What is DSA-Sec?
Direct School Admission for secondary schools (DSA-Sec) allows students to apply to some schools before taking the PSLE.
Students apply based on their talent in sports, CCAs and specific academic areas.
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.
Who can apply
Primary 6 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 (for example, prefects)
How to apply
Students can apply through the DSA-Sec portal. There are no application fees.
View DSA-SEC schools
KEY DATES
Jan to May
Explore school choices
Schools offer different talent areas and each has its own selection process and schedule. Visit the schools' websites for more information.
Wed, 5 May to Tue, 1 Jun 2021
Apply
Once you have explored and shortlisted the schools, submit your child's application online through the DSA-Sec portal by 3pm on Tuesday, 1 June 2021.
By Mon, 13 Sep 2021
Attend e-interviews or e-auditions
In view of the COVID-19 situation, this year’s selection period has been extended from 9 to 11 weeks.
Different schools have different selection processes. If shortlisted, your child will have to attend e-interviews and e-auditions conducted by DSA schools at their primary school.
Selected students will receive DSA-Sec offers from schools by Monday, 13 September 2021.
Mon, 25 Oct to Fri, 29 Oct 2021
Select preferred schools
Choose up to 3 school choices in order of preference using the DSA-Sec Portal by 3pm on Friday, 29 October 2021.
Late Nov
Receive school allocation results
Receive school allocation along with PSLE results.
