Sports

DSA SPORTS

DIRECT SCHOOL ADMISSION (DSA) EXERCISE 2024

Presbyterian High School provides a broad-based education for student-athletes in Basketball, Table Tennis and Volleyball to develop character, and inculcate knowledge and skills to lead a healthy lifestyle. The Sports Excellence Programme also aims to groom the student-athletes to be socially responsible individuals who are able to serve and meet the needs of the school and the community. The school deploys a team of committed teachers and engages certified coaches to develop the student-athletes’ potential and talents towards sports excellence. The school provides platforms for them to hone their skills and deepen their passion for the sports.

Our Basketball, Table Tennis and Volleyball teams have all participated actively in the National School Games.  With the commitment of the teachers, student-athletes and coaches, the teams have managed to achieve top four placing in either the Zonal or National Inter-schools championships.

DSA EXPECTATION

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 year 1 to 4.

SELECTION CRITERIA

CCA ACHIEVEMENT

Students should preferably have represented their primary schools in sports and games.

PHYSICAL

Students should preferably be at least 1.6 metres in height (For Volleyball & Basketball only) and be medically fit for sports and athletic trainings/activities.

CHARACTER

Students should possess a positive attitude and a strong sense of commitment, as described by their primary school teachers and/or coaches.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Parents and students are encouraged to choose schools wisely based on the student’s aptitude and strengths, bearing in mind the schools’ academic and non-academic requirements, and the programmes available to develop the area of talent.

Application for DSA-Sec must be submitted through the online DSA-Sec Portal. The application is free-of-charge and will be open from 7 May 2024, 11am to 3 June 2024, 3pm. For more details, please refer to MOE website at www.moe.gov.sg/dsa-sec-application

If you have any queries, please call the General Office at 6454 3722.

SELECTION DETAILS

Shortlisted candidates will be informed by 12 July to attend an audition and interview scheduled between 12 July and 29 August 2024 at Presbyterian High School.

Attendance is compulsory for shortlisted candidates.

All trials and interviews will be done in person.

General Ability Tests (GAT) and Higher Ability Selection Tests (HAST) will not be included in our selection process.

All applicants will be notified of results of application by email. Please see Timeline.

Please note that meeting all the criteria does not guarantee the student will be shortlisted/given an offer.

The selection criteria and process for the talent areas will be updated by 6 May 2024. For more information on DSA-Sec, please refer to the MOE website at https://www.moe.gov.sg/dsa-sec

Students successfully allocated to their DSA-Sec schools will NOT be allowed to participate in the annual S1 Posting to opt for secondary schools, and are expected to honour the commitment to the allocated DSA-Sec school for the entire duration of the programme. However, if they are eligible for third language and /or Posting Group options, they may enter these options during the School Choice Submission period via the S1 Posting.

They will also NOT be allowed to transfer to another school after the release of the PSLE results.

DSA TIMELINE 2024