2019 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/admissions/direct-admissions/dsa-sec.
The period of application is listed below.
| Start of Application | 0900hrs, Wednesday, 8 May 2019 |
| End of Application | 1500hrs, Tuesday, 4 June 2019 |
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, it does not take in students who offer Mother Tongue Languages other than Chinese/ Higher Chinese. Students exempted from offering CL/ HCL for PSLE in Primary School cannot 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 Primary 6 Mid-Year Examination, 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 Primary 6 Mid-Year Examination, or equivalent.
Conduct
Applicants should conduct themselves with decorum, and have positive attitude and sound moral values.
Talent-specific Criteria for Selection of DSA-Sec Applicants
| Talent | Criteria |
| Leadership (IP) | Demonstrate exceptional character, aptitude for leadership, ability for critical thinking and good communication skill
Have a track record 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 |
| Leadership (OP) | |
| Music Elective Programme (IP) | Demonstrate strong interest and drive to excel in music study and/or composition and/or performance
Have a track record of outstanding achievement or portfolio in an area of music study and/or composition and/or performance |
| Music Elective Programme (OP) | |
| Performing Arts (IP) | Demonstrate passion and aptitude for any of the following Performing Arts: Chinese Drama, Chinese Orchestra, Choir, English Drama, Modern Dance, Symphony Band
Have a track record of outstanding achievements, passion and aptitude for the Performing Arts, e.g. top placings or represented school at Singapore Youth Festival (SYF) Arts Presentation |
| Performing Arts (OP) | |
| Sports (IP) | Demonstrate passion and aptitude for any of the following Sports: Basketball, Floorball, Softball, Table Tennis, Track and Field (Sprints, Cross-country, Throws and Jumps), Volleyball and Wushu
Have a track record of outstanding achievements, passion and aptitude for the Sport, e.g. top placings or represented school at National School Games Attain at least a Silver Award for Physical Fitness Test at Primary 6 Are medically fit |
| Sports (OP) | |
| Bilingualism (IP) | Demonstrate passion and aptitude for both Chinese and English languages
Possess excellent reading, writing, speaking and listening skills Have a track record 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Selection Process
Application and Selection Process
After the application closes on 4 June, shortlisted (IP and OP) applicants are required to undergo:
- Trial, audition or other relevant assessment(s)
- Interview
These do not require applicants to prepare ahead. Applicants should not enquire with the school on the nature and format of the assessments and do not need to specially prepare for them.
Timeline for Trials/ Auditions
| Shortlisted applicants will be informed by |
Tuesday, 22 July 2019 (3 pm)
|
| Sports and Performing Arts Trials/ Auditions
(1st cycle) |
Friday, 28 June 2019 (9 am to 11 am)
Floorball, Table Tennis, Volleyball, Chinese Orchestra, Chinese Drama, English Drama, Choir, Modern Dance, Symphony Band
Saturday 29 June 2019 (9 am to 11 am)
Basketball, Softball, Track and Field, Wushu
|
| Student Leadership Situational Assessment |
July 2019 (2.00 pm to 6.00pm)
|
| Music Elective Programme Audition |
Tuesday 23 July 2019 (2.30 pm to 4.30 pm)
|
| Sports and Performing Arts Trials/ Auditions
(2nd cycle for applicants who are unable to attend the 1st cycle) |
Friday, 19 July 2019 (3 pm to 5 pm)
Floorball, Table Tennis, Volleyball, Chinese Orchestra, Chinese Drama, English Drama, Choir, Modern Dance, Symphony Band
Saturday 20 July 2019 (9 am to 11 am)
Basketball, Softball, Track and Field, Wushu
|
Timeline for Interviews/Relevant Assessments
Regardless of talent area(s) applied for, all shortlisted applicants for the IP track will be interviewed.
| Shortlisted applicants will be informed by |
Wednesday, 13 Aug 2019 (3 pm)
|
| Interview dates |
11 July to 15 August 2019
|
| Interview timing |
Between 2 pm and 6 pm
|
| Approximate Interview Duration | 20 to 30 minutes |
For inquiries regarding CHS DSA-Sec, please contact us at:
- Email Address: chs@moe.edu.sg
- Telephone: 6458 2177
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