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Direct School Admission For Secondary Schools (DSA-Sec)

Primary 6 (P6) students can seek admission to certain secondary schools based on their talent in sports, Co-Curricular Activities (CCAs) and specific academic areas. Learn if your child is eligible and how to apply.

What Is DSA-Sec?

DSA-Sec allows P6 students to apply to some secondary schools before taking the Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE).

They can apply based on their talent in sports, arts, academic areas, etc.

If your child is admitted to a secondary school through DSA-Sec, they are not allowed to:

  • Submit school choices during the Secondary 1 (S1) posting process.
  • Transfer to another school. They must commit to their chosen school for the duration of the programme.
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Who Can Apply

P6 students can apply for DSA-Sec based on a wide-range of talents, including:

  • Sports and games
  • Visual, literary and performing arts
  • Debate and public speaking
  • Science, mathematics and engineering
  • Languages and humanities
  • Uniformed groups
  • Leadership

How To Apply

Students can apply through the DSA-Sec Portal. There are no application fees.

If you are unable to apply online, approach your child’s primary school for assistance.

If both parents are unable to submit the application form personally at school in May, you have to nominate another adult to do so using this proxy form. You can also use the same form to appoint a proxy to submit your child’s school preference form in October.

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DSA-Sec Preparation

Preparing students for DSA-Sec involves a multifaceted approach to showcase a student’s skills, achievements, and potential for a particular school.

Here’s how STEM Genius assist our students in preparing for DSA-Sec:

Portfolio Building

We help students create a portfolio highlighting their achievements in coding and robotics. This include project work, competition wins, innovative solutions, or any significant contributions in these fields.

Skill Enhancement

Offering additional classes, workshops, or projects specifically aimed at enhancing the coding and robotics skills of students to make their applications stronger.

Mentorship & Recommendations

Providing mentorship from teachers or industry professionals who can offer recommendations or testimonials, reinforcing the student's capabilities and dedication in coding and robotics.

Presentation

Providing opportunities for students to practice presenting their work in front of peers, teachers, or mentors, allowing them to refine their presentation skills in a supportive environment.

Showcasing Achievements

Encouraging participation in competitions, hackathons, or exhibitions where students can display their coding and robotics projects, gaining recognition and building a track record of accomplishments.

Personal Development

Fostering personal growth by focusing on communication skills, teamwork, and leadership qualities, as these are often valued by secondary schools looking for well-rounded individuals.

By combining these strategies, STEM Genius can help students present themselves effectively for DSA for secondary schools, demonstrating their passion, skills, and potential in coding, robotics, and related fields.

List of DSA Schools (Coding/Robotics/Innovation/STEM)

Coding
  • Bukit View Secondary School
  • Commonwealth Secondary School
  • Ngee Ann Secondary School
  • Pasir Ris Secondary School
  • HwaChong Institution (Secondary)
Robotics
  • Admiralty Secondary School
  • Anglican High School
  • Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road)
  • Anglo-Chinese School (Independent)(Secondary)
  • Bukit Batok Secondary School
  • Greendale Secondary School
  • Hai Sing Catholic School
  • HwaChong Institution (Secondary)
  • Kent Ridge Secondary School
  • Maris Stella High School (Secondary)
  • Pei Hwa Secondary School
  • River Valley High School (Secondary)
  • Singapore Chinese Girls’ School
  • St. Patrick’s School
  • Woodlands Ring Secondary School
  • Yio Chu Kang Secondary School
  • Yuan Ching Secondary School
  • Yuhua Secondary School
  • Yusof Ishak Secondary School Admiralty
  • Programming and 3D Modelling
  • Serangoon Secondary School
Innovation
  • Bedok South Secondary School
  • Edgefield Secondary School
  • St. Joseph’s Institution (Secondary)
  • Nanyang Girls’ High School
Stem
  • Admiralty Secondary School
  • Beatty Secondary School
  • Broadrick Secondary School
  • Bukit Batok Secondary School
  • Bukit Merah Secondary School
  • Clementi Town Secondary School
  • Chua Chu Kang Secondary School
  • CHIJ St. Nicholas Girls’ School (Secondary)
  • Dunman High School (Secondary)
  • Dunman Secondary School
  • Gan Eng Seng School
  • Hillgrove Secondary School
  • Loyang View Secondary School
  • Methodist Girls’ School (Secondary)
  • National Junior College (Secondary)
  • Presbyterian High School
  • Riverside Secondary School
  • School of Science and Technology, Singapore
  • St. Andrew’s Secondary School
  • Tampines Secondary School
  • Tanjong Katong Secondary School
  • Woodlands Ring Secondary School
  • Woodlands Secondary School
  • Yusof Ishak Secondary School