What is Direct School Admission for secondary schools (DSA-Sec)?
Direct School Admission for secondary schools (DSA-Sec) provides a pathway for Primary 6 students to gain admission to secondary schools based on their interests, aptitude, and potential, beyond their performance at Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE). The DSA-Sec application generally happens in May annually.
The DSA-Sec aims to promote holistic education by giving schools greater flexibility to recognise a more diverse range of student achievements and talents for admission to secondary schools.
If your child is admitted to a secondary school through DSA-Sec, they 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 their programme.
Related questions
Is it recommended for my child to participate in DSA-Sec?
Can my child apply for direct admission to any secondary school?
My child received one Wait List offer from School A. Should I still submit my preference for School A since the chance of getting into the school may be slim?
What does it mean when my child is placed on the DSA-Sec Wait List?
