Missed the Open House? Here's What Each School Shared

About the School

• Founded 1899 — one of Singapore's oldest girls' schools
• Location: Dunearn Road / Bukit Timah area
• IP track (→ Eunoia JC) or SEC track — choose at point of application
• All DSA applicants must submit a video: single take, unedited, not professionally produced
• Known for performing arts, competitive sports, and rigorous academics

DSA Talent Areas

Good Fit For

• ✓Girls with a clearly defined talent — a video is mandatory for every DSA applicant, no exceptions
• ✓Students who want to choose between IP and SEC track at time of application (rare flexibility among IP schools)
• ✓Students seeking a wide CCA range in a competitive, high-achieving all-girls environment

About the School

• Founded 2005 — Singapore's only specialised school for Maths and Science
• Awards the NUS High School Diploma — not O- or A-Levels
• DSA-only intake — PSLE results do not give you a place here
• ~200 students per cohort; modular and research-focused curriculum
• Diploma recognised by NUS, NTU, SMU, SUTD, SIT and international universities

DSA Talent Areas

Good Fit For

• ✓Students who genuinely love Maths or Science — the assessment tests how they think, not whether they get the right answer
• ✓Self-directed learners who don't need O-Level exam milestones to stay motivated
• ✓Families making a full 6-year commitment — there is no exit to mainstream secondary mid-programme

About the School

• Founded 1935 — all-boys SAP school in Bishan
• IP track leads to Eunoia Junior College (4+2 Joint Integrated Programme with SCGS and CHIJ SNGS)
• All IP students must take Higher Chinese; SP students must offer at least Chinese Language
• IP applicants need 'consistent and excellent' P5–P6 results; SP applicants need 'very good' results
• Home of Singapore's prestigious Music Elective Programme (MEP), including O-Level Music and SYF

DSA Talent Areas

Good Fit For

• ✓Musically trained boys: MEP via DSA is among Singapore's rarest tracks — includes O-Level Music and SYF (Arts Festival)
• ✓Boys who can meet the SAP + IP double bar: Higher Chinese is required, plus strong P5–P6 academics
• ✓Students who thrive in a high-achieving all-boys Chinese cultural environment

About the School

• Founded 1862 — one of Singapore's oldest boys' schools
• Anglican school in Potong Pasir; O-Level track only
• 2026 DSA talent areas: Concert Band, Football ★, Hockey, Leadership, Rugby, Squash ★, Visual Arts, Water Polo
• Football and Squash are new in 2026
• DSA admits up to 20% of each Sec 1 cohort via trials and interview

DSA Talent Areas

Good Fit For

• ✓Boys passionate about team and contact sports — Rugby, Football, Hockey, Squash, Water Polo are all serious CCA tracks
• ✓Students who prefer O-Level over IP — no academic pressure beyond typical secondary
• ✓Boys who resonate with Anglican values or a culture-first school community

About the School

• Founded 1949 — government-aided girls' school in Paya Lebar
• Methodist school guided by H.E.A.R.T. values (Honouring God, Excellence, Adaptability, Respect, Thankfulness)
• O-Level track; less academically intense than IP schools
• Offers Harp as a DSA talent area — one of the rarest in Singapore secondary schools
• Official policy: no prior experience required for any talent area, including Harp

DSA Talent Areas

Good Fit For

• ✓Girls interested in Harp — zero experience explicitly welcome; school assesses potential, not track record
• ✓Students who want a nurturing O-Level environment without the competitive pace of IP schools
• ✓Families in the East or North-East looking for a values-centred girls' school

About the School

• Founded 1969 — located in Clementi, West Singapore
• 6-year through-train from Sec 1 to JC2 with no standalone secondary stage
• Co-educational; you complete both secondary and JC in the same institution
• Science for Sustainable Development (academic DSA): requires 4-year STEM engagement during Junior High
• Art Elective Programme DSA: requires Art as an academic subject for all 4 Junior High years

