DSA Briefing (Primary 6) Date: 16 May, 2018 Auditorium 4.00pm – 5.00pm
Direct School Admission (DSA) 2
Intent of Direct School Admission DSA allows students to seek admission to secondary schools on the basis of talents and achievements.
Entering a secondary school PSLE/S1 Posting Exercise DSA • Based on a student’s PSLE score • Based on a diverse range of talents and • Most students enter secondary achievements in specific academic schools this way subjects or non-academic areas, beyond what the PSLE recognises • Allows students to access school 4 programmes to develop their talents
Changes to the DSA 2017 DSA Exercise 2018 DSA Exercise 2019 DSA Exercise (2018 P6 Cohort) (2019 P6 Cohort) (2017 P6 Cohort) Moving to an improved DSA More choices and opportunities for students Common online Schools may offer DSA in more areas All schools allowed to take in Check the MOE DSA website in May for latest portal for DSA up to 20% of S1 non-IP intake info on participating schools and DSA areas application through the DSA Students can apply online, through a All schools to stop using Schools may stop using general single form academic ability tests to select students general academic ability Check schools’ websites for selection tests to select students requirements 5
Changes Affiliation Priority • Selecting the affiliated secondary school as a first choice does not guarantee admission to the affiliated secondary school. • If there is more demand from eligible affiliates than the number of available places, some affiliates may not be admitted despite meeting the AMR. 6
Changes Affiliation Priority • Cut-off points are not pre-determined before the S1 Posting Ex and could fluctuate from year-on-year depending on the demand situation. • Depending on the demand situation, the eventual affiliate cut-off point may be higher than the AMR. 7
What is the timeline for a typical DSA-Sec Exercise? DSA exercise starts . Apply Indicate up to 3 ranked choices through schools. if you have more than 1 offer July Late-November October May You will know whether you Shortlisting and selection by secondary schools . Each secondary school has have been allocated to a different selection criteria for its categories school through the DSA, at and programmes. Schools will inform you the same time you receive of the selection outcome by Aug . your PSLE results. 8
Is the DSA right for me? Yes, if you have talent in an area which a school offers the DSA in Talent And are passionate about and Commit- Passion committed to developing your ment strengths in that area in that school 9
DSA APPLICATION Which school should I apply to? • Look for a school whose programmes match your interests and talents • Schools are looking out for students whose interests and talents they can develop further. • Get the latest information about what each school offers by: • Visiting the MOE’s DSA website (will be updated by early May 2018): https://www.moe.gov.sg/admissions/direct- admissions/dsa-sec/overview • Visiting school websites • Attending schools’ Open Houses 10
Affiliated Secondary School
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DSA APPLICATION Other important questions to ask • Am I able to cope with the school’s academic curriculum? • Learn more about the school’s academic standards • Consult primary school teachers and your parents • How many schools should I apply to? • Instead of applying to many DSA schools, what matters more is choosing 1 or 2 schools that are just right for you. Remember every application takes time and effort. • 9 out of 10 students participating in the DSA apply to fewer than 3 schools . 16
DSA SELECTION What are schools looking for? • Every school has a slightly different set of selection considerations. • Some organise auditions, trials, selection camps etc. • Some may require personal statements and/or character references . Generally, schools are looking for candidates with: Talent, passion, Strong personal Good academic commitment qualities fit • Schools may ask you • Schools may look at • Schools may to submit a portfolio your CCA record , look at your showcasing your participation in VIA, Primary school talents and abilities. character references results Be sincere, be genuine, and be yourself – if you are a good fit for the school, it will show . 17
SELECTION OUTCOME What are the possible DSA outcomes? • Confirmed Offer • You have a place reserved in the school as long as you qualify for a course the school offers i.e. Express, Normal (Academic) or Normal (Technical)]. • On average, 50% of students on a school’s waiting list were successful 18
