Selection Process

Selection process takes place from 30 June to 31 July 2025

Applicants will receive notification from the school by 31 July if they are shortlisted for the DSA selection process.

The school will invite all shortlisted applicants to attend a compulsory selection interview. The details of the Selection interview will be communicated via email.

The Selection interview includes:

Community Youth Leadership

Group Interview

Candidates will be engaged in a discussion and participate in a group activity.

Candidates will be assessed based on the following criteria:

1) Leadership

2) Communication skills,

3) Collaboration skills

4) Critical Thinking Skills

5) Commitment to Community Service.

Science for Sustainable Development

Candidates will share their experiences related to Science for Sustainable Living such as:

1) The various activities they have been involved in.

2) their role in the activities.

3) What they have learnt.

Optional to bring: Portfolio

The portfolio should include pictures of work done, including artefacts (if any).

Applicants should demonstrate relevant aptitude and potential during the Selection interview process.

The school will nform all applicants on the outcomes between 25 Aug and 4 Sep 2025, including all unsuccessful applicants.

School Preference Submission: 27-31 October 2025

Students who receive at least one DSA-Sec offer will receive an email and SMS notification via Postman.gov.sg on the School Preference Submission.

Both parents are required to login to the DSA-Sec Portal using their Singpass to submit up to three school preferences. If parent(s) are unable to submit online, they can approach their child’s primary school for assistance to submit the school preferences on their behalf.

DSA-Sec offers not taken up will be considered as lapsed at the end of the School Preference Submission period.

Allocation Results Release: November 2025

Students studying in MOE mainstream schools will receive their DSA-Sec results together with their PSLE results by end-Nov 2025. Students who are not studying in MOE mainstream schools will receive their DSA-Sec results via email.

Students who are successfully admitted to the school via DSA are required to honour their commitment to the school, and participate in the activities related to the talent area they are selected for from year 1 to 4.