Our DSA Talent Areas

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for students who possess and demonstrate the qualities of ‘Leaders with Heart’, and are passionate and committed to the service of others and the community.

Our Leadership programme aims to develop future ready leaders who are adept at communication and collaboration. Priority is given to DSA-Leadership students to hone their skills through leadership workshops and Design Thinking projects. Students will also have the opportunity to grow their cross-cultural skills and become critical thinkers through organising a variety of school-wide events and camps.

Developmental Opportunities

Students who gain admission via Leadership can look forward to the following:

• Camp facilitators for cohort camps

• Leadership workshops

• Pinnacle Programmes for top CCA and Student Leaders including leadership chat with industry leaders and planning a student-initiated project

Who are we looking for?

Information in English (英文解说)

We are looking for students who are linguistically talented, passionate about the English and Chinese languages, as well as excited to learn more about the Western and Chinese cultures. Students should demonstrate critical thinking and oratorical competency in both languages.

As a SAP school, we provide an immersive experience to nurture the DSA-Bilingualism students to become Singapore’s bilingual and bicultural talents. To continue to deepen their interests and abilities in Bilingualism, students have opportunities such as immersion trips to China and the USA, Global Classroom programme with our sister US school as well as SAP activities such as DJ programme, author-in-residence programme and bilingual debates, just to name a few. We promote breadth and depth in language and cultural learning, through a variety of bilingual and bicultural learning experiences to deepen each student’s strengths and passions.

中文解说 (Explanation in Mandarin)

双语项目申请者应具备特出的中英双语能力，并热衷于了解中华文化和西方文化。学生也应在遴选过程中展现优秀的思辨和口语能力。

作为特选学校，我校致力于创造优质的双语学习环境，培养双语项目学生成为我国的双语双文化人才。我们通过丰富多元的课程与活动提升每一名学生的双语能力以及文化鉴赏能力、创造能力。例如，学生们有机会参加中国和美国浸濡计划，与美国姐妹学校联办的国际教室项目，电台主播培训课程，驻校作家计划和双语辩论。

Developmental Opportunities

Students who gain admission via Bilingualism can look forward to the following:

• Variety of talent development opportunities including learning journeys, translation workshops, Passion Pursuit modules, immersion experiences

• MOE Special Programmes like Bicultural Studies Programme, Creative Arts Programme, GE Literature Seminar, Humanities and Social Science Research Programme

• School-based Programmes like SAP Flagship Programme, Humanities Talent Development Programme

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for students who have the passion and desire to deepen their interest and broaden their exposure in Science related disciplines. Students should be curious and observant about the world around them. They should also be critical and analytical individuals who demonstrate the aptitude in applying and connecting Science with their lives and real-world issues.

Through a rigorous curriculum with greater investigative emphasis to challenge young minds, we aim to hone their skills and deepen their areas of passion and scientific knowledge through a robust co-curriculum. Students will be developed into innovative and reflective thinkers who are equipped with the skills, processes and moral integrity to thrive in our future world. We facilitate students’ pursuit for excellence by enabling students to take ownership in carrying out scientific research and providing opportunities for them to interact and collaborate with other budding Science talents.

Developmental Opportunities

Students who gain admission via Science can look forward to the following:

• A variety of talent development opportunities including, Data Analytics Workshop, Aviator Science Workshop, NUS Physics Enrichment Camp, Young Defence Science programme Science & Technology Camp

• Opportunities to compete in national and international competitions such as The Young Physicists Tournament, National Science Challenge, Olympiads, Elementz Science Competition

• Enrolment into the Science Talent Development Programme and participation in research programmes like the Science Mentorship Programme and A*Star Research Exposure Programme

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for students who are passionate and have strong abilities in Mathematics. Students should be curious, observant and keen to apply mathematical concepts and reasoning to analyse, engage and solve real-world issues.

Our Mathematics programme aims to cultivate in our students an appreciation of the breadth, depth, beauty and power of Mathematics. The programme will equip them with the knowledge to develop creativity, cognitive flexibility and problem solving skills. We will provide opportunities for students to hone their skills and stretch their Mathematical abilities and potential. The key area of focus will be enabling students to use data analytics and computational thinking techniques to engage with real-world issues.

Developmental Opportunities

Students who gain admission via Mathematics can look forward to the following:

• Variety of talent development opportunities including, Data Analytics Workshops, Recreational Mathematics

• National and International Competitions like American Mathematics Olympiad and Singapore Mathematical Olympiads

• Participation in research programmes like the Science Mentorship Programme