Admission to the PSHS System is through the PSHS System National Competitive Examination. It is a two-step screening given to all qualified elementary students.

The first screening is the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) consisting of tests in Verbal, Abstract Reasoning and Mathematics. The first screening was held last October 16, 2004.

The second screening is the Science Math Aptitude Test (SMAT) consisting of tests in Science and Mathematics. The second screening is scheduled on December 11, 2004.