Direct School Admission (DSA) Information
What is Direct School Admission (DSA)?
Direct School Admission for secondary schools (DSA-Sec) allows students to apply to some schools before taking the PSLE.
Students apply based on their talent in sports, CCAs and specific talent areas.
Students admitted to a secondary school through DSA-Sec are not allowed to submit school choices during the Secondary 1 posting process.
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
Talent Area - Leadership
- Applicants must obtain a conduct grade of ‘Very Good’ or better in Pri 5 and/or Pri 6.
- Applicants must have assumed leadership in the role of a school prefect/class monitor/CCA leader in Pri 5 and/or in Pri 6.
- Applicants must join a Uniformed Group as a CCA.
Talent Area - Basketball
- Applicants must obtain a conduct grade of ‘Good’ or better in Pri 5 and/or in Pri 6.
- Applicants must have represented their primary schools in inter-school basketball competitions.
Talent Area - Outdoor Adventure
- Applicants must obtain a conduct grade of ‘Good’ or better in Pri 5 and/or in Pri 6.
- Applicants must have a strong interest in the outdoors and have been actively involved in outdoor activities (eg. kayaking, sports climbing, trekking, etc.).
Please note that meeting all the criteria does not guarantee the applicant will be shortlisted for selection or given an offer.
Important Dates
Application Period: 4th – 31st May 2023
How to apply? |
1. Application for DSA-Sec can be submitted through the online DSA-Sec Portal. The application is free-of-charge and will be open from 4 May 2023, 11am to 31 May 2023, 3pm.
For more details, please refer to MOE website: https://www.moe.gov.sg/dsa-sec 2. Applicants from MOE mainstream primary schools: Parent may log in directly to DSA-Sec Portal. Only one parent’s Singpass is required. Parents/ guardians who are unable to apply online can approach their child’s primary school for assistance. Instructions on Application: https://go.gov.sg/dsa-sec-application 3. Other applicants not studying in MOE mainstream primary schools: 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? | 4. Applicants can apply up to three choices (maximum of two choices for the same school under two different talent areas). |
Information to provide | 5. Valid email address and local mobile number. 6. It is optional to indicate non-school-based activities and achievements. |
Selection Trial: 22nd Jul 2023
By early July, the school will invite all shortlisted applicants to attend a compulsory Selection Trial at CHR via email. The Selection Trial includes:
Talent Area | ||
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Basketball | Outdoor Adventure | Leadership |
1. Basketball Skills Assessment 2. Interview |
1. Outdoor Adventure Experiential Activities 2. Interview |
1. Team Activities 2. Interview |
The details of the Selection Trial are as follows:
Date: Sat, 22nd Jul 2023
Time: 8:30am to 11:30am
Attire: School PE attire
Applicants should demonstrate aptitude and potential during the Selection Trial process. Applicants who have completed the selection trial will receive a letter on the outcome of their applications by end of August 2023.
School Preference Submission: 23rd – 27th Oct 2023
Students who receive at least one DSA-Sec offer will receive email and SMS notifications via Postman.gov.sg on the School Preference Submission in mid to end Oct 2023. 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: Late Nov 2023
Students studying in MOE mainstream schools will receive their DSA-Sec results together with their PSLE results by end-Nov 2023. 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 expected 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.
Clarification
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