2023 DSA SEC
2023 DSA-Sec
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Pasir Ris Crest Secondary School
Direct School Admission (DSA) - Secondary Exercise for admission to Secondary One in 2024 takes place from May to September 2023. Parents and students are encouraged to choose schools wisely based on the student’s aptitudes and strengths, bearing in mind the school’s academic and non-academic requirements, and the programmes available to develop and nurture the area of talent.
2023 Direct School Admission Exercise
For admission to Secondary One in 2024
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 Sec 1 till Sec 4/5.
The DSA - Sec Exercise is conducted in 3 main stages as follows:- Selection Stage (June to September 2023)
- School Preference Submission Stage (Late October 2023)
- Results Release Stage (Late November 2023)
The selection criteria and process for the talent areas will be updated from early May. For more information on DSA-Sec, please refer to the MOE website at https://www.moe.gov.sg/dsa-sec
Primary school students who are interested to participate in this DSA exercise may refer to the instructions and the deadlines given below.Application
- 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: https://www.moe.gov.sg/dsa-sec
- Applicants are required to login to the MOE Centralised DSA-SEC Portal to apply for the school’s identified talent area/s.
- Applicants NOT studying in MOE mainstream primary schools would need to obtain a Registration Number at MOE DSA-Sec website: https://go.gov.sg/nmsdsa-sec-application
Shortlisted applicants may wish to submit certified true copies of certificates /documentary proof for non-school based activities and achievements in support of the DSA application on the day of the selection /interview.
Applicants will be notified of the selection outcome through email or hardcopy letters by 4 September (Mon) 2023.
The decision of the school is final. -
Primary 6 students may seek Direct School Admission to PRCS in one of the following areas:
- Music and Performing Arts
- Effective Communication
- Fencing
- Mother Tongue Languages
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A) Basic Admission Criteria
All applicants must have the following:- Good Academic Performance
- Good Conduct Grade
- Good Personal Qualities
- Band - Concert (Girls/Boys)
- Choir (Girls/Boys)
- Modern Dance (Girls/Boys)
- Drama English (Girls/Boys)
- Ensemble - Guzheng (Girls/Boys)
B) Specific Criteria
Shortlisted applicants will be notified separately on the details of the selection test For more details on the LLP, click here.Area
Criteria
Music and Performing Arts
- Have a strong aesthetics background and interest in music.
- School based or Public Performance Experience is an advantage.
Do well in the selection test. The selection test involves an audition that serve to assess the following:
- Music Aptitude
- Proficiency of specific musical abilities or skills
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A) Basic Admission Criteria
All applicants must have the following:
- Good Academic Performance
- Good Conduct Grade
- Good Personal Qualities
B) Specific Criteria
Shortlisted applicants will be notified separately on the details of the selection test For more details on the ALP, click here.Area Criteria Effective Communication
- Demonstrates strong communication skills (e.g. public speaking, debates or drama)
- Achievement in competitions and performance experience are preferred.
- Do well in the selection test. The selection test involves an audition that serve to assess the applicant’s mastery of the following:
- Confidence
- Vocal Projection
- Clarity
- Fluency
- Stage Presence
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A) Basic Admission Criteria
All applicants must have the following:- Good Academic Performance
- Good Conduct Grade
- Good Personal Qualities
B) Specific Criteria
Shortlisted applicants will be notified separately on the details of the selection test.Area Criteria Fencing
- Good CCA Records.
- Demonstrates strong interest and talent in sports beyond the ability of students in the same age group.
- Good performance at the school and/ or club level in sports.
- Do well in the selection test. The selection test serves to assess the physical qualities of applicants.
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A) Basic Admission Criteria
All applicants must possess and exhibit the following:- Strengths in Mother Tongue Language (Chinese Language, Malay Language or Tamil Language)
- Good Conduct Grade
- Good Personal Qualities
B) Specific Criteria
Shortlisted applicants will be notified separately on the details of the selection test.Area
Criteria
Effective Communication
- Demonstrates strong communication skills (e.g. public speaking, debates or drama).
- Achievement in competitions and performance experience are preferred.
- Do well in the selection test. The selection test involves an audition that serve to assess the applicant’s mastery of the following:
- Confidence
- Vocal Projection
- Clarity
- Fluency
- Stage Presence