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Open House Takeaways · 2026

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

8 schools held their open houses before the application window opened. Here's what each one shared — talent areas, selection signals, and what parents need to know.

Singapore Chinese Girls' School

16 May 2026·Online Open House

IPGirls

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

Key Signal

All applicants must submit a video recording — preparation starts before you even apply. Offers both IP (→ Eunoia JC) and SEC tracks. English Language is an uncommon DSA talent area in Singapore secondary schools.

DSA Talent Areas

Artistic GymnasticsBadmintonBasketballChoirConcert BandEnglish DramaEnglish LanguageHandbell EnsembleHumanitiesLeadershipModern DanceNetballSquashString EnsembleTennis

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
Official DSA Page

NUS High School of Maths and Science

16 May 2026·On-site Open House

IPDSA-onlyCo-ed

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

Key Signal

NUS High has NO PSLE posting — DSA is the only way in. Only 2 talent areas (Maths or Science). Every applicant must sit the mandatory Selection Test on 4 July 2026. They assess problem-solving ability and passion, not exam results.

DSA Talent Areas

MathematicsScience

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
Official DSA Page

Catholic High School

16 May 2026·On-site Open House

SAPIPBoys

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

Key Signal

Music Elective Programme (MEP) via DSA is rare and prestigious — includes O-level Music and SYF participation. SAP + IP means both Higher Chinese and strong academics are expected.

DSA Talent Areas

LeadershipMusic Elective ProgrammeChinese DramaChinese OrchestraChoirConcert BandEnglish DramaModern DanceBasketballFloorballSoftballTable TennisTrack & FieldVolleyballWushuBilingualism (IP only)Humanities (IP only)Mathematics (IP only)Science (IP only)

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
Official DSA Page

St. Andrew's School (Secondary)

15 May 2026·Online Open House

Govt-aidedBoys

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

Key Signal

2026 adds Football and Squash — brand new this year. Five contact/team sports make this a top choice for sporty boys. No prior experience required.

DSA Talent Areas

Concert BandFootball★ 2026HockeyRugbySquash★ 2026Water PoloStudent LeadershipVisual Arts

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
Official DSA Page

Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Secondary)

9 May 2026·Online Open House

Govt-aidedGirls

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

Key Signal

Harp is one of Singapore's rarest DSA talent areas. The school explicitly welcomes applicants with no prior experience — potential matters more than track record.

DSA Talent Areas

Student LeadershipConcert BandGuzhengHarpBadmintonNetballRhythmic GymnasticsSwimmingTable TennisVolleyball

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
Official DSA Page

National Junior College (IP)

9 May 2026·IP Information Session

IPCo-ed

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

Key Signal

NJC's IP runs 6 years from Sec 1 to JC2 — applying here is choosing an entire educational pathway, not just a secondary school. 'Science for Sustainable Development' is a rare academic DSA track.

DSA Talent Areas

BasketballCanoeingCross Country / Track & FieldShootingSoftballSquashChoirChinese DanceChinese OrchestraConcert BandGuitar EnsembleIndian DanceMalay DanceModern DanceString EnsembleScience for Sustainable DevelopmentArt Elective Programme

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
Official DSA Page

CHIJ St. Nicholas Girls' School

9 May 2026·On-site Open House

SAPIPGirls

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

Key Signal

IP track leads to Eunoia JC (6-year programme). Sports talent area offers 7 specific disciplines — the most granular sports list among the schools. Bilingualism talent is SAP-specific and rare.

DSA Talent Areas

Artistic GymnasticsBadmintonHockeyNetballRhythmic GymnasticsTable TennisTrack & FieldLeadershipBilingualism

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
Official DSA Page

Anglican High School

18 Apr 2026·On-site Open House

SAPIPCo-ed

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

Key Signal

SAP school — Higher Chinese is compulsory for all students. Robotics is an exceptionally rare DSA talent area for a SAP school. Boys' Brigade and Girls' Brigade as DSA talent areas are uncommon across Singapore.

