2023 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 centralised 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, Thursday, 4 May 2023
End of Application: 1500hrs, Wednesday, 31 May 2023
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:
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Integrated Programme (IP) students must offer Higher Chinese Language in Years 1 and 2;
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Singapore-Cambridge Secondary Education Certificate examinations Programme (SP) 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 and Primary 6 Examinations.
SP Track
Regardless of the talent area(s) an applicant applies for, he should have achieved consistent and very good results for Primary 5 and Primary 6 Examinations.
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 | CCA | Selection Criteria | Selection Process for shortlisted applicants (No preparation is necessary unless notified) | Audition/ Interview/ Trial dates* |
Leadership (IP/SP)
| 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
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Music Elective Programme (IP/SP)
| 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
| | Audition (30 Jun) Interview (14 Jul)
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Performing Arts (IP/SP) | 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 (Bass/ Cello, Di Zi, Er Hu, Percussion, Plucked String, Sheng, Suona, Yangqin), Choir, Concert Band (Bassoon, Clarinet, Euphonium, Flute, French Horn, Oboe, Percussion, Saxophone, String Bass, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba), English Drama, Modern Dance Strong evidence of dedication, passion and aptitude for the Performing Arts
| Shortlisted applicants to attend the audition Shortlisted applicants from the auditions will be invited for an interview Applicants for Chinese Orchestra, Choir, Concert Band & Modern Dance may be required to prepare an item for the audition
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Sports (IP/SP) | 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
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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)
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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
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Mathematics (IP) | | | |
Science (IP) | | | |
*The dates and timings may be subjected to changes, shortlisted candidates will be notified accordingly.
DSA Trial/ Audition 1 | Date/Time* | Talent Area | Venue |
Thu, 22 Jun (3 pm to 5 pm) | | Indoor Sports Hall Level 2 |
| Indoor Sports Hall Level 1 |
Fri, 23 Jun (3 pm to 5 pm) | | Auditorium |
| CO Room |
| Music Room |
| Band Room |
| Multi-purpose Room |
| Indoor Sports Hall Level 2 |
| Dance Studio |
| School Field |
| Table Tennis Room |
| School Track |
| Indoor Sports Hall Level 1 |
Fri, 30 Jun (3 pm to 5 pm) | | MEP Studio 1 and 2 |
DSA Trial/ Audition 2 (For applicants who are unwell or are unable to attend DSA Trials/ Auditions 1)
| Thu, 13 Jul (4 pm to 5 pm) | | Indoor Sports Hall Level 2 |
| Indoor Sports Hall Level 1 |
Fri, 14 Jul (4 pm to 5 pm)
| | Auditorium |
| CO Room |
| Music Room |
| Band Room |
| Multi-purpose Room |
| Indoor Sports Hall Level 2 |
| Dance Studio |
| School Field |
| Table Tennis Room |
| School Track |
| Indoor Sports Hall Level 1 |
Fri, 7 Jul (3 pm to 5 pm) | | MEP Studio 1 and 2 |
*The dates and timings may be subjected to changes, shortlisted candidates will be notified accordingly.
Important
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Meeting all the criteria does not guarantee the student will be shortlisted/ given an offer.
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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.
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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.
For inquiries regarding CHS DSA-Sec, please contact us at:
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Email Address: chs@moe.edu.sg
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Telephone: 6458 2177
Information updated 01 June 2023
