2026 SOTA DSA Timeline 

5 March 2026

Key dates for School of the Arts Admissions

Here are the key dates for applying to the School of the Arts Singapore (SOTA) through the Direct School Admission (DSA) process.

• 9 March Mon - Download the 2026 Preparation Notes and Checklist 

• 30 March Mon - Applications open 

• 8 May Fri - Applications close

• 13 May Wed - Shortlisting Activity Schedule Released (Includes detail on reporting time)

• 16 May Sat - Shortlisting Activity (This is the art "test"!  Determines if you move on ...)

• 5 June Fri - Shortlisting Results  (Find out if you've made it to the final round)

• 17 June  Wed- Talent Academy Schedule released (Includes detail on reporting time  and activities)

• 23 June to 26 June - Activities and Interviews! (Usually 2 days)

• 25 August Tue - Results!  (Find out if you were accepted!)

Official SOTA Resources

• Official SOTA Website

• Official SOTA Direct School Admissions (DSA) Page

• MOE Direct School Admissions overview

• DSA Sec Application Dates