SELECTION OUTCOME What are the possible DSA outcomes? • Wait List • Child will only be considered if other students with Confirmed Offer choose not to go to that school during the School Preference stage. • Allocation will be based on students’ rank on the school’s Wait List. 19
SELECTION OUTCOME What are the possible DSA outcomes? • Unsuccessful • Student can consider applying again during the S1 Posting Exercise based on your PSLE results. • Student may still opt for the same school that did not offer him/her a confirmed offer/waiting list under the DSA. 20
SELECTION OUTCOME How are DSA places allocated? Example: Confirmed Offer vs Being Wait listed Achievement Secondary School placed John on the Wait List . John selected Achievement Secondary as his 1st choice. Ahmad is given Confirmed Offer by Achievement Secondary. Ahmad selected Achievement Secondary as his 2nd choice . Who will be considered for a place in Achievement Secondary? Ahmad will be considered for a DSA place in Achievement Secondary, before John, as he has a Confirmed Offer. 21
SELECTION OUTCOME If I have a DSA Confirmed Offer, does it mean that my PSLE results will not matter? • Your PSLE results will still be used to determine the secondary school course you are eligible for [i.e. Express, Normal (Academic), Normal (Technical)] • Even if you have a confirmed offer, you must qualify for a course offered by the school to be successfully admitted through the DSA. Example: Jane has a DSA confirmed offer given by Achievement Secondary School, which offers the Express Course only. However, Jane’s PSLE results qualify her for the Normal (Academic) course . Hence, Jane will not be able to go to Achievement Secondary School and will take part in the S1 Posting Exercise. 22
Innovation & Entrepreneurship Bedok South Secondary School Outram Secondary School St Joseph Institution Cedar Girls’ School
Debate & Public Speaking Anglo Chinese School CHIJ Katong Convent Tanjong Katong Girls’ School St Garbriel’s Secondary School
Humanities & Journalism Pasir Ris Secondary School Holy Innocence’s High School Peirce Secondary School Hwa Chong Institution
Language St Nicholas Girls’ School Dunman High School Raffles Girls' School Singapore Chinese Girls’ School
Leadership & Uniformed Groups Victoria School Junyuan Secondary School Temasek Secondary School Ping Yi Secondary School
Sports & Games Geylang Methodist Secondary School St Andrew’s Secondary School Chung Cheng High School Anglican High School
Performing Arts St Anthony’s Canossian Secondary Ngee Ann Secondary School Pasir Ris Crest Secondary School Tampines Secondary School
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Hai Sing Catholic School Changkat Changi Secondary School Cedar Girls’ School Damai Secondary School
Visual Arts & Media Raffles Girls’ School Holy Innocents’ High School Commonwealth Secondary School Nanyang Girls’ School Nanyang Girls’ School
DSA Brochure DSA Brochure has been disseminated • to your child. • Content includes • (a) Intent of DSA Scheme • (b) Steps in DSA Application • (c) Timeline for DSA Application •
Consider Your Choice Carefully DSA is not a pathway that suits every student. Consider your choice carefully.
Every School A Good School
PSLE – A door to Opportunities Primary School Leaving Specialised Independent Schools Examination NUS High School of Singapore Sports Maths & Science School School of Science & School of the Arts Technology Mainstream Schools with different ALPs and LLPs
Appli lied Learning Programme Engineering and Robotics Hai Sing Catholic School St Andrew’s Secondary School • Emphasis on the application of thinking skills and connecting Environmental Science and Sustainable knowledge across subject Living disciplines. Geylang Methodist Secondary School • Such niche areas could include East Spring Secondary School business and entrepreneurship , design, robotics and journalism. Health Science & Healthcare Technology Nan Chiau High School Bendeemer Secondary School
Learning for Lif ife Programme Community & Youth Leadership Geylang Methodist Secondary School Changkat Changi Secondary School • Focus on real-life experimental learning to develop students’ Music & Performing Arts character and values. • These niche areas could include Nan Chiau High School outdoor adventure , sports and Tampines Secondary School visual arts. Sports & Outdoor Education St Andrew’s Secondary School St Hilda’s Secondary School
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