(DSA) Direct School Admission

• Chinese Orchestra

• Choir

• Concert Band

• Modern Dance

• English Drama

• Guitar Ensemble

• Basketball Girls & Boys

• Badminton Girls & Boys

• Bowling Girls & Boys

• Football Girls & Boys

• Netball

• Hockey Girls & Boys

• Rugby

• Tennis Girls & Boys

• Track & Field Girls & Boys

• Tough Rugby Girls

• Chinese Language & Literature

• Malay Language & Literature

• Tamil Language & Literature

• Minimum 4 years of playing experience in Concert Band (preferred)

• Represented school at the Singapore Youth Festival (SYF) Arts Presentation

• Confident in performing solo pieces; experience in both school and external performances

• At least a Sectional Leader, or demonstrating clear leadership potential (preferred)

• Must pass selection audition and interview

• Represented school at the SYF Arts Presentation

• At least a Sectional Leader (preferred)

• Must pass selection audition and interview

• Represented school at the SYF Arts Presentation

• Achieved an award or achievement at the SYF Arts Presentation

• At least a Sectional Leader (preferred)

• Must pass selection audition and interview

• Minimum 3 years of playing experience (preferred)

• Represented school at the SYF Arts Presentation

• Achieved an award or achievement at the SYF Arts Presentation

• At least a Sectional Leader (preferred)

• Must pass selection audition and interview

• Applicants should demonstrate a high level of dance proficiency with evidence of achievement in at least one of the following:

• Active participation in school dance group with a record of notable performances

• Formal dance certification: RAD Ballet Grade 8 or equivalent; CSTD minimum Grade 6 or equivalent; Jazz examination qualifications

• Gymnastics background with minimum 2 years of experience

• Participation in national or international dance competitions and/or state representations

• Shortlisted applicants must pass the selection audition and interview

• A demonstrated passion for and understanding of theatre as a collaborative art form. We are looking for students who appreciate character development, stagecraft, ensemble work, and theatrical production.

• Active involvement in your school's Drama CCA, with SYF participation preferred.

• Acting and/or staging experience—such as directing, stage management, playwriting, or technical crew—outside the SYF Arts Presentation is valued.

• Candidates with acting or production crew experience in TV, video, film, or professional theatre companies (e.g., Act 3 International) will be favorably considered.

• Shortlisted applicants must successfully pass an audition and a panel interview. The audition typically takes the form of a rehearsal, where applicants may participate in improvisation activities and games to demonstrate their versatility and stage presence.

• Applicants must meet at least one of the following:

• MT (L2): A1 or A2, Higher MT: B3 or better

• The following subjects, if offered, provide added advantage (preferred grades shown):

• Humanities (SS or Literature in CL/ML/TL) — preferably B3 or better

• Literature in CL/ML/TL — preferably B4 or better

• Special Programme (Chinese/Malay) or Bahasa Indonesia — preferably B4 or better

• Relevant school CCA participation adds advantage, particularly:

• Awards and achievements in competitions

• Participation in enrichment activities

• Leadership and coordination in events

• Demonstrated interest in the respective Mother Tongue language and culture outside school adds advantage:

• Self-initiated projects or participation in relevant activities

• Sustained commitment and contribution to language-related causes

• Membership or active involvement in relevant clubs or societies

Applications open: 5 May 2026, 9:00 am

The online application portal opens. You may begin submitting your application with all required documents.

Phase 1 deadline: 22 July 2026, 3:00 pm

Closing date for Phase 1 applications. Applications received after this time will not be considered for Phase 1.

Phase 2 deadline: 19 August 2026, 3:00 pm

Closing date for Phase 2 applications. Phase 1 applicants who were not offered a place are automatically considered — no resubmission required.

Missing a deadline: Late submissions will not be considered. Please ensure that all documents are ready before submitting your application.

Submit your application here.

 Applications are submitted online via the link above.

Upload the following when completing your online application. Ensure that all documents are clear and legible before submitting.

1. Academic results

   • Secondary 3 Final Examination results slip

   • N-Level Examination results slip (if any)

2. CCA records - School CCA record or equivalent documentation

3. Supporting documents

 Please ensure your form is complete before submitting — incomplete applications will not be considered.

Phase 1 applicants: If you applied in Phase 1 and did not receive an offer, you do not need to reapply. Your application will automatically be considered in Phase 2.

Outcome notification: Only successful applicants will be contacted by email and/or phone. If you do not hear from us, your application was unsuccessful.

Once you have accepted SAJC's DSA Offer, you will not be eligible to participate in the Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE), as long as you meet the eligibility criteria for JC admission based on your GCE O-Level examination results.

You are also not allowed to transfer to another school after the release of the GCE O-Level examination results. You are expected to honour your commitment to the college and your chosen CCA for the duration of your studies in SAJC.

Students who do not fulfil their DSA commitment without valid reason may be required to transfer out to another school.

In addition, applicant’s parents have to acknowledge, understand and agree to the following:

• The Government of Singapore may collect, use, and disclose any personal data which I have provided in this application for the purpose of facilitating my child’s junior college arrangement and where my child is allocated to a DSA-JC school, for administering and managing my child’s relationship with that school and the Ministry of Education.

• Once my child is successfully allocated to a DSA-JC school, he/she will not be able to participate in the annual Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE) to opt for another school/course.

• My child is required to honour his/her commitment to the allocated DSA-JC school for the duration of the JC course.

• I undertake not to transfer my child to another school after the release of the O Level results.

• Should the other parent contest my child’s allocation to a DSA-JC school, I undertake to resolve the issue with him/her directly.

• All the information provided by me in this application is true and correct.

• The Ministry of Education is entitled to remove my child from the allocated DSA-JC school and enroll my child in any school as may be determined by the Ministry of Education in its sole discretion if:

  • a. I have provided false information in this application;

  • b. I am unable to resolve any dispute with the child’s other parent with regard to my child’s choice of school as stated above; or

  • c. Any person (including me or the other parent or any other person connected with my child) has offered or given or agreed to give to any other person any gift or consideration of any kind as an inducement or reward for showing favour or disfavour to any person in relation to my child’s DSA application.

(For more information on DSA-JC, please refer to MOE DSA-JC Website.)