype, or participation in competitions.
 Academic

  • Language Elective Programme – Tamil (TLEP)
  

  • Participation in CCAs and /or competitions related to Tamil Language and Literature e.g.
    • National Level Debate (Sorkalam)
    • Competitions organised by MOE CPDD
    • Competitions organized by external organisations such as Tamil Writers’ Association, Valar Tamil Iyakkam, Tamil Language Festival, Inter-Schools  competitions 

 

 

2) Application Process

Step 1: Application
  • Submit online application form through this link.
  • The deadline for the submission of online application forms is Fri 15 July 2022.
  • Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their application well in advance of the deadline to be considered for Phase 1.
  • Applicants are required to attach scanned copies of the following along with their application:
    • Secondary School Report book with Sec 3 Year-end and Sec 4 Mid-year results,  including copies of latest school academic results if available
    • School CCA records
    • Relevant certifications and/or records of achievement related to the area of talent
  • Applicants may go ahead to submit the application form first if the official documents are unavailable.
Step 2: Trials/Auditions
  • Attend the in-person selection trials/auditions if shortlisted.
    Only shortlisted applicants will be notified by email to attend the trial.
Step 3: Interview
  • Attend the in-person interview if shortlisted.
    Only shortlisted applicants will be notified by email to attend the interview.
Special Note:
  • 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 (if there is vacancy).
  • Successful DSA-JC candidates will gain admission to ASRJC in 2023 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 their commitment to the DSA-JC schools and to participate in activities related to the talent selected in, for the duration of the programme admitted to. Applicants admitted to TLEP must offer H2 Tamil Language and Literature and take part in the activities related to TLEP.
  • Students who do not fulfil their DSA commitment without valid reason may be required to transfer out to another school.
3) Selection Process
Trials / Auditions

Applicants will be shortlisted for trials/auditions based on evidence of the following aspects:

  • Track record, experience and commitment to the talent area.
  • Achievements, qualifications and certifications in the talent areas.
Interviews

Applicants will be shortlisted for interviews based on their performance at trials / auditions.

(Note: For students applying for DSA in the Science & Technology and Tamil Language Elective Programme, they will only be required to attend an interview.)

Shortlisted applicants from the trials will be required to attend an in-person interview to enable the College to better understand the:

  • Applicant’s interest/ passion for the specific talent area;
  • Applicant’s experiences (if any) in nurturing the specific talent area (e.g through school CCA, sport academies/ clubs or private coaching);
  • Applicant’s motivation for joining ASRJC;
  • Applicant’s ability to cope with JC curriculum.

 

4) Details of Selection Trials/Auditions
Talent Areas Trials/ Auditions
Schedule		 Performance Tasks/
Instructions		 Contact Person
Sports
Badminton 1 June 3.30pm to 7.30pm
6 July 3.30pm to 6.30pm
9 July 9.00am to 12.00pm
23 July 9.00am to 12.00pm		 Be in proper attire and have own racquet.

Venue:  ASRJC School Hall

 Mr Alex Lee Kok Weng

lee_kok_weng@schools.gov.sg
Basketball 24 May 5.00pm to 8.00pm
26 May 5.00pm to 8.00pm
29 June 5.00pm to 8.00pm
6 July 5.00pm to 8.00pm
23 July 8.00am to 3.00pm
(Boys 8:00am to 11:00am,
Girls 1:00pm to 3:00pm)For all evening trials:
Boys: 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Girls: 5:00pm to 7:00pm		 Be in proper attire.

Venue: Outdoor Basketball Court (Boys), Sheltered Basketball Court (Girls)

 Ms Eleonor Rivera

eleonor_serrano_rivera@schools.gov.sg
Football 6 July 3.30pm to 5.30pm
8 July 3.30pm to 5.30pm
23 July 9.00am to 12.00pm		 Bring proper attire (shoes and shin guards).

Venue: ASRJC Football field

 Mr Tony Lee

lee_dong_liang@schools.gov.sg
Hockey 6 July 6.00pm to 7.30pm
23 July 10.00am to 12.00pm		 Bring proper attire (shoes and shin guards) and hockey stick.

Venue: ASRJC Hockey ‘D’

 Mr Peh Kar Liang

peh_kar_liang@schools.gov.sg
Netball 8 July 4.00pm to 7.00pm
23 July 8.00am to 11.00am		 Be in proper attire.

