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A basketball coach is being investigated by the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) for allegedly taking money to secure students’ admissions into secondary schools. He allegedly used his connections to get children into prestigious schools throuBasketball coach under probe for allegedly charging parents $45k to get kids into top schools through DSA
A basketball coach is being investigated by the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) for allegedly taking money to secure students’ admissions into secondary schools. He allegedly used his connections to get children into prestigious schools through the Direct Admissions Scheme (DSA), reported Chinese newspaper Shin Min Daily News on July 24. The scheme allows Primary 6 pupils to secure spots early in secondary schools using non-academic talents such as sports and the arts. In response to queries from The Straits Times, the Ministry of Education (MOE) said on July 25 that it is aware of the case. “The individual has been de-registered since April 2024, and is no longer working in any MOE school,” the ministry said. “MOE takes a serious view of such reports, and will investigate to ensure that DSA selection was conducted in accordance with our selection guidelines,” it said, adding that it will continue to ensure that the DSA selection process is fair and accessible to all students. Read more