Monday, November 3, 2008

Student Selection Criteria

There is great competition to acquire places in these elite schools as the number of places are limited compared to the number of eligible applicants. Students are chosen by the SBP unit of the Ministry of Education based on certain criteria. Enrolment is open at the level of Form 1 and Form 4.

[edit] Entry to Form 1

  • achieving at least 5A's in the Ujian Pencapaian Sekolah Rendah or Primary School Evaluation Test
  • have outstanding achievements in extracurricular activities

[edit] Entry to Form 4

  • achieving at least 8A's in the Penilaian Menengah Rendah formerly known as Lower Certificate of Education (LCE).
  • have outstanding achievements in extracurricular activities

Other criteria included in the selection:

  • Bumiputra and Non-Bumiputra allocation
  • eligible students from rural schools
  • children of school alumni members (in certain schools)

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