Want to become athlete? Application to Sekolah Sukan Malaysia (Bukit Jalil & Bandar Penawar)

 Sekolah Sukan Malaysia (SSM) is special school for athletes for talented students with high potential to be nurtured. Other than academic, students will be trained aggressively according to their talents in particular sport. SSM is under control of Bahagian Sukan, Seni dan Kokurikulum, Kementerian Pelajaran Malaysia. Applications to SSM are not opened to all. However, the talented students who fulfilled the requirements to enter SSM may be selected through certain selection methods and shortlisted by certain authorities.

METHOD OF ADMISSION

Primary School Students (Years 5 and 6)
Admission of student athletes to sports schools is through the process of talent identification, talent search, talent scouting, and nomination by national sports associations and the National Sports Council. Offers of admission are made year-long based on current vacancy and sporting needs. The intake of student athletes is based on the needs of the country’s core sports.
 

Secondary School Students (Forms 1-5)
Admission of student athletes to sports schools is through the process of talent identification, talent search, talent scouting, and nomination by national sports associations and the National Sports Council. Offers of admission are made year-long based on current vacancy and sporting needs.
Minimum academic qualification of student athletes is 3Cs in the UPSR and 4Ds in the PMR.
 

Pre-University Programme
The intake of pre-university programme student athletes is based on SPM results and fulfillment of the stipulated general requirements. Those selected are student athletes who represent the country or who have the potential to represent the country in the near future. Application is made online at the MOE website. Entry requirements are as follows:

• Has represented the country/Has the potential to represent the country
• Has taken the SPM examination and passed Malay Language
• Aged not more than 20 on the date of registration of the year of admission
• Active in chosen sport continuously and recognized by the National Sports Council and national sports associations
• Pass the interview by the selection committee if required

There are currently only 2 sport schools [Sekolah Sukan Malaysia] (SSM) in Malaysia:

1.  Sekolah Sukan Bukit Jalil

     Kompleks Sukan Negara, Bukit Jalil,

     57000 Kuala Lumpur.

     Tel: 03 – 90587335 | Fax: 03-90587135

2.  Sekolah Sukan Bandar Penawar

     81900 Kota Tinggi, Johor.

     Tel: 07 – 8223027 | Fax: 07 – 8223028

SPORTS TAUGHT IN SSM:-

(1) Aquatic – swimming, diving & aqua rhythmic dance

(2) Basketball

(3) Football

(4) Netball

(5) Volleyball

(6) Badminton

(7) Bowling

(8) Cycling

(9) Equestrian

(10) Golf

(11) Gymnastic – artistic & gimrama

(11) Hockey

(12) Cricket

(13) Fencing

(14) Archery

(15) Shooting

(16) Martial Art – taekwando, wushu, karate

(17) Sport

(18) Squash

(19) Sepak takraw

(20) Tennis

(21) Weightlifting

LIFE IN SPORT SCHOOLS

Students offered to SSM are compulsory to stay in hostels. Their schooling systems are slightly different as trainings are required to enhance their mental toughness and discipline.

Below is the routine timetable in sport school:

6.30 – 8.30am: Morning Training (I)

9.30 – 9.30am: Breakfast

9.30 – 2.30pm: Academic Class (I)

2.30 – 3.00pm: Lunch

3.30 – 7.00pm: Afternoon Training (II)

8.00 – 8.30pm: Dinner

8.30 – 10.00pm: Academic Class (II)

10.00 – 10.30pm: Supper                                                                      

11.00pm: Sleeping time

*For more info, please contact the schools as mentioned above.

Find out more info @ http://www.moe.gov.my/en/sekolah-sukan-malaysia

Presentation slides @ http://slideplayer.com/slide/1680400/