Non-mainstream school refers to home-schools, international schools, private schools, religious schools and Special Education (SPED) schools.

Tips:

To participate in the 2025 DSA-Sec, your child must be born between 2 January 2009 and 1 January 2014 for Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents, or between 2 January 2011 and 1 January 2014 if they are neither Singapore Citizens nor Permanent Residents.
Ensure that documents are valid at the point of registration and in English (or with an accompanying English translation).
All shortlisted applicants will have to attend the selection or trial personally at the schools.
You should apply only if the applicant is able to enter Singapore. Refer to the Singapore Immigration & Checkpoints Authority for information.
If your child is an International Student, they will be required to take part and fulfil the requirements of the Admissions Exercise for International Students (AEIS). If your child is applying to NUS High School of Mathematics and Science, School of Science and Technology and School of the Arts, please refer to the schools’ websites for their admission criteria.
The DSA-Sec Portal is best viewed on Chrome and Microsoft Edge browser.

You have from 11am on Wednesday, 7 May 2025 to 3pm on Tuesday, 3 June 2025 to submit your child's application. There are 2 parts for your application:

Getting a registration number.
Accessing the DSA-Sec Portal with the given registration number.

Part 1: Getting a registration number

Note:

You can apply for registration (RG) number online from 11am on Wednesday, 7 May 2025. Please allow 5 working days to process your request. Do apply early as you will need the RG number for your submission of the DSA-Sec application. Do note that late DSA-Sec applications will not be accepted once the application closes at 3pm on Tuesday, 3 June 2025.

If your child is studying in a MOE mainstream primary school, your child does not need to apply for a RG number. You can log in to DSA-Sec Portal using your Singpass to apply.

Submit the required documents accordingly and the RG number will be sent to your primary email address.

If your child is a/an:

Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident

You are required to submit digital copies of the following documents:

Your child's birth certificate.
You and your child's proof of citizenship. For example, passport, entry permit, re-entry permit, FIN, NRIC, Certificate of Singapore citizenship.

International student

You are required to submit digital copies of the following documents:

Your child's birth certificate.
Proof of citizenship for both parents and child. For example, passport, FIN.
Dependant's pass, immigration exemption order or student pass (if any).
Your child's record of studying in Singapore (if any). For example, student card, school report book.

Part 2: Accessing the DSA-Sec Portal

Follow these steps:

Set up your password with the link provided in the email sent to your primary email address.
Use this application template to help you prepare the relevant information together with your child, before starting the online application. This facilitates smooth and efficient completion during online submission, saving time and ensuring a seamless application process.
Log in to the DSA-Sec Portal with your RG number and password.
Indicate up to 3 choices and 3 talent areas. You may indicate up to 2 talent areas for the same school. If you want to apply for 2 talent areas at the same school, you must indicate both as separate choices.
Fill in your child's academic results and up to 10 activities and achievements which are related to your child's chosen talent areas.
Enter your contact details correctly. This allows the schools to contact you if your child is shortlisted for the selection process.
You can update, withdraw and resubmit your application during the application period.
Visit the individual school websites for more details on DSA-Sec selection.

Refer to the guide for detailed instructions.

How to apply