Direct School Admission Exercise
Parents and students are encouraged to choose schools wisely based on the student’s aptitudes and strengths, bearing in mind the schools’ academic and non-academic requirements, and the programmes available to develop the area of talent.
Important Information
- Application for DSA-Sec must be submitted through the online DSA Sec Portal. The application starts on 7 May (11 am) and ends on 03 Jun 2024 (3 pm). No fee will be charged for the application. For more details, please refer to MOE website – moe.gov.sg/dsa-sec.
- Nan Chiau High School is a MOE Special Assistance Plan (SAP) school. All students enrolled will read Higher Chinese Language.
- Students successfully allocated to their DSA-Sec schools will NOT be allowed to participate in the annual S1 Posting Exercise to opt for secondary schools, and they 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.
- Meeting all the criteria does not guarantee the applicant will be shortlisted/given an offer.
NCHS DSA Exercise
NCHS is looking for promising Primary 6 students who demonstrate talent and ability in Art, Bilingualism, Chinese Orchestra, Chinese Dance (girls), Basketball, Wushu and Table-Tennis. Successful applicants will join NCHS in January 2025.
Generally, students should have:
- High level of motivation and commitment to the talent areas, and in other academic and co-curricular programmes offered by the school;
- High level achievement and mastery in their chosen talent areas
- Intellectual potential and ability to cope with the rigorous syllabus
All students will read Higher Chinese Language (HCL) when they join NCHS from sec 1 as NCHS is a Special Assistance Plan school.
Talented students who are interested in NCHS are encouraged to apply for Direct School Admission. Click HERE to apply.
For Clarifications
| Address | Nan Chiau High School 20 Anchorvale Link Singapore 545079 |
| nchs@moe.edu.sg (Indicate in the subject field - DSA Enquiries) |
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| Contact Numbers | Telephone : +65 6489 7971 Fax : +65 6489 7970 |
| Operating Hours | Monday to Friday: 9.00am to 5.00pm Saturday: Closed Sunday and Public Holidays: Closed |
DSA Domain
DSA Sports - Basketball
| DSA Domain | Talent Area | Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| DSA/ Sports | Basketball | - Participation and achievements in the sport, including zonal, national and/or international level competitions. - Consistent academic performance for P5 overall and P6 WA results, or its equivalent. |
For more information on Basketball click HERE.
DSA Sports - Table Tennis
| DSA Domain | Talent Area | Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| DSA/ Sports | Table Tennis | - Participation and achievements in the sport, including zonal, national and/or international level competitions. - Consistent academic performance for P5 overall and P6 WA results, or its equivalent. |
For more information on Table Tennis, click HERE
DSA Sports - Wushu
| DSA Domain | Talent Area | Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| DSA/ Sports | Wushu | - Participation and achievements in the sport, national and/or international level competitions. - Consistent academic performance for P5 overall and P6 WA results, or its equivalent. |
For more information on Wushu, click HERE.
DSA Performing Arts - Chinese Dance
| DSA Domain | Talent Area | Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| DSA/ Performing Arts | Chinese Dance (girls) | - Participation and achievements in related dance competitions and performances - Consistent academic performance for P5 overall and P6 WA results, or its equivalent, and Preferably - Represented their primary schools in Singapore Youth Festival (SYF) Arts Presentation. - Attained RAD/ CSTD or equivalent accreditation for dance. |
For more information on Chinese Dance, click HERE.
DSA Performing Arts - Chinese Orchestra
| DSA Domain | Talent Area | Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| DSA/ Performing Arts | Chinese Orchestra | - Participation and achievements in related music competitions and performances. - Consistent academic performance for P5 overall and P6 WA results, or its equivalent, A video submission may be requested from all applicants for shortlisting purpose with enough notice given. The 3-5 minutes video can be filmed during the applicant’s CCA session or own practice session. and Preferably - Represented their primary schools in Singapore Youth Festival (SYF) Arts Presentation. - Attained ABRSM or equivalent accreditation for music/ Chinese Instruments. A video submission may be requested from applicants for shortlisting purposes with enough notice given. The 3-5 mins video can be filmed during the applicant’s CCA session or own practice session. |
For more information on Chinese Orchestra, click HERE.
DSA Visual Arts
| DSA Domain | Talent Area | Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| DSA/ Art | Art | - Participation and achievements in, competitions and exhibitions. - Consistent academic performance for P5 overall and P6 WA results, or its equivalent. - Preferably represented their primary schools in Singapore Youth Festival (SYF) Art Exhibition. - An existing E-portfolio may be requested from all applicants for shortlisting purpose with enough notice given. E-portfolio should include 8-10 pieces of original artworks done in varying media by the applicant. |
Prospective students who are enrolled via DSA Visual Arts will have Visual Arts Club as their CCA. They will be offered Enhanced Art Programme at Upper Sec, taking Art as an O-Level subject.
For more information on Visual Arts, click HERE.
DSA Bilingualism
| DSA Domain | Talent Area | Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| DSA/ Bilingualism | Bilingualism | - Consistent academic performance for P5 overall and P6 WA results, or its equivalent. - Applicants should have interest and passion for the Chinese and English languages. |
Prospective students who are enrolled via DSA-Bilingualism will be groomed in the areas of bilingualism and biculturalism. They will be given opportunities to participate in various language and cultural-related programmes, such as external seminars, workshops, competitions, learning journeys, docent training. They will also help to organise bicultural activities in the school.
In addition, DSA-Bilingualism students will have to take the Chinese Language Elective Programme – Secondary (CLEP-Sec) in Secondary 3 (i.e. they will have to take Chinese Literature, either as a full or elective subject.)
For more information on CLEP-Sec, click HERE.