DSA Talent Areas

BasketballBadmintonTable TennisWushuChinese LanguageBoys' BrigadeGirls' BrigadeModern DanceChinese DramaEnglish DramaChinese OrchestraChoirConcert BandRobotics

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
Official DSA Page

Hwa Chong Institution

23 May 2026·On-site Open House

SAPIPBoys

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

Key Signal

HCI assesses potential over results — no prior experience needed. 22 DSA talent areas spanning STEM, Chinese culture, performing arts, and 13 sports — one of Singapore's widest DSA menus. The 6-year IP commitment is binding.

DSA Talent Areas

Art Elective ProgrammeBilingualismChinese LanguageEntrepreneurshipHumanitiesInfocommLeadershipMathematicsScienceBadmintonBasketballCanoeingChinese WeiqiCross CountryFencingJudoShootingTable TennisTrack and FieldVolleyballWater PoloWushu

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
Official DSA Page

Raffles Girls' School (Secondary)

23 May 2026·On-site Open House

IPGirls

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

Key Signal

RGS offers 4 language DSA areas (English + 3 Mother Tongues) — writing samples required. Science DSA leads to a 4-year structured research programme. MEP requires a performance video. Rhythmic Gymnastics is one of the rarest sports DSA areas in Singapore.

DSA Talent Areas

Chinese LanguageCommunity Youth LeadershipEnglish LanguageMalay LanguageMathematicsMusic Elective ProgrammeScienceTamil LanguageVisual ArtsBadmintonBasketballNetballRhythmic GymnasticsSoftballSquashSwimmingTable TennisTennis

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
Official DSA Page

Victoria School

23 May 2026·On-site Open House

IPBoys

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

Key Signal

VS offers both VCA IP (→ VJC) and SEC tracks — rare flexibility among boys' schools. Art Elective Programme (AEP) is offered here, making VS one of few government boys' schools with AEP as a DSA area. STEM and Leadership are character/academic pathways, not sports.

DSA Talent Areas

Art Elective ProgrammeChinese OrchestraChoirCommunity Youth LeadershipConcert BandMathematicsScienceBadmintonFloorballFootballHockeyTable TennisTennisTrack and FieldVolleyballWushu

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
Official DSA Page

St. Joseph's Institution

23 May 2026·On-site Open House

IPBoysMission

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

Key Signal

SJI's STEM DSA splits into Coding, Robotics, and Programming & 3D Modelling — three portfolio-based tracks. International Chess and Sailing applicants skip sports trials (all others trial on 11 or 18 July). Shortlisted candidates face in-person interviews 15 July – 5 August. Choose IP (IB Diploma) or SEC (O-Level) upfront — no changing later.

DSA Talent Areas

CodingLeadershipProgramming and 3D ModellingRoboticsVisual ArtsBadmintonBasketballCanoeingCross CountryFloorballFootballHockeyInternational ChessJudoRugbySailingTable TennisTaekwondoTennisTrack and Field

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
Official DSA Page

Dunman High School

23 May 2026·Online Open House

SAPIPCo-ed

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

Key Signal

Dunman High is Singapore's only top-tier co-educational SAP IP school — a rare combination. Unique DSA areas include STEAM, Music Elective Programme, String Ensemble, and Sailing. Chinese Dance and Modern Dance are offered for girls; most other areas open to both.

DSA Talent Areas

BilingualismLeadershipMusic Elective ProgrammeSteam (Science, Technology, Engineering, Aesthetics and Mathematics)Chinese DanceChinese OrchestraChoirConcert BandModern DanceString EnsembleBadmintonBasketballSailingSoftballTable TennisTrack and FieldVolleyballWushu

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
Official DSA Page

St. Anthony's Canossian Secondary School

23 May 2026·Online Open House

Govt-aidedGirlsMission

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

Key Signal

SACSS has some of Singapore's most distinctive performing arts DSA areas: Angklung/Kulintang Ensemble, Guitar Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, and Indian Dance. These are rare across all secondary schools — students with these specific talents have very few schools to apply to.

