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Q1. What are the categories open for DSA application in Holy Innocents' High School?
We have seven categories opened for DSA application. They are Journalism and Broadcasting, Student Leadership, Basketball, Modern Dance, Scouts, Badminton, Chinese Orchestra, Choir and Concert Band.
More details about these categories can be found in their respective tabs in this site.
Q2. Where can I access and submit the application form for DSA?
Application for DSA-Sec can be submitted through the online DSA-Sec Portal. For more details, please refer to MOE website: https://go.gov.sg/dsa-sec-application
Please email hihs@moe.edu.sg if you have queries regarding the process.
Q3. When do I need to submit my application for DSA?
The DSA-Sec portal will be open from 11am on Wednesday, 7 May 2025 to 3pm on Tuesday, 3 June 2025. The application is free-of-charge.
Q4. What other documents does the school need?
Kindly refer to the different fields in the DSA-Sec portal to submit relevant documents pertaining to the application.
Q5. How many choices do I have for each application?
An applicant can indicate up to three choices.
Q6. What is the maximum number of choices to apply to the same school?
Of the three choices, an applicant may use a maximum of two choices to apply to the same school, for two different talent areas of that school
Q7. When will the selection test/audition be held?
Details of the selection trials and auditions will be notified via email. Please keep a lookout for the email.
Q8. How will my child be notified with regards to the results of the application/selection test?
We will inform you or your child via email between 25 August to 4 September 2025.
Q9. Will I receive a reply from the school if my child is NOT shortlisted?
Yes, we will inform you if your child is not short-listed by us. We will inform you via post or email.
Q10. Can I make an appeal for my child if he/she is not short-listed or confirmed by the school?
We are sorry to inform you that the school's decision is final and we do not accept any forms of appeal.
Q11. Will we be able to know the process of the selection tryouts/auditions in advance? Do we need to make any preparations for the selection tryouts or audition?
The applicant will be notified of the process of the selection tryouts/auditions once he/she has agreed to attend the selection tryouts/auditions. Applicants will be notified in advance if they need to make prior preparations.
Q12. My child is not studying in MOE schools. Can I still apply for DSA in Holy Innocents' High School?
Yes. You are still able to apply for DSA to HIHS. Parents should apply online for a Registration number, so they can apply through the DSA Portal. This is done using an online form via the MOE DSA Website.
Q13. Is there an age requirement for DSA in HIHS for my child who is not studying in MOE schools?
For Singapore Citizens/Singapore Permanent Resident applicants, they should not be more than 4 years overage. For international students, they should not be more than 2 years overage.
Q14. What if my question is not listed above?
You may email us at hihs@moe.edu.sg. We will try our best to address your queries in 3 working days.
For all other queries, you may visit any of the MOE-DSA sites:
DSA-Sec Main Webpage:
https://www.moe.gov.sg/secondary/dsa
Instructions on Application (Mainstream students):
https://go.gov.sg/dsa-sec-application
Instructions on Application (Non Mainstream Students):
https://go.gov.sg/nmsdsa-sec-application
Direct to DSA-Sec Portal (Mainstream Students):
https://go.gov.sg/apply-dsa-sec
* site will go live on 7 May, 11am
Direct to DSA-Sec Portal (Non Mainstream Students):
https://go.gov.sg/apply-dsa-sec-nms
* site will go live on 7 May, 11am
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