Secondary
Direct School Admission (DSA-Sec)
Apply in May of Primary 6 to up to three secondary schools based on talents rather than PSLE score. Offers are confirmed with the PSLE results in November.
For: P6 pupils with a strength in sport, arts, STEM, languages or leadership.
Next dates
- 23 Oct 2026DSA-Sec school preference submission deadline
- 24 – 25 Nov 2026DSA-Sec allocation results (with PSLE results)
- 24 – 25 Nov 2026PSLE results release
- 5 May – 1 Jun 2027DSA-Sec application
Find schools with your talent
Each school lists its DSA talent areas. Search for a sport or activity to see who offers it.
DSA talent index →Apply on the DSA-Sec portal
One application, up to three choices, in early May. No fee. Schools may ask for a portfolio, trial or interview from May to August.
MOE DSA-Sec →Receive outcomes in August
Confirmed offer, waiting list, or unsuccessful. You can hold offers from several schools until the preference stage.
Rank preferences in October
Submit your order of confirmed and waiting-list schools. A confirmed offer that you rank is binding once allocated.
Allocation with PSLE results
In late November you learn the DSA allocation together with the PSLE score. Allocated pupils skip the S1 posting exercise; you must meet the school's course eligibility.
Common questions
- Does DSA lower the PSLE requirement?
- You still need the PSLE score for the posting group (Express, N(A), N(T)) the school offers, but not the school's own cut-off.
- Can I withdraw?
- Not after allocation. Do not rank a school you would not attend.
Next stage: PSLE results and S1 posting →
Rules summarised from MOE, ECDA and university publications for 2026. Always confirm on the official page before acting.