Venue: ASRJC Netball Court

 Mr Chang Shu Yuet

chang_shu_yuet@schools.gov.sg
Volleyball 31 May 3.00pm to 5.00pm
02 June 3.00pm to 5.00pm
29 June 5.00pm to 7.00pm (Girls only)
1 July 5.00pm to 7.00pm (Boys only)
23 July 8.00am to 12.00pm		 Be in proper attire.

Venue: ASRJC Multi-purpose Hall

 Mr William Chua

chua_wee_lian_william@schools.gov.sg
Shooting Interview only. Shortlisted students will be invited for an interview in Term 3. Submit the following documents in your application:
- Past competition scores / records		 Mr Kenneth Yang

yang_wee_chin@schools.gov.sg
Taekwondo  23 July 9.00am to 12.00pm

 

 Submit the following documents in your application:
- Records of past achievements in competitions
- Photocopy of the Grading CardBring along the following during trial:
- Full Dobok (uniform)Venue: ASRJC Taekwondo Room		 Mr Joe Lim

lim_lek_ming_joe@schools.gov.sg
Performing Arts
Chinese Orchestra 1 July 3.30pm to 5.30pm
8 July 3.30pm to 5.30pm
23 July 9:00am to 12:00pm		 Prepare a piece of your choice. Ms Charlotte Chua

chua_charlotte@schools.gov.sg
Choir 29 June 3:00pm to 6:00pm
23 July 9:00am to 12:00pm		 Applicants will be assessed on vocal range, pitch and rhythm. Applicants are also required to prepare a song that can best showcase their singing ability. Mr Jason Tan

tan_heng_huat_jason@schools.gov.sg
Concert Band 3 June 4.30pm to 6.30pm
8 July 4.30pm to 6.30pm
23 July 9.00am to 11.00am		 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.		 Ms Mabel Wang

wang_shuhui@schools.gov.sg
Contemporary Dance 8 July 5.00pm to 7.00pm
9 July 9.00am to 1.00pm
23 July 9.00am to 1.00pm		 Please come in appropriate dance attire.

The audition will comprise of class routines and the learning of a short repertoire.

*Optional: Candidates may prepare a solo showcase/ choreography of any genre (with music accompanied) to present dance skills and showmanship. The duration should be a minimum of 1 minute.

 Ms Evon Lim

li_wen_evon_lim@schools.gov.sg
English Drama 8 July 3.00pm to 6.00pm
23 July 9.00am to 12.00pm		 Choose two monologues and present them. Of these two monologues, one monologue should be from a local script, and one monologue should be from any other non-local script or poem. Each piece should be no more than two minutes. Mr Tay Xiang Wei

tay_xiang_wei@schools.gov.sg
Indian Dance 29 June 3.00pm to 6.00pm
23 July 9.00am to 11.00am		 Prepare the following:
2-3 min Dance performance
Music CD for the dance performance.Submit through application form your records of achievements/awards (Dance & Debate).Be in appropriate attire.		 Mrs Sundraeswari Teckwani

sundraeswari_haridas@schools.gov.sg
Clubs and Societies

Science and Technology

 Interview only. Shortlisted students will be invited for an interview in Term 3 Submit through the application form link a portfolio (e.g. Certificates) that showcases your participation/awards in STEM-related activities e.g.
- Programming competitions
- Robotics competitions
- Research programmes and competitions (such as Singapore Science and Engineering Fair, Elementz Competition)		 Mr Kelvin Soo

soo_kah_wai_kelvin@schools.gov.sg
Academic
Language Elective Programme - Tamil Interview only. Shortlisted students will be invited for an interview in Term 3 Submit through the application form link a portfolio that showcases strength in Tamil Language e.g.

  • National Level Debate (Sorkalam)
  • MOE, CPDD organised competitions
  • External organisations competitions related to Tamil Lang such as Tamil Writers’ Association, Valar Tamil Iyakkam, Tamil Language Festival, Inter-Schools competitions
 Mr Veeramuthu Ganesan

veeramuthu_ganesan@schools.gov.sg

 

5) Enquiry

For general enquiries regarding DSA, you may contact the following personnel:

6) Other Information

  • Subject Combinations offered at ASRJC

The tentative list of subject combinations offered in 2023 is downloadable here.

  • Change of college campus in 2024

The College will be moving to a holding site from January 2024 at the following address:

1033 Upper Serangoon Road
Singapore 534768
(site of former Serangoon Junior College)