What must be considered before a candidate makes his or her choices for the 2025 school selection?Response: The parent or guardian must consider the candidate’s academic performance, interests, and future career aspirations before making the school choices. This should be done in collaboration with the school authorities, particularly the headteacher.
How many schools is a candidate allowed to choose for the 2025 School Selection Exercise?
Response: A candidate is allowed to choose seven SHS/SHTS/TVET or STEM schools.
Will a candidate choose the seven schools at once?
Response: A candidate is required to choose five schools in the first part and two alternative schools in the second part.
Can a candidate select boarding status for all the seven schools selected?
Response: No, a candidate may select a maximum of three boarding schools in the first part (which includes five choices). There is no restriction on boarding or day status in the two alternative school choices.
Can a candidate choose all seven schools as day for accommodation status?
Response: Yes, a candidate can choose day status for all seven selected schools.
How many schools can be selected from Categories A, B, and C?
Response:
- A candidate is required to select only one school from Category A.
- A maximum of two schools from Category B may be selected in the first part, and one school from Category B in the alternative part.
- For Category C, a candidate may choose all seven schools (first and second parts) from Category C if so desired.
Note: The Day & Boarding restrictions apply only to the five (5) main choices, where the maximum is three (3) boarding schools and two (2) day schools.
Permutations/Combinations for the Five (5) Main Choices:
- 3 Boarding & 2 Day
- 2 Boarding & 3 Day
- 1 Boarding & 4 Day
- 5 Day
Permutations/Combinations for the Two (2) Alternative Choices:
- 2 Boarding (1 from Category B & 1 from Category C)
- 2 Boarding (both from Category C)
- 1 Boarding & 1 Day (Categories B & C)
- 1 Boarding & 1 Day (both from Category C)
- 2 Day (Categories B & C)
- 2 Day (both from Category C)
A candidate who desires to attend TVET or STEM schools must select all seven (7) schools from either TVET or STEM schools.
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