Direct School Admission (2024 Intake)

Direct School Admission (DSA) - 2024 Intake

St Andrew's Junior College (SAJC) welcomes Sec 4 (or its equivalent) students who are currently studying in Singapore mainstream schools to apply under the Direct School Admission (DSA) for entry to the college in 2024.

Successful applicants will gain admission into SAJC in 2024 for their JC education as long as they meet the eligibility criteria set by MOE for the two-year Junior College course based on their GCE 'O' Level examination results.

(For more information on DSA-JC, please refer to MOE DSA-JC Website.)

We strongly encourage those with above average academic results and outstanding talent in the following CCAs to apply for admission. (Applications for other CCAs will not be considered.)

Performing Arts

Chinese Orchestra
Choir
Concert Band
English Drama
Guitar Ensemble

Sports

Basketball Girls & Boys
Badminton Girls & Boys
Bowling Girls & Boys
Football Girls & Boys
Netball
Hockey Girls & Boys
Rugby
Tennis Girls & Boys
Track and Field Girls & Boys
Water Polo Girls & Boys

Language and Humanities

Chinese Language & Literature
Malay Language & Literature
Tamil Language & Literature

Eligibility Criteria:

Above average academic record in Secondary 3 Mid-Year & Final Exams
Exemplary Conduct Record

Area of Talent	Eligibility Criteria
Concert Band	Preferably with a minimum 4 years of playing experience in Concert Band. Represented school in Singapore Youth Festival Arts Presentation Confident in playing solo pieces Experience in Internal school and external performances Preferably at least a Sectional Leader or exhibiting potential leadership Pass selection audition and interview
Choir	Represented school in Singapore Youth Festival Arts Presentation Preferably at least a Sectional Leader Pass selection audition and interview.
Chinese Orchestra	Represented school in Singapore Youth Festival Arts Presentation Achievement/Awards in Singapore Youth Festival Arts Presentation Preferably at least a Sectional Leader Pass selection audition and interview.
English Drama	Preferably represented school in Singapore Youth Festival Drama Arts Presentation Have acting and/ or staging experiences outside the Singapore Youth Festival Arts Presentation Pass selection audition and interview. Candidates who have acting or crew experience in TV, video, film or professional theatre companies, such as Act 3, will also be considered.
Guitar Ensemble	Preferably with a minimum 3 years of playing experience. Represented school in Singapore Youth Festival Arts Presentation Achievement/Awards in Singapore Youth Festival Arts Presentation Preferably at least a Sectional Leader Pass selection audition and interview.
Badminton Basketball Bowling Football Hockey Rugby Netball Tennis Track and Field Water Polo	Preferably with a minimum 3 years of active participation in the CCA Representation at national and zonal schools' competitions, national or club level. Achievement/Awards in National Schools'/international competitions Pass selection trial and interview. (Water Polo Girls – Swimmers who have represented their schools will be considered)
Chinese Language & Literature Malay Language & Literature Tamil Language & Literature	Eligibility & Criteria: 1. Relevant Subjects in the respective MT (CL/ML/TL) & Grade a) Applicants must meet at least one of the following MTL requirements: MT (L2) - A1 or A2 HMT - B3 or better b) Applicants who offered the following subjects may have added advantage: Humanities (SS, Literature in CL/ML/TL) - preferably B3 or better Literature in CL/ML/TL - preferably B4 or better Special Programme (Chinese/Malay)/Bahasa Indonesia - preferably B4 or better 2. School CCA relevant to the respective MT Language & Culture Applicants who have the following credits would have added advantage: Competitions - Awards & Achievements Enrichment activities - Participation & Involvement Events - Leadership & Coordination 3. Passion & Interest (External) relevant to the respective MT Language & Culture Applicants who have the following credits would have added advantage: Initiatives & Participation Commitment & Contribution Membership & Involvement in relevant Clubs or Societies Note: Applicants who are successfully accepted are expected to offer A-Level H2 Chinese/Malay/Tamil Language & Literature as one of their H2 subjects during the two years in SAJC.

Interested applicants who do not meet the criteria may still apply based on their ability and potential.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Please complete the online application form and send by post or by hand the photocopies of the following documents:
a) Results Slips – Secondary 3 Mid-year (if any) & Final Exams, Sec 4 Mid-year Exams (if any)
b) CCA Records
c) Other supporting documents – certificates of musical exams, certificates of participation in international competitions, etc
d) Please send by post to the following address:

DSA Coordinator
St Andrew's Junior College
5 Sorby Adams Drive
Singapore 357691
[TALENT: _____________ (enter your DSA talent)]

Applicants are to ensure that they meet the following deadlines in order to be eligible for the exercise:

DSA Phase 1: 1 July 2023, 3 pm

DSA Phase 2: 5 Aug 2023, 3 pm

Incomplete application forms will not be considered.

