IP DSA

Integrated Programme (Direct School Admission)

Direct School Admission into 6-year IP Programme for Academic Year 2026 - DSA-Sec Exercise 2025

The Direct School Admission-Sec (DSA-Sec) Exercise is conducted annually. We invite all interested 2025 Primary 6 students to apply for National Junior College’s 6-year Integrated Programme via the DSA-Sec Exercise.

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.

Students who are successfully admitted to National Junior College via DSA-Sec are expected to honour their commitment to the school for the duration of the six-year Integrated Programme, and participate in the activities related to the talent they are selected for throughout Junior High (i.e. Years 1 – 4).

Talent Areas

We invite students with special talents and/or achievements in the following areas to apply:

Co-Curricular Activities

Please refer to this page for a description of CCAs offered in NJC.

Sports and Games

Basketball
Canoeing
Cross Country; Track and Field
Shooting
Softball
Squash

Performing Arts

Choir
Chinese Dance
Chinese Orchestra
Concert Band
Guitar Ensemble
Indian Dance
Malay Dance
Modern Dance (Western Dance)
String Ensemble

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

Engineering Innovation and Solutions

(will be required to be engaged in and lead STEM-based activities for 4 years in Junior High)

Visual Arts, Design and Media

MOE Art Elective Programme

(will be required to take Art as an academic subject for 4 years in Junior High)

Selection Process

Applicants will be shortlisted and selected based on the following overarching criteria:

Demonstrate passion for and commitment to grow in the area of interest;
Exemplify and role model positive character traits, including resilience, motivation and integrity;
Display a commitment to contribute to NJC, through the area of interest as well as other opportunities to serve; and
Possess good academic potential to thrive in the Integrated Programme.

as well as criteria specific to each talent area.

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.

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

We thank you for your interest in National Junior College.