2023 Direct School Admission (DSA)
The annual DSA-Sec Exercise allows Primary 6 students to seek admission to a participating secondary school based on their talents and achievements before the release of their PSLE results. Students may consider applying for a secondary school through DSA-Sec if they are able to identify a school that offers a talent development programme in their area of strength, as well as commit to developing their talents in the chosen DSA area, in that particular school.
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.
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 they are selected for from year 1-4.
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Direct School Admission Talent Areas
Admiralty Secondary is offering DSA in the following talent areas:
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3. Community Youth Leadership (Girls and Boys)
4. National Civil Defence Cadet Corps (NCDCC) (Boys and Girls)
5. Concert Band (Girls and Boys)
6. Guzheng Ensemble (Girls and Boys)
9. Rugby (Boys)
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 – www.moe.gov.sg/dsa-sec.
Shortlisted students will be notified by the school by end June regarding their interview session. The interview sessions will likely be conducted from Term 3 Week 2 to Term 3 Week 4.
| DSA Main Category | DSA Talent Area | Criteria |
| Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics | Robotics (Girls and Boys) |
Represented school at national level robotics competition, or individual participation at national level (for applicants whose schools do not have robotics or similar clubs). Demonstrates evidence and understanding of a programming language, preferably related to Lego Mindstorms, EV3 classroom or Scratch. |
| Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics | STEM (Girls and Boys) |
Possess in-depth knowledge of one micro-controller (e.g. Micro:bits, Arduino) or have some knowledge of two different micro-controllers. Passion to serve the community using STEM knowledge. |
| Leadership and Uniformed Groups | Community Youth Leadership (Girls and Boys) | Currently holding or has held leadership positions in class, CCA, school, community or other external organisations |
| Leadership and Uniformed Groups | National Civil Defence Cadet Corps (NCDCC) (Boys and Girls) |
Currently holding or has held leadership positions in class, CCA, school, community or other external organisations. Possess interest and knowledge of life saving skills and/or fire safety. |
| Performing Arts | Concert Band (Girls and Boys) Guzheng Ensemble (Girls and Boys) |
Possess proficiency in selected musical group Prior experience in selected performing art (preferably representation in their school/club in at least one recognised performance) |
| Sports and Games | Wushu (Girls and Boys) Netball (Girls) Rugby (Boys) |
Possess proficiency in selected sports Prior sports experience in selected sports (preferably representation in their school/club in at least one recognised tournament) |
For any clarifications or queries, please email Mr Phua Tian Peng at phua_tian_peng@moe.edu.sg