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Last Updated:  20 Apr 2026

Direct School Admission for secondary schools (DSA-Sec)

Primary 6 (P6) students can seek admission to certain secondary schools before taking the Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE). Learn if your child is eligible and how to apply.

What is DSA-Sec?

DSA-Sec provides a pathway for students to gain admission to secondary schools based on their interests, aptitude and potential, beyond their performance at the PSLE.

However, DSA-Sec is not a pathway that suits every student. To determine if DSA-Sec is an appropriate pathway for your child, you are encouraged to discuss with your child and make this decision together. You should carefully consider your child's strengths and interests, and the school's programmes and their ability to develop specific talents.

 

Important considerations

If your child is admitted through DSA-Sec, they must honour this commitment for the duration of the programme. They are not allowed to:

  • Submit school choices during Secondary One (S1) Posting
  • Transfer to another school after the release of the PSLE results

Learn more on DSA-Sec Commitment.


Explore the list of schools and programmes for DSA-Sec using SchoolFinder.

View DSA-Sec schools 

Who can apply

P6 students can apply for DSA-Sec based on a wide range of talents, including:

  • Sports and games
  • Visual, literary and performing arts
  • Debate and public speaking
  • Science, mathematics and engineering
  • Languages and humanities
  • Uniformed groups
  • Leadership

How to apply

Students can apply through the DSA-Sec Portal. There are no application fees.

If you need assistance:

  • Contact your child's primary school if you are unable to apply online
  • Use this proxy form to nominate another adult to apply or submit school preference on your behalf (optional) if necessary

KEY DATES

 
Jan to May

Explore school choices

Schools offer different talent areas and each has its own selection process and schedule. Schools' websites will be updated with more information by late April.

Wed, 6 May to Tue, 2 Jun 2026

Apply

Once you have explored and shortlisted the schools, submit your child's application online through the DSA-Sec Portal by 4.30pm on Tuesday, 2 Jun 2026.

By Fri, 28 Aug 2026

Attend interviews, auditions or trials

Different schools have different selection processes. Check schools' websites for details. If shortlisted, your child will have to attend interviews, auditions or trials conducted by DSA-Sec schools.

Students will receive DSA-Sec outcomes directly from schools by Friday, 28 August 2026.

Mon, 19 Oct to Fri, 23 Oct 2026

Select preferred schools

Choose up to 3 school choices in order of preference using the DSA-Sec Portal by 4.30pm on Friday, 23 October 2026.

Tue, 24 Nov or Wed, 25 Nov 2026 (Tentative)

Receive school allocation results

Receive school allocation along with PSLE results.