Direct School Admission
Direct School Admission
| A. Introduction | B. DSA Options in SCGS | C. Talent Areas | D. Eligibility | E. Application Procedure | F. Important Reminders |
| G. Criteria for our Talent Areas | H. Schedule for Tests, Trials and Auditions |
DIRECT SCHOOL ADMISSION EXERCISE 2023
(For Admission into Secondary 1 in the year 2024)
A. INTRODUCTION
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The Direct School Admission Exercise allows students to seek admission into schools based on achievements and talents. SCGS seeks to admit such students based on a wide range of talents.
Competition is strong and students entering through DSA are expected to be proactive and sustain their interest to develop their talents through the opportunities offered. There is no priority through affiliation and all students seeking admission will be selected based on their achievements and talents in comparison to all applicants in the same category.
Parents and students are encouraged to choose schools wisely based on the student’s aptitudes and strengths, bearing in mind the schools’ general academic and non-academic requirements, and the programmes available to develop the area of talent.
Join us at our online DSA Engagement Q & A session on Saturday 13 May at 9am or 11.15am. Register here!
B. DSA OPTIONS IN SCGS
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Singapore Chinese Girls’ School is a dual-track school offering both the 4-year SEC Programme and the 6-year Integrated Programme in partnership with Eunoia Junior College.
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 SEC 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.
We seek to promote a culture of excellence in the holistic development of our students. We offer admission through DSA into the following programmes:
Find out more about our school and our programmes at our DSA Microsite!
C. OUR TALENT AREAS
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We offer admission into SCGS through the following talents:
| Categories | Areas of Talent |
|---|---|
| Academic | Chinese Language English Language Malay Language Mathematics Science Tamil Language |
| Clubs and Societies | Robotics |
| Sports | Artistic Gymnastics Artistic Swimming Badminton Basketball Netball Squash Swimming Tennis Trampoline |
| Performing Arts | Chinese Drama Choir Concert Band (not Chinese Orchestra) English Drama Handbell Ensemble Modern Dance String Ensemble |
| Student Development | Leadership |
All applicants are responsible for checking the criteria in the different schools before the submission of their applications. Criteria will differ. Omission of items required may be detrimental to your application.
D. ELIGIBILITY
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WHO CAN APPLY?
a. Applicants studying in MOE mainstream primary schools
Parents may log in directly to DSA-Sec Portal. Only one parent’s Singpass is required. Parents/ guardians who are unable to apply online can approach their child’s primary school for assistance.
b. Applicants NOT studying in MOE mainstream primary schools
A Registration Number (RGxxxxxxx) is required. This is applicable for homeschoolers, returning Singaporeans, religious school students, international students and other students not studying in Mainstream primary schools.
Parents may apply for a Registration Number (RGxxxxxxx) to access the DSA-Sec Portal at the MOE website. Visit the MOE Website FAQ Page.
Competition is strong and we have received many queries on students’ chances of being selected. Meeting all the criteria does not guarantee the student will be shortlisted/given an offer.
E. APPLICATION PROCEDURE
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The DSA Exercise is centralised. All participants must be submitted through MOE’s online DSA-Sec Portal. Wait for the official press release in early May.
Applicants are responsible for checking the criteria in the different schools before the submission of their applicants. Criteria will differ.
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS
- Cost - No Fees are charged
- Choices
- An applicant can indicate up to three choices
- Each choice consists of a secondary school and a talent area offered by that secondary school.
Maximum choices for each DSA-Sec school - Of the three choices, an applicant may use a maximum of two choices to apply to the same school, for two different talent areas of that school.
Dual-Track schools - If a talent area is offered for both the SEC and Integrated Programme (IP) is a dual-track school, applicants must indicate a preference for (i) the SEC Programme, (ii) the Integrated Programme, or (iii) no preference (open to both).
F. IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
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Once you are successfully allocated to Singapore Chinese Girls’ School, you will not be allowed to participate in the annual Secondary One Posting Exercise to opt for secondary schools after the release of the PSLE results. You will be expected to honour the commitment to SCGS for the entire duration of the programme you have been admitted into.
You will also not be allowed to transfer to another school after the release of the PSLE results. If you are admitted based on a CCA, no change of CCA is allowed for 4 years unless there are extenuating medical reasons.
If you are not able to fulfil the DSA commitment without valid reasons, you may be required to transfer out to another school.
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Successful applicants admitted into the Joint Integrated Programme at SCGS, must commit to 6 years with us, 4 years in SCGS and 2 years at Eunoia Junior College.
Students admitted to the school via DSA are expected to honour their commitment to the school and programme and participate in the activities related to the talent they are selected for from year 1-4.
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Scholarships & Financial Assistance. No one deserving of a place in the school should be discouraged because of financial considerations. Financial assistance schemes and awards are in place to support talented students. All students interested in an SCGS education and who can see their talents advanced at SCGS should apply. Do not let fees deter you from applying to us for DSA or accepting an offer of admission.
G. CRITERIA FOR OUR TALENT AREAS:
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Find out more about our school and our programmes at our DSA Microsite!
H. SCHEDULE FOR TESTS, TRIALS AND AUDITIONS:
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