2021 Direct School Admission – Secondary (DSA-Sec) Exercise

All students interested in applying for a place to Catholic High School via DSA-Sec will need to do so via a centralized DSA-Sec Portal managed by the Ministry of Education (MOE). More information, including application timeline, authentication, number of choices allowed is available via https://www.moe.gov.sg/dsa-sec.

Application is free-of-charge and the period of application is as listed below:

 

Start of Application

1100hrs, Wednesday, 5 May 2021

End of Application

1500hrs, Tuesday, 1 June 2021

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

Requirements of DSA-Sec Applicants

Mother Tongue Language

 

Catholic High School is a Special Assistance Plan (SAP) school that is committed to nurturing bilingual and bicultural students who are immersed in the Chinese language and culture, yet equipped with a global outlook. As with other SAP schools, we only take in students who offer Chinese or Higher Chinese. Students exempted from offering Chinese or Higher Chinese for PSLE in Primary School should not apply to SAP schools, including Catholic High. In addition:

 

  • Integrated Programme (IP) students must offer Higher Chinese Language in Years 1 and 2;
  • O-Level Programme (OP) students must offer at least Chinese Language.

General Academic Criteria

 

IP Track 

 

Regardless of the talent area(s) an applicant applies for, he should have achieved consistent and excellent results for Primary 5 Mid-Year and End-of-Year Examinations, and excellent results in any assessment in Primary 6, or equivalent.

 

OP Track 

 

Regardless of the talent area(s) an applicant applies for, he should have achieved consistent and very good results for Primary 5 Mid-Year and End-of-Year Examinations, and very good results in any assessment in Primary 6, or equivalent.

 

Conduct

 

Applicants should conduct themselves with decorum, and have a positive attitude and sound moral values.

 

Talent-specific Criteria for Selection of DSA-Sec Applicants

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

 

Talent

CCA

Selection Criteria

Selection Process for shortlisted participants

(No Preparation is necessary unless notified)

Leadership (IP/OP)
  • Demonstrate exceptional character, aptitude for leadership, ability for critical thinking and good communication skill
  • Strong evidence of leadership experience and appointment(s) (e.g. CCA appointment, Prefectorial appointment), or other equivalent experiences that demonstrate aptitude and passion for leading changes in service of others
  • Undertake an e-interview  to assess the criteria listed.

Music Elective Programme (IP/OP)
  • Demonstrate strong interest and drive to excel in music study and/or composition and/or performance
  • Strong evidence of outstanding achievement or portfolio in an area of music study and/or composition and/or performance
  • Undergo a 30 min virtual audition and an e-interview to assess the criteria listed.
  • Advance notice of 2 or more weeks will be provided for the shortlisted applicants to prepare for the Prepared Item.

Performing Arts (IP/OP)
  • Chinese Drama
  • Chinese Orchestra
  • Choir
  • Concert Band
  • English Drama
  • Modern Dance
  • Demonstrate high competency for any of the following Performing Arts: Chinese Drama, Chinese Orchestra, Choir, Concert Band, English Drama, Modern Dance
  • Strong evidence of dedication, passion and aptitude for the Performing Arts
  • Undergo an electronic audition which includes a Prepare Item and/ or Audition Tasks to assess competence/ potential and interview.
  • Advance notice of 2 or more weeks will be provided for the shortlisted applicants to prepare for the Prepared Item.

Sports (IP/OP)
  • Basketball
  • Floorball
  • Softball
  • Table Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
  • Wushu
  • Demonstrate high competency for any of the following Sports: Basketball, Floorball, Softball, Table Tennis, Track and Field (Sprints, Cross-country, Throws and Jumps), Volleyball and Wushu
  • Strong evidence of dedication, passion and aptitude for the Sport
  • Medically fit
  • Undergo an electronic trial which includes 2-3 Performance Tasks to assess competence/ potential and interview.
  • Advance notice of 2 or more weeks will be provided for the shortlisted applicants to prepare for the Performance Tasks.

Bilingualism (IP)
  • Demonstrate passion and aptitude for both Chinese and English languages
  • Possess excellent reading, writing, speaking and listening skills
  • Strong evidence of outstanding achievements in both English and Chinese languages (e.g. in competitions, projects and programmes requiring bilingual and bicultural skills) 
  • Possess a strong interest and drive to excel and develop bicultural knowledge and skills for service to others
  • Undergo a 30 min e-interview to assess the criteria listed.

Humanities (IP)
  • Demonstrate passion and aptitude for the Humanities, Social and Environmental Sciences (e.g. current affairs, politics, international relations and sustainable development)
  • Possess excellent language (reading, writing, speaking and listening) and research skills
  • Have a portfolio of outstanding achievements and work in areas of Humanities, Social and Environmental Sciences
  • Undergo a 30 min e-interview to assess the criteria listed.

Mathematics (IP)
  • Demonstrate strong interest and drive to excel in Mathematics study and research 
  • Have a portfolio of outstanding achievements and work that demonstrates passion and aptitude for Mathematics
  • Undergo a 30 min e-interview to assess the criteria listed.

Science (IP)
  • Demonstrate strong interest and drive to excel in Science study and research 
  • Have a portfolio of outstanding achievements and work that demonstrates passion and aptitude for Science
  • Undergo a 30 min e-interview to assess the criteria listed.

Important

  1. Meeting all the criteria does not guarantee the student will be shortlisted/ given an offer.
  2. 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.
  3. Students who are successfully admitted to the school via DSA are expected to honour their commitment to the school and programme (4 years for the O-Level Programme or 6 years for the Integrated Programme), and participate in the activities related to the talent they are selected for from year 1-4. 

For inquiries regarding CHS DSA-Sec, please contact us at:

  1. Email Address: chs@moe.edu.sg
  2. Telephone: 6458 2177

Information updated 7 June 2021