The DSA-SEC exercise is an initiative by the Ministry of Education (MOE) that allows students to seek admission to a secondary school based on a diverse range of specific academic and non-academic talents and achievements.
Application Eligibility
Process Overview
- Application for DSA-Sec can be submitted through the online DSA-Sec Portal. The application is free-of-charge. For more details, please refer to MOE website from early May onwards – www.moe.gov.sg/dsa-sec.
- Applicants not studying in MOE mainstream primary schools will need to apply for a Registration Number (RGxxxxxxx) to access the DSA-Sec Portal. Please refer to the MOE website at: https://go.gov.sg/nmsdsa-sec-application.
Domains & Talent Areas
Selection Criteria & Process
Domain | Selection Criteria
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| Selection Process |
Academic | Year 1 DSA Academic Criteria | 1. Academic Selection Test 4 04 Jul 2023 (PM) 2. Academic Interview 4 14 – 22 Aug 2023 (PM) |
Leadership & Character | Year 1 DSA Leadership and Character Criteria | 1. Submission of Personal Statement 4 By 23 Jun 2023 (PM) 2. Group Activity and Interview 4 17 & 21 Aug 2023 (PM) |
Music & Visual Arts | Year 1 DSA Music Criteria | 1. Submission of Portfolio 4 By 31 May 2023 (PM) 2. Music Theory Test 4 30 Jun 2023 (PM) 3. Audition and Interview 4 15 Jul 2023 (AM to PM) |
Year 1 DSA Visual Arts Criteria | 1. Submission of Portfolio 4 By 31 May 2023 (PM) 2. VA Selection Test and Interview 4 01 Jul 2023 (AM) |
Sports | Year 1 DSA Sports Criteria | 1. Sports Trial 4 23, 24 and 30 Jun & 01 Jul 2023 (AM) 2. Sports Interview 4 17 – 21 Jul 2023 (PM) |
Important Note:
- Parents and students are encouraged to choose schools wisely based on the student’s aptitudes and strengths, bearing in mind the school’s academic and non-academic requirements and the programmes available
to develop the area of talent.
- Students who are successfully admitted to the school via DSA are expected to honour their commitment to the school for the duration of the 6-year Integrated Programme and participate in the activities related
to the talent they are selected for from Year 1-4.
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