What is the DSA (Direct School Admission)?
DSA-Sec seeks to broaden the recognition of talents and achievements beyond academic grades. P6 students can gain direct entry to certain secondary schools based on their talent in sports, CCAs and specific academic areas, etc, before taking the Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE).
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.
However, the DSA-Sec is not a pathway that suits every student.
To determine if DSA-Sec is an appropriate pathway for your child, you should carefully consider your child's strengths and interests, the school's programmes, and their ability to develop specific talents.
Please refer to the MOE DSA website at https://www.moe.gov.sg/secondary/dsa for any updates in DSA.
Related questions
Will I still be admitted to St Patrick’s School if my DSA application is successful but my PSLE score does not meet St Patrick’s PSLE aggregate cut-off under the MOE’s central posting exercise?
How much flexibility do schools have in admitting applicants?
If I were posted to a school that is not my first choice via the DSA exercise, can I opt to be considered under the Central Posting Exercise (held just after the release of the PSLE results) or make an appeal to the school of my choice instead?
Must I still sit for the PSLE if I have already been admitted to St Patrick’s School through the DSA? What impact will my results have?