ONLINE APPLICATION FORM

Applicants who have submitted applications during Phase 1 but are not offered a place need not submit new applications for Phase 2 as all applications will automatically be considered for both phases.
Only successful applicants will be informed via email and/or phone.

Once you have accepted SAJC's DSA Offer, you will not be eligible to participate in the Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE), as long as you meet the eligibility criteria for JC admission based on your GCE O-Level examination results.

You are also not allowed to transfer to another school after the release of the GCE O-Level examination results. You are expected to honour your commitment to the college and your chosen CCA for the duration of your studies in SAJC.

Students who do not fulfil their DSA commitment without valid reason may be required to transfer out to another school.

TRIALS/AUDITION & INTERVIEW

In-person selection audition/trial will be conducted. Please see DSA Trial/Audition Schedule for specific instructions.
If you require any further information/assistance, please contact the following SAJC staff.

CCA	Teachers In-Charge Email Contact
Chinese Orchestra	Mdm Wang Min wang_min@moe.edu.sg Ms Loh Ke Yun loh_ke_yun@moe.edu.sg Mr Wee Lee Meng Lester llester_wee@moe.edu.sg
Choir	Mr Yeo Jia Tian: yeo_jia_tian@moe.edu.sg
Concert Band	Ms Jesulyn Lim lim_shi_en_jesulyn@moe.edu.sg Ms Grace Leong leong_jia_hui_grace @moe.edu.sg
English Drama	Ms Salome Choa: salome_choa_jia_xin@moe.edu.sg
Guitar Ensemble	Mdm Loh Lih Yeh: loh_lih_yeh@moe.edu.sg
Badminton Boys & Girls	Ms Low Wanyi: low_wanyi@moe.edu.sg Mr Peh Bock Kiat: peh_bock_kiat@moe.edu.sg
Basketball Boys & Girls	Mr Gabriel Tang gabriel_tang_jia_liang@moe.edu.sg Ms Wong Weishan: wong_weishan@moe.edu.sg
Football Boys	Mr Roland Lee: lee_kye_loong_roland@moe.edu.sg
Football Girls	Mr Frederick Koh: koh_eng_chye_ frederick @moe.edu.sg
Netball Girls	Mr Keith Teo: teo_ping_wei@moe.edu.sg Ms Jessica Yim yim_miao_ting_jessica@moe.edu.sg
Hockey Boys & Girls	Mr Lyndon Chua chua_chun_lin_lyndon@moe.edu.sg Ms Lee Jia Yi lee_jia_yi_a@moe.edu.sg
Rugby Boys	Mr Lim Zi Qi lim_zi_qi@moe.edu.sg Mr Mohammed Azlan Ab Malek mohammed_azlan_ab_malek@moe.edu.sg Raymond Phua Song Boon raymond_phua_song_boon@moe.edu.sg
Tennis Girls & Boys	Ms Cynthia Tan tan_mei_fong_cynthia@moe.edu.sg Mr Dennis Chia chia_dennis@moe.edu.sg
Ten Pin Bowling Boys & Girls	Mr Aaron Lin: lin_jiahaoaaron@moe.edu.sg
Track and Field Boys & Girls	Mr Andrew Tan: tan_jin_xing_andrew@moe.edu.sg
Water Polo Boys & Girls	Ms Melissa Lim Singh melissa_lim_singh@moe.edu.sg Mr Chia Ming Long chai_ming_long@moe.edu.sg
Chinese Language & Literature	Mdm Wang Min wang_min@moe.edu.sg Ms Ng May Fun ng_may_fun@moe.edu.sg
Malay Language & Literature	Dr Mohamed Pitchay Gani Aziz mohd_pitchay_gani_b@moe.edu.sg Ms Ng May Fun ng_may_fun@moe.edu.sg
Tamil Language & Literature	Dr Ganapathy Rajagopalan ganapathy_rajagopalan@moe.edu.sg Ms Ng May Fun ng_may_fun@moe.edu.sg
Other administrative matters	Mr Chay Wai Sum: chay_wai_sum@moe.edu.sg

Use the link below to download/view the DSA Trials/Audition dates. Thank you!
SAJC DSA Trials & Audition Dates