Those who apply must first pass an IQ test (a minimum of 100 is required), a musical "disposition". test (checking their sense of pitch and rhythm, and their musicality), and a sight-singing and transcription test. They must also give a performance.
報考的孩子，必須先通過智力測驗（約以智商一百為「門檻」）、音樂性向測驗（測試其音感、節奏感及音樂性等）、視唱聽寫，及樂器演奏等關卡。