Last Updated: 16 February 2021

Direct School Admission (DSA-Sec): Apply

Note:

2020 DSA-Sec application has closed.
Students who are keen to apply for School of the Arts and Singapore Sports School should apply directly to the schools. Refer to the schools' websites for more information.

How to apply

If your child is studying in:

Mainstream primary school
Non-mainstream school

You have from 9am on Tuesday, 12 May 2020 to 3pm on Friday, 5 June 2020 to submit your child's application. The application is made up of 2 parts: (1) Getting a registration number and (2) Accessing the DSA-Sec portal with the given registration number.

Note:

If your child is a Singapore Citizen, Permanent Resident, or an International Student who is residing in Singapore and holding a valid pass, they may take part in this DSA-Sec.
All International Students who are not residing in Singapore are not eligible to take part in DSA-Sec in view of COVID-19 situation, but may consider to take part in the Admissions Exercise for International Students (AEIS) for admission into mainstream secondary schools.

Part 1: Getting a registration number

First, you will need to get a registration number. If your child is a/an:

Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident

Documents required

You are required to provide the following documents in digital copies during the process:

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, etc.).

International Student

Documents required

You are required to provide the following documents in digital copies during the process:

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

Part 2: Accessing the DSA-Sec portal

You can access the DSA-Sec Portal with the following 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.
Log in to the DSA-Sec portal with your registration 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 re-submit your application during the application period.

Refer to the guide for detailed instructions.

Tips:

To participate in the DSA-Sec, your child must be born between 2 January 2004 and 1 January 2009 for Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents, or between 2 January 2006 and 1 January 2009 if they are not Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents.
Ensure that documents are valid at the point of registration and in English (or with an accompanying English translation).
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) before they can be considered for admission to secondary school via DSA-Sec.

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Direct School Admission (DSA-Sec): Apply

How to apply

Part 1: Getting a registration number

Part 2: Accessing the DSA-Sec portal