DSA Talent Areas

Good Fit For

• ✓Self-driven students who don't need O-Level milestones as motivation checkpoints
• ✓Families making a full 6-year commitment in one decision — no switching schools after PSLE
• ✓Students with deep STEM or arts passion: both Science and Art DSA tracks require a 4-year programme commitment

About the School

• Founded 1948 — Canossian SAP school in Bishan
• Part of the Joint Integrated Programme (JIP): IP students join Eunoia JC after Year 4
• Same JIP cluster as Catholic High and SCGS
• 7 distinct sports disciplines for DSA — most granular sports list among SAP girls' schools
• Bilingualism talent area: assessed on critical thinking and oratorical competency in both English and Chinese

DSA Talent Areas

Good Fit For

• ✓Girls competing in a specific sport (not 'generally sporty') — the school assesses all 7 disciplines separately
• ✓Bilingual students who can argue and persuade fluently in both English and Chinese
• ✓Girls wanting an all-girls SAP environment with IP leading to Eunoia JC via the Joint IP

About the School

• Founded 1952 — SAP school in Hougang, North-East Singapore
• Chinese Language compulsory for ALL students — no exceptions regardless of DSA talent area
• Posting Group 3 only — students must qualify for this posting group to be eligible
• Offers both Express (SP) and IP tracks
• Rare for a SAP school: Robotics listed as a DSA talent area

DSA Talent Areas

Good Fit For

• ✓Genuinely bilingual students — Higher Chinese or Chinese is mandatory for ALL enrolled students, not just Chinese DSA applicants
• ✓Students who qualify for Posting Group 3 — this is a hard requirement, not a preference
• ✓Tech-oriented students who want a Chinese cultural school: Robotics in a SAP environment is uniquely available here

About the School

• Founded 1919 — all-boys SAP school in Bukit Timah; one of Singapore's most prestigious IP schools
• 6-year Integrated Programme — students bypass O-Levels; curriculum emphasises bilingualism and Chinese culture
• SAP school: Higher Chinese embedded in curriculum for all students
• DSA applicants assessed on potential, not just past results — prior experience is not required
• Financial assistance available: no student denied a place due to financial circumstances

DSA Talent Areas

Good Fit For

• ✓Boys strong in Chinese who thrive in a bilingual environment — SAP means Higher Chinese is non-negotiable
• ✓Students with genuine interest in STEM, arts, humanities, or sport who want 6 years to develop it without O-Level pressure
• ✓Self-driven learners: HCI's broad, research-oriented IP rewards curiosity over exam technique

About the School

• Founded 1879 — Singapore's most prestigious all-girls school, at Braddell Rise
• 6-year IP track leading to Raffles Institution (JC) — students bypass O-Levels entirely
• 18 DSA talent areas — one of the widest menus among girls' schools in Singapore
• Language DSA applicants must submit 3 writing samples; MEP applicants submit a video of 2 performed pieces
• Science DSA admits join the Cogitare Club and a 4-year Integrated Science Research Programme

DSA Talent Areas

Good Fit For

• ✓High-achieving girls who want the top all-girls IP path in Singapore — 6-year commitment leads to Raffles Institution
• ✓Girls with strong language ability: English, Chinese, Malay, and Tamil each count as a separate DSA area — writing portfolio required
• ✓Students interested in MEP or research-track Science — both require significant pre-application preparation

About the School

• Founded 1876 — one of Singapore's oldest boys' schools, located in Siglap (East)
• Victoria-Cedar Alliance (VCA) IP: 6-year programme leading to GCE A-Levels at Victoria JC
• Also offers the 4-year SEC (O-Level) track — choose at point of DSA application
• Looks for high intellectual potential, strong P5 results, and passion to contribute to the VS community
• DSA spans 4 domains: STEM, Community Youth Leadership, Aesthetics, and Sports

DSA Talent Areas

Good Fit For

• ✓Boys who want the IP pathway in a heritage school — VCA IP leads directly to Victoria JC
• ✓Students with talent in sport, aesthetics, or STEM — 16 talent areas cover most types
• ✓Boys who prefer a large, active boys' school in the East with a strong inter-school sports culture

About the School

• Founded 1852 — Singapore's oldest Catholic boys' school, run by the De La Salle Brothers, at Malcolm Road
• Two tracks: 4-year SEC (O-Levels) or 6-year IP (International Baccalaureate Diploma) — choose at application
• Three DSA domains: STEM (Coding, Robotics, 3D Modelling), Visual Arts, and Sports (15 areas)
• STEM and Visual Arts applicants must submit a portfolio; sports trials on 11 or 18 July 2026 — International Chess and Sailing applicants are exempt from trials
• All shortlisted candidates attend in-person interviews between 15 July and 5 August 2026
• Prior experience not required — assessment focuses on potential

DSA Talent Areas

Good Fit For

• ✓Boys who want a Catholic mission school with a choice between IB Diploma (IP) or O-Levels (SEC) at point of application
• ✓Students with STEM talent — Coding, Robotics, and 3D Modelling are three distinct DSA areas, each requiring a portfolio
• ✓Sports-focused boys: 15 sports including rare options like International Chess, Rugby, and Sailing

About the School

• Founded 1956 — co-educational SAP school in Tanjong Rhu; one of Singapore's 11 SAP secondary schools
• 6-year Integrated Programme — students bypass O-Levels; curriculum emphasises bilingualism and Chinese culture
• SAP school: Chinese Language is embedded for all; IP students offer Higher Chinese
• 2026 Open House was fully online — presentations, Q&As, and CCA showcases held digitally
• 18 DSA talent areas spanning arts, STEAM, sports, and leadership

DSA Talent Areas

Good Fit For

• ✓Students — boys or girls — wanting a co-ed SAP IP school: Dunman High is one of very few co-ed SAP schools in Singapore
• ✓Bilingual families: SAP environment embeds Chinese Language and culture across all 6 years
• ✓Students interested in STEAM or the arts (including Music Elective Programme and String Ensemble) in a bilingual setting

About the School

• All-girls Catholic school in Bedok North (East), founded by the Canossian Sisters
• Government-aided school offering the O-Level (Express) track — no Integrated Programme
• 2026 Open House was online and compact (10–11am only) — focused digital presentation
• Canossian values of charity, humility, and service are woven into student development
• 13 DSA talent areas — unusually strong in performing arts including Angklung, Guitar Ensemble, and Percussion

DSA Talent Areas

Good Fit For

• ✓Girls seeking a nurturing, faith-based O-Level school in the East — not looking for IP intensity
• ✓Students with talent in performing arts: Angklung/Kulintang, Guitar Ensemble, Indian Dance, Percussion Ensemble are rare DSA offerings in Singapore
• ✓Families who value Canossian Catholic mission culture as a distinct part of school life

About the School

• Government school in Jurong East (West) with a distinctive Applied Learning Programme (ALP) approach
• Only ONE DSA talent area: Football — via the School Football Academy in partnership with Unleash The Roar! (UTR)
• UTR partnership provides professional coaching, nutrition guidance, and mental resilience training
• Dedicated teacher-mentors support student-athletes throughout the programme
• Industry partnerships and 4-week hands-on programmes prepare students for post-secondary pathways

DSA Talent Areas

Good Fit For

• ✓Boys with serious football ambitions who want professional-level structured coaching within a school setting
• ✓Student-athletes who need a supportive academic environment that accommodates a demanding training schedule
• ✓Families open to an Applied Learning model — Crest integrates vocational and practical skills with academics

About the School

• Government co-ed school on Haig Road — O-Level track
• 5 DSA talent areas across 2 domains: Malay Language + 4 sports
• Sports DSA is gender-specific: Basketball and Football for boys; Floorball and Netball for girls
• Malay Language DSA is open to both boys and girls
• Known for its Malay cultural heritage — one of the original East Coast community schools

DSA Talent Areas

Good Fit For

• ✓Students with strong Malay Language results AND competition experience — grades alone are not enough
• ✓Boys who play Basketball or Football at National School Games level
• ✓Girls who play Floorball or Netball at NSG level
• ✓Families looking for a community-feel co-ed O-Level school in the East

About the School

• Founded 1957 — all-girls government school at 1 Cedar Avenue (Central)
• Victoria–Cedar Alliance (VCA) IP: 4 years at Cedar + 2 years at Victoria Junior College — JIP partner with Victoria School
• SEC (O-Level) track also available — choose at point of DSA application
• Talent Development Programme structured as Three Es: Exposure → Experience (Tier 1) → Extension (Tier 2), spanning STEM, Social Innovation, and Regional/Humanities Studies
• Social Innovation is Cedar's signature — every Year 1/2 student takes the SIR course applying design thinking to real-world themes (sustainability, super-aged society)

DSA Talent Areas

Good Fit For

• ✓Girls passionate about Social Innovation as a structured curriculum — not just a CCA. SI applicants do a single-session performance task + interview, no prior experience needed
• ✓Bandsmen on woodwind, brass, or percussion (piano alone won't qualify) — audition has two contrasting prepared pieces, instrumental scales, plus sight-reading
• ✓Sporty girls competing in Badminton, Basketball, Netball, Table Tennis, Track and Field, or Volleyball — sports trial + interview

About the School

• Founded 2010 — Singapore's only specialised independent school for Applied Learning in STEAM, located on the Ngee Ann Polytechnic campus at 1 Technology Drive (One-North / West)
• 100% DSA admission — SST does NOT participate in the S1 Posting Exercise. Every S1 student enters through DSA, the same model as NUS High but at 4-year O-Level intensity rather than 6-year IP
• Tagline 'Shaping Passionate Innovators, The SST Way' — signature curriculum runs three pillars: ChangeMakers Programme (interdisciplinary innovation), Applied Subjects (theory→real-world projects), and Integrated Learning across STEAM
• 1-to-1 Learning Device for every student from Sec 1 — SST was one of Singapore's earliest 1-to-1 device schools and the device is integrated into daily teaching, not a side tool
• SST-NP Integrated Diploma Programme creates a structured route from SST directly to Ngee Ann Polytechnic — students can move into a Poly diploma without the typical O-Level → JC → University path

DSA Talent Areas

Good Fit For

• ✓Students who learn best by doing — SST's entire 4 years is project-based, interdisciplinary, real-world problem solving. There is no opt-out from this pedagogy if it doesn't suit your child
• ✓STEAM-curious students without portfolios — SST explicitly admits applicants with no prior experience. The 2-phase selection tests how you think under pressure and how you collaborate, not what you've already built or won
• ✓Families open to a Polytechnic pathway from the start — SST-NP Integrated Diploma is a direct route to Ngee Ann Poly. If your family is set on the JC → University track, SST may be a poor fit

About the School

• Government co-ed school at 8 Sumang Walk, Punggol (North-East)
• 4-year O-Level track — no IP
• 10 DSA talent areas across 4 domains: Leadership, Performing Arts, STEM, and Sports
• STEM and Robotics are both offered as DSA areas — uncommon at this scale in a mainstream O-Level school
• Most areas open to both boys and girls; only Basketball (Boys) and Softball (Girls) are gender-specific

DSA Talent Areas

Good Fit For

• ✓STEM/Robotics-leaning students who don't want a specialised school but still want a structured DSA pathway in tech
• ✓Modern Dance applicants: selection accepts video submissions — useful for students who already have performance reels
• ✓Punggol/Sengkang/Hougang families wanting a North-East O-Level school with broad DSA options across arts, leadership, STEM, and 5 sports