Direct School Admission for junior colleges (DSA-JC) allows students to apply to a DSA school before taking the GCE O-Level examinations.
You can apply based on your talent in sports, CCAs and specific academic areas that may not be demonstrated at the O-Level examinations.
If you are admitted to a school through DSA-JC, you are not allowed to:
Participate in the Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE).
Transfer to another school. You must commit to your chosen school for the duration of the programme.
For more information and an overall timeline of the application process, visit https://www.moe.gov.sg/post-secondary/admissions/dsa.
O-Level students who have registered to sit for the GCE O-Level examinations in the year of DSA. Students need to obtain L1R5 of 20 or better, excluding bonus points and subject to additional criteria set forth by the JC, if applicable.
Visit the individual schools’ websites for more information on application periods, procedures and selection criteria.
Submit relevant document(s) and your application to the school(s) you are interested in applying to. You may be asked to submit the following documents:
A portfolio showcasing your talents and achievements
Secondary school results
CCA records
A personal statement