DSA Talent Areas

Angklung/Kulintang EnsembleChoirConcert BandEnglish DramaGuitar EnsembleIndian DanceModern DancePercussion EnsembleBadmintonFloorballNetballTaekwondoTrack and Field

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
Official DSA Page

Crest Secondary School

23 May 2026·On-site Open House

GovtCo-ed

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

Key Signal

Crest offers just one DSA area — Football — one of Singapore's most specialised programmes. The Unleash The Roar! partnership delivers coaching well beyond typical CCA level. If football is the student's primary passion, this is one of the best structured pathways in Singapore.

DSA Talent Areas

Football

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
Official DSA Page

Tanjong Katong Secondary School

26 May 2026·On-site Open House

O-LevelCo-edGovernment

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

Key Signal

TKSS offers one of the few Malay Language DSA pathways in Singapore — but requires both strong academic results in Malay and proven competition achievements. For sports, NSG-level performance is expected, not just school CCA participation. If your child's sport isn't one of the four listed, there is no DSA pathway here.

DSA Talent Areas

Malay LanguageBasketball (Boys)Floorball (Girls)Football (Boys)Netball (Girls)

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
Official DSA Page

Cedar Girls' Secondary School

30 May 2026·Online Open House (Teams Webinar)

IPGirls

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)

Key Signal

Cedar's DSA is narrow but focused: 3 categories only (Sports, Symphonic Band, Social Innovation). Social Innovation is the school's signature track — applicants need a single performance task + interview with no prior experience required. VCA IP feeds to VJC. PSLE must qualify for Posting Group 3 to enroll. Sports/Band trials run 1 Jul – 21 Aug 2026; SI tasks 20 Jul – 3 Aug; outcome by 28 Aug.

DSA Talent Areas

Social InnovationSymphonic BandBadmintonBasketballNetballTable TennisTrack and FieldVolleyball

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
Official DSA Page

School of Science and Technology, Singapore

30 May 2026·On-site Open House

O-LevelSpecialisedDSA-onlyCo-ed

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

Key Signal

SST is the only school in Singapore that combines Applied Learning specialisation with 100% DSA intake at the O-Level level. The 2-phase selection is rigorous and distinctive: Phase 1 Written Test (23–24 Jun 2026, ~2 hrs face-to-face at SST) assesses real-world STEM problem-solving; Phase 2 STEAM Challenge (1 or 15 Aug 2026) is a group-based activity assessment. Results by 28 Aug 2026. The school formally states it will NOT consider external recommendations from individuals or organisations — selection is purely on internal criteria. DSA admits commit to their STEAM talent area from Year 1 to Year 4.

DSA Talent Areas

STEAM

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
Official DSA Page

Yusof Ishak Secondary School

30 May 2026·On-site Open House

O-LevelCo-edGovernment

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

Key Signal

YISS gives a mainstream O-Level school the kind of STEM + Robotics DSA tracks usually only found in specialised or IP schools. Selection mixes panel interviews, individual assessment tasks, performance trials, video submissions (for Modern Dance), and e-portfolio reviews — so the format varies by talent area. Shortlist mid-July, selections through August, outcomes 17–28 Aug 2026. Admitted DSA students must commit to the chosen talent CCA/programme from Year 1 to Year 4.

DSA Talent Areas

Community Youth LeadershipModern DanceRoboticsSTEMBasketball (Boys)Table TennisWushuBadmintonFencingSoftball (Girls)

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
Official DSA Page

Find Schools by Talent Area

Which of these 8 schools offer the talent area your child is applying with?

