DSA Application Guide · 2026
Your DSA 2026 Application Checklist
A step-by-step guide to the DSA-Sec exercise — from researching schools to receiving your school allocation. Tick off each step as you go.
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Phase 1 · Now
Research your schools
Phase 2 · Closes 2 Jun 2026, 4:30pm SGT
Submit your application
Open MOE DSA-Sec Portal →
Applications close 2 June 2026, 4:30pm SGT
Phase 3 · Jul – Aug 2026
Wait & prepare for trials
- ℹSchools notify final outcomes (CO / Waitlist / Unsuccessful) directly by 28 Aug 2026
Phase 4 · Oct – Nov 2026
Preference submission & final allocation
- ℹIf you hold a Confirmed Offer (CO): you cannot join S1 Posting — your child must still meet the school's minimum PSLE Posting Group
- ℹReceive final school allocation (tentatively 24–25 Nov 2026)
About Confirmed Offers (CO)
A Confirmed Offer is binding — you cannot join the S1 Posting Exercise. Your child still needs to meet the school's minimum PSLE Posting Group requirement. Full details in the DSA Guide. DSA Guide
Get reminded before key DSA deadlines
We'll send you a heads-up before school registration windows open and before the June 2 application deadline.