Direct School Admission (DSA) Information
Primary 6 students can apply to Christ Church Secondary School via DSA in three talent areas. Find out the criteria, key dates, and how to apply.
What is Direct School Admission (DSA)?
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).
Students admitted to a secondary school through DSA-Sec 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.
Parents and students are encouraged to choose schools wisely based on the student’s aptitudes and strengths, bearing in mind the schools’ academic and non-academic requirements and the programmes available to develop the area of talent.
Why Christ Church Secondary School(CHR)?
Direct School Admission @ CHR
Christ Church Secondary School (CHR) welcomes Primary 6 students to apply for direct admission into the school in three talent areas:
Application Criteria
Important Dates
Application Period: 6 May – 2 Jun 2026
How to apply?
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Application can be submitted through the online DSA-Sec Portal. The application is free-of-charge and will be open from 6 May 2026, 11am to 2 Jun 2026, 4:30pm. For more details, please refer to MOE website – www.moe.gov.sg/dsa-sec
Parents may log in directly to DSA-Sec Portal. Only one parent’s Singpass is required. Parents who are unable to apply online can approach their child’s/ward’s primary school for assistance. Instructions on Application: https://go.gov.sg/dsa-sec-application
Parents need to apply for a Registration Number (RGxxxxxxx) to access the DSA-Sec Portal. Instructions on Application: https://go.gov.sg/nmsdsa-sec-application |
How many DSA can I apply for? Information to provide |
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Selection Trial: 18 / 25 Jul 2026
Applicants will receive a notification from the school via email by 10 Jul 2026 if they have been shortlisted to undergo the compulsory DSA Selection Trial.
The details of the Selection Trial are as follows:
DATE | Saturday, 18 or 25 July 2026 |
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TIME | 08:30 to 11:30am |
VENUE | Christ Church Secondary School |
ATTIRE | School PE attire |
The Selection Trial includes the following components based on the chosen Talent Area:
Leadership | Basketball | Outdoor Adventure |
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Applicants should demonstrate aptitude and potential during the Selection Trial.
All applicants will receive their application outcomes between 17 to 28 Aug 2026.
School Preference Submission:
19 Oct 2026, 9am - 23 Oct 2026, 4.30pm
Students who receive at least one DSA-Sec offer (including from SOTA) will receive SMS and email from Postman.gov.sg in mid-Oct.
Only one parent is required to log in to the DSA-Sec Portal to submit school preferences. If parents are unable to submit online, they can approach their child’s primary school for assistance.
Allocation Results Release: Late Nov 2026
(together with PSLE results release)
Students studying in MOE mainstream primary schools will receive their DSA-Sec results together with their PSLE results by late-Nov. Students who are not studying in MOE mainstream primary schools will receive their DSA-Sec results from PPSB 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 they are selected for from year 1 to 4.
Clarification
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
For further enquiries, please contact Mr Ho Chee Hoong, HOD PE/CCA, at 68933297 during office hours or email him at ho_chee_hoong@schools.gov.sg.