There are many different secondary schools to choose from. While some have unique programmes and others may offer different educational paths, they all seek to maximise the potential of every child. Parents are encouraged to discuss with their child in choosing secondary schools and making their S1 options. They should consider schools holistically, based on the suitability of the learning environment given their child's learning needs and interests, the ethos that each school offers and whether their programmes and ethos cater to the interests and aptitudes of their child, amongst other factors.

Child's Personality, Learning Style, Strengths and Interests

Parents may wish to consider the strengths of each school and opt for schools with an environment, ethos and culture that resonate and best suit their child's personality and learning style. Parents may also consider opting for schools with programmes (e.g. school distinctive programmes and CCAs offered) that will nurture their child's strengths and interests and bring out the best in them.

Compatibility of Child's Academic Performance with Schools

Parents may want to opt for schools that take in students who have a similar academic ability to that of their child's.

Distance Between School and Home

Parents may want to consider schools near their home so that it will be more convenient for their child to travel to and from school.

Affiliated Schools

Some secondary schools have affiliated primary schools. Students of such primary schools who want to continue education in the affiliated secondary school must indicate that school as their first choice. This gives them priority for admission to that school. However, this priority for admission to affiliated secondary schools does not guarantee admission, as it is subject to the availability of places. Furthermore, some secondary schools may set additional qualifying criteria for admission of students from their affiliated primary schools.

[Important Note:]

For dual track schools offering both Integrated Programme (IP) and General Cambridge Examination (GCE) Ordinary ('O') Level Programme, affiliation considerations will only be given for the 'O' Level Programme. Affiliation will be given for the 'O' Level Programme if the student indicates:

a) 'O' Level Programme of the affiliated dual track school as the first choice; or

b) IP of the affiliated dual track school as the first choice and the 'O' Level Programme of the affiliated dual track school as the second choice

An example of the affiliation priority for dual track schools is shown. Assuming that Primary School A is affiliated to Secondary School A:

Special Programmes/Schemes

Some secondary schools offer special programmes/schemes, e.g. Music Elective Programme, Art Elective Programme. If your child is interested in any such programmes, include schools that offer these programmes in your application. Refer to the 「Secondary School Education」 booklet for more information on these programmes/schemes.

Special Assistance Plan (SAP) Schools

SAP schools nurture students to be proficient in both English Language (EL) and Chinese Language (CL), and to have a good understanding and appreciation of Chinese culture. Students who have taken both EL and CL at the Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) may opt for SAP schools during the S1 Posting Exercise, and they may be posted to these schools if they meet the school’s cut-off PSLE aggregate. Students posted to SAP secondary schools should take up Higher Chinese Language (HCL) (or CL, if available) so that they can participate meaningfully in SAP school programmes.

Special Needs of Child

Some secondary schools have special facilities and/or resources to support students with special needs (e.g. physical disabilities, hearing impairment, visual impairment and mild special educational needs like Autistic Spectrum Disorder [ASD], Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder [ADHD] and Dyslexia). Parents may wish to include such schools in their choices, if their child requires such special support.

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