Badminton12×SCGS · PLMGS · CHIJ SNGS · Anglican High · HCI · RGS · VS · SJI · Dunman High · St. Anthony's Canossian · Cedar · YISS
Table Tennis11×Catholic High · PLMGS · CHIJ SNGS · Anglican High · HCI · RGS · VS · SJI · Dunman High · Cedar · YISS
Basketball9×SCGS · Catholic High · NJC · Anglican High · HCI · RGS · SJI · Dunman High · Cedar
Concert Band9×SCGS · Catholic High · St. Andrew's · PLMGS · NJC · Anglican High · VS · Dunman High · St. Anthony's Canossian
Choir7×SCGS · Catholic High · NJC · Anglican High · VS · Dunman High · St. Anthony's Canossian
Modern Dance7×SCGS · Catholic High · NJC · Anglican High · Dunman High · St. Anthony's Canossian · YISS
Leadership6×SCGS · Catholic High · CHIJ SNGS · HCI · SJI · Dunman High
Netball6×SCGS · PLMGS · CHIJ SNGS · RGS · St. Anthony's Canossian · Cedar
Track and Field6×HCI · VS · SJI · Dunman High · St. Anthony's Canossian · Cedar
Volleyball6×Catholic High · PLMGS · HCI · VS · Dunman High · Cedar
Wushu6×Catholic High · Anglican High · HCI · VS · Dunman High · YISS
Chinese Orchestra5×Catholic High · NJC · Anglican High · VS · Dunman High
English Drama4×SCGS · Catholic High · Anglican High · St. Anthony's Canossian
Floorball4×Catholic High · VS · SJI · St. Anthony's Canossian
Football4×St. Andrew's · VS · SJI · Crest
Hockey4×St. Andrew's · CHIJ SNGS · VS · SJI
Mathematics4×NUS High · HCI · RGS · VS
Science4×NUS High · HCI · RGS · VS
Softball4×Catholic High · NJC · RGS · Dunman High
Squash4×SCGS · St. Andrew's · NJC · RGS
Tennis4×SCGS · RGS · VS · SJI
Art Elective Programme3×NJC · HCI · VS
Bilingualism3×CHIJ SNGS · HCI · Dunman High
Canoeing3×NJC · HCI · SJI
Chinese Language3×Anglican High · HCI · RGS
Community Youth Leadership3×RGS · VS · YISS
Music Elective Programme3×Catholic High · RGS · Dunman High
Rhythmic Gymnastics3×PLMGS · CHIJ SNGS · RGS
Robotics3×Anglican High · SJI · YISS
String Ensemble3×SCGS · NJC · Dunman High
Visual Arts3×St. Andrew's · RGS · SJI
Artistic Gymnastics2×SCGS · CHIJ SNGS
Basketball (Boys)2×TKSS · YISS
Chinese Dance2×NJC · Dunman High
Chinese Drama2×Catholic High · Anglican High
Cross Country2×HCI · SJI
English Language2×SCGS · RGS
Fencing2×HCI · YISS
Guitar Ensemble2×NJC · St. Anthony's Canossian
Humanities2×SCGS · HCI
Indian Dance2×NJC · St. Anthony's Canossian
Judo2×HCI · SJI
Malay Language2×RGS · TKSS
Rugby2×St. Andrew's · SJI
Sailing2×SJI · Dunman High
Shooting2×NJC · HCI
Student Leadership2×St. Andrew's · PLMGS
Swimming2×PLMGS · RGS
Taekwondo2×SJI · St. Anthony's Canossian
Track & Field2×Catholic High · CHIJ SNGS
Water Polo2×St. Andrew's · HCI
Angklung/Kulintang Ensemble1×St. Anthony's Canossian
Bilingualism (IP only)1×Catholic High
Boys' Brigade1×Anglican High
Chinese Weiqi1×HCI
Coding1×SJI
Cross Country / Track & Field1×NJC
Entrepreneurship1×HCI
Floorball (Girls)1×TKSS
Football (Boys)1×TKSS
Girls' Brigade1×Anglican High
Guzheng1×PLMGS
Handbell Ensemble1×SCGS
Harp1×PLMGS
Humanities (IP only)1×Catholic High
Infocomm1×HCI
International Chess1×SJI
Malay Dance1×NJC
Mathematics (IP only)1×Catholic High
Netball (Girls)1×TKSS
Percussion Ensemble1×St. Anthony's Canossian
Programming and 3D Modelling1×SJI
Science (IP only)1×Catholic High
Science for Sustainable Development1×NJC
Social Innovation1×Cedar
Softball (Girls)1×YISS
STEAM1×SST
Steam (Science, Technology, Engineering, Aesthetics and Mathematics)1×Dunman High
STEM1×YISS
Symphonic Band1×Cedar
Tamil Language1×RGS

What's Next?

The DSA-Sec Exercise application window is now open. Apply directly through the MOE DSA-Sec portal — shortlisting and trials happen separately at each school.

Application closes 2 June 2026, 4:30 pm SGT