DSA STEM
DSA STEM
(Science, Technology, Engineering & Math)
DIRECT SCHOOL ADMISSION (DSA) EXERCISE 2023
Our Applied Learning Programme (ALP) seeks to broaden our students’ exposure to Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) through Health and Food Science to promote sustainable lifestyles. We leverage ALP to inspire our students on the beauty of discovery and innovation. We want to raise the aspiration of students to pursue STEM-related courses and careers to address challenges of the future. Through hands-on exploration and discovery, students learn about organic chemistry through soap making and beeswax wrap making. Students will also get to develop computational skills through coding with micro:bit. They will apply the design thinking process and use their computational skills and knowledge to ideate and design prototypes to solve real-world problems.
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
We are looking for Primary 6 students who have a strong interest in science and/or mathematics. Applicants should demonstrate an inquiring mind, positive attitude and a sense of commitment towards learning.
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 4 May 2023, 11am to 31 May 2023, 3pm. For more details, please refer to MOE website – www.moe.gov.sg/dsa-sec
For information on closing date, please see Timeline.
If you have any queries, please call the General Office at 6454 3722.
SELECTION DETAILS
Shortlisted candidates will be informed by 15 July to attend an interview scheduled between 3 July and 31 August 2023 at Presbyterian High School.
Attendance is compulsory for shortlisted candidates.
All interviews will be done in person.
General Ability Test (GAT) and Higher Ability Selection Test (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.
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.
They will also NOT be allowed to transfer to another school after the release of the PSLE results.