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Junior College (Direct School Admission) Selection Criteria

DSA-JC Selection Criteria

Applicants will be shortlisted and selected based on the following general criteria:

  1. Demonstrate passion for and commitment to the area of interest;
  2. Exemplify positive character traits, including resilience, motivation and integrity; and
  3. Display a commitment to contribute to the school, through the area of interest as well as other opportunities to serve.

In addition, each talent area has specific criteria as shown below. Please note that past experience, practised talent or achievements in the talent area are not necessary requirements.

The selection criteria below are subject to changes. Applicants are advised to refer to the webpage at the point of application.

Sports & Games

Talent Area Criteria Commitment
1 Basketball (1) Ball sense and coordination
(2) Agility
(3)Team Player		 2-year commitment to CCA
2 Canoeing & Dragon Boating (1) Psychomotor coordination
(2) Balance
(3) Minimum ‘Silver’ Award for NAPFA		 2-year commitment to CCA
3 Shooting (1) Concentration
(2) Physical Stability		 2-year commitment to CCA
4 Squash (1) Ball sense
(2) Hand-eye coordination		 2-year commitment to CCA
5 Softball (1) Hand-eye coordination and reflexes
(2) Interest to lead and guide peers who are new to the sport
(3) Team player		 2-year commitment to CCA
6 Track & Field / Cross Country (1) Prior competitive experience in sports (not limited to track & field)
(2) Coordination & Agility
(3) Stamina
(4) Speed		 · 2-year commitment to CCA
· Track & Field and Cross Country operate as one CCA. Applicants to Cross-Country are expected to commit to Track & Field, and vice versa.
7 Badminton (1) Understanding of the rules of the game
(2) Prior experience in playing the game
(3) Team player		 2-year commitment to CCA
8 Rock Wall Climbing (1) Balance
(2) Coordination
(3) Core and upper-body strength		 2-year commitment to CCA
9 Floorball (1) Interest to lead and guide peers who are new to the sport
(2) Team player		 2-year commitment to CCA
10 Football (Boys Only) (1) Ball control
(2) Interest to lead and guide peers who are new to the sport
(3) Team player		 2-year commitment to CCA
11 Hockey (Boys Only) (1) Interest to lead and guide peers who are new to the sport
(2) Team player		 2-year commitment to CCA
12 Netball (Girls Only) (1) Proficiency in shooting (if applicable)
(2) Proficiency in footwork and good ball sense
(3) Prior experience in playing the game		 2-year commitment to CCA
13 Table Tennis (1) Team player with passion and commitment to the sport
(2) Prior experience in the sport
(3) Interest to lead and guide peers who are new to the sport		 2-year commitment to CCA
14 Touch Rugby (Girls only) (1) Interest to lead and guide peers who are new to the sport
(2) Team player		 2-year commitment to CCA

 

Performing Arts

Talent Area Criteria Commitment
1 Concert Band (1) Ability to at least play one of the following concert band instruments: euphonium, tuba, trumpet, trombone, horn, cornet, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, double bass, harp, saxophone OR a range of percussion instruments
(2) Aural and sight-reading ability
(3) Musicianship		 2-year commitment to CCA
2 Choir (1) Ability to reproduce a series of notes accurately and with ease
(2) Musical sensitivity
(3) Ability to sing with expression
(4) Ability to sight-sing/read		 2-year commitment to CCA
3 Chinese Dance (1) Fundamental skills of flexibility and coordination
(2) Clarity, flow and control of body movements
(3) Skills acquisition during choreography		 2-year commitment to CCA
4 Western Dance (1) Movement and technique
(2) Spatial awareness
(3) Dynamic awareness		 2-year commitment to CCA
5 Indian Dance (1) Demonstrate dance technique such as posture, araimandi and overall presentation style
(2) Exhibit excellent footwork and impressive gestures
(3) Being versatile in different genre (Classical, Bollywood and Folk)		 2-year commitment to CCA
6 Malay Dance (1) Fundamental skills of flexibility and coordination
(2) Exhibit excellent footwork and impressive gestures
(3) Skills acquisition during dance modeling		 2-year commitment to CCA
7 Guitar Ensemble (1) Basic guitar playing techniques
(2) Aural ability
(3) Musicianship		 2-year commitment to CCA
8 Guzheng Ensemble (1) Ability to play the guzheng
(2) Aural ability
(3) Musicianship		 2-year commitment to CCA
9 String Ensemble (1) Ability to at least play one of the following string instruments: Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass
(2) Aural ability
(3) Musicianship		 2-year commitment to CCA
10 Chinese Orchestra (1) Ability to at least play one instrument associated with Chinese Orchestra
(2) Aural ability
(3) Musicianship		 2-year commitment to CCA

 Clubs and Societies

Clubs and Societies Criteria Commitment
1 Aesthetics Club
(Arts, Film and Photography)		 Art Club
(1) Technical mastery in Art
(2) Innovative and artistic disposition
(3) Leadership qualities

Film Society
(1) Techniques in film making and critique
(2) Creativity and artistic disposition
(3) Leadership qualities

To be submitted together with application:
Portfolio in PDF format in accordance with the following criteria:
1. Maximum of links to 3 videos created by applicant
2. All videos created should be completed within the past 2 years.
3. File naming convention: Secondary School_Full Name of Student.pdf

Photographic Society
(1) Technical proficiency in photography
(2) Creativity and artistic disposition
(3) Leadership qualities

To be submitted together with application:
Portfolio in PDF format in accordance with the following criteria:
1. Maximum of links to 10 photos created by applicant
2. Write-up about submitted photographic works
3. All photos created should be completed within the past 2 years.
4. File naming convention: Secondary School_Full Name of Student.pdf

 2-year commitment to CCA
2 AVA & PA Club (1) Technical proficiency in audio and video
(2) Effective team player
(3) Leadership qualities		 2-year commitment to CCA
3 Chinese Language, Drama and Debating (CLDDS) (1) Passion in Chinese cultural activities (drama, debate, calligraphy or literature)
(2) Communication and thinking skills
(3) Effective team player		 2-year commitment to CCA
4 Interact Club (Community Youth Leadership) (1) Advocate for and self-initiate community service projects
(2) Strategic thinking, providing a broad perspective of community issues
(3) Ability to engage with the community		 2-year commitment to CCA
5 Malay Language, Drama and Debating (MLDDS) (1) Communication and thinking skills
(2) Passion for Malay cultural activities
(3) Effective team player
(4) Leadership qualities		 2-year commitment to CCA
6 Indian Language, Drama and Debating (ILDDS) (1) Communication and thinking skills
(2) Passion for Malay cultural activities
(3) Effective team player
(4) Leadership qualities		 2-year commitment to CCA
7 English Language, Drama and Debating (ELDDES) Debate
(1) Clear and logical expression
(2) effective team player

Drama
(1) Ability to express oneself in an engaging manner
(2) Effective team player

 2-year commitment to CCA
8 Greenlink Club (Environmental Science) (1) Communication and thinking skills
(2) Passion for championing green initiatives
(3) Effective team player
(4) Leadership qualities		 2-year commitment to CCA

Special Programmes

Special Programmes Criteria Commitment
1 Art Elective Programme (1) Innovative traits
(2) Curiosity
(3) Flexibility in thinking
(4) Perseverance

To be Submitted Together with Application:

1. Portfolio should be submitted as a single document that contains a minimum of 3 and maximum of 5 artworks, in accordance with the following criteria:

– All works must completed in the last 2 years
– Works may be curated in a variety of 2D, 3D or time-based
– Each 2D work is allowed a maximum of 2 photos
– Each 3D work is allowed a maximum of 4 photos
– Time-based works should be included via link indicated in the document

– A title must be given to each work
– File format: PDF
– File size limit: 15mb
– File naming convention: Secondary School_Full Name of Student.pdf

2. Personal Statement (300 words) How do you think art would play a role in your future after JC?
– Email to: njc_aep@moe.edu.sg

Interview Requirements:
Shortlisted applicants will be notified and given more information on the online interview & Selection test.

 Students admitted through Art Elective Programme must offer H2 Art. This is an examinable A-Level subject.
2 Music Programme (1) Aural skills
(2) Western theory understanding and application
(3) Ability to perform fluently and musically on their chosen 1st instrument in an art music style (e.g. classical Western or classical Indian) – not pop music

As part of the shortlisting process, applicants will be contacted to submit a personal statement (500-600 words) detailing:
– An aspect of music study you least AND most enjoy, and why
– Favorite composer and/or type of music you enjoy, and why
– What area in music you think needs most improvement for your development and how you go about trying to work on this area yourself

 Students admitted through Music Excellence must offer H2 Music. This is an examinable A-Level subject.
3 Malay Language Elective Programme (MLEP) (1) At least ‘B3’ in HML/ A2 in ML (based on Sec 3 or 4 school assessment)
(2) Clear reasons and goals in joining MLEP
(3) Aspirations on how their skills acquired from MLEP could help the wider community in future		 Students admitted through MLEP must offer H2 Malay Language & Literature. This is an examinable A-Level subject.
4 Tamil Language Elective Programme (TLEP) (1) At least ‘B3’ in HTL/ A2 in TL (based on Sec 3 or 4 school assessment)
(2) Clear reasons and goals in joining TLEP
(3) Aspirations on how their skills acquired from TLEP could help the wider community in future		 Students admitted through TLEP must offer H2 Tamil Language & Literature. This is an examinable A-Level subject.
5 Science Training and Research Programme (1) Demonstration of knowledge, interest and passion in STEM Research
(2) Sharing of motivations, understanding, and goals in joining Research@NJC
(3) Recount their past experiences relevant in their application for DSA Science Research

As part of the shortlisting process, applicants need to submit a personal statement (maximum 500 words) detailing his/her involvement in STEM/research activities.

Relevant supporting documents (e.g. abstracts of research reports, photos of exhibits, prototypes, certificates etc.) should also be submitted.

 Students admitted through DSA Research must offer H3 Science Research. This is an examinable A-Level subject.

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