1: Eligibility Criteria

1. Eligibility Criteria

S/N	DSA Main Category	DSA Talent Area	Criteria	Selection (in-person)
1	Leadership	Leadership (Girls and Boys)	Student leadership involvement in primary school. Leadership position held at school level, CCA or cohort-level projects. Involvement in Values-in-Action or Community Services. Displays interest and passion in service and community-related activities outside of school. Demonstrates exemplary character and leadership.	Interview and Simulation Tasks
2	Visual Art	Visual Art (Girls and Boys)	Submission of student Art Portfolio of 3-5 original works prior to interview (applicants will be notified and provided more information via email). Other relevant achievements or qualifications pertaining to Art. On the spot Art talent demonstration via Art task (students will be required to complete the Art task within a set time limit). Note: Prospective students who are enrolled via DSA Visual Art will have Arts and Crafts as their CCA.	Submission of student Art portfolio, on the spot Art talent Demonstration and Interview
3	Sports	Basketball (Boys)	Evidence of passion/ talent/ interest and positive attitude. Past competition experience and achievements. Performance during sports trial.	Sports trial & Interview
4	Sports	Fencing (Girls and Boys)	Evidence of passion/ talent/ interest and positive attitude. Past competition experience and achievements. Performance during sports trial.	Sports trial & Interview
5	Performing Arts	Concert Band (Girls and Boys)	Evidence of passion/ talent/ interest and positive attitude. Relevant experience performing on wind, brass, percussion, or other musical instrument in school and/or external events. Other achievements or accomplishments in music or instrumental performance. Performance during audition.	Audition & Interview
6	Performing Arts	Guzheng Ensemble (Girls)	Evidence of passion/ talent/ interest and positive attitude. Relevant experiences in performing the Guzheng or other similar instruments at school and/or external events. Other achievements or accomplishments in Guzheng or music. Performance during audition.	Audition & Interview

Note:

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.
Applicants who do not have prior experience may also apply. The school will assess applicants based on the selection criteria, which may include assessing the potential of the applicants.
Meeting all the criteria does not guarantee the DSA applicant will be shortlisted or given an offer.
Students who are successfully admitted to the school via DSA are required to honour their commitment to the school and participate in the activities related to the talent they are selected for from year 1-4.