DSA 2026

Direct School Admission Exercise – Admission to Secondary 1 in 2027

If you are a Primary Six pupil, you can be considered for direct admission if you are exceptionally talented in the following:

• Sports and Games: Basketball (Boy), Floorball (Boy), Netball (Girl), Volleyball (Boy/Girl)

• Performing Arts: Concert Band (Boy/Girl), Chinese Orchestra (Boy/Girl)

• Language and Humanities: Malay Language

As part of the BPian family, you can look forward to many enriching and fun activities to stretch your potentials and develop your talents. These include:

(I) Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following criteria under the respective talent area:

1. Basketball (Boy), Floorball (Boy), Netball (Girl), Volleyball (Boy & Girl)

• Member of Basketball, Floorball, Netball or Volleyball CCA for at least 2 years preferred.

• Student of Junior Sports Academy (JSA) programme preferred.

• Relevant training and game experiences preferred.

• Participated in National School Games (NSG) competitions preferred.

2. Concert Band (Boy/Girl)

Meet at least one of the following:

• Member of Band for at least 2 years.

• Minimum of 2 years playing experience in woodwind, brass or percussion instrument.

• Participated in national (eg SYF) and/or international level band performances/competitions.

3. Chinese Orchestra (Boy/Girl)

Meet at least one of the following:

• Demonstrate strong talent and interest in Chinese Orchestra.

• Minimum of 2 years playing experience in Chinese Orchestra.

• Participated in national (eg. SYF) and or international level Chinese Orchestra performances/competitions.

4. Malay Language                    

• Achieved consistently good academic results in Malay Language.

• Achieved good academic results in all other subjects

• Active participation in activities related to the use of Malay Language.

Applicants who do not have prior experience may also apply. The school will assess applicants based on the selection criteria, which may include assessing the potential of the applicants.

(II) Selection Process:

Selection will be based on how well the applicant meets the eligibility criteria. Proofs of applicant’s areas of strength and achievements are essential. Meeting all the criteria does not guarantee that the student will be shortlisted/given an offer.

Shortlisted applicants will be required to undergo a selection trial (for Sports and Games), audition (for Band and Chinese Orchestra), or assessment (for Malay Language), followed by an interview — except for Sports and Games, where only shortlisted applicants will be interviewed.

2.1 Sports DSA:

a. General motor ability

b. Sports specific skills

c. Applicants are to report in sports attire and sport shoes.

2.2 Concert Band:

a. Sight reading: To be given by Band Director

b. 2 Contrasting Pieces: To prepare 2 contrasting pieces of own choice

c. Scales: Bb Concert; Eb Concert; Ab Concert; Db Concert; C Concert

d. Applicants can choose to use their personal instrument, or the one provided by the school during the DSA audition.

2.3 Chinese Orchestra:

a. Sight reading: To be given by Conductor

b. Perform 2 contrasting pieces of choice on the instrument.

c. May play selected excerpt of each piece.

d. Total time should not exceed 5 minutes.

e. Applicants can choose to use their personal instrument or the one provided by the school during the DSA audition.

2.4 Malay Language: Applicants are required to complete a written assessment.

In addition to the criteria specific to the talent areas, all potential students must demonstrate:

·       Passion and motivation

·       Commitment and resilience

·       Good conduct

·       Positive influence

(III) Updated Schedule (26th June)

(IV) Application Procedure (6 May 2026, 11am – 2 Jun 2026, 4.30pm):

Application for DSA-Sec can be submitted through the online DSA-Sec Portal. The application is free-of-charge and will be open from 6 May 2026, 11am to 2 Jun 2026, 4.30pm. For more details, please refer to MOE website – www.moe.gov.sg/dsa-sec

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.

Students who are successfully admitted to Bukit Panjang Government High School via DSA are expected to (a) honour their commitment to the school and (b) to participate in the activities related to the talent they are selected in for the duration of the programme admitted to. For DSA talent areas associated with a CCA, they are also expected to remain in their CCA. Students who are not able to fulfil the DSA commitment without valid reasons may be required to transfer out to another school.