DSA Application
Find out how DSA-Sec lets students enter secondary school based on talent and interests, beyond PSLE results, and what to consider before applying.
Application Process
Interested parents may wish to visit MOE’s DSA website (https://www.moe.gov.sg/dsa-sec (opens in new tab)) for more information.
DSA-Sec provides a pathway for students to gain admission to secondary schools based on their interests, aptitude, and potential, beyond their performance at 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, and the school's programmes and their ability to develop specific talent.
Explore the list of schools and programmes for DSA-Sec using SchoolFinder.
For more information, please visit the MOE website for information on the DSA-Sec talent areas, application process and timeline (www.moe.gov.sg/dsa-sec (opens